Tag: Childhood Trauma

  • THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER

    THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER

    “The Night of the Hunter” (1955) is an American film noir thriller directed by Charles Laughton in his only directorial effort. Based on the 1953 novel by Davis Grubb, the film was adapted for the screen by James Agee. It stars Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, and Lillian Gish. Set during the Great Depression, the film…

  • NATURAL BORN KILLERS

    NATURAL BORN KILLERS

    “Natural Born Killers” (1994) is a controversial crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone and starring Woody Harrelson as Mickey Knox and Juliette Lewis as Mallory Knox, a young, violent couple who embark on a killing spree across America. The film is based on a story by Quentin Tarantino and explores themes of media sensationalism, violence,…

  • TOYS ARE NOT FOR CHILDREN

    TOYS ARE NOT FOR CHILDREN

    “Toys Are Not for Children” is a 1972 American exploitation drama directed by Stanley H. Brassloff. The film stars Marcia Forbes, Harlan Cary Poe, and Evelyn Kingsley.The film centers on Jamie Godard (Marcia Forbes), a young woman with a troubled psyche deeply rooted in her childhood experiences. Jamie’s life is marked by an obsessive attachment…