2023’s supernatural film “The Offering” (2023) directed by Oliver Park, intertwines supernatural and thriller elements with Jewish heritage and folklore. Instead of utilizing unsettling visuals, it evokes suspense from the depth of emotions, culture, and human connections. The film’s self-reflective suspense lies in the blend of mystery, a family’s past, and an individual’s spirituality. Setting […]
Overview The Exorcism of God emerged as a hybrid supernatural horror feature, its 2021 release heralded through a tripartite co-production involving the United States, Mexico, and Venezuela. Under the stewardship of Alejandro Hidalgo, who directed and co-authored the screenplay, the film contends with the overlapping domains of faith, guilt, spiritual corruption, and moral consequence. Compact
Overview & Concept Abduction 101, an independent horror film released in 2019, is the collaborative work of co-directors and screenwriters Robin Entreinger and Steve Noir. Operating within an intentionally raw, low-budget structure, the film interlaces exploitation horror, psychological unease, and muted erotic tension, effecting an unremittingly bleak aesthetic. Surreal imagery, as much an indictment of
Synopsis Quicksand, a 2023 co-production between Colombia and the United States, is a survival thriller directed by Andrés Beltrán from a screenplay by Matt Pitts. Set within the wild, incandescent confines of the Colombian rainforest, the narrative disparate of a soon-to-be-divorced couple becomes a microcosm where emotional and physical entrapment reinforce one another in the
Synopsis Agoraphobia, a psychological horror-thriller directed and written by Lou Simon, debuted in 2015 and unveils the claustrophobic terrors of a woman constrained by agoraphobia, a fear so absolute it renders the outside world a zone of lethal uncertainty. By merging the slow burn of psychological distress with the trappings of the uncanny, the narrative
Synopsis: Adam Salky directs and Chris Sparling writes the 2021 film “Intrusion”, a Netflix release. Set in a calm New Mexico town, the film follows a couple, Meera and Henry Parsons, who move looking for a peaceful life. While the town seems peaceful, the film delves into paranoia, trauma, and trust in relationships, exploring how
Out of Darkness, initially known as The Origin, is a survival horror thriller film set roughly 45,000 years ago during the Upper Paleolithic era, marking the feature debut of the Scottish director Andrew Cumming. The plot revolves around a small band of six early humans who cross a sea in search of new land, only
Synopsis & Plot Overview The supernatural horror-thriller film Consecration is directed by Christopher Smith and co-written with Laurie Cook. The story centers on Ophthalmologist Dr. Grace Fario, who lives in London and is plagued by haunting memories and disturbing visions. Grace’s world is turned upside down upon learning that her brother, a Catholic priest, died
Synopsis Christian Tafdrup’s Speak No Evil is a psychological horror film that is deeply unsettling. It captures a certain politeness and a culture clash that lies beneath human nature. The film is set in a picturesque European countryside and the unfolding social discomfort and tension leads to a slow burning dread that is ache-inducing. The
Synopsis A Separation (Jodaeiye Nader az Simin) is an award-winning Iranian film released in 2011 and directed by Asghar Farhadi, who also wrote the film. Asghar Farhadi developed this film to express his perspective on humanity and family. The play is based on modern-day Iran-Tehran and addresses morality and justice. The starring couple is Nader,
