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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

When It Feels Good to Root for a Bad Guy

Ari Aster's film Eddington examines the psychological toll of the pandemic through a surreal neo-Western lens.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gazer review ineffably creepy and unbearably tense noir chiller

This ineffably creepy, often unbearably tense and disquieting film has a little of early Christopher Nolan (the Nolan of Following and Memento), with hints of Lynch and Cronenberg in its hallucinatory episodes.
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Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Groundwater by Thomas McMullan review a lesson in foreboding

Groundwater explores themes of moral unease and psychological conflict through the experiences of John and Liz in a rural setting.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Alice in Borderland Season 3 Teaser Teases Final Game and Twisted New Challenges | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Alice in Borderland Season 3 teaser suggests a continuation of psychological chaos and unpredictability through the introduction of the Joker card.
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

J-pop icon LiSA sees herself in the anime movie Perfect Blue

LiSA admires Satoshi Kon's films for their deep psychological themes and emotional complexity.
fromSun Sentinel
4 weeks ago

Book review: 'The House on Buzzards Bay' an engrossing psychological thriller

Jim and Valentina turned the southeastern Massachusetts beach house into a summer retreat for friends, but as life priorities changed, visits dwindled.
Film
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Squid Game Creator Says Some Of The Show's Worst People Remind Him Of Elon Musk

The series comments on social and economic inequalities, reflecting real-life bad characters alongside its fictional ones.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Breaking Down the Harrowing Twist Ending of Prime Video's We Were Liars TV Adaptation

We Were Liars merges teen romance, family drama, and psychological thriller elements, exploring themes of secrecy and betrayal among a wealthy family.
#film
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Elsa Pataky: You have to do everything possible to slow down the passage of time, but not oppose it'

Elsa Pataky returns to Spanish television after 20 years to star in 'Matices', a psychological thriller.
#horror
fromstupiddope.com
3 months ago
Independent films

Josh Brolin Leads Psychological Horror Weapons from Barbarian Director Zach Cregger | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

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fromPolygon
4 months ago

Star Wars' Kelly Marie Tran says her creepy new body-horror movie made her sick

The film 'Control Freak' explores mental and physical anguish through the metaphor of an uncontrollable itch, intertwined with generational trauma.
Independent films
fromstupiddope.com
3 months ago

Josh Brolin Leads Psychological Horror Weapons from Barbarian Director Zach Cregger | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Weapons explores the psychological impact of a mysterious disappearance in a community, focusing on trauma and human perception.
Film
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Star Wars' Kelly Marie Tran says her creepy new body-horror movie made her sick

The film 'Control Freak' explores mental and physical anguish through the metaphor of an uncontrollable itch, intertwined with generational trauma.
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

Animes You Can Watch in One Night (Yes, Even on a Weeknight) | HackerNoon

Bite-sized anime series offer developers rich narratives without the commitment of lengthy episodes.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dept Q review this excellent crime drama is a grimy, gothic treat

Matthew Goode explores complex character depths in his role as Carl Morck in the psychological thriller Dept Q.
fromBustle
2 months ago

Nine Perfect Strangers Is Back With A New Cast Of Mysterious Characters

Nine Perfect Strangers returns for a second season with a new setting in the Alps and fresh characters seeking healing, enticing viewers with suspense and drama.
Wellness
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Bring Her Back Review: Fear Mommy Dearest

Hawkins' performance as Laura is a captivating blend of fragility, charm, and psychotic desperation, making her a complex and empathetic character in a thriller setting.
Independent films
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney Tackle Dark Secrets in Apple TV+ Thriller Echo Valley | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Echo Valley is a psychological thriller exploring the complex relationship between a mother and daughter, premiering June 13, 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Men run away from vulnerability': The Weeknd on blinding success, panic attacks and why The Idol was half-baked'

The Weeknd experienced a panic attack and lost his voice while performing in 2022, leading to both a concert cancellation and profound personal reflections.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Barry Keoghan honours his late mother at premiere of new movie in New York

Dubliner actor reveals his emotional connection to a bracelet commemorating his late mother at the premiere of his new film.
#nicolas-cage
Film
fromVulture
1 year ago

Nicolas Cage Is at His Maniacal Best In The Surfer

Nicolas Cage electrifies Cannes with his role in The Surfer, blending psychological thrills with dark comedy.
Film
fromVulture
1 year ago

Nicolas Cage Is at His Maniacal Best In The Surfer

Nicolas Cage electrifies Cannes with his role in The Surfer, blending psychological thrills with dark comedy.
#film-review
Film
fromInverse
4 months ago

'The Surfer' Rides The Wave Of a Deranged Nicolas Cage Performance

The Surfer explores themes of identity, aggression, and masculinity in a hostile local beach culture.
Film
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'The Au Pair' review: This silly, unconvincing thriller is so terrible it's almost brilliant

This article humorously critiques a bad psychological thriller airing on Virgin Media One.
Writing
fromAnOther
7 months ago

The 20 Best Films of 2024

The Hösses family embodies the struggle of normalcy amid the looming horror of historical atrocity, challenging viewers' perception of innocence and complicity.
Film
fromInverse
4 months ago

'The Surfer' Rides The Wave Of a Deranged Nicolas Cage Performance

The Surfer explores themes of identity, aggression, and masculinity in a hostile local beach culture.
Writing
fromAnOther
7 months ago

The 20 Best Films of 2024

The Hösses family embodies the struggle of normalcy amid the looming horror of historical atrocity, challenging viewers' perception of innocence and complicity.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Hits $236M and Eyes Horror Box Office History | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Critics have praised its ability to keep audiences on edge while exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and identity.
Independent films
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

How Nicolas Cage Became The Secret Weapon Behind The Wildest Psychological Thriller Of The Year

Nic Cage's role in 'The Surfer' illustrates a transformation driven by toxic masculinity, exploring themes of identity and crisis.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

AI eavesdrops on your sleep in this nightmarish 'Dream Hotel'

The novel illustrates a dystopian future where algorithms assess risks based on dreams, leading to unjust incarceration without crimes committed.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Gardener' Is a Great Pop-Goth Spanish Murder Series

The Spanish series The Gardener offers a campy, soap-opera twist on the murder genre, focusing on a sociopathic hit man discovering unexpected feelings.
Humor
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Karla Sofia Gascon to play psychiatrist who embodies God and the devil' in next film

Karla Sofia Gascon will star in 'The Life Lift', following her historic Oscar nomination for a trans role amidst controversy.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Breaking Down the Thrilling Ending of The Glass Dome

"As Lejla investigates the case of the missing child, she revisits her own past trauma, challenging her understanding of her childhood and the lingering effects of her kidnapping."
Film
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Crime and thrillers of the month review

Abigail Dean's The Death of Us examines the impact of crime on survivors, intertwining a love story amidst themes of trauma and resilience.
Film
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Gazer's slow-burn descent into thriller paranoia territory echoes work from David Lynch, Stanley Kubrick

Gazer explores the disconnection of time and grief through its protagonist's struggle with memory and reality.
fromInverse
4 months ago

Netflix Just Quietly Released A Revelatory New Psychological Thriller

"The surprisingly self-contained Revelations revolves around two individuals in very different positions of power, a pastor and a detective, diving into childhood trauma and religious hypocrisy."
Independent films
fromArchitectural Digest
4 months ago

'Severance' Twists the Mundane Trappings of the Office Into a Mind-Bending Hellscape

Severance creatively subverts corporate aesthetics to build an unsettling atmosphere that captivates viewers and highlights themes of separation and identity.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Allie is plunged into despair when her partner Rory, an award-winning film maker, disappears while filming in the west of Ireland

Andrea Carter's new thriller, 'There Came A-Tapping', explores themes of love and loss through the story of a woman's search for her missing partner.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
4 months ago

These 8 Black Mirror Episodes Wound Up Becoming Terrifyingly Relevant

Black Mirror uses dark themes to mirror real-world anxieties and potential futures.
#you
NYC LGBT
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Netflix's You Returns for Its Final Season, Bringing Joe Goldberg's Story Full Circle | stupidDOPE

The final season of You promises intense suspense and confrontation as Joe's past threatens his new life.
New York Yankees
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago

You Season 5: A Twisted, Final Journey Through New York | stupidDOPE

The final season of You promises to explore Joe Goldberg's struggle with his dark past while navigating new challenges and relationships.
NYC LGBT
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Netflix's You Returns for Its Final Season, Bringing Joe Goldberg's Story Full Circle | stupidDOPE

The final season of You promises intense suspense and confrontation as Joe's past threatens his new life.
New York Yankees
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago

You Season 5: A Twisted, Final Journey Through New York | stupidDOPE

The final season of You promises to explore Joe Goldberg's struggle with his dark past while navigating new challenges and relationships.
Film
fromInverse
4 months ago

'Drop' Makes The Most Of Its Barebones Premise

Christopher Landon's latest film, Drop, centers on a widow's harrowing date turned hostage situation, driven by an anonymous digital blackmail.
fromVulture
5 months ago

16 Icy Nordic Thrillers to Cozy Up to While It's Still Winter

The genre of Nordic noir captivates with its cerebral murder mysteries, set against a backdrop of stunning natural locales, emphasizing psychological violence over action.
Europe politics
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fromInverse
5 months ago

15 Years Ago, Martin Scorsese's Most Underrated Thriller Delivered A Shocking Twist That Still Holds Up

Shutter Island transforms from a thriller into a tragedy, revealing only at the end that the protagonist is the murderer he sought to find.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Dead Thing review sexy state-of-dating thriller opens up the algorithmic death-drive

The film explores modern dating through a supernatural lens, addressing themes of obsession and the consequences of digital love.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Scarlet Winter review chopped-up narrative method decorates corpse-disposal thriller

The film illustrates a fragmented narrative but lacks emotional depth and compelling character exploration.
#horror-film
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Hugh Grant shows his dark side in Heretic'

Hugh Grant plays Mr. Reed, a seemingly charming man whose interactions with two Mormon missionaries reveal underlying menace.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

In the thrilling 'Heretic,' Hugh Grant is in his peak-villain era

In 'Heretic,' the tension escalates as Hugh Grant's character, initially welcoming and cordial, reveals his non-genuine interest in the Mormon missionaries' faith.
Arts
fromVulture
9 months ago

Without Gore or Violence, This Serial-Killer Thriller Creeps Into Your Soul

In 'Red Rooms,' director Pascal Plante draws focus to the psychological landscape of those obsessed with a serial killer, rather than the criminal acts themselves.
Writing
Video games
fromGameSpot
9 months ago

Joker: Folie A Deux 4K Steelbook Edition Is Cheaper Than Other Recent Releases

Joker: Folie a Deux provides a unique and creative portrayal of the Joker and his relationship with Harley Quinn amidst a mix of genres.
Video games
fromGameSpot
10 months ago

Silent Hill 2 Remake Everything To Know

Silent Hill 2 will retell the haunting story of James Sunderland's quest to find his wife Mary after receiving a letter.
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