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Slasher A Predictable and Uninspired Journey Through the Tropes of Classic Horror Films
Slasher films were very popular in the 1980s. Michael Myers from Halloween and Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th series were big hits. Many other similar movies came out during this time, making it seem like a new slasher was released every other week. Because there were so many of them, these films were filled with familiar patterns that were easy to predict. Some viewers found this fun, while others thought it made the movies boring. The movie Scream…
Revealing the Life of Joan Hannington The Infamous ’80s Jewel Thief and Her Journey Through Crime and Redemption
The 1980s is often remembered for its bright colors, big hairstyles, and catchy music. However, this fun image hides some darker stories. In London during this decade, a famous crime boss named Joan Hannington was well-known for planning jewel thefts. Diamonds seemed to be her best friend, at least for a while. The new ITV drama titled Joan, which will also air in the U.S. on The CW, shows the ups and downs of a woman who was smart at…
Ranking Every Harry Potter Movie from Least to Most Action-Packed A Comprehensive Look at the Wizarding World’s Most Thrilling Moments
The Harry Potter series continues to be popular, even with some debates around it. The eight movies are important parts of 2000s cinema. They revived the fantasy genre and created a huge multi-media franchise. Today, people remember the movies for their great actors, high production quality, and the exciting story about Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) fighting against Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). The Harry Potter movies are known for being some of the biggest hits of the 2000s. They have many…
Facing Inner Demons How the Film ‘Little Bites’ Shows a Mother’s Struggles with Addiction and Sacrifice
It is always tough to be a parent, especially when you are facing personal problems. This is especially true for Mindy (played by Krsy Fox) in the new film Little Bites, directed by Spider One. Mindy has a horrible secret: she is trying to keep a demon happy by letting it eat her flesh, little by little. Many films use demons or similar creatures to represent the mental health struggles of parents. Some examples are The Babadook and Clown. Little…
How The Craft Became a 1996 Icon for Goth Girls, Redefined Witchcraft, and Challenged Hollywood’s Stereotypes of Women
The year 1996 was huge for goth girls with the release of The Craft. Directed by Andrew Fleming, this cult classic focused on a group of teenage witches. Even though it came out just a year after Clueless, it had a completely different vibe. The Craft reignited an interest in witchcraft among younger people, while also shaping the dark, gothic fashion trends of the 1990s. What most people might not know is that the movie’s set also got a little…
The Tense Atmosphere Of Underwater Amplifies The Existential Dread Of Its Characters
Many modern Lovecraftian movies reveal their cosmic horror slowly. The 2020 film Underwater, directed by William Eubank, takes this idea to a new level. It starts as a thriller, but Underwater ultimately turns into a classic nightmare. The feeling of being trapped adds to the fear, and Cthulhu himself makes an appearance. Kristen Stewart stars as Norah Price, who is an underwater engineer. She works at a secret drilling compound deep underwater. When the compound faces a terrible disaster caused…