Category: Horror
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LET’S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH
“Let’s Scare Jessica to Death” is a psychological horror film directed by John D. Hancock and released in 1971. The film follows Jessica (Zohra Lampert), a recently released psychiatric patient who, alongside her husband, Duncan (Barton Heyman), and friend Woody (Kevin O’Connor), seeks solace in a rural farmhouse as we delve into the blurred lines…
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LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
“Let the Right One In” is a 2008 Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The film intricately weaves together the themes of friendship, love, and the supernatural. It is based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist. The story is set in the bleak winter of 1981 in the…
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PSYCHO
“Psycho,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1960, remains a seminal thriller. The film follows Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh), a secretary who embezzles money from her employer and decides to flee town. She ends up at the secluded Bates Motel, managed by the awkward yet seemingly harmless Norman Bates (played by Anthony…
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UN CHIEN ANDALOU
“Un Chien Andalou” is a surreal and groundbreaking silent short film co-created by director Luis Buñuel and artist Salvador Dalí in 1929. The film is an exploration of dreamlike sequences and irrational imagery, devoid of a linear narrative. In a series of disjointed and symbolic vignettes, the film opens with a shocking and iconic scene:…
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ROSEMARY’S BABY
“Rosemary’s Baby,” directed by Roman Polanski and released in 1968, is a psychological horror film adapted from the novel by Ira Levin. The story revolves around Rosemary Woodhouse and her husband, Guy, a young couple who move into an old New York City apartment building known for its eerie history. It stars Mia Farrow, John…
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13 GHOSTS
“13 Ghosts” is a 1960 horror film directed by the renowned William Castle, known for his innovative gimmicks in the horror genre. This film is no exception, as it was presented in “Illusion-O,” a gimmick where the audience could use special glasses to see or avoid seeing the ghosts, depending on their comfort level with…
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CREEPSHOW
“Creepshow” is a 1982 horror anthology film directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, based on King’s short stories. The film pays homage to the classic horror comics of the 1950s, presenting a series of five macabre tales, each with its own cast of characters. The film is framed around the story…
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A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT
“A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” is a 2014 Iranian-American vampire western film written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. It’s a unique and atmospheric take on the vampire genre, unfolding in the fictional Iranian ghost town of Bad City. In the desolate, economically depressed town of Bad City, where oil pumps and rundown…
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SCREAM OF FEAR
“Scream of Fear,” directed by Seth Holt in 1961, is a chilling psychological thriller that combines suspense and horror elements. The film is notable for its suspenseful atmosphere and the presence of Christopher Lee, known for his iconic roles in the horror genre. The story revolves around Penny Appleby (Susan Strasberg), a young woman with…
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VAMPYROS LESBOS
“Vampyros Lesbos,” directed by Jesús Franco, is a cult classic that combines elements of eroticism and horror in a surreal and visually stunning narrative. The film features a seductive cast led by Soledad Miranda, Ewa Strömberg, and Dennis Price.The story centers on Linda Westinghouse (Ewa Strömberg), a London lawyer tasked with settling the estate of…
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