Tag: Murder

  • DEMENTIA (DAUGHTER OF HORROR)

    DEMENTIA (DAUGHTER OF HORROR)

    “Dementia,” a 1955 experimental horror film directed by John Parker, is a nightmarish and surreal journey into the mind of a disturbed young woman, often referred to as “the Gamine.” The film, notable for its lack of dialogue, relies heavily on its eerie visual style and unsettling score by George Antheil to tell the story.…

  • FEMALE TROUBLE (NSFW)

    FEMALE TROUBLE (NSFW)

    “Female Trouble” is a 1974 dark comedy written and directed by John Waters. Waters, known for his subversive themes and outrageous humor, continues his brand of filmmaking with this, his second full-length feature film. The film takes place in 1960s Baltimore, where a delinquent high school student, Dawn Davenport (played by Divine), goes berserk when…

  • HALLOWEEN II

    HALLOWEEN II

    “Halloween II,” directed by Rick Rosenthal and released in 1981, is a terrifying and suspenseful sequel to the iconic horror classic “Halloween.” Picking up immediately where the first film left off, the story follows Laurie Strode, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis, as she is rushed to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital after narrowly escaping the clutches of…

  • AMERICAN PSYCHO

    AMERICAN PSYCHO

    “American Psycho,” directed by Mary Harron and released in 2000, is a chilling and satirical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial novel. Set in the late 1980s, the film follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker living in Manhattan, portrayed by Christian Bale in a career-defining performance. On the surface,…

  • PIERROT LE FOU

    PIERROT LE FOU

    “Pierrot le Fou” is a 1965 French New Wave film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, based on the novel “Obsession” by Lionel White. The film stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Ferdinand Griffon, also known as Pierrot, and Anna Karina as Marianne Renoir. The story follows Ferdinand, a bored and disillusioned husband who leaves his bourgeois life and…

  • THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE

    THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE

    “The Slumber Party Massacre” is a classic 1982 slasher film directed by Amy Holden Jones. Set in a suburban neighborhood, the story follows a group of high school girls who plan a slumber party while one of their parents is away. Little do they know, a deranged killer is on the loose, targeting them for…

  • BLUE SUNSHINE

    BLUE SUNSHINE

    “Blue Sunshine” is a 1977 psychological horror-thriller directed by Jeff Lieberman that explores the consequences of a mysterious drug and its long-term effects on a group of individuals. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the film delves into the dark side of a counterculture movement. The story begins at a college reunion where Jerry…

  • LET THE RIGHT ONE IN

    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…

  • SHOOT LOUD, LOUDER, I DON’T UNDERSTAND

    SHOOT LOUD, LOUDER, I DON’T UNDERSTAND

    “Shoot Loud, Louder, I Don’t Understand” is a 1973 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Eduardo De Filippo, which was adapted from his play. The film presents a satirical and poignant commentary on the complexities of human communication, misinterpretation, and the absurdities of everyday life. Set in Naples, the story revolves around Alberto Saporito (portrayed by…

  • BLOW-UP

    BLOW-UP

    “Blow-Up,” directed by the visionary Italian filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni in 1966, is a groundbreaking cinematic exploration of perception, reality, and the elusive nature of truth. Set in the vibrant and swinging London of the 1960s, the film features a cast led by David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, and Sarah Miles. The story follows Thomas, played by…