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Independent films
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
6 hours ago

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

'Sinners' is poised to become a landmark horror film, grossing $236 million and inspiring comparisons to genre-defining hits.
#the-surfer
Film
fromVulture
11 months 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.
fromInverse
3 days ago
Film

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.
Film
fromVulture
11 months 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.
fromInverse
3 days ago
Film

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.
more#the-surfer
#horror
Film
fromPolygon
1 month 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
4 days 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.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Independent films

'The Woman in the Yard' Doesn't Know What To Do With All Its Grief

The film explores grief through a horror lens but suffers from a disjointed narrative and heavy-handed metaphors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Are you being watched? Soderbergh's ghost voyeur movie taps strange truths

Soderbergh's film 'Presence' innovatively employs point-of-view shots to immerse audiences in a ghostly narrative, enhancing the horror experience.
fromInverse
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

A24's Wild New Thriller Was 10 Years in the Making

The film 'Heretic' explores the intersections of religion and horror, showcasing a psychologically intense narrative driven by character and theme.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Film

The Deserving review mute serial killer yarn takes cues from horror classics of the past

The Deserving struggles to maintain momentum despite its intriguing premise and strong nods to horror classics.
Film
fromPolygon
1 month 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
4 days 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.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Independent films

'The Woman in the Yard' Doesn't Know What To Do With All Its Grief

The film explores grief through a horror lens but suffers from a disjointed narrative and heavy-handed metaphors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Are you being watched? Soderbergh's ghost voyeur movie taps strange truths

Soderbergh's film 'Presence' innovatively employs point-of-view shots to immerse audiences in a ghostly narrative, enhancing the horror experience.
fromInverse
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

A24's Wild New Thriller Was 10 Years in the Making

The film 'Heretic' explores the intersections of religion and horror, showcasing a psychologically intense narrative driven by character and theme.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Film

The Deserving review mute serial killer yarn takes cues from horror classics of the past

The Deserving struggles to maintain momentum despite its intriguing premise and strong nods to horror classics.
more#horror
#family-dynamics
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

In this haunted house horror you see what the ghost sees and it's terrifying

Presence presents a ghost story from the ghost's perspective, creating a unique and immersive narrative experience.
London politics
fromVulture
1 week ago

You Recap: The Internet's Boyfriend

Joe Goldmurder's chaotic life blurs lines between love and obsession, revealing the dark side of media scrutiny.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

In this haunted house horror you see what the ghost sees and it's terrifying

Presence presents a ghost story from the ghost's perspective, creating a unique and immersive narrative experience.
London politics
fromVulture
1 week ago

You Recap: The Internet's Boyfriend

Joe Goldmurder's chaotic life blurs lines between love and obsession, revealing the dark side of media scrutiny.
more#family-dynamics
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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.
Humor
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

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

The Gardener combines murder intrigue with campy humor, portraying a hit man's struggle with emotions and identity through a unique lens.
#public-shaming
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Books

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Film

Cate Blanchett says there is a distinct lack of shame' in modern society

Cate Blanchett discusses the impact of shame and public perception in modern society during her role in the series 'Disclaimer'.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Film

Cate Blanchett says there is a distinct lack of shame' in modern society

Cate Blanchett discusses the impact of shame and public perception in modern society during her role in the series 'Disclaimer'.
more#public-shaming
Film
fromPolygon
1 month 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.
#film-review
Writing
fromAnOther
4 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Independent films

Restless review relatable real-life horror in nightmare neighbour thriller

Jed Hart's directorial debut offers a gripping psychological thriller, but the ending undermines its otherwise strong realism.
Writing
fromAnOther
4 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Independent films

Restless review relatable real-life horror in nightmare neighbour thriller

Jed Hart's directorial debut offers a gripping psychological thriller, but the ending undermines its otherwise strong realism.
more#film-review
fromInverse
1 month ago
Independent films

Netflix Just Quietly Released A Revelatory New Psychological Thriller

Yeon Sang-ho's 'Revelations' explores childhood trauma and religious hypocrisy through the contrasting perspectives of a pastor and a detective.
#severance
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago
Remote teams

TV show Severance looks at workplace personalities. There are healthier ways to separate home and office life

Severance illustrates the struggle of balancing work and personal life, reflecting the challenges of modern hybrid work models.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Severance: it's a gorgeously odd return for this surreal drama if you can work out what's happening

Severance uses a surreal narrative to critique corporate culture and employee disconnection, emphasizing the psychological impact of severing personal identity from professional roles.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

The Interview': Ben Stiller Knows How Severance' Ends

Severance explores psychological identity through the contrasting lives of its employees, delving into the complexities of self-disconnection.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago
Design

'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.
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago
Remote teams

TV show Severance looks at workplace personalities. There are healthier ways to separate home and office life

Severance illustrates the struggle of balancing work and personal life, reflecting the challenges of modern hybrid work models.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Severance: it's a gorgeously odd return for this surreal drama if you can work out what's happening

Severance uses a surreal narrative to critique corporate culture and employee disconnection, emphasizing the psychological impact of severing personal identity from professional roles.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

The Interview': Ben Stiller Knows How Severance' Ends

Severance explores psychological identity through the contrasting lives of its employees, delving into the complexities of self-disconnection.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago
Design

'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.
more#severance
fromVulture
2 months ago
Europe politics

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

Nordic noir captivates with complex plots set against atmospheric locales, offering psychological depth in place of traditional action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

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
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Universal Theory review chilly German sci-fi noir splices genres with style

The film creatively explores the concept of the multiverse through a dark, retro sci-fi lens, presenting unique narrative challenges and aesthetic choices.
#hugh-grant
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

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

'Heretic' explores themes of faith and manipulation through a tense encounter between two missionaries and a charming yet deceptive man.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

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

'Heretic' explores themes of faith and manipulation through a tense encounter between two missionaries and a charming yet deceptive man.
more#hugh-grant
fromInverse
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Released One Of The Scariest Games Of All-Time

Doki Doki Literature Club cleverly subverts genre conventions, transforming from a dating sim into a profound commentary on choice and reality.
#serial-killers
fromVulture
7 months ago
Writing

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

The film centers around the obsession individuals have with a serial killer rather than the killer's actions, exploring deeper psychological implications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Rooms review dark, unnerving French-language chiller

The film explores society's dark fascination with true crime through a character's obsessive curiosity about a chilling murder trial.
fromVulture
7 months ago
Writing

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

The film centers around the obsession individuals have with a serial killer rather than the killer's actions, exploring deeper psychological implications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Rooms review dark, unnerving French-language chiller

The film explores society's dark fascination with true crime through a character's obsessive curiosity about a chilling murder trial.
more#serial-killers
fromGameSpot
7 months ago
Video games

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.
fromGameSpot
7 months ago
Video games

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.
fromwww.esquire.com
7 months ago
Film

Orlando Bloom on Transforming Into a Boxer and Losing Weight for 'The Cut', Personal Style, and Celine Homme

Orlando Bloom's film 'The Cut' offers a unique perspective on boxing, focusing on the struggle to meet weight rather than victory in the ring.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

I've failed, badly and I'm good with it': James McAvoy on class, comfort and carnage

James McAvoy combines personal anecdotes and insights into his professional journey, highlighting resilience and the influence of his upbringing in shaping his identity.
fromwww.esquire.com
8 months ago
JavaScript

When Will "Blink Twice" Be Available to Stream?

Zoe Kravitz's Blink Twice is an engaging thriller with strong performances and an unpredictable plot, marking an impressive directorial debut.
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