Horror

Weathering

Weathering

Weathering is a 2023 American psychological thriller that delves into grief, trauma, and the frightening potential for one to lose complete control of their mind. The film is directed and written by Megalyn Echikunwoke and highlights the harsh depiction of a woman loosing control after her child passes away tragically. Captivating storytelling paired with stunning […]

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The Unholy

The Unholy

The Unholy is a 2021 American supernatural horror film that combines elements of both religion and malevolence. The film is inspired by Shrine, the 1983 novel by British writer James Herbert, and it was adapted and directed by Evan Spiliotopoulos, who spent most of his career working behind the scenes as a screenwriter. This film

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The Last Exorcism

The Last Exorcism

Synopsis The Last Exorcism is an exorcism horror film that was produced in America in 2010. It was directed by Eli Roth and Daniel Stamm. This film focuses on faith, deception, and demonic possession while it uses a found-footage and documentary style format. Unlike other exorcism movies, The Last Exorcism focuses on psychological elements before

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Alien: Covenant

Alien: Covenant

Ridley Scott’s 2017 release, Alien: Covenant, is a science fiction horror film that works as both a sequel to Prometheus (2012) and as a prequel to the famed Alien (1979). This film is part of the larger Alien franchise. Covenant attempts to combine the philosophical ideas of Prometheus with the brutal horror elements that made

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Tumbbad

Tumbbad

Synopsis Tumbbad is an Indian film that was released in 2018 and incorporates elements of horror, fantasy, mythology, and a period drama. It was directed by Rahi Anil Barve, with co-direction by Adesh Prasad and creative contribution by Anand Gandhi. In Indian cinematic history, Tumbbad is remarkably unprecedented as it became a folklore-laden horror film

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Mother!

Mother!

Summary Mother! Is a horror thriller film released in 2017, directed by Darren Aronofsky. A fractious and controversial narrative, the film casts Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem as an unnamed couple dwelling romantically in a tranquil country house beset by chaos. The film was released in 2017 alongside the horrific psychological scenario marked by Bardem’s

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Parasite

Parasite

Summary: Parasite, a black comedy thriller from South Korea released in 2019, was directed by Bong Joon-ho, who also co-wrote the film with Han Jin-won. The film beautifully dissects social class disparity and division while skillfully merging suspense, dark comedy, and biting social criticism into an astonishingly cohesive narrative. It achieved international acclaim and became

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The Offering

The Offering

Summary: The Offering, or Abyzou in certain places, is a 2023 supernatural horror film that is directed by Oliver Park and written by Hank Hoffman. Its story stems from a collaboration between Hoffman and Yunger. The film is set against the rarely depicted setting of a Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn and draws inspiration from

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Crawl

Crawl

Synopsis Crawl is a horror-thriller that features a well-balanced plot and a struggle for survival during a merciless hurricane. The movie is produced by Sam Raimi and directed Alexander Aja, and is full of terror from natural disasters as well as creatures for a blend of suspense, wrapped in 90 minutes of unyielding intensity. The

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