CALLING ALL HORROR AND THRILLER FANATICS!

Goodnight Mommy

If you’re in for a scare, I suggest you watch this psychological thriller! It’s so mind warping, that by the time you get to the end of the film, you’ll question your own existence! The story is about twin boys who have a very close relationship to one another and virtually do everything together, who welcome their mother home after having reconstructive surgery. She’s still in the healing process of her surgery so her face is completely covered in head-dressing. Due to her changed demeanor and distant relationship to the boys, the twins start to suspect that the person under the bandages, isn’t their mother. This is a German film so if you don’t speak German, don’t worry; just pop on the subtitles. I usually hate having to read subtitles when it comes to me watching films as I put more focus on reading the dialogue than I do watching the film but this one is different. The scenographic elements, the plot in itself and the actors are so intriguing, that your eyes won't ever leave the screen throughout the whole film. It’s very “visual” in terms of storytelling. You don’t have to read the dialogue tirelessly. You can follow the story by the visuals alone and not many films have the skill to tell a story this way. I haven’t seen a foreign film quite like it. It ties in family bonds, aesthetically pleasing themes with a dark story mixed in with a dollop of thriller. It’s definitely one to watch!

The Loved Ones

You may be struggling to keep your sanity while confined to your house right now but imagine having an psychopath admirer who’s so obsessed with you, that they get their father to kidnap you and take you to their home for you to stay over to fulfill their sick fantasy of having a prom date with you! Being stuck inside your own house doesn't seem so torturous now does it? This film is so twisted on so many levels, I honestly dont know how the writer was able to think of such ways to mentally and physically torture their characters. You'll have to have a strong stomach for this gory thriller. Be prepared for a lot of blood, gory murders and numerous amounts of gruesome scenes! The only thing that makes this film bearable to watch without squirming too much, is that Australian actor Xavier Samuel, plays the deranged admirer’s love interest; a bit of eye candy for you girls! I honestly enjoyed this film. I wasn't expecting it to be so gnarly but it was a pleasant surprise for someone who loves horrors and thrillers as much as myself. So if you’re just as deranged as me, this film will be right up your alley. Don’t waste any more time to watch this!

Silent Hill

Are you brave enough for a twisted venture? I’m not sure you can ever be ready for this spine-chilling horror. This film follows a mother named Rose (played by Radha Mitchell) who decides to make her way to the ghost town, Silent Hill after being disturbed by her adoptive daughter’s night terrors relating to this place. Following a car crash that they endure while entering Silent Hill, Rose loses her adoptive daughter. Terrified, lost and desperate, she sets out to find her in this rather unnerving town uncovering sinister secrets as she does so. The key thing that I like about this film is that it doesn’t rely heavily on CGI. In fact, a lot of the creepy antagonists in there are actually real! Thanks to the art of good makeup, realistic costumes, and eerie sound effects, you won't be able to tell the difference to what is real and what isn't. I don't think many horrors films can pull that off successfully in my humble opinion. This is the type of film that will leave you on the edge of your seat the whole time, clutching on to your popcorn!