The 2020 Australian survival-thriller film Black Water: Abyss, was directed by Andrew Traucki, showcases a group of friends getting trapped in a cave system in northern Australia. With the elements of nature surrounding them, they get caught in a life-threatening situation. Following the 2007 film Black Water, this movie features a new cast and story […]
Introduction to Red Riding Hood In 2011, Catherine Hardwicke, director of Twilight, released a fantasy drama, Red Riding Hood. Following the traditions of fairy tales, this film offers a darker, more mystical variation of the classic story. Red Riding Hood phrases the use of folklore crossing fantasy, mystery, and romance. Set in a medieval community,
Introduction The Cloverfield Paradox is a science fiction film released in 2018. It is the third installment in the Cloverfield series, coming after Cloverfield (2008) and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016). The first two films centered more around a mysterious setting, whereas The Cloverfield Paradox boldly goes to outer space, tackling the more abstract subjects of
The Binding is an Italian psychological drama incorporating supernatural themes and directed by Domenico Emanuele De Feudis. This film is set in southern Italy and uncovers emotional stories by incorporating local lore and traditions. It explores the themes of family, protection, and ancestral legacy. Because the film is set in the souther rural part of
Introduction In 2023, Patrik Eklund directed the film The Conference (Konferensen), based on the novel by Mats Strandberg. Although the film was initially placed in the thriller-horror category, it is, to the extent that it transcends the external elements, a satire on bureaucracy, workplace culture, and group behavior. More fundamentally, it is about the behaviors
Introduction & Background Released in 2023, Sewu Dino, or “a thousand days,” is an Indonesian supernatural film. It was directed by Kimo Stamboel, produced by Manoj Punjabi, and based on a viral thread by SimpleMan. It blends folklore, ritual, and mystery into a seamless, engrossing experience. Sewu Dino captures the audience’s attention in Indonesia and
The 8th Night is a South Korean supernatural mystery film released in 2021. Directed and written by Kim Tae-hyung, the film is a composite of mythology and prophecy, spiritualism, and the modern-day. The film is set within the context of Buddhist folklore and wisdom and seeks to understand the fine line that separates the natural
Synopsis Black Box is a 2020 American psychological thriller by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr., who made his directorial debut. As part of Blumhouse Television’s “Welcome to the Blumhouse” anthology on Amazon Prime Video, the film examines the challenges of memory, identity, and the intricacies of the human mind in a deeply personal and impactful manner. Nolan
Synopsis The Privilege (German title: Das Privileg) is a supernatural mystery-thriller film released in 2022 on Netflix. Felix Fuchssteiner and Katharina Schöde directed and produced the film, which blends suspense, psychological, and sci-fi. The contemporary German film narrates the story of a teenager who begins to uncover the bizarre mysteries around him and the hidden
Synopsis Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters is a fantasy action film released in 2013 and directed by Tommy Wirkola. The film is a remake of the classic fairytale and, more specifically, a sequel to the part where the children defeat the witch in the candy-covered house. Instead of settling down to a peaceful life, the
