Suspense
 | ViciousMovie Review Vicious is a psychological horror that relies on emotional tension and the fear of the unknown. As a woman, I found it particularly compelling how the film explores vulnerability within the home—supposedly the safest place we know. The protagonist embodies the growing terror of someone trapped not only inside her house but inside her own emotional weaknesses. The film builds an unsettling atmosphere from the very beginning, balancing... Read More |
 | The Mad RoomMovie Review The Mad Room (1969), directed by Bernard Girard, is a remake of the 1941 classic gothic thriller Ladies in Retirement, but it’s adapted with a style and a taste for psychological horror typical of the late 1960s. Although not a masterpiece without flaws, the film stands out for its dark atmosphere and the intense performances of its two leading actresses: Stella Stevens and Shelley Winters... Read More |
 | The BlobMovie Review The Blob is an icon of 1950s B-movie science fiction/horror, a film that, despite being produced on a limited budget, left an indelible mark thanks to its simple yet effective premise, and, most notably, for launching the career of Steve McQueen (then credited as Steven McQueen) in his first starring role. The movie, directed by Irvin... Read More |
 | DraculaMovie Review Luc Besson’s Dracula is an ambitious and visually stunning reinterpretation of Bram Stoker’s immortal classic. The film brings the timeless gothic tale into a modern cinematic vision without losing the essence of its haunting atmosphere. From the very first frame, the movie captivates with its dark elegance, refined cinematography, and breathtaking production design. The story follows the mysterious Count Dracula, who emerges from the shadows of his ancient castle to pursue love, immortality, and revenge. Jonathan Harker, Mina, and Van Helsing are reimagined with intensity and depth, each character enriched by nuanced... Read More |
 | The Open HouseMovie Review Watching The Open House (2018) feels less like horror and more like an endurance test designed to see how long you can stay awake. Netflix marketed it as suspense, but the only suspense is whether you’ll finish it or hit “stop.” The film drags through endless scenes of people walking around a house, turning lights on and off, and staring blankly into space. It’s the cinematic equivalent of watching paint dry—except paint at least changes color eventually. The characters are paper-thin, their decisions make no sense, and the supposed scares are laughably predictable. And then, just when you think all this buildup might lead to a... Read More |
 | Paura - fearMovie Review Paura is one of those horror films that manages to crawl under your skin and stay there long after the screen goes dark. It is not just a movie—it is an oppressive experience, carefully designed to suffocate the audience with dread. The film’s pacing is deliberate, forcing the viewer to sit in moments of silence, to absorb the creeping atmosphere, and to anticipate the violence that inevitably follows. Its direction is sharp and merciless, never shying away from brutality but always keeping the suspense at the center. Every frame is filled with unease, whether it is a slow shot of an empty corridor, a close-up of terrified eyes... Read More |
 | CREEPSHOWMovie Review “Creepshow” (1982), directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, is a cinematic love letter to classic EC horror comics. Blending grotesque humor with macabre storytelling, it offers five chilling tales: a vengeful father’s return from the grave, a lonely farmer corrupted by a meteorite, a jealous husband’s watery revenge, a ravenous crate’s hidden terror, and a wealthy recluse tormented by cockroaches. The anthology’s vivid comic-book style—complete with exaggerated lighting, panel-like transitions, and lurid colors—captures both nostalgia and fear. Romero’s direction balances camp with suspense, while King’s... Read More |
 | The Rule of Jenny PenMovie Review The Rule of Jenny Pen is a deeply unsettling and visually arresting psychological thriller that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. Directed with chilling precision by James Ashcroft, the film delves into the frailty of memory, the weight of guilt, and the terror of repressed trauma. With powerhouse performances by John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush, the story unfolds like a slow-burning nightmare, where reality constantly blurs and no one is truly innocent. The stark, shadow-filled visuals mirror the characters' descent into psychological torment, while the eerie presence of a childlike force adds a sinister and... Read More |
 | The Tomb of LigeiaMovie Review Roger Corman's The Tomb of Ligeia is a hauntingly atmospheric adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, elevated by Vincent Price’s commanding performance and a script by Robert Towne. Unlike earlier entries in Corman’s Poe cycle, this film was shot largely on location, which enhances the eerie realism and decaying grandeur of the narrative. Price plays Verden Fell, a brooding aristocrat haunted—perhaps literally—by the memory of his dead wife, Ligeia. His new marriage to the vivacious Rowena (Elizabeth Shepherd, also excellent) is soon troubled by strange occurrences and Fell’s increasingly erratic behavior. The... Read More |
 | LifeMovie Review Life is a gripping science fiction horror film directed by Daniel Espinosa that combines the terror of unknown alien life with the claustrophobic tension of space survival. The story centers on a team of six astronauts aboard the International Space Station who discover the first evidence of extraterrestrial life from a soil sample collected on Mars. What begins as a scientific breakthrough quickly turns into a nightmare as the lifeform, nicknamed “Calvin,” evolves rapidly into an intelligent and deadly organism. The plot is straightforward but effectively executed, building suspense with each passing moment. The use of... Read More |