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Movie reviews for horror fans; from gruesome bone-chillers to dark horror thrillers, a showcase for frightful films that seek to entertain and to terrify.
American Beauty & Other Suburban Horror Movies
Sam Mendes' Academy Award-winning film is an off-putting exploration of suburban life in America. The film opens with a rather morbid voiceover monologue from its main character, Lester Burnham, in which he talks about his death. The audience is then introduced to his dysfunctional family, which appears perfect from the outside.
By Svetlana Sterlin5 years ago in Horror
Who's Up for Apocalypse?
Apocalypse movies have always been my favourite genre of film — despite the fact that I’m a very anxious person, I find comfort in action-packed movies about the end of the world where commonplace people survive against all odds. The thrill of omniscient knowledge of impending danger while the main characters remain oblivious. The hairs on your arm standing at attention and racing heart beating in your chest as you watch the main characters fight to survive. Defiantly rooting for them to survive despite the low chances of survival and thinking of all the possible ways you would try to survive in those situations. Full disclaimer, I would never want to be in a situation like that, but for some reason I find comfort in imagining myself surviving those possible scenarios. And maybe it’s my anxiety that’s the culprit for me re-watching the same apocalypse movies — I know how they’ll end, and I already know I won’t be set for disappointment.
By Jemilla Mills-Smith5 years ago in Horror
Super Dark Times: American Psycho For Young Adults
Mary Harron's American Psycho was a career-defining film for Christian Bale, who stars as wealthy investment banker Patrick Bateman. The film has been respected and ridiculed, but it remains iconic in the world of cinema more than twenty years later. The story follows Bateman, day-in-the-life style, as he goes through his regimented morning routine, deals with the frustrations of his job and girlfriend (Reese Whitherspoon), and occasionally succumbs to his inner madness and bloodlust.
By Svetlana Sterlin5 years ago in Horror
Do You Like Scary Movies? In That Case, Watch These.
As someone who aspires to be a scream queen, I've seen just about every type of horror movie that mankind has to offer. Whether it's slashers, psychological horrors, or creature features, I've seen just about everything. With that being said, I've put together a list of films for those looking for something new. I've selected ten different horror movies that most people would pick as their favorite and then came up with three similar selections for each one. They don't have to have a lot in common with the main film I've paired them up with, but they will be in similar sub-genres and have similar themes and plots. Now that the setup is over, let's be afraid. Let's be very afraid.
By Cat the Autist5 years ago in Horror
Midsommar, and Six Other Female Fury Films
Maybe it’s an exaggeration to say you like Midsommar. But if you found it thought-provoking, you’re in good company. Midsommar sparked a conversation. Its horrific imagery, cutting screenplay, and authentic performances won a bouquet of awards and accolades.
By Rochelle Burnside5 years ago in Horror
Reed Alexander's Horror Review of 'Gretel and Hansel' (2020)
I suppose it wasn't bad. I have a lot of the same complaints about this movie as I did The VVitch (2015). Visually, this movie was stunning. Though it wasn't quite as beautiful as The VVitch the director put the same level of effort into making every scene a work of art. I think it even works a little better than The VVitch, even if the quality wasn't quite as good. This movie is more of a psychedelic horror like Argento's Suspiria (1977). It's visually stimulating and deeply unnerving, likely in an effort to get the audience to trip. It even used synth music in the same stylings as the old horror movies to assist in making every scene discomforting.
By Reed Alexander5 years ago in Horror
Suspense and Love All In One
If you're anything like me, then you enjoy movies that throw you for a loop at the end. Anything made by M. Night Shyamalan will definitely do that for you. I started out on his movies as a kid. The first movie I ever watched by him was "Signs." That being a great movie, my next I had seen by him was "Split." Split alone was an exceptional movie. But if you enjoyed "Signs" or "Split," then you will enjoy the one I am speaking of now, "The Village," has one heck of an ending that will definitely leave you with many questions that sort of get answered on their own when you sit back and think of how the movie played out.
By Michelle White5 years ago in Horror
