The Curse of La Llorona (2019) – Based on a Mexican folklore
Filmmaker Michael Chaves’ supernatural horror film “The Curse of La Llorona” is the 6th installment of the ‘The Conjuring’ cinematic universe. Co-produced by James Wan, the story of the film, as the name suggests, is based on Mexican lore, and hence is not based around characters we have seen before. “The Curse of La Llorona”, […]
‘The Turning’ (Trailer) – Henry James’ Classic Ghost Story
Director Floria Sigismondi’s upcoming film “The Turning,” an adaptation of Henry James’ 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw, looks chilling and promising in the trailer. The film is slated for a January 24, 2020 release. Over the last few decades, several filmmakers have narrated different versions of the story, mostly inspired by the book. […]
Sinister Circle (2017) – With an ancient Ouija board & a secret society
This Peruvian horror movie ‘Sinister Circle’ directed by Dorian Fernández-Moris, follows a psychologist (Fernanda) who returns from Mexico to her childhood place in Peru, together with her mute son (Julito), after hearing the news about her mother being hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital. A sequel to the director’s earlier film Cementerio General, the storyline of […]
In the Tall Grass (Netflix) – A Twisted Tale Suggesting Life & Choices
Directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Patrick Wilson (“The Conjuring“), the latest Netflix supernatural thriller ‘In the Tall Grass’ is based on a novella by father and son Stephen King and Joe Hill. While Stephen King is considered as the king of horror, somehow this story, in particular, does not deliver horror in the traditional […]
LORONG – Indonesian Horror Film (TRAILER)
Directed by Hestu Saputra, the upcoming Indonesian horror film “LORONG” is expected to be yet another shock-filled supernatural flick. While we are yet to have more details on the movie, the following sketchy plotline might give you some idea about the story. The film seems to have an interesting plot in which a young mother […]
Realms (2017) – Not much scare to keep us engaged
“Realms,” a supernatural horror film directed by Daric Gates (known for “The Appearing“), takes place in a secluded area of Thailand within an ancient, eerie mansion. The plot is made all the more intriguing by linking the characters and their tales to their past lives, as dictated by the principles of karmic philosophy. The film […]
Must-watch Bollywood Horror Films: PARI and TUMBBAD
While we don’t really find many good Hindi horror films, two films released last year (2018): PARI and TUMBBAD are perfect examples of what we can expect from modern-day filmmakers. Indian filmmakers often find criticism for their substandard stories full of clichés, but these two are different. These two films are deep-rooted in terms of […]
LUPT – Yet Another Forgettable Bollywood Horror Film
After watching the Jaaved Jaffery-starrer Bollywood horror film LUPT, most of us would be disappointed with the fact that there is no genuine effort to come up with an original story that can generate scare on its own. If we leave aside films like “Tumbbad” and “Pari”, both released in 2018 — Hindi filmmakers have […]
“The Possession of Hannah Grace” (2018) – Trailer Looks Chilling
What they say – ‘If an exorcism is not completed, evil will find a new vessel.’ So, here is the new horror film “The Possession of Hannah Grace” that involves exorcism and what happens when the ritual goes wrong and kills the titular character, Hannah. Directed by Diederik Van Rooijen, the trailer of the film […]
The Ritual – Netflix Original Horror Scores Well
I have been a big fan of some of the Netflix Original films, and the latest one I watched is David Bruckner-directed The Ritual. The plotline of the film, in which four friends go for a hiking trip and encounter an ancient monster, is not unique to the core – but certainly has its moments. […]