Tag: Horror

THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 9: LOVE IS A KILLERTHE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 9: LOVE IS A KILLER

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 9

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 9 is the ninth and final chapter of the first season of an American post-apocalyptic zombie horror TV series, based on the best-selling video game of the same name. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, as the duo make a dangerous trek across the dystopian American landscape seeking a cure against the fungal infection that runs through the veins of Ellie.

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THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 8: KEEP IT DARKTHE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 8: KEEP IT DARK

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 8

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 8 is the eighth chapter of the first season of an American post-apocalyptic zombie horror TV series, based on the best-selling video game of the same name. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, as the duo make a dangerous trek across the dystopian American landscape seeking a cure against the fungal infection that runs through the veins of Ellie.

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THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 7: DÉJÀ VUTHE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 7: DÉJÀ VU

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 7

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 7 is the seventh chapter of the first season of an American post-apocalyptic zombie horror TV series, based on the best-selling video game of the same name. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, as the duo make a dangerous trek across the dystopian American landscape seeking a cure against the fungal infection that runs through the veins of Ellie.

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KNOCK AT THE CABIN: TWISTING AT THE END OF THE WORLDKNOCK AT THE CABIN: TWISTING AT THE END OF THE WORLD

Knock at the Cabin

Knock at the Cabin is a 2023 American apocalyptic psychological horror film that was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. He wrote the screenplay based on an initial draft by Steve Desmond and Michael Sherman. The movie is based on the 2018 novel The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul G. Tremblay, which is the first adaptation of one of his works.

The cast includes Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Kristen Cui, Abby Quinn, and Rupert Grint. The story follows a family of three, Eric and Andrew, a gay couple, and Wen, their adopted Asian daughter, who are on vacation at a remote cabin. Suddenly, they are held hostage by four strangers who demand they sacrifice one of their own to avert the apocalypse.

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THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 6: JUST THE TWO OF USTHE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 6: JUST THE TWO OF US

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 6

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 6 is the sixth chapter of the first season of an American post-apocalyptic zombie horror TV series, based on the best-selling video game of the same name. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, as the duo make a dangerous trek across the dystopian American landscape seeking a cure against the fungal infection that runs through the veins of Ellie.

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INFINITY POOL: CRONENBERG JR. COMES OF AGE!INFINITY POOL: CRONENBERG JR. COMES OF AGE!

Infinity Pool

If you’re a fan of spine-chilling sci-fi horror films, then Brandon Cronenberg’s latest offering, Infinity Pool, is definitely one to add to your must-watch list. Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth and Cleopatra Coleman, the film takes us on a dark journey that explores the terrifying consequences of a couple’s ill-fated decision to explore a mysterious country’s culture. Cronenberg’s direction, combined with the stellar cast’s outstanding performances, make for an intense and unforgettable cinematic experience. So, grab your popcorn and get ready to dive into the depths of horror with Infinity Pool.

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THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 5: “THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU FUCK WITH FATE”THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 5: “THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU FUCK WITH FATE”

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 5

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 5 is the fifth chapter of the first season of an American post-apocalyptic zombie horror TV series, based on the best-selling video game of the same name. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, as the duo make a dangerous trek across the dystopian American landscape seeking a cure against the fungal infection that runs through the veins of Ellie.

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THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 4: POST-APOCALYPSE LITETHE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 4: POST-APOCALYPSE LITE

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 4

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 4 is the fourth chapter of the first season of an American post-apocalyptic zombie horror TV series, based on the best-selling video game of the same name. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, as the duo make a dangerous trek across the dystopian American landscape seeking a cure against the fungal infection that runs through the veins of Ellie.

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THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 3: ONE STEP BACKTHE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 3: ONE STEP BACK

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 3

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 3 is the third chapter of the first season of an American post-apocalyptic zombie horror TV series, based on the best-selling video game of the same name. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, as the duo make a dangerous trek across the dystopian American landscape seeking a cure against the fungal infection that runs through the veins of Ellie.

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UNDERWATER: STYLISED AND SOULLESS FACSIMILE OF LOVECRAFTIAN HORRORUNDERWATER: STYLISED AND SOULLESS FACSIMILE OF LOVECRAFTIAN HORROR

Underwater

Underwater is a 2020 science fiction horror film directed by William Eubank. The story follows a group of scientists and engineers working at a deep sea drilling facility, who are stranded on the ocean floor after an earthquake destroys their station. With limited resources and time, they must journey through the dangerous depths of the ocean to reach safety at a nearby research facility. Along the way, they encounter terrifying creatures and must fight for survival while dealing with the psychological stress of being trapped in a hostile environment. The film stars Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, T.J. Miller, and John Gallagher Jr.

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M3GAN: BE AFRAID OF A.I., BE VERY AFRAID!M3GAN: BE AFRAID OF A.I., BE VERY AFRAID!

M3GAN

M3GAN is a sci-fi horror film from 2022, directed by Gerard Johnstone and written by Akela Cooper. James Wan and Jason Blum also produced the film. Starring Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, the movie tells the story of an AI doll named M3GAN, who gains self-awareness and turns on anyone who threatens her bond with her human companion. Amie Donald performs the physical role of M3GAN, while Jenna Davis provides the voice.

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COSMIC HORROR TROPESCOSMIC HORROR TROPES

Cosmic Horror

Cosmic horror, also known as cosmic fear or cosmic dread, is a subgenre of horror fiction that emphasizes the terror and insignificance of humanity in the face of an incomprehensible and uncaring universe. The genre often features themes of cosmic entities, ancient deities, and otherworldly beings that are beyond human comprehension and control.

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THE BEST COSMIC HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIMETHE BEST COSMIC HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIME

Best Cosmic Horror Films

In order to fully appreciate this list of the Best Cosmic Horror Films of All Time, it is vital to have read our article – Cosmic Horror Tropes – where we described this horror genre as a subgenre of horror fiction that emphasizes the terror and insignificance of humanity in the face of an incomprehensible and uncaring universe. The genre often features themes of cosmic entities, ancient deities, and otherworldly beings that are beyond human comprehension and control. We also set out common tropes closely associated with this genre.

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THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 2: “SAVE WHO YOU CAN SAVE”THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 2: “SAVE WHO YOU CAN SAVE”

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 2

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 2 is the second chapter of the first season of an American post-apocalyptic zombie horror TV series, based on the best-selling video game of the same name. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, as the duo make a dangerous trek across the dystopian American landscape seeking a cure against the fungal infection that runs through the veins of Ellie, and thus save humanity.

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THE CURSED: ATMOSPHERIC GOTHIC HORROR WITH NOT ENOUGH GENUINE SCARESTHE CURSED: ATMOSPHERIC GOTHIC HORROR WITH NOT ENOUGH GENUINE SCARES

The Cursed

The Cursed is a 2021 gothic horror film directed and written by Sean Ellis. The film stars Boyd Holbrook, Kelly Reilly, Alistair Petrie, and Roxane Duran. The film is centred on a rural 19th-century French village where a mysterious, possibly supernatural menace threatens. There is an implication that a gypsy curse is at play due to the slaughtering of a Romani clan. John McBride, a pathologist, comes to town to investigate the danger – and exorcise some of his own demons in the process.

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IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS: COSMIC HORROR CLASSIC IS CARPENTER’S TRIBUTE TO H.P. LOVECRAFTIN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS: COSMIC HORROR CLASSIC IS CARPENTER’S TRIBUTE TO H.P. LOVECRAFT

In the Mouth of Madness

In the Mouth of Madness is a 1994 horror film directed by John Carpenter. The film stars Sam Neill as John Trent, an insurance investigator who is hired to track down a missing horror novelist, Sutter Cane (played by Jürgen Prochnow). Trent becomes embroiled in a series of bizarre and terrifying events as he delves deeper into the mystery of Cane’s disappearance, ultimately leading him to question his own sanity. The film is known for its surreal and atmospheric style, as well as its nods to H.P. Lovecraft’s Cosmic Horror genre.

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MAYFAIR WITCHES SEASON 1 EP 1: A CONFOUNDING INTRODUCTIONMAYFAIR WITCHES SEASON 1 EP 1: A CONFOUNDING INTRODUCTION

Mayfair Witches Season 1 Ep 1

Mayfair Witches Season 1 Ep 1 is the first chapter of an American supernatural thriller drama television series created by Esta Spalding and Michelle Ashford, based on the novel trilogy Lives of the Mayfair Witches by Anne Rice. The series stars Alexandra Daddario as Dr. Rowan Fielding, Harry Hamlin as Cortland Mayfair, Tongayi Chirisa as Ciprien Grieve and Jack Huston as Lasher. It is the second television series set in Rice’s Immortal Universe. (Wikipedia)

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THE RIG: BY-THE-NUMBERS HORROR DEVOID OF SCARESTHE RIG: BY-THE-NUMBERS HORROR DEVOID OF SCARES

The Rig

The Rig is an eco-horror thriller television drama series created by David Macpherson for Amazon Prime Video. The series is directed by John Strickland, and is the first Amazon Original to be filmed entirely in Scotland. The series follows the crew of the North Sea stationed Kinloch Bravo oil rig who is due to return to the mainland but a mysterious fog rolls in and cuts off communication with the outside world. The crew is driven to the limits of their endurance and loyalties and is forced into a confrontation with forces that are beyond their imagination.

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THE MENU: FOODIE SATIRE TOO BITTERSWEET FOR CYNICAL TASTESTHE MENU: FOODIE SATIRE TOO BITTERSWEET FOR CYNICAL TASTES

The Menu

The Menu is a 2022 American dark comedy horror film directed by Mark Mylod. It features an ensemble cast that includes Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Reed Birney, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo. The film focuses on a group of diners at an exclusive restaurant who discover the celebrity chef owner intends to kill them all before the night is over.

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LET THE RIGHT ONE IN: DARK VAMPIRIC TALE OF SACRIFICIAL LOVELET THE RIGHT ONE IN: DARK VAMPIRIC TALE OF SACRIFICIAL LOVE

Let the Right One In

Let the Right One In is an American psychological horror drama television series developed by Andrew Hinderaker, inspired by the novel of the same name by Swedish writer John Ajvide Lindqvist. The series stars Demián Bichir as Mark Kane, alongside Madison Taylor Baez, Anika Noni Rose, Grace Gummer, Ian Foreman, and Kevin Carroll. The show diverges from the source material, focusing on a father who cares for his daughter after she becomes a vampire.

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PEARL: MASTERCLASS IN LOW BUDGET HORROR MOVIE MAKINGPEARL: MASTERCLASS IN LOW BUDGET HORROR MOVIE MAKING

Mia Goth is Pearl.

Pearl (subtitled An X-traordinary Origin Story) is a 2022 slasher horror film directed by Ti West, co-written by West and Mia Goth, who reprises her role as the title character, and featuring David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland, and Emma Jenkins-Purro in supporting roles. A prequel to X (2022), and second instalment overall in the X film series, it serves as an origin story for the title villain whose fervent aspiration to become a movie star led her to committing violent acts on her family’s Texas homestead in 1918.

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SMILE: THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND HAUNTINGSMILE: THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND HAUNTING

Smile

Smile is a 2022 American psychological horror film written and directed by Parker Finn in his feature directorial debut, based on his 2020 short film Laura Hasn’t Slept. It stars Sosie Bacon as a therapist named Rose Cotter, who, after witnessing the bizarre suicide of a patient, goes through increasingly disturbing and daunting experiences, leading her to believe what she is experiencing is supernatural. It also stars Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Robin Weigert, Kal Penn, and Rob Morgan, as well as Caitlin Stasey playing the same character she played in the short film. (Wikipedia)

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