Sentences with phrase «of modern horror films»

You're deciding what movie to see on a Saturday night and wonder: What if someone took the suburban spookiness of many a Steven Spielberg or J.J. Abrams movie and combined it with the captive - prisoner subgenre of the modern horror film.

Not exact matches

One of the few last successful horror franchises in modern history would have to be the Paranormal Activity flicks where it goes to show, that a film that makes noises in another room can scare the living hell out of millions of people.

The films overall tone is gritty and dark, highlighting the harsh reality of the violence and horror that occurs in the modern world of America as well as parts of Mexico.

By the time this film was over, I couldn't help thinking that if it were made today, using modern technology and special effects, «Dementia 13» might be one of the all time great horror and psychological thrillers.

The tale of a CD ROM game that gives new definition to the term «interactive» is the subject of this horror movie, notable for its lack of the blood and guts that have characterized modern horror films.

Many modern day horror films often opt for «cheap scares» by turning down the score and all of a sudden have something jump into the screen.

Midway through, Miike punctuates the film with one of the most effective startles in modern horror, and then picks up the pace, building grisly momentum toward a perversely uncomfortable climax.

Aquaman will also feature a strikingly different world from that of other superhero films - something that also extends to other upcoming superhero movies, such as Marvel Studios» Doctor Strange (which dabbles in supernatural horror) or even 20th Century Fox's Wolverine 3 (an R - Rated film with a modern - western vibe).

Fans of well - acted period dramas and good gothic mysteries should consider tuning in but the film will be of particular interest to anyone curious about the origins of modern British horror cinema.

The fact that it's Polanski directing this movie that derives much of its horror from the notion of a woman who does not have control over her body and the dark things being done to it certainly don't make the film un-problematic by modern standards.

A modern day twist on Invasion of the Body Snatchers, this is a subversive horror film that's a must - watch for anyone that's lived through the terror of high school.

Moreover, it lacks the shattering claustrophobia of my favorite modern horror film, The Descent (2005), a film that was as meticulous when it came to the construction of scares as it was when it came to fully realizing its characters.

Peeping Tom is a 1960 British horror film whose premise wouldn't make any fan of modern horror bat an eye.

Though not as stupid as some horror films, it is less exciting and fun than most modern films of any genre.

Produced by Dylan Hale Lewis, the horror film features an all - star cast including: AnnaLynne McCord («90210»), Traci Lords (Cry Baby), Ariel Winter («Modern Family»), Roger Bart («Desperate Housewives»), Jeremy Sumpter (Soul Surfer), Malcolm McDowell, Matthew Gray Gubler («Criminal Minds»), Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin (Children of a Lesser God), Ray Wise (Good Night, and Good Luck) and John Waters.

It's easy to reference the classics, but «The Conjuring 2» is an evolved, modern version of this story, and establishes its own classic status as film in conversation with both the past and future of horror.

The spirit of a vicious child serial killer resurfaces in the nightmares of teens in modern - day and is responsible for their subsequent and shocking deaths in this tense, spooky thriller from who else, but Wes Craven (I'm actually not that familiar at all with his style, but since this is a horror film for the ages I figured I'd best get ahead and jump on the bandwagon as quick as possible to make up for lost time).

The last half of the film falls back on standard horror and thriller cliches but most modern thrillers do the same.

There are some jump scares because for some unknown reason, no modern day horror film can leave them out but luckily more of the film relies on the atmosphere and concept to deliver the suspense.

I'd love to hear your take / review on the 2003 Horror film «Wrong Turn», it is one of my favorite modern horror films, I think it's smart, fun and pays wonderful homage to old school hHorror film «Wrong Turn», it is one of my favorite modern horror films, I think it's smart, fun and pays wonderful homage to old school hhorror films, I think it's smart, fun and pays wonderful homage to old school horrorhorror.

Before I begin my review, I would like to point out that even though I am not a fan of most modern horror films, I do love the horror comedy genre and horror films from the 70s and 80s.

It's a surprisingly refreshing approach for a modern horror film that helps us focus on the core of the movie — the bloodbath.

The conveyor belt of modern filmmaking slows for no film, and it's especially true for the ever - prolific genre of horror; in...

It will certainly be a most demanding test of a modern audience to not make a peep while watching a horror film.

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Amirpour's attempt to create a psychedelic modern - day spaghetti western backslides, as it ironically embodies its title: this film turns out to be the utmost «Bad Batch» of horror thrillers that try to critique today's society.

An R - rated Gothic horror film from the modern master of Gothic horror?

If your tastes are similar, you'll probably consider The Ring one of the best horror films of modern times.

Matthew's print encapsulates both the old - school movie poster feel of classic horror film art, while bringing some modern printing magic into the mix.

But more importantly, that sequel to the Rosetta stone of the modern sci - fi / horror / action film (combining not one, not two, but three maligned genres) also earned Sigourney Weaver an Oscar nomination for Best Actress — a confirmation that the Academy could look past a long - held horror bias to celebrate superb genre performances.

In her scenes with McAvoy, Buckley displays a warmth that's unlike anything in most modern horror films, her Dr. Fletcher becoming the film's heroine and a timely reminder of how important it is to care for the wellbeing of those around us.

AMITYVILLE: THE AWAKENING, is a revival of the popular franchise and a modern twist on the classic horror film.

Despite its very different tone, this film feels like the modern next step of silent and Universal era horror films.

The similarities or influences of horror flicks past, only give it that classic feel and, I think, makes it sit on that shelf alongside its predecessors.That being said, it was all the better for it, this isn't just a horror flick, this is a film with something to say about modern society and the undercurrent of racism.

The official British Palme d'Or entry at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival, Symptoms is a sophisticated modern gothic horror film exploring the themes of sexual repression and psychosis.

Though modern audiences might notice that The Texas Chain Saw Massacre isn't as polished as its later imitators, that low - budget aesthetic adds to the film's grindhouse appeal and is part of why it's considered one of the most influential horror films ever made.

It fittingly puts the film into the context of «classy» supernatural horror films, the economically booming 1980s, and the careers of its cast and crew, finding modern relevance in its class depictions.

Modern horror films suffer from two of the same problems; either they go too far, or they're too derivative and generally play on the same tried and true formula.

Perhaps it's because, bucking the trend for horror movies, Primeval comes to DVD in its theatrical cut rather than a unrated extended presentation or perhaps it's because I reviewed Apocalypto last week, but this film didn't seem overly gory the way many of its modern kin do.

Berberian Sound Studio may have just missed the mark but it's a interesting modern - day look into the world of old - school horror and will no doubt find many fans who enjoy a stylish claustrophobic film with an amazing lead in Toby Jones.

Bluebeard (Edgar G. Ulmer, 1944) Screened during Fantasia at the launch of the book Recovering 40s Horror Cinema (highly recommended), this serial killer film set in Paris but filmed in a poverty row Californian studio has a busy soundtrack like a completely modern film.

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.

We were surprised once with Meowmorphosis, the Quirk mash - up of Kafka's masterpiece — and we are surprised again with the film adaptation of Metamorphosis, a «modern horror version» starring Nick Searcy and Matt Angel.

The tapes are a really nice element to the game and expand on the story and help give the game an expansive back story which wouldn't be out of place in a modern horror film.

«It soon became clear that this game would require a score that would meld the style of old horror films while invoking modern writing styles,» said Ron Fish.

We looked at the musical journey of the game as kind of a «history of horror film», from orchestral, through the 1980s synth scores, and on to a more processed, artificial modern sound.

In conjunction with the ongoing exhibition Frankenstein & Dracula: Gothic Monsters, Modern Science, The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia presents a screening of the iconic film Nosferatu, a symphony of horror, accompanied by live organ music.

Sourcing prevalent facets of modern Japanese culture like anime, Manga, and yokai horror films, Kenichi Yokono's meticulous carvings contrast rampant notions of globalization and consumerism with the overwhelming «cuteness» (or kawaii) found in his country's commercial vernacular.

He'll co-star with Christina Hendricks and Gosling's real - life love Eva Mendes in the film, which will weave «fantasy noir, horror and suspense into a modern - day fairytale» about «the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city» and an underwater town.