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London food

Review: James McAvoy is terrifying in Speak No Evil'

The film Speak No Evil explores the dangers of social politeness in horror, creating suspense until a predictable yet entertaining climax. [ more ]

GameSpot

1 month ago

OMG science

Sorry, Alien: Romulus, The Best Alien Sequel Is Still Alien: Isolation

Alien remains an enduring classic due to its relatable characters and atmospheric horror, significantly influencing the sci-fi horror genre.

Alien: Isolation is the only sequel that truly captures the essence of fear established in Ridley Scott's original film. [ more ]

Kqed

4 months ago

Writing

'Cujo' Character Returns as One of 12 Stories in Stephen King's 'You Like It Darker'

The collection 'You Like It Darker' by Stephen King features a variety of dark and suspenseful stories, showcasing the author's ability to blend horror with heart. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

1 week ago

Music

Clawfoot review Hollywood nepo babies do fine in horror-comedy bathed in gore

The film cleverly transitions from a slow setup to a thrilling, gory conclusion, showcasing dark humor and unexpected depth beneath appearances. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

London food

Review: James McAvoy is terrifying in Speak No Evil'

The film Speak No Evil explores the dangers of social politeness in horror, creating suspense until a predictable yet entertaining climax. [ more ]

GameSpot

1 month ago

OMG science

Sorry, Alien: Romulus, The Best Alien Sequel Is Still Alien: Isolation

Alien remains an enduring classic due to its relatable characters and atmospheric horror, significantly influencing the sci-fi horror genre.

Alien: Isolation is the only sequel that truly captures the essence of fear established in Ridley Scott's original film. [ more ]

Kqed

4 months ago

Writing

'Cujo' Character Returns as One of 12 Stories in Stephen King's 'You Like It Darker'

The collection 'You Like It Darker' by Stephen King features a variety of dark and suspenseful stories, showcasing the author's ability to blend horror with heart. [ more ]

morehorror

www.nytimes.com

Film

A Sinister Figure Glances at a Clock. It's Got to Be Film Noir.

Film noir intricately weaves time into its narratives, reflecting life's fleeting moments and the consequences of actions.

The genre of film noir, characterized by suspense and moral ambiguity, flourished in a postwar context shaped by time and loss. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Writing

Place of Bones review Heather Graham takes on some bad dudes in gutsy budget western

Westerns are effective at portraying isolation and escalating danger, creating intense storytelling opportunities. [ more ]

Forbes

3 weeks ago

Film

'Rear Window' At 70: Fathom Events Celebrates The Alfred Hitchcock Masterpiece

Viewing 'Rear Window' in a theater enhances the suspense and comedy through the shared audience experience. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Writing

Jake Gyllenhaal, and His Eyebrows, on Trial in "Presumed Innocent"

The show 'Presumed Innocent' on Apple TV+ is often referred to by the name of its lead actor, Jake Gyllenhaal. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Books

Children's and teens roundup the best new chapter books

Creepy and thrill-laden books are extending to younger audiences, offering edge-of-your-seat experiences for key stage 2 and above. [ more ]

www.esquire.com

4 months ago

Wearables

35 Best Movies on Streaming Services

Smart thriller 'Kimi', reminiscent of 'Rear Window', stars Zoe Kravitz in a suspenseful role, appealing to Alexa generation. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

5 months ago

JavaScript

Who Would Really Win Challengers' Wild Final Match? We Asked a Professional Tennis Umpire How He'd Call It.

The movie 'Challengers' builds suspense around the outcome of a crucial tennis match, where the stakes are high for the characters involved. [ more ]

Consequence

7 months ago

Film

The Taste of Things Is a Cinematic Meal to Savor: Review

The film is a poetic exploration of food as an art form and a means of connection

The focus on cooking scenes leaves the viewer in suspense about what is being prepared [ more ]

KQED

9 months ago

Independent films

Review: 'Leave the World Behind' Is a Brilliant Hitchcockian Thriller | KQED

The movie is based on Rumaan Alam's novel and is set in an end-of-days scenario with a massive blackout.

The story focuses on the dynamics between two families, highlighting the racial divide alongside class affiliation. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

10 months ago

JavaScript

Async rendering in React: Suspense, Hooks, and other methods - LogRocket Blog

React Suspense allows components to suspend rendering while async logic is pending

Suspense enables coordinated asynchronous rendering across the component tree

Functional components can be made asynchronous using React Suspense [ more ]

Vulture

Writing

The Watchers Squanders Its Creepy Premise

The mystery in 'The Watchers' is more captivating than its explanation. [ more ]

www.esquire.com

Writing

House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 3 Recap

Westeros construction allows seamless suspension of disbelief in dragons; crave more dark fantasy elements in House of the Dragon [ more ]

Vulture

Writing

Mayor of Kingstown Recap: I Just Want You To Know Who I Am

Iris's fate remains uncertain in Mayor of Kingstown, with tension building amidst her interactions with dangerous characters, setting the stage for potential peril. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Arts

What does 'The Bear' restaurant review say? We take our best guess

The Bear's season finale ends with suspense around a restaurant review, leaving viewers speculating about its contents. [ more ]

Kqed

San Jose Sharks

'Under Paris' Is a Seine-Sational French Shark Movie

A French shark movie, 'Sharks in the Seine', gained popularity on Netflix for its combination of suspense and creature horror elements. [ more ]

www.npr.org