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fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

The Invisible Horror of The Shining: How Music Makes Stanley Kubrick's Iconic Film Even More Terrifying

One technique powerfully employed in the film has the incongruous name of "Mickey Mousing." Named after the manner in which classic cartoons were scored in tight synchrony with the movements of their characters, it had fallen into disuse by the nineteen-seventies, when a subtler cinematic style prevailed.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Scary Movie Dolls, Ranked by Best-Friend Potential

M3gan's second chance to be a better, more lethal friend in 2.0 allows viewers to explore horror's iconic dolls, showcasing both their potential for friendship and danger.
Film
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from48 hills
2 months ago
Film

Screen Grabs: Handsome 'Stelios' tells story of singer who forever changed Greek pop - 48 hills

Murnau's Nosferatu defied destruction orders, becoming a landmark in silent cinema and maintaining its legacy despite legal controversies.
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago
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The Darkest Movie of the Year

Robert Eggers' Nosferatu offers a guttural and terrifying reinterpretation of Count Orlok, diverging from Stoker's charming Dracula.
from48 hills
2 months ago
Film

Screen Grabs: Handsome 'Stelios' tells story of singer who forever changed Greek pop - 48 hills

London politics
fromInverse
2 months ago

90 Years Ago, A Forgotten Horror Movie Beat A Monster-Movie Classic To The Punch

Werewolf of London is the first feature film about lycanthropy, featuring two werewolves and exploring themes of transformation and love.
London food
fromInverse
2 months ago

55 Years Ago, A Horror Legend Starred In An Unexpectedly Brilliant Sequel

Hammer Horror's 'Taste the Blood of Dracula' revives Dracula despite Christopher Lee's limited role, showcasing the character's impact with minimal screen time.
Film
fromVulture
3 months ago

Every David Cronenberg Movie, Ranked

David Cronenberg continues to push cinematic boundaries at 82, blending intellectual depth with visceral horror in his latest work.
fromPolygon
4 months ago

John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness is an underseen and essential masterpiece

John Carpenter deserves more recognition for his cinematic contributions, particularly for the often-overlooked film 'Prince of Darkness'.
fromInverse
5 months ago

22 Years Later, The Most Iconic Apocalypse Thriller Of The 21st Century Reveals Its Wildly Different Monster

Originally Danny Boyle wanted to show the zombies attacking in a sort of blurred panic, using Francis Bacon as a reference.
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fromVulture
6 months ago

Every Universal Wolf Man Movie, Ranked

Vampires dominate horror cinema, leaving werewolves like the Wolf Man struggling to achieve a status of greatness.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
8 months ago

Hulu's 'Pilgrim' Is So Finger-Lickin' Outrageous It Will Make You Thankful for Streaming History

IndieWire After Dark celebrates fringe cinema, highlighting Hulu's horror pick 'Pilgrim' and the creative journey behind 'Into the Dark.'
fromInverse
8 months ago

43 Years Later, a Legendary Apocalyptic Thriller Just Got a Huge Upgrade

'Escape from New York' set the blueprint for '80s action cinema with its dystopian narrative and antihero archetype.
fromVulture
9 months ago

Heretic Actually Made Smell-O-Vision Work

Heretic's limited use of scent effectively enhances the horror experience, marrying smell with storytelling to create an immersive environment.
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fromVulture
1 year ago

All 10 Saw Movies, Ranked

The Saw franchise combines stylized violence with moral fables, prompting discussions on its effectiveness and quality over ten installments.
fromPolygon
9 months ago

M. Night Shyamalan has always been brilliant. It's audiences who are finally catching up

M. Night Shyamalan's journey as a filmmaker is a reflection of audience expectations more than his actual vision, ultimately showcasing his consistent ability to reinvent himself.
Writing
fromenglish.elpais.com
9 months ago

Coralie Fargeat, director of The Substance': Demi Moore was willing to take the risks of exposing herself, of getting naked'

Coralie Fargeat emphasizes the ongoing struggle women face in the film industry, highlighting her journey as a director and the themes of self-perception in her films.
Tech industry
fromInverse
10 months ago

8 Years Later, Netflix's Abandoned Home-Invasion Thriller is Getting a Much-Needed Upgrade

Physical media has become crucial as streaming content becomes less reliable, exemplified by the release of 'Hush' on physical formats.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Iconic 'Poltergeist' home lists for sale for the first time in 45 years: 'This house is clean - seriously!'

The iconic house from the 1982 film "Poltergeist" is for sale for $1.175 million, marking the first time it's been on the market in 45 years.
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