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Video games

Look Outside is an instant classic that balances body horror with compassion

fromIndieWire

1 month ago

Independent films

'Jimmy & Stiggs' vs. the Gore Wars - Eli Roth Backs Joe Begos and Neon Aliens as His Answer to 'Terrifier 3'

Video games

Look Outside is an instant classic that balances body horror with compassion

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Alpha Is a Striking Mess of a Movie

Does the character with a plate in her skull and an erotic obsession with automobiles also have to be a serial killer?

Independent films

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Film

Alpha review Julia Ducournau's disjointed body horror is an absolute gamma

Julia Ducournau's film Alpha disappoints with its incoherent narrative and lack of purpose, failing to capture the essence of her previous works.

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

The Substance mixes body horror with allegorical elements, compelling viewers through its disturbing imagery and complex themes.

Film

Alpha review Julia Ducournau's disjointed body horror is an absolute gamma

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

The Substance mixes body horror with allegorical elements, compelling viewers through its disturbing imagery and complex themes.

Relationships

'The Shrouds' Is David Cronenberg's Typically Prescient Epitaph For Our Present And His Career | Defector

fromKqed

'The Shrouds' Introduces a New Stage of Grief: Watching Decomposition

David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' explores grief through technology, revealing the complexities of love and loss in a digital era.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

The Shrouds': David Cronenberg's haunting meditation on grief

David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' explores grief through inventive body horror and complex themes, reflecting on the deep impact of loss.

fromSFGATE

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Legendary filmmaker unveils tech horror to sold-out San Francisco crowd

David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" explores themes of paranoia, obsession, mortality, and humanity's relationship with AI.

Film

On the Graveyard Shift with Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds'

Arts

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'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose

The Shrouds is David Cronenberg's most personal film, reflecting his exploration of grief and the impact of technology on death.

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Relationships

'The Shrouds' Is David Cronenberg's Typically Prescient Epitaph For Our Present And His Career | Defector

fromKqed

'The Shrouds' Introduces a New Stage of Grief: Watching Decomposition

David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' explores grief through technology, revealing the complexities of love and loss in a digital era.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

The Shrouds': David Cronenberg's haunting meditation on grief

David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' explores grief through inventive body horror and complex themes, reflecting on the deep impact of loss.

fromSFGATE

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Legendary filmmaker unveils tech horror to sold-out San Francisco crowd

David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" explores themes of paranoia, obsession, mortality, and humanity's relationship with AI.

Film

On the Graveyard Shift with Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds'

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose

The Shrouds is David Cronenberg's most personal film, reflecting his exploration of grief and the impact of technology on death.

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#cinderella

Writing

How The Creepiest New Movie On Shudder Remixed A Horrifying Fairy Tale

The Ugly Stepsister finds a new angle for Cinderella: The Substance-style body horror

The Ugly Stepsister critiques beauty standards through a twisted retelling of Cinderella, emphasizing body horror and self-loathing.

This film offers a satirical take on classic fairy tales, particularly Cinderella, by exploring deeper themes of vanity and societal expectations.

Writing

How The Creepiest New Movie On Shudder Remixed A Horrifying Fairy Tale

The Ugly Stepsister finds a new angle for Cinderella: The Substance-style body horror

The Ugly Stepsister critiques beauty standards through a twisted retelling of Cinderella, emphasizing body horror and self-loathing.

This film offers a satirical take on classic fairy tales, particularly Cinderella, by exploring deeper themes of vanity and societal expectations.

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Film

The Ugly Stepsister review body-horror take on Cinderella is ingenious reworking of fairy tale

Film

How Charli XCX Ended Up in Poland With Jeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs

'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute Limit

Jack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.

Coralie Fargeat Loves Her Inner Monster

Coralie Fargeat's film 'The Substance' critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth, earning multiple Oscar nominations and a unique narrative perspective.

The Ugly Stepsister review body-horror take on Cinderella is ingenious reworking of fairy tale

Emilie Blichfeldt's debut film reimagines Cinderella, blending body horror with dark humor to challenge traditional beauty norms.

Film

How Charli XCX Ended Up in Poland With Jeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs

'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute Limit

Jack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.

Coralie Fargeat Loves Her Inner Monster

Coralie Fargeat's film 'The Substance' critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth, earning multiple Oscar nominations and a unique narrative perspective.

more#film

'Together' Is A Terrific Body-Horror Rom-Com That Shouldn't Work

Together expertly navigates the realms of body horror and romantic comedy, creating a unique blend that explores codependency through a fantastical lens.

Film

NYC music

Something must have gone wrong with us': David Cronenberg and Howard Shore on four decades of body horror

Howard Shore's long collaboration with David Cronenberg showcases a unique connection through avant-garde body-horror cinema across four decades.

39 Years Later, An Underrated Horror Subgenre Just Got A Major Revival At The Oscars

The Academy Awards is gradually recognizing genre films, particularly horror, exemplified by the success of The Substance with multiple nominations.

NYC startup

fromEngadget

What to read this weekend: Warm Fusion brings biotech and body horror to a gritty NYC of the future

Warm Fusion captivates readers with its blend of body horror, cyberpunk, and a gripping mystery involving a detective and a dangerous scientist.

SOMA, SF

Severance Doubles Down on the Body Horror

Season two of Severance dives into bodily horror, exploring themes of manipulation and identity through Gemma's unsettling experience post-accident.

Women

fromPsychology Today

Is "The Substance" Really a Feminist Film?

The Substance critiques societal beauty standards through feminist body horror, illuminating the pressures on women to conform to unrealistic ideals.

Writing

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry review body horror with historical bite

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry blends body horror with literary themes, challenging traditional depictions of womanhood in historical fiction.

Demi Moore's 'The Substance' will get under your skin

Demi Moore's performance in The Substance has garnered her an Oscar nomination, marking a notable comeback in her career.

fromIndependent

9 months ago

Miscellaneous

The real life substances: From vampire facials to snake venom serums, six anti-ageing treatments that give the body horror movie a run for its money

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

Demi Moore's 'The Substance' will get under your skin

Demi Moore's performance in The Substance has garnered her an Oscar nomination, marking a notable comeback in her career.

fromIndependent

9 months ago

Miscellaneous

The real life substances: From vampire facials to snake venom serums, six anti-ageing treatments that give the body horror movie a run for its money

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Neon Gets Together With Alison Brie and Dave Franco

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off amid the Oscars season, shifting focus briefly to speculating on future indie films instead of last year's releases.

Film

fromBuzzFeed

"The Substance" Received Five Oscar Nominations - Here's Why It's A Huge Win For The Horror Genre

The Substance marks a significant recognition for horror films in the Oscars, highlighting women's roles in filmmaking.

fromBustle

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Margaret Qualley's 'Substance' Transformation "F*cked Up" Her Face

Margaret Qualley described the filming of 'The Substance' as overly demanding, both physically and emotionally, revealing it took her a year to recover from prosthetic-induced skin issues.

Miscellaneous

#golden-globes

Miscellaneous

Demi Moore and co-star hilariously reenact The Substance tension at Golden Globes

fromThe Ringer

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Film

We're Addicted to 'The Substance.' Plus, the Body Horror Hall of Fame!

Miscellaneous

Demi Moore and co-star hilariously reenact The Substance tension at Golden Globes

fromThe Ringer

Film

We're Addicted to 'The Substance.' Plus, the Body Horror Hall of Fame!

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Writing

8 months ago

She's Always Hungry by Eliza Clark review dark delights

Eliza Clark's debut collection intricately blends body horror with themes of food, sex, and identity, provoking both repulsion and intrigue.

8 months ago

The Substance, Joker: Folie a Deux, Netflix's Time Cut, and every movie new to streaming this week

The article highlights notable new streaming releases, including The Substance, Time Cut, and Joker: Folie à Deux, offering a variety of genres for viewers.

fromnypost.com

9 months ago

How to watch The Substance' for free just in time for Halloween

The Substance is a new satirical body horror film about aging, starring Demi Moore, now streaming on Mubi and Amazon Prime.

fromBuzzFeed

Fans Are Obsessed With "The Substance," AKA ""A New Instant Sicko Classic"

'The Substance' offers a unique mix of comedy and horror, driven by stellar performances from Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.

fromwww.mercurynews.com