Tag Archives: horror movies

trash and/or masterpiece (Film: Suspiria – Dario Argento, 1977)

‘Suspiria‘ and a few other of Dario Argento‘s films that became the classics of today have represented a turn towards extreme of the horror genre. By pushing the level of bloody violence and sexuality, either implicit or explicit, the Italian … Continue reading

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horror comes from deep inside (film: The Lighthouse – Willem Dafoe, 2019)

I believe that ‘The Lighthouse‘, the film directed by Robert Eggers, needs two sets of warnings. First of all, it’s a horror movie, so those who don’t like the genre would be better off avoiding it. For the enthusiasts, I … Continue reading

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for fans of horror to enjoy (Film: Sinister – Ethan Hawke, 2012)

Being scared is not fun for everybody. The horror movies genre has its addicts and fans, but also its haters or people who just avoid watching. I believe that with ‘Sinister‘ directed by Scott Derrickson in 2012 we face one … Continue reading

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ridiculously entertaining (film: Colossal – Anne Hathaway, 2016)

Here is a very strange combination. Actually let me formulate this as a question. Can a team of film makers take a completely ridiculous ‘kaiju’ (Japanese monster) story, combine it with a sweet and teary romantic story, and make out … Continue reading

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ridiculous (Film: The Conjuring – James Wan, 2013)

I usually have little problem accepting genre conventions. Without being a big fan of exorcism or daemon’s hunting films, I believe that I understand the rules of the genre. Something odd (and bad) happens however with The Conjuring. It takes … Continue reading

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beauty and gore (Film: The Neon Demon – Nicolas Winding Refn, 2016)

I liked director Nicolas Winding Refn‘s Drive. I read it as a love story disguised in a violent action movie, an uneasy combination that worked perfectly, to a large extent thanks to the presence in the lead role of Ryan … Continue reading

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un Craciun de groaza (Film: Black Christmas – Bob Clark, 1974)

Iata un film care nu este prezentat de obicei in programele de Craciun ale televiziunilor, cel putin nu in orele de zi in perioada de sarbatoare  desi actiunea sa se petrece in preajma Craciunului si avem chiar si o scena … Continue reading

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Mayan Horror (The Ruins – Carter Smith, 2008)

I wonder if director Carter Smith and other folks involved in the making of The Ruins have seen Tarkovsky‘s Solaris. I like to believe that it’s mandatory stuff in any school of cinema but I cannot know. I am asking … Continue reading

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