Sentences with phrase «elements of a horror film»

Often times the most frightening elements of a horror film are things taken from the real world and injected into a truly bizarre plot.

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It has been hailed as one of the most important films in recent years, for its frightening use of mystery and horror elements to look at racism in America.

The grunge elements were still there, mixed with a heavy dose of Western, so that the collection looked like the remains of a Ralph Lauren collection at the end of a Western - themed horror film.

Like Abbott and Costello films, «The Castle of the Monsters» also contains elements of comedy, spoofing the cliches of horror films.

Banshee contains elements for fans of drama, action, horror and romance films and shows all in one.

So much of the success of any given horror film relies on a few aesthetic elements: its atmosphere, its ability to play with light and the shadow, and, of course, location -LRB-... location, location — as real estate folks would add for effect).

It's an element of menace in keeping with the movie's otherworldly atmosphere; Holmer shoots these fits with suspense worthy of horror films, but she's not interested in shocks or viscera.

Its comparatively simple first act remains a good example of how to apply the horror elements of the Silent Hill games to film with a degree of elegance and wit, and for a solid 35 minutes, it's an atmospheric film about a mother whose deeply maternal desire to help her daughter inadvertently places her in danger, and the need for Radha Mitchell's Rose to find her daughter when she goes missing provides a cogent and palatable, if somewhat slight, emotional basis from which the proceeding action can spring.

Named for the frozen treat that appears in each film, the two comedies feature British actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost combining comedy with elements of the horror and action film genres.

Star Garance Marillier, whose transformation from a wide - eyed innocent into a feral seductress really sells the body - horror element of the film, is another one to watch.

Even horror - fantasy elements are mixed in, as if the very common occurrences within the film are the result of witchcraft or meddling supernatural forces, further diluting an already farfetched film to the breaking point of absurdity.

Renny Harlin's found footage horror tale «The Dyatlov Pass Incident» has scored a new title and North American release date though IFC Midnight.Now called «Devil's Pass,» the film takes elements from the real life mysterious disappearance of nine experienced...

FSR's Brian Salisbury said in his review: «I loved this film... The genius of The Loved Ones is that it knows how to use over-the-top horror elements to provide the necessary safety net for the tightrope walk between shock and entertainment.»

The success of Anarchy depends on the realism factor; if audiences can not empathize with the characters on screen, the film loses the critical realistic element that makes a horror film worth watching.

Although a third act reveal serves to explain away the supernatural element of the threat, there's always this nagging sense that Spectral might work a lot better if Mathieu or the multiple credited writers had sought to play up the horror element that comes with the territory the film flirts with.

Though it retains the horror elements of the first film, Cameron's quasi-war flick builds on that with some excellent action sequences and the introduction of an even cooler villain with the Alien Queen.

Last, this was a film I have been waiting for since it was announced last year and met my expectations not just for the camera work and the mansion that had an unhinged life of it's own, but for bringing classic horror and mystery elements into the film industry that is slowly dissipating.

Yet a handful of twists, garnered from some of the genre's best, bring an element of suspense to this otherwise typical teen horror film.

There are elements of traditional horror in the latest film from Alex Garland (Ex Machina), which is based not very closely on the Jeff VanderMeer novel of the same name.

He has said in interviews that the reason he made the film was for the family dynamic that reminded him of his own (he has two young children with wife and costar Blunt), rather than the horror elements.

A few films in recent years have played predominantly on the element of sound in horror films — Don't Breathe and Hush both being textbook examples of sound design becoming a living, breathing character — but A Quiet Place takes it to the next level.

Dougherty strikes a tone here unlike any horror film I've seen before, playing on our nostalgia (intentionally or not) by mixing elements of childhood horror favorites like Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Distributor A24 has taken that particular element of the film, which bowed at Sundance and is set for a summer release, to some pretty wild ends, sending out creepy dolls to various audience members after they take in the chilling horror feature.

Although the film's nomination in the «Best Comedy» category at the forthcoming Golden Globes left some scratching their head — due to the strong dramatic / horror elements at play — there's no denying that Jordan Peele's Get Out was one of the best of the year regardless of the genre.

January 8, 2013 Frankenweenie Rated PG for thematic elements, scary images and action Available on DVD, Blu - ray and Blu - ray 3D This year saw several horror - based animated films including Hotel Transylvania and ParaNorman but the one that was most impressive was the Tim Burton directed stop - motion animated movie based on one of Burton's early short films.

Though the film's source for horror derives mainly from the family's beliefs and stubbornness in the face of natural elements, it never denies the dark forces that lurk just in the forest.

In fact, unlike the home invasion plot of the first film, «Anarchy» has shed itself almost entirely of all horror elements, aiming for something more along the lines of a retro John Carpenter movie, only not as good.

Ito once again uses great angles and dramatic lighting effects, evoking horror elements with lighting that you wouldn't normally see in this type of genre film.

Perhaps it was that last film that drew her to this new project, since The Invitation has elements of horror in it, though «creeper» might be a better designation for its odd take on the genre (its imdb page lists it as a «thriller»).

CUSTODY (note: this film is out in 2018) A rare instance of social realism harmonising with elements of the horror and thriller to create a heart - stopping, anxiety - inducing drama that not only enthrals but will also open audience's eyes to the hideousness of spousal abuse.

An anniversary horror film overreliant on jump scares and deafening soundtrack stings, The Amityville Horror is shake - and - bake entertainment based more on elements from Amityville II: The Possession than from the first film — which makes it a little bit bloodier (though it could've been PG - 13 with almost no tweaking) and which is to say that you have your choice of which pile of manure to horror film overreliant on jump scares and deafening soundtrack stings, The Amityville Horror is shake - and - bake entertainment based more on elements from Amityville II: The Possession than from the first film — which makes it a little bit bloodier (though it could've been PG - 13 with almost no tweaking) and which is to say that you have your choice of which pile of manure to Horror is shake - and - bake entertainment based more on elements from Amityville II: The Possession than from the first film — which makes it a little bit bloodier (though it could've been PG - 13 with almost no tweaking) and which is to say that you have your choice of which pile of manure to blame.

This haunted house film has all the usual elements of the horror genre, but also serves up some disturbing visual images and themes.

It's kind of a horror film, but not really, much more of a drama with some horrific elements.

As Blum appreciates in all his series, the anticipated follow - up to the hit 2012 horror film, «Sinister,» will deepen audience's appreciation of the franchise by retaining beloved elements from the original, while also surprising theme by not being imitative.

Given that there are multiple scenes in which you could cut the tension with a knife, it actually might be best to think of the film as a thriller with horror elements rather than as pure horror.

This film has elements of science fiction, horror and mystery.

The film is bookended by acts of physical aggression, but there's a lot of passive aggression at play in the middle, glances and comments elicit more unease than the more traditional horror elements, how did you thread that needle?

This film shares elements of story and tone with numerous members of the sci - fi / horror / alien genre, including two in particular (an all - time classic, and a recent Oscar winner).

He did so again with 2012's brilliant black comedy Sightseers, blending elements of horror and dark English satire, and once more in 2013's wildly experimental, black and white historical drama / «horror» film A Field in England, though to lesser effect.

While it's hardly a horror film (it's more of a comedy with dramatic elements), I couldn't resist including it on this list.

Family films and mild horror can coexist (Arachnophobia and Gremlins come to mind), but by stuffing cloying scenes of adorably smart canine activities (the dog plays Scrabble, types with a pencil in its mouth, and barks his answers — one bark for yes, two for no) in the middle of some adult horror (eye gougings, decapitations, and grisly scenes of bloodshed throughout), the two elements seem to work at odds to one another.

It was also reported that there were elements of humor and horror, but the film is very much a drama.

Having been involved as a cinematographer on a number of great films over the years that blended elements of horror and thriller with comedy, I'm excited to direct a project that I think hits all those notes and is hugely entertaining.

Get Out turns out to be more fun, and more provocative, than it is scary, at least in the traditional midnight - movie sense: The film works so well as a gauntlet of social horror that Peele almost didn't need the more traditional thriller elements he introduces in the third act, when a carefully calibrated build in just - because - you're - paranoid dread gives way to some disappointingly conventional survival games.

The Belko Experiment attempts a similar cross-pollination of genres, suggesting Mike Judge's film and the U.S. version of The Office, only with the horror element foregrounded.

is clearly the product of someone who knows what a horror film needs to succeed, which gives the necessary support to allow the accomplished performances of its two leads and the deft thematic elements to shine.

Technically, The Babadook is clearly the product of someone who knows what a horror film needs to succeed, which gives the necessary support to allow the accomplished performances of its two leads and the deft thematic elements to shine.

Although the film does contain elements of the horror genre, it still remains a true western and abides by western conventions.

If you want to skip the sleaze and get down to the film's more horror - influenced elements, Kino Lorber's Redemption Films has included the alternate cut of the film, called Demoniac.

Personally, the monsters could have been a little scarier in my books, although this is the kind of film that has enough thriller and action elements to make up for a slight lack in horror.