The horror genre received a new film in 2024 called The Exorcism, a psychological and supernatural thriller centered around the fine line that separates acting from possession. The film is directed by Joshua John Miller, who co-wrote it with M.A. Fortin, and it features Russell Crowe in a bone chilling portrayal of a seemingly deranged […]
Few films are as intricate and controversial in horror cinema as Trauma, a Chilean film written and directed by Lucio A. Rojas in 2017. This is one movie that does not shy away from being uncomfortable. Trauma is not for the casual viewer. Using horror as a genre device is one thing, but Trauma makes
In a year dominated by franchise features and large-scale productions, Heretic steps forward as a strikingly disturbing breath of fresh air within the horror category. Released in late 2024, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, writers of A Quiet Place, have written and directed the movie. With expressive narrative, sparse setting, and tremendous acting, Heretic attempts
Synopsis “Grave Torture” is a psychological horror film from 2024 Indonesia. Directed and written by Joko Anwar, an individual notorious for his strong and often philosophical views on horror, the film continues his tradition of deeply exploring the mysteries of faith, trauma, and human psyche through intertwining stories that are disturbing to behold. The film
Synopsis You Get Me is a 2017 American teen psychological thriller directed by Brent Bonacorso. The film is part of Netflix’s original contents catalog and offers a victim’s perspective on the themes of obsession, jealousy, and the aftermath of reckless decision making. The film follows Tyler (played by Taylor John Smith) who lives a moderately
Shutter: A Work of Art That Sends Chills Down Your Spine Shutter (2004), directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, offers an immense impact on its audience that exceeds the confines of the silver screen. This Thai horror film fuels an unending exploration of guilt, betrayal, and the ominous realities of the past. The unique
Synopsis The movie Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior,” edited by Parchaya Pinkaew, is filled with adrenaline and martial arts and introduced the world to Muay Thai fighting techniques. Ting is a young villager in the rural areas of Thailand. He is a highly skilled Muay Thai fighter and has dedicated his life to protecting the sacred
Synopsis Bad Genius is a 2017 Thai heist thriller by Nattawut Poonpiriya that interlaces intense dramatic flair with social commentary like an intricate tapestry. The plot is centered on a high school student Lynn, an economics major intending to graduate from a poor family background that is competing against upper class students who want to
Headshot is directed by Kimo Stamboel and Timo Tjahjanto. It is an Indonesian action thriller. The movie follows the life of Ishmael, a man with severe head injuries who washes ashore with no memory of his past. He meets a doctor, Ailin, who nurses him back to health, but soon, ruthless gangsters whom he seems
Compelling: In the quiet of a Bangkok library, Kenji, played by Tadanobu Asano, lives a dreadful life in solitude while battling heavy suicidal ideations. While on the brink of succumbing to his self-destructive thoughts, he runs into a headstrong Thai woman named Noi who’s played by Sinitta Boonyasak. Following this encounter, the lives of both
