Stage Fright (1987) Trailer After an auspicious early career assisting, acting for, and/or otherwise working with the likes of Lucio Fulci, Joe D’Amato, Dario Argendo, and Terry Gilliam, Michele Soavi made his own cinematic mark, directing cult favorites like 1989’s The Church, 1991’s The Sect, and perhaps his best-known work, 1994’s Dellamorte Dellamore (aka Cemetery … Read more
Murder, mayhem, high-stake heists, and sexual intrigue: These are the electrifying elements that often come into play in a top-notch thriller. The Teachers’ Lounge boasts none of the above, and yet it just might be the most nerve-shredding thriller of the year. The film’s premise is boldly low stakes: cracking the case of who is … Read more
Saw XPhoto: Alexandro Bolaños Escamilla/Lionsgate Horror is, shall we say, a genre that’s very fond of sequels. We’re all for it when a part two (or a part 10) honors its inspiration while also justifying its own existence by delivering a satisfying, thrilling story. This year, the unkillable Saw franchise delighted fans by dreaming up … Read more
The idea for Eli Roth to make a horror movie about Thanksgiving was originally a joke. Several holidays are synonymous with Hollywood horror. Halloween, of course. Christmas has a few movies. Valentine’s Day too. But Thanksgiving? That’s so silly. Or is it? Ernie Hudson | First Fandoms While every frame of Thanksgiving, which is now … Read more
Looking for a little suspense? It sometimes seems like true cinematic thrillers have gone out of fashion lately. Perhaps the genre has been taken over by television and true-crime documentaries. Those are great, but sometimes you want a suspenseful, fictional story in two hours or less. Luckily, HBO Max has a ton of thrilling movies … Read more