Sentences with phrase «from classic horror films»

The haunted house tale is said to be taking cues from classic horror films like The Haunting and The Shining it should be at the very least one of the more visually impressive films coming later this year.

Borrowing situations from classic horror films, dicing them with a little «Stepford Wives» and salting everything with a shot of Shyamalan, he creates a new brand of thriller that's part «Purge,» part «Rear Window.»

Not exact matches

This classic German silent film from the 1920s (which some regard as the first horror movie) follows an insane doctor who uses a sleepwalker to commit murders.

Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez paid tribute to the classic Mexican horror films in «From Dusk Till Dawn».

The famed theme park is home to every type of ride imaginable, from classic teacups to the horror film - inspired Saw roller - coaster (a great excuse to hold hands in you're scared!)

I've got the common interests: movies - everything from horror to classic films.

[img] http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif [/ img] The Pact feels as if it's been constructed from an infinite number of inspirations stretching from classic ghost story horror cinema to the recent wave of found footage films but at the same time because of such great execution you could never actually call it generic.

This documentary provides a comprehensive look at the production of horror classic Pet Sematary, from book to film to legend.

Additionally, in no particular order, there were vocal supporters of the Ralph Jones «incongruously great score to «Slumber Party Massacre ``; «Phantasm» «s heavily «Exorcist «- indebted score from Fred Myrow and Malcom Seagrave; Danny Elfman «s channelling of Bernard Herrmann for «Nightbreed ``; Wojciech Kilar «s bombastic, often recycled music for «Bram Stoker's Dracula ``; John Harrison's score for Romero's anthology film «Creepshow ``; Richard Band «s better - than - deserved compositions for the terrible «Troll ``; the great Lalo Schifrin «s score for the original «The Amityville Horror ``; a more recent example in Climax Golden Twins» music for Brad Anderson «s now cultish «Session 9 ``; Pino Donaggio's terrific work with de Palma's «Dressed to Kill ``; Gene Moore's classic church organ scares in «Carnival of Souls ``; and while we've featured Bava fils above, we could easily have found room for his father Mario Bava, probably with the funky original music by Libra for his final film «Shock.»

This week's new Blu - ray releases include one of the funniest films of the year, a trio of horror movie collections for a few franchises — one classic, one unlikely, and one incredibly gory — a dramatic turn from Robert Pattinson, and more.

Among the anticipated highlights at the ongoing San Diego Comic - Con (SDCC), for horror fans was tonight's world premiere screening of The Woods, from director and writer duo of Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett (You're Next), but the whole event just became bigger than anyone imagined, as it has been revealed tonight that the film is actually called Blair Witch and it is a sequel the 1999 found footage classic The Blair Witch Project!

From the classic to the obscure, the Arrow Video collection encompasses all styles and genres: horror films and Westerns, science fiction and sex comedies, yakuza epics and neo-noirs, the subversive, the transgressive and the unclassifiable.

Twilight killed the vampire film and The Mummy went from classic horror to CGI fantasy.

Not only has Stephen King's IT broken box office records (grossing an insane $ 117 million on opening weekend) and received huge critical acclaim, but it's also left fans obsessing over hidden references from the original book, the»90s miniseries, and other classic horror films.

Earlier today we brought you the first promotional images and artwork from the genre - bending small - screen remake of 1996 cult classic action horror film FROfrom the genre - bending small - screen remake of 1996 cult classic action horror film FROMFROM...

Though the «sex equals death» rule isn't as prominent in modern horror movies that defy those decades - old tropes, «It Follows» is very much a retro homage to «70s and «80s genre classics, from the «Halloween» - esque synth score, to the striking similarities to «Nightmare on Elm Street,» both in Jay's perpetual helplessness and the film's dreamlike atmosphere.

From the organ soundtrack accompanying the film exclusively, and the over-the-top antagonists who skulk amongst the ruins of ancient catacombs, this really is a throwback to the old American horror films that are now considered the most classic of the genre.

To date, Halloween Horror Nights will also feature the following mazes: American Horror Story: Roanoke, based on FX's critically - acclaimed, Emmy ® and Golden Globe ® Award - winning television series; The Shining, inspired by the greatest horror film of all time; and Ash vs Evil Dead from the hit cable series based on the cult clHorror Nights will also feature the following mazes: American Horror Story: Roanoke, based on FX's critically - acclaimed, Emmy ® and Golden Globe ® Award - winning television series; The Shining, inspired by the greatest horror film of all time; and Ash vs Evil Dead from the hit cable series based on the cult clHorror Story: Roanoke, based on FX's critically - acclaimed, Emmy ® and Golden Globe ® Award - winning television series; The Shining, inspired by the greatest horror film of all time; and Ash vs Evil Dead from the hit cable series based on the cult clhorror film of all time; and Ash vs Evil Dead from the hit cable series based on the cult classic.

Carrie, the classic Brian DePalma horror film celebrates it's 40th anniversary with a brand new Blu - ray package from the fine folks at Shout factory.

The first (and probably the best) horror film from master Mario Bava works as both an homage to the Universal monster classics and an early harbinger of the graphic violence that would eventually become a large part of Italian horror cinema.

Guests have included actors, directors, and producers from classic and upcoming horror films.

As Ian Olney explains in his recent book Euro Horror: Classic European Horror Cinema in Contemporary American Culture, Hollywood stole distribution tactics from B - film production studios, such as saturated openings, while also recognizing the viability of cheap sequels to accompany these methods, where films could make so much money in one weekend, as to become profitable, that whether or not audiences actually liked the film ended up being an afterthought.

With its stunning visual style, sly subversion science - fiction and horror genre conventions and one of the most terrifying and memorable monsters in screen history, «Alien» became an instant film classic from the moment it burst forth — literally — in the summer of 1979.

A new trailer for Damien, the TV show based on classic horror movie The Omen, has landed online and you can watch it below: Damien, from Fox 21 Television Studios and executive producer Glen Mazzara, is a follow - up to the classic horror film, The Omen.

The Shape of Water director Guillermo del Toro says his upcoming adventure fantasy was inspired by the 1954 horror film classic Creature from the Black Lagoon.

A few auditoriums will be reserved for counterprogramming, such as independent dramas based on novels or classic plays, artful horror films, and Oakland - set movies from filmmakers with hip - hop roots.

Today Horror Thursdays takes a look at the classic horror film from 1974 called «Texas Chainsaw Massacre», directed by Tobe HHorror Thursdays takes a look at the classic horror film from 1974 called «Texas Chainsaw Massacre», directed by Tobe Hhorror film from 1974 called «Texas Chainsaw Massacre», directed by Tobe Hooper.

Here you'll find a saga from Paul Thomas Anderson; a dramadey about writer's block; an underrated film from M. Night Shyamalan; a John Carpenter classic; a horror movie unlike any other; a star - studded alien invasion comedy; and more!

Here you'll find the directorial debut of Amber Tamblyn; a classic screwball comedy; a horror anthology film; a forgotten Nicole Kidman thriller; a recent highly acclaimed sci - fi flick; an intense indie drama; yet another incredible performance from Michael Stuhlbarg; and much more.

This latest edition of Now Stream This has scoured streaming services to bring you back a variety of films: comedy, horror, drama, as well as modern - day movies and classics from Hollywood's yesterday.

The remaining extras concern the film's publicity assault, and from these elements, it's easy to see why «Halloween» is still considered a slasher film — the heightened fear and graphic violence are heavily implied - but the carefully paced tension and eerie mood are what makes the film endure as a horror classic.

The trailers have done an excellent job of whetting our appetites while still remaining fairly elusive about what the hell is going on, and from the footage I've seen, it's obvious that the film shares many of the same visual and tonal cues with the 1979 sci - fi horror classic.

Though adaptations of his novels range from the classic (Carrie, The Shining) to the abysmal (Thinner), hope springs eternal in Hollywood: legendary horror director George Romero has just signed on for the film version of From a Buicfrom the classic (Carrie, The Shining) to the abysmal (Thinner), hope springs eternal in Hollywood: legendary horror director George Romero has just signed on for the film version of From a BuicFrom a Buick 8.

Ranging from the slow shamblers of classic horror films to the seriously powerful speed - rushers of 28 Days Later, even bumping into a zombie once can put a serious dent in your health.

The new guest characters include Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre horror film series and the Xenomorph from the classic sci - fi horror film franchise Alien.

Dead Effect 2 VR is a sci - fi shooter that draws inspiration from videogames such as the Dead Space series and classic sci - fi horror film Event Horizon.

Thaddeus Strode appropriates text and images from comic books, philosophy, and horror films, as well as the classic elements of a Southern California youth — punk rock, surf, and skateboard culture - into his paintings.

As I peered around in the darkness, people or artworks would suddenly appear, each a new cause for wonder, including a mirror - sided shack by Elliot Coon, seemingly set ablaze by a snaking pit of gas - fueled fire passing by it, AdrinaAdrina's astonishing four - poster bed made from a block of ice that was lit from within, and the pièce de résistance, a submersive environment by Homemade Parachutes, a New Orleans collective, in an old molasses factory that bore more than a passing resemblance to the horror - film classic House of Wax.

Also taking a critique of popular culture as her point of departure, Glasgow - based Rachel Maclean's hyper - saturated videos unfold narratives through characters — often played by the artist — that quote classic films such as The Wizard of Oz but also draw from horror movies, talent shows and TV advertising.

Originally from Cape Cod, he is also a skateboarder, pizza enthusiast, printer, musician, and classic horror film buff.