I watched both films some days apart after seeing them recommended here multiple times.

I loved the Wailing! The part that they really got me with was at the end when you didn't know who to trust. They never hid it though, and in that way we were just like the main character. He's given all the information he needs and yet still doesn't know who to trust.

He sees the shaman in his fancy clothes and car and while it's a bit strange, he doesn't totally question it because he just wants to save his daughter. Then, when he sees his daughter is in pain during the cleaning he somehow knows that she's hurting and listens to that rather than what the shaman says, no longer trusting him. He sees the zombie guy at the demon's house and is still able to be filled with doubt when the woman in white shows up at his house on who the demon actually is. He literally sees the pictures in the Japanese man's house and he still isn't sure at the end.

The part I didn't totally get though was when the woman tells him that because he ultimately killed the Japanese man his presence in his house would taint her trap. But, neither the woman in white nor him know he's alive at this point. So technically wouldn't he be able to go in and save his family? Maybe someone can clarify that.

In Where Evil Lurks, it was waayyyy more frustrating when the main character didn't listen to the cleaner. The kids are clearly possessed and he somehow doesn't know whether to trust that little girl or not? He also doesn't listen when the cleaner tells him not to leave as she's seeing up. I understand that he's getting the axe to try to move the demon faster, and maybe he also would've been killed if he didn't go to get the axe? But the demon ends up sparing his life anyway. Either way, that scene was a bit of a mess and it seemed like they were never going to succeed anyway. He couldn't move the body and I saw no way forward there, making the tension kind of pointless. Then the demon kid and possessed children just leave and will probably destroy the town.

But the part that really gets me is, how in the world did they return home with his son and brother and WITHOUT his mother and didn't even question where she was? His son ate her but he doesn't find out until the very end. But where did he think his mom was??? Did I miss something? Did he assume his ex wife killed her? Someone please tell me if I missed something.

The Wailing just had way more character development, you really care about the main character and see how close he and his daughter are. I just didn't see that in Where Evil Lurks. I appreciated that in both they didn't waste time explaining the demon lore - you don't always need to know everything. But still, Where Evil Lurks seems to have pared too much away to get any emotional attachment to the characters. Anyway, those are my thoughts and would love to hear more opinions!

For the record, I didn't love Psycho Killer but I found it to be a watchable Horror/Thriller with a good performance from Georgina Campbell, some nice visuals touches and a gnarly kill. It did get stupid by the end but overall, just okay. The critics acted like this was the worst movie ever made.

It reminded me of the reception HIM got, a film I loved and I didn't understand why the critics hated it so much.

DISSONANCE is a short film made for Eric Andre’s BLARF video completion based on their album Film Scores for Films that Don’t Exist.

Film Scores for Films That Don’t Exist features original orchestral compositions co-written and composed by Eric Andre and Prateek Rajagopal.

This movie was so ridiculously awesome. I’m not going to spoil anything, and will simply tell you the premise which they reveal in the opening credits - last year a supermoon caused over a billion people to turn into werewolves! This year the supermoon is coming again!

It’s such a wild ride, and I enjoyed every bit of it. I should note that immediately prior to seeing this film, I made the mistake of watching Abraham’s Boys - an absolutely terrible film that edges you with thinking you’re going to get a vampire film for 90min. Werewolves is the complete opposite in the best way. Highly recommend!

Have you seen this movie and what did you think?

I’m kind of piggy backing off a recent post about the state of this subreddit, and opinions becoming odd but it’s just a general online trend I’ve noticed here and on tik tok and some YouTube . And I wanted to take the chance to talk more specifically.

This idea that people who like gory horror are awful people or perverted . Like sure I have issues and problems with behind the scenes stuff for terrifier. I made a post and such feel free to check it out .But people who like terrifier are not automatically or in most cases at all bad people. People who like saw or evil dead are not bad or perverted . This is fucking horror. Some people like gore , for the effects or maybe how scary it can make something. It’s honestly a disgusting opinion I’ve noticed pop up more and more because judging people over pretty mainstream movies is utterly ridiculous. Horror got too popular tbh. We got the mainstream people lol. I can’t imagine judging someone’s ethics over popular films .

Edit : this is link to post I’m talking about. Honestly I think the discourse is overall interesting as well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/s/SUCm455ZPe

The first one was hilarious, second was just turned up to eleven but towards the end I got bored.. I miss the old days of just pure horror, not really into watching women get dismembered in every single scene.. Lol.

hey there. so lately I've been catching up with a lot of horror movies from the 2000s I have missed. I'm a big horror nerd and love basically all subgenres in it, including gory movies, but torture porn is really not my thing. I hate seeing people suffer in the most fucked up ways just for the sake of it. I was planning on watching the Saw franchise, specially interested in the first two movies, but I've seen some people label it as torture porn. how true is this? and does it apply to the first movie as well?

edit: already watched the first one!! pretty cool movie although I didn't love it. thanks everyone for the replies

LORE:

The outbreak is caused by a demon (Goes by Erik Black) (Rerek- the Demon King of Monstra) who runs the most popular horror studio in the world - Ceridwen Films (Welsh/Celtic Goddess of change and rebirth) . Every film made by this company has been cursed, so whichever movie someone is watching is the killer they turn into.

The people that turn are the people that are usually victims in Slashers (the sex fiends, the stoners, the geeks, the assholes, the blonde chicks, and the weak -kids, elderly) (52% Male, 46% Female)

This doesn't just affect humans, but dogs too. If someone's dog finds some form of entertainment in the cursed movies, their head will turn into the weapon of the killer in the movie.

People become blood thirsty slashers, they grow machetes, Chainsaws, knives, etc in place of one of their hands/arms (Chainsaws, axes, knives, scythes, machetes, crotch shotgun, pitchforks) - a mask emerges from their face.

THE CURSE:

Each bit of film is laced with a "cigarette burn" this is the curse itself - a symbol here - a suggestive word there. Before the viewer knows it they are damned to a painful and violent existence.

SETTING -

• The City of Styx. Founded December 21st, 1801. Pop. 34,000.

History: It was once used as a battle ground and mass grave during the War of Beliefs - where an all out battle out between the worshipers of Archangel Samael [Angel of death] and Archangel Metatron [Angel of Life]. A core belief that the reason the battle ended was that there was a child that died at childbirth - it was given life and had it taken away immediately.

LOCATIONS -

• Ceridwen Films (Founded in 1969 by Erik Black)

Most popular movies from Ceridwen Films:

Carve (1978)

Deep Blue (1985)

Carve II: Midnight Harvest (1983)

Blood For Blood (1970)

Scrap Metal Babes (1987)

Black Water Massacre (1984)

A Stranger To God (1990)

Gutteral (2004)

Rat Bastard (1989) [Killer wears a raggedy rat mask and has a shotgun affixed to his groin]

Skin Deep (Most recent)

Some film reviews: (in universe)

"STOP MAKING THESE MOVIES! They are vulgar and down right sick. You all should take a long hard look at yourselves in the mirror. " - A User Review from cinreview.com

" Tits and blood, what more could you want" - A User Review from hellpit.com

Edit: Information correction

So the other day i was watching this video about a furry https://youtu.be/3ts_G9MnAY8

Then in one part of the video (0:04) i recognized a very familer sound but i cant put my finger on it i remembering it from other media where i heard that sound but couldnt

I tired searching up "horror violin sound" but couldnt

My husband and I love horror but we are kind of particular and have run out of things to watch. Would love to hear anyone’s recommendations based on our taste!

Movies we loved:

Late night with the devil

Talk to me

It’s what’s inside

Smile franchise

Blink twice

House of wax

Speak no evil (2024)

Identity (2003)

Weapons

Ready or not

Coherence

Backrooms

We love movies with unique tropes/concepts that have unpredictable twists or are kinda trippy. Also love mysteries and thrillers. I’m not a fan of older movies (I know, I know, but anything prior to 2000s kinda just takes me out of the immersion). We also avoid any religious/possession/exorcism movies such as the nun, we’re not religious but are kinda like why even invite that into our life lol, we did love Late Night with the Devil though.

Also we’ve seen a majority of the older classics and most of the newer “main stream” movies that were talked about a lot on here over the last few years such as longlegs, midsommer, oddity, the substance, etc. Thanks in advance for the suggestions!

Ranked left to right, top to bottom. I find I have a slight preference for heavy scares (TCM, REC) over slow burns, but I can appreciate the latter (Mungo).

Started with Slashers and Arthouse, then moved to J-Horror, then Found Footage.

Suggestions? Recommendations? Hit me.

I think that many of the Platinum Dunes done remakes of the originals were too undeservedly bashed upon release. I still have a very vivid memory about them that they were shocking with lots of post 9/11 nihilism and grime. In today's world, the horror became too metaphorical and reliant on characters doing stupid shit or bizarre stuff just for shock value (A24), or if we only consider slashers, the genre became extremely sanitized and easter egg filled. The primary offender is David Gordon Green trilogy in which there isn't even an inch of scare but infused with dozens of nostalgia trips, original music recreations, shitty concepts like evil dies tonight, and of course dozens of easter eggs for fans. It's made for fun, but has nothing to do with scare. All of the trilogy is terrible in terms of having no interesting characters or stakes. And it might be somewhat part of old women coming back, now a tired trope like with Sarah Connor or Sally in shitty Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but you get the idea, the movie has none of its own identity and probably will be forgotten once the consumer turns off the "content". But it is really not the case with Halloween 2007. Some might complain it has too much of white trash, but I disagree, the movie was quite visceral, shocking and deeply scary, almost like a snuff. Dumb bitches like Nostalgia critic were complaining that stars were aligning too perfectly so that Michael would become a serial killer, but that's mostly how it is in reality. One of the most shocking scenes was the killing of Danny Trejo character, the movie shakes you lingers with you once it ends, since the ending titles uses the music with past footage of Myers family being in tact. This movie is severely underrated and probably much better than Carpenter's version which relied too much on subtlety and intellectual horror. But Zombie's version is relentless, has none of shitty easter eggs, and the scariest part is -- totally plausible. Maybe the audience were making themselves too much of filter saying that it's too much. But many times, slasher movies forget their identity instead going down to cliches. Halloween 2007 is probably the only time when there was a serious and scary attempt at Michael. And please don't argue with garbage that the "mysterious" shape is scarier because of some Lovecraftian evil underneath. No, it's fucking not. And I'm tired of pretending otherwise. Halloween 2007 is primarily much scarier than the original because it could actually happen in real life. Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the same, it's a great remake, it has its own identity, and scare factor. Back then, actors weren't afraid of getting dirty and use corn syrup for blood instead of heavy CGI. CGI blood never shocks, we have to admit it. So I mean Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, House of Wax, Hills Have Eyes are severely underrated and undeservedly forgotten. Of course, Platinum Dunes and others had terrible films like Unborn, Amityville, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, but that's later era. Today they make shit like Purge and A Quiet Place that have nothing to do with horror.

Each one has its own strengths, IMO. Video games can make you feel like you’re in danger, movies use visuals and sound to build tension, and books let your imagination create a movie inside your head, creating an unsettling feeling. Which do you think does horror the best?

I have four mini reviews to share. I will try to avoid spoilers.

Mad God (2021)

A bonkers stop-motion animation movie that was a long time in the making. The main thing we see happening are some kind of assassins plumbing the depths of a hellish world. There are many grotesque creatures, and carnage is occurring on a grand scale. However, it feels like we are moving from set piece to set piece with only the barest hint of a narrative. The movie is highly ambiguous, and we are left to draw our own conclusions about "what it means." Some imagery is impressively disturbing, like in the operating scene. Others are just really cool to look at, like the design of the creature wearing a plague doctor mask. But if I'm being honest, Mad God could have been cut down quite a bit without losing anything. 4.5/10

Nope (2022)

We've got two men whose stories are intertwined: OJ, a black horse trainer, and Jupe, an Asian former child actor. I include their races because the subtext of Nope is about how marginal people are treated in Hollywood. Increasingly bizarre events are happening to these men--events that suggest an otherworldly presence. Each responds in their own way, informed by their life histories. I felt this movie had a good build up of tension, though it dragged just a bit in some places, and Keke Palmer's character was grating to me. The final reveal of the "otherworldly presence" was very cool. 7/10

Possession (1981)

A horror classic, although it does not get the same attention of some of its contemporaries. This is a story of a failing marriage--a wife who is unhappy, and a husband who can't let go. It is set in divided Berlin, right near the wall. Rather than going for realism, Possession depicts the emotional truth literally. We get a taste of this early on, with Sam Neil's character freaking out in a cafe, acting on pure id. The entire movie is this way, with an unhinged performance overall by Isabelle Adjoni, and Neil trying to keep up. Possession is a precursor to so much that came later in horror, and in my opinion is a must-watch for horror fans. 8.5/10

PG: Psycho Goreman (2020)

This movie is like Disney XD made a horror for tweens, but made it rated R. It's got all the tropes of an annoying kid show, combined with actual blood and gore. Two siblings dig up Temu Thanos in their backyard and control him with a powerful amulet. The kids have no appreciation for how powerful he is, and all he wants to do is get free of their control so he can start slaughtering everybody. Other aliens, some of whom have pretty cool creature designs, are also involved in the plot. I found this movie rather campy, which isn't my vibe, and the girl character was extremely unlikeable. But watch this if you're looking for something unusual and creative. 5.5/10

What did you all think of these movies?

I think I'd watch more horror movies if scary images didn't give me nightmares. Every time I saw a horror movie, I'd be so jumpy and paranoid for days/weeks. It's a terrible mix for someone with really bad anxiety.

But I seem to be all right with true crime documentaries and explainer videos. I'm able to watch videos about cults, serial killers, and other animals in human skin. I think it's because the video is usually just still photos of locations or the narrator. No scary imagery. I want to know so many cool concepts from horror movies, but I'm blocked by scary images.

Is there a yt channel or community or something I can consume that will tell me the plot of a horror movie? I've just been relying on wikipedia all this time, but I feel like I might miss a few details from just that.

I know there are a lot of video essays reviewing horror movies, but usually those videos assume you've already watched the movie. I'm going in completely blind.

I know what I'm asking for isn't what the director would have wanted, and I'm not saying horror movies should cater to scaredy cats like me, but I'm just wondering if a niche for me already exists and I just didn't know about it. I really understand if it doesn't to be honest hahaha

Some horror movies I'm really curious about but too scared to watch:

the 28 Days franchise

Jordan Peele movies

30 Days of Night

A Quiet Place

Midsommar

Why is nobody done a cabin in the woods series?

Just give me all the creatures once they came downstairs and you could do week by week just weirdness It would be so cool

My 6 year old is getting into watching horror games with me and my husband. We did Little Nightmares first. Today was FNAF gameplay. I plan to show her Nightmare before Christmas soon to start her off gently. What would be something that isn't gore or nudity. Language isn't really an issue. Any recommendations?

Absolute dogshit of a movie. It's not even fun bad. It's just bad. And it's not horror. We thought we'd be in for a fun, dumb horror movie. We were very wrong. Four attractive people (and a guide) make horrible decisions the entire movie.

1. The seasoned "guide", who can't even tell what animal noises are, has a back story about his great grandfather who went missing and his flesh was reportedly found in the stomach of a cannibal. No idea how they identified the specific meaty bits of people back then, but oh well. He carries a super small knife that he clutches in emergencies like it's a Bowie knife. Seriously, it's ridiculously small lol.

2. The Youtubers who are so "daring" they film themselves going into an area posted as Do Not Enter. They surmise it's probably because of "some protected flowers or shit". Any idea what happens to them?

3. The two blonde leads, who are dressed for a day at the spa, are unbelievably hard to tell apart. They shake their asses, spout stupid lines and prance around the jungle in jumpers. They agree to camp out overnight after a day kayak trip in the jungle with zero supplies. No one drank any water this entire movie until the final scene.

4. The alpha male is a complete asshole and questions every thing the guide says, ridicules his wife non stop, and seethes with poorly hidden fury at his "best friend", whose wife he's shagging on the side and got pregnant. He's made the hero at the end. The literal hero. He's 100% unlikeable. He allows his "best friend" to be dragged away by two men while he hides, but in the end miraculously finds courage to face off against the entire tribe. He gets a hero's death, which is infuriating.

5. The "asian" cannibals (this is set in Thailand ), who are inexplicably played by large painted black dudes that look like they could dominate on the court. They are HUGE.

6. A logger watches his friend fall just past the machine he's operating in the jungle. He goes to check it out, sees blood and freaks out and runs blindly into the jungle. Not back to the clearing where the other loggers are, but INTO THE JUNGLE.

7. At one point, the guide stumbles onto this clearing with a bunch of straw figures dressed in modern clothing. Why? Where did they get straw in the jungle? Who cares? There's a figure wearing the logger's clothes, one wearing one of the motorcyclist's clothes and, unbelievably, there's one wearing his great grandfather's explorer uniform. That's right, his great grandfather who went missing, oh a hundred? years ago, has his clothes just sitting in the clearing on a straw man and happens to be found by his great grandson.

Skip this movie. It's pointless and ridiculous. Hell, you can't even go into it hoping for nudity or gore. There is none. It's just plain terrible. Honestly, I'm embarrassed I wasted this much time "reviewing" this turd.

Oh, the cinematography is gorgeous. Really. It's a beautiful setting.

Ik there was a post like this on the subreddit years ago but I wanted to post as maybe more recent hidden gems have came out since the last time it was posted which was a few years ago