STUNG: A NIGHT OF TERRIFYING TRANSFORMATIONS
“Let’s not turn a bee problem into a bee apocalypse!” Directed by Benni Diez, Stung (2015) is a creature feature that blends horror and dark comedy into a riotous nightmare scenario. The plot revolves around a lavish garden party that turns into a blood-soaked battleground when giant mutated wasps attack. As guests transform into monstrous…
The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death – A Gothic Descent into Post-War Hauntings
From Shadows to Screams: Exploring The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death “Nothing good ever came from a woman in black.” Introduction to The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death Directed by Tom Harper and released in 2014, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death serves as a sequel to the 2012…
LAZARUS EFFECT: REANIMATING FEARS FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE
Lazarus Effect: Unleashing Horror’s Resurrection “Do you ever feel like there’s something inside of you, just waiting to get out?” In David Gelb’s 2015 horror film, The Lazarus Effect, a group of researchers discovers a serum capable of bringing the dead back to life. As they start experimenting, the boundaries between life and death blur,…
PARLOR: ETCHING TERROR INTO THE SKIN OF THE UNSUSPECTING
Carving Intrigue from Skin and Ink: ‘Parlor’ (2014) “Beauty’s only skin deep, but the horror cuts much deeper.” From the outset, ‘Parlor’ scratches beneath the surface of art, beauty, and permanence, ensnaring the audience in a web of visceral terror. Directed by Devon Downs and Kenny Gage, this 2014 horror movie drags viewers through the…
SAW: DECADE OF DREAD IN THE MAZE OF MACABRE INGENUITY
A Cut Above: Celebrating a Decade of ‘Saw’ “Live or die. Make your choice.” These chilling words encapsulate the dread-filled atmosphere of the 2004 breakout horror flick ‘Saw’, which has since stained the fabric of modern cinema with its innovative storytelling and visceral terror. Directed by James Wan, ‘Saw’ unleashed a new kind of fear…
EXTRATERRESTRIAL: INVADING THE QUIET SKIES WITH OTHERWORLDLY HORROR
“They do not come in peace” – Extraterrestrial Shockwave Before diving headlong into the murky depths of “Extraterrestrial,” let’s first orient those unfamiliar with this celestial terror flick. Released in 2014 and directed by Colin Minihan, this film promises a convergence of sci-fi and horror that seeks to unsettle its audience. The storyline winds through…
THE MAZE RUNNER: NAVIGATING THE LABYRINTH OF SURVIVAL AND PSYCHE
Lost Within The Labyrinth: Trapped in “The Maze Runner” In the midst of the young adult dystopian craze, “The Maze Runner” emerged in 2014 as a hybrid of survival thriller and horror, under the guidance of director Wes Ball. We are plunged into a mysterious, verdant clearing known as the Glade, the core of an…
DARK WAS THE NIGHT: LURKING SHADOWS AND SILENT SCREAMS IN THE FOREST OF FORBODING
A Whisper in the Shadows: “Dark Was The Night” “They say it’s what you don’t see that scares you. But what if you’re wrong?” This chilling whisper from the movie ‘Dark Was The Night’ sets the stage for an eerie tale that aims to unsettle. Directed by Jack Heller and released in 2014, the film…
CATACOMBES: DESCENDING INTO THE ABYSS OF PARIS’ DARKER REALM
The Labyrinth Below: Unraveling “Catacombes” “As above, so below.” This phrase encapsulates the dizzying descent into the Paris catacombs depicted in the 2014 horror film “Catacombes,” known as “As Above, So Below” in English-speaking countries. Directed by John Erick Dowdle, this found-footage thriller invites viewers into the claustrophobic veins of history buried beneath one of…
ANNABELLE: INVITING THE UNSEEN INTO THE NURSERY OF NIGHTMARES
Opening the Box of Horrors: “Annabelle” Unveiled “May God have mercy on your soul,” whispers a voice in “Annabelle,” a line chilling enough to foreshadow the unholy terror that unfurls. Directed by John R. Leonetti and haunting screens since 2014, “Annabelle” is a spin-off prequel to “The Conjuring,” delving into the cursed origins of the…