The Last Exorcism
The Calm Before the Possession In 2009, the Left Exorcism was announced. That year, the cinema horror community was excited. After the grand filmic exorcism treatments, the expectations were lowered but optimistic Finally it seemed there was some innovation some found footage inspiration. The film was produced by Eli Roth of Hostel fil franchise fame […]
Before I Wake
When Dreams Turn Dangerous Before I Wake (2016) is a supernatural drama that softly tugs at the audience’s heart. Directed by Mike Flanagan–the maestro of emotional horror, as seen in The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep–does tell a ghost story, but also tells a story of love and loss and the cost of […]
The Wailing
When Fear Wears a Human Face — The Making and Meaning of The Wailing When The Wailing (Gokseong) hit South Korean theaters in 2016, it wasn’t just a horror movie — it was an experience, a fever dream that left audiences trembling, debating, and obsessing long after the credits rolled. Directed by Na Hong-jin, best […]
Silent Night
When Silent Night premiered in late 2021, it arrived like a quiet storm — a Christmas movie that wasn’t really about Christmas. There were no warm family reconciliations, no red-and-green cheer. Instead, it gave us laughter with an expiry date, love at the edge of an apocalypse, and a silence that echoed louder than any […]
The Pope’s Exorcist
Faith, Fear, and the Fire Within — The Untold Story of The Pope’s Exorcist During the early months of 2023, the Pope’s Exorcist earned attention on the web for a rather unusual reason: Russell Crowe is making an Exorcism movie? The vespa-riding, priest-robed Crowe, speaking with an Italian accent, is the centerpiece of a meme […]
Trauma
When Pain Becomes Cinema — The Real and Reel Journey of Trauma The anticipation for Trauma was unlike that of any other psychological thriller. The sentiment was that of descending into madness — revealing the innermost workings of the psyche. The presence of Colin Firth was expected to spark the most serious explorations of grief […]
Flatliners
Crossing Over: When Life and Death Blur — The Story and Souls Behind Flatliners In 1990, Flatliners wasn’t just another Hollywood thriller. It was a daring, philosophical trip into the afterlife, where a group of medical students tried to conquer death — and in the process, found themselves haunted by the very lives they’d lived. […]
Climax
Climax: The Film that Shook the World Climax was originally released in 2018 and directed by Gaspar Noé. Noé’s film is a cultural phenomenon. The film is set in 1996 and unfolds over the course of a celebratory rehearsal of a French dance troupe. The celebration descends into madness when the LSD-laced Sangria is introduced. […]
Sabel Is Still Young
Sabel Is Still Young stirred a storm before its release. The film’s provocative title and gritty premise promised a raw, unfiltered exploration of trauma and vengeance. Directed by Reynold Giba, it was marketed as a Filipino revenge thriller that would push boundaries. The buzz was palpable, with trailers showcasing intense sequences and a haunting score, […]
The Privilege
Shadows of Wealth and Secrets: The Story Behind The Privilege Not all secrets of a family can be buried. The Privilege (Das Privileg) is a German supernatural thriller that came on Netflix in 2022. It is not just a story of young individuals being pursued by demonic forces, but also a story that addresses trauma, […]