 | When Evil Lurks 2023 "When Evil Lurks" is an overwhelming and relentless work that bravely steps away from the subgenre's clichés. Director Demián Rugna plunges us into a ruthless and visceral rural nightmare, establishing from the very first minutes that the rules are different here: there are no exorcist priests, no comforting prayers, and no easy way out. There is only a primal Evil, contagious like a virus and incomprehensible, spreading illogically and mercilessly. What makes the film exceptional is its brutality and honesty in depicting horror. Rugna does not shy away from extreme splatter scenes and the most gruesome body horror, utilizing... Read More |
 | The Mad Room 1969 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. The driving force of the movie lies precisely in the conflict between the secretary Ellen Hardy (Stella Stevens), torn between a respectable future and her dark family past, and her overbearing, wealthy employer, Mrs. Armstrong (Shelley Winters... Read More |
 | Paura - fear 2012 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, or... Read More |
 | Sister Death 2023 Sister Death is a beautifully eerie and atmospheric horror film that blends religious imagery with ghost story tropes to chilling effect. Paco Plaza creates a world where sacred spaces become sites of trauma, and faith itself is tested through confrontation with unspeakable evil. The film is steeped in dread, using silence, shadow, and suggestion to build tension rather than relying on constant jump scares.
Aria Bedmar gives a haunting performance as Narcisa — vulnerable yet courageous — and her transformation into the figure later known as "Sister Death" is both tragic and empowering. The gothic visuals, stark interiors, and... Read More |
 | Opus 2025 With Opus, Mark Anthony Green delivers a visionary debut that blends psychological drama, celebrity cult satire, and elegant horror. This is a baroque and unsettling film, set in a world where art becomes power, and talent turns into religion.
The story revolves around a mysterious figure—possibly a genius, possibly a manipulator—who leads a select group of individuals through what feels like a creative ritual. The setting is theatrical, oppressive, and dripping with symbolism. Neon lights and stage smoke evoke an atmosphere halfway between a cult and an apocalyptic show.
The cast is outstanding: Ayo Edebiri is intense and... Read More |
 | High-Rise 2015 The Dark Side of Progress
Directed by Ben Wheatley and based on the visionary novel by J.G. Ballard, High-Rise is a disturbing descent into urban anarchy and human madness, disguised as architectural progress. Behind the brutalist façade of the high-rise – a symbol of modernity and luxury – lies a horror story masked as social satire.
A disturbing, claustrophobic atmosphere
From the very beginning, the film conveys a constant sense of unease. The closed-off setting of the tower, with its oppressive architecture, contributes to a lingering discomfort. Each floor represents a social class, and the higher you go, the deeper... Read More |
