Horror movies have the unique ability to tap into our deepest fears and send shivers down our spines. These films have the power to haunt our dreams, leaving a lasting impression long after the credits roll. This article will delve into five terrifying horror movies that have left audiences trembling in fear and become enduring nightmares in cinema.
1 The Exorcist (1973)
“The Exorcist” is a horror masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Directed by William Friedkin, the film tells the chilling story of a young girl possessed by an evil entity.
Known for its intense and disturbing imagery, “The Exorcist” shocked audiences upon its release and is still regarded as one of the scariest movies ever made.
Related: Meet the Cast of ‘The Exorcist’
Its portrayal of demonic possession and the battle between good and evil has left an indelible mark on the horror genre.
2 Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock‘s...
1 The Exorcist (1973)
“The Exorcist” is a horror masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Directed by William Friedkin, the film tells the chilling story of a young girl possessed by an evil entity.
Known for its intense and disturbing imagery, “The Exorcist” shocked audiences upon its release and is still regarded as one of the scariest movies ever made.
Related: Meet the Cast of ‘The Exorcist’
Its portrayal of demonic possession and the battle between good and evil has left an indelible mark on the horror genre.
2 Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock‘s...
- 7/23/2023
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Released last year, Netflix’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre operated as a sequel to Tobe Hooper’s original classic, with Mark Burnham playing an older version of Leatherface. Shown off at San Diego Comic-Con this week, Hiya Toys is giving that particular iteration of the slasher icon his first action figures, with a few different toys based on the movie coming soon.
First up, Texas Chainsaw Massacre‘s Leatherface is getting a mini-sized 1/18 scale action figure as part of Hiya’s “Exquisite Mini” line, which measures just 4.72″ tall and features an impressive 15 points of articulation. As you may recall, this toy was actually first shown off last year, but the planned April 2023 release date was ultimately shifted back a little bit.
Leatherface from the Netflix movie is also getting a bloody variant of the “Exquisite Mini” figure, which features Melody’s decapitated head from the movie’s bloody final moments!
Even...
First up, Texas Chainsaw Massacre‘s Leatherface is getting a mini-sized 1/18 scale action figure as part of Hiya’s “Exquisite Mini” line, which measures just 4.72″ tall and features an impressive 15 points of articulation. As you may recall, this toy was actually first shown off last year, but the planned April 2023 release date was ultimately shifted back a little bit.
Leatherface from the Netflix movie is also getting a bloody variant of the “Exquisite Mini” figure, which features Melody’s decapitated head from the movie’s bloody final moments!
Even...
- 7/20/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
After turning heads with the well-received but short-lived Netflix original horror series Marianne, French director Samuel Bodin moves into features with the visually compelling though ultimately disappointing chiller, Cobweb. Written by Chris Thomas Devlin, who took a stab at rejuvenating the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise in 2022, the script landed on the Black List, among the best unproduced screenplays of 2018, as well as its horror counterpart, the Blood List. That pedigree clearly helped draw a solid cast and crafts team, but after a promising set-up, the story’s internal logic gets scrambled.
Suspenseful though seldom scary, the film is set a week before Halloween and hinges for a good part of its run time on the reliable horror trope of the threat coming from inside the house.
It effectively defies the natural family dynamic of parents as protectors of the vulnerable by giving the young protagonist, Peter (Woody Norman, from C...
Suspenseful though seldom scary, the film is set a week before Halloween and hinges for a good part of its run time on the reliable horror trope of the threat coming from inside the house.
It effectively defies the natural family dynamic of parents as protectors of the vulnerable by giving the young protagonist, Peter (Woody Norman, from C...
- 7/19/2023
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It wouldn’t be odd to call Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton) the Patrick Bateman of sitcom television. As the savviest member of the gang in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, he’s witty, intelligent, and has the character traits of a would-be serial killer. Dennis is also incredibly vain — with an abundance of confidence regarding his charm and abilities — yet can rapidly turn insecure in certain situations beside particularly intimidating or famous people.
In addition to his comedic genius, Howerton is exceptionally gifted at delivering public meltdowns and giving us unforgettable moments that have become classics in the show’s history by now. Here, we gathered 10 of them that stand out for several reasons.
Dennis Embraces Running a Gay Bar
Season 1 Episode 1
Looking back at the very beginning of the series from the distance of time, it’s even more astonishing how boldly it began. In the pilot, the group...
In addition to his comedic genius, Howerton is exceptionally gifted at delivering public meltdowns and giving us unforgettable moments that have become classics in the show’s history by now. Here, we gathered 10 of them that stand out for several reasons.
Dennis Embraces Running a Gay Bar
Season 1 Episode 1
Looking back at the very beginning of the series from the distance of time, it’s even more astonishing how boldly it began. In the pilot, the group...
- 7/19/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
It’s one week before Halloween in a sleepy Michigan suburb and the pumpkins are already rotting in the backyard. For some reason, Peter’s (Woody Norman) suspiciously strict parents (Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr) are intent on shielding the eight-year-old from participating in the holiday festivities, which may have something to do with the spooky and unnerving presence that the boy senses within the walls of their dark and austere home.
Samuel Bodin’s Cobweb isn’t shy about drawing upon the iconography of many a horror film before it—even the name of the town where it takes place is a difficult-to-ignore nod to Halloween’s Haddonfield—yet it weaves a distinctly eerie spell over the audience in its depiction of Peter’s troubled young life. In the film, the boy becomes tormented by tapping sounds emanating from behind his bedroom wall, and after willing himself to knock on the wall,...
Samuel Bodin’s Cobweb isn’t shy about drawing upon the iconography of many a horror film before it—even the name of the town where it takes place is a difficult-to-ignore nod to Halloween’s Haddonfield—yet it weaves a distinctly eerie spell over the audience in its depiction of Peter’s troubled young life. In the film, the boy becomes tormented by tapping sounds emanating from behind his bedroom wall, and after willing himself to knock on the wall,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Greg Nussen
- Slant Magazine
We’ve previously shared the news that ITN Studios, the company that brought us Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, is working with producer/director Louisa Warren on two fractured fairy tale horror movies: Cinderella’s Curse and Sleeping Beauty’s Massacre. Yesterday, we saw a batch of images from Cinderella’s Curse, and now – thanks to our friends at Bloody Disgusting – we have some images from Sleeping Beauty’s Massacre. You can check them out at the bottom of this article.
Coming our way from ChampDog Films and filming in Scotland, Sleeping Beauty’s Massacre was scripted by Jasmine Ebony Thomas and tells the following story: The beautiful Princess Thalia is thrown to ruins after her father’s mysterious death. She lives with Prince Edison who she is in love with but can no longer marry since losing her status. Queen Velma wants the kingdom for herself and will use her dark powers, and use of the occult,...
Coming our way from ChampDog Films and filming in Scotland, Sleeping Beauty’s Massacre was scripted by Jasmine Ebony Thomas and tells the following story: The beautiful Princess Thalia is thrown to ruins after her father’s mysterious death. She lives with Prince Edison who she is in love with but can no longer marry since losing her status. Queen Velma wants the kingdom for herself and will use her dark powers, and use of the occult,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Stars: Magui Bravi, Agustin Olcese, Clara Kovacic, Maria Eugenia Rigon, Matías Desiderio, Juan Pablo Bishel, Germán Baudino, Chucho Fernández, Mario Alarcón, David Michigan | Written by Camilo Zaffora | Directed by Nicolás Onetti
Following his 2017 film, What The Waters Left Behind, director Nicolás Onetti crafts a further tale of the cannibalistic family living within the flooded town of Epecuén. The focus is on an Anglo-American rock band on the last stop of their unlucky tour, where the members’ frustrations are spilling out into explosive arguments. Approaching them after the performance is the mysterious Carla (Magui Bravi), whose offer of a place to stay leads the band into a hellish scenario.
Adapting Camilo Zaffora’s screenplay, the influences of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Hostel are felt in this tale of a rock band thrust into an unimaginable nightmare. It’s a shame the focus is on such a tiresome group whose...
Following his 2017 film, What The Waters Left Behind, director Nicolás Onetti crafts a further tale of the cannibalistic family living within the flooded town of Epecuén. The focus is on an Anglo-American rock band on the last stop of their unlucky tour, where the members’ frustrations are spilling out into explosive arguments. Approaching them after the performance is the mysterious Carla (Magui Bravi), whose offer of a place to stay leads the band into a hellish scenario.
Adapting Camilo Zaffora’s screenplay, the influences of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Hostel are felt in this tale of a rock band thrust into an unimaginable nightmare. It’s a shame the focus is on such a tiresome group whose...
- 7/5/2023
- by James Rodrigues
- Nerdly
A new album from J Hus will arrive in just a couple of weeks. On Thursday, the British rap star revealed that he’ll drop his 19-track LP Beautiful and Brutal Yard on July 14, featuring collabs with Jorja Smith and Burna Boy, among others.
The upcoming project is set to feature songs such as the previously released “It’s Crazy” and song of the summer contender “Who Told You” with Drake. Beautiful and Brutal Yard will also include “Masculine” featuring Burna Boy, “Nice Body” with Jorja Smith, and “Comeback” featuring Villz.
The upcoming project is set to feature songs such as the previously released “It’s Crazy” and song of the summer contender “Who Told You” with Drake. Beautiful and Brutal Yard will also include “Masculine” featuring Burna Boy, “Nice Body” with Jorja Smith, and “Comeback” featuring Villz.
- 6/29/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Arrow Video has announced the July 2023 lineup of their subscription-based Arrow platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland.
Here’s everything you need to know…
July 7 starts the month in sun and fun with the “Permanent Vacation” Collection (UK/Ire/US/CA). In desperate need of a vacay? Well, be careful who you book with, because the flicks trips in Permanent Vacation are dream holidays that you’ll never return from.
Featuring murderous mini-breaks and sun, sea, sand and psychos, these gory getaways feature everything from island paradises full of monsters and mutants to nature breaks from the rat race that will be the death of you. So, pack your sunglasses and flip-flops, but don’t bother buying a return ticket, because you’re going on a Permanent Vacation.
Titles Include: Horrors of Malformed Men, Lake Michigan Monster, The Wind.
Also on July 7, subscribers are...
Here’s everything you need to know…
July 7 starts the month in sun and fun with the “Permanent Vacation” Collection (UK/Ire/US/CA). In desperate need of a vacay? Well, be careful who you book with, because the flicks trips in Permanent Vacation are dream holidays that you’ll never return from.
Featuring murderous mini-breaks and sun, sea, sand and psychos, these gory getaways feature everything from island paradises full of monsters and mutants to nature breaks from the rat race that will be the death of you. So, pack your sunglasses and flip-flops, but don’t bother buying a return ticket, because you’re going on a Permanent Vacation.
Titles Include: Horrors of Malformed Men, Lake Michigan Monster, The Wind.
Also on July 7, subscribers are...
- 6/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Arrow Offers Classic and Cutting Edge Cult Cinema - July 2023 Lineup Includes Spaghetti Westerns, a Trip Through History, the Inspiration of Josh Ruben and More!: "London, UK - Arrow Video is excited to announce the July 2023 lineup of their subscription-based Arrow platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland.
July 7 starts the month in sun and fun with Permanent Vacation (UK/Ire/US/CA).
In desperate need of a vacay? Well, be careful who you book with, because the flicks trips in Permanent Vacation are dream holidays that you’ll never return from.
Featuring murderous mini-breaks and sun, sea, sand and psychos, these gory getaways feature everything from island paradises full of monsters and mutants to nature breaks from the rat race that will be the death of you. So, pack your sunglasses and flip-flops, but don’t bother buying a return ticket, because you...
July 7 starts the month in sun and fun with Permanent Vacation (UK/Ire/US/CA).
In desperate need of a vacay? Well, be careful who you book with, because the flicks trips in Permanent Vacation are dream holidays that you’ll never return from.
Featuring murderous mini-breaks and sun, sea, sand and psychos, these gory getaways feature everything from island paradises full of monsters and mutants to nature breaks from the rat race that will be the death of you. So, pack your sunglasses and flip-flops, but don’t bother buying a return ticket, because you...
- 6/22/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We can breathe a sigh of relief, School Spirits Fanatics.
Paramount+ finally confirmed Tuesday afternoon that it had ordered School Spirits Season 2.
The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
School Spirits Season 1 wrapped on the streaming service in April with several cliffhangers.
The series stars Peyton List as Maddie Nears, a teenager trying to solve her murder.
While the YA market has been saturated with series in recent years, the series excelled in every area.
It boasted a compelling mystery, plenty of drama, and lots of potential for future seasons.
"We saw how engaged the fans of the show were, and we're really excited about not only the creative direction of the show [in season one], but the promise of the creative direction we're aware of in the second season," Shauna Phelan, executive vp and co-head of Nickelodeon and Awesomeness live-action series and films, told The Hollywood Reporter.
"The audience responding to the...
Paramount+ finally confirmed Tuesday afternoon that it had ordered School Spirits Season 2.
The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
School Spirits Season 1 wrapped on the streaming service in April with several cliffhangers.
The series stars Peyton List as Maddie Nears, a teenager trying to solve her murder.
While the YA market has been saturated with series in recent years, the series excelled in every area.
It boasted a compelling mystery, plenty of drama, and lots of potential for future seasons.
"We saw how engaged the fans of the show were, and we're really excited about not only the creative direction of the show [in season one], but the promise of the creative direction we're aware of in the second season," Shauna Phelan, executive vp and co-head of Nickelodeon and Awesomeness live-action series and films, told The Hollywood Reporter.
"The audience responding to the...
- 6/20/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
This article contains spoilers
Alfred Hitchcock almost blew it. For most of Psycho’s runtime, the master of suspense lived up to his name, turning Robert Bloch’s pulpy novel into a thrilling mystery with shocking twists. But then, after the revelation of Norman Bates emulating his mother, now a rotting corpse, the movie stops for a psychiatrist to lecture the audience on Freudian theory. Were it not for the chilling closing voiceover by Virginia Gregg as Norma Bates, and Anthony Perkins’ proto-Kubrickian stare at the camera, Psycho may have gone out with a whisper.
As ill-advised as the lecture scene surely is, it did help establish a key element of the slasher genre that followed. Slashers aren’t just about serial killers who pick off victims one by one. They also need to have deeply weird storylines, dealing not only with the killer’s personal hang ups, but also...
Alfred Hitchcock almost blew it. For most of Psycho’s runtime, the master of suspense lived up to his name, turning Robert Bloch’s pulpy novel into a thrilling mystery with shocking twists. But then, after the revelation of Norman Bates emulating his mother, now a rotting corpse, the movie stops for a psychiatrist to lecture the audience on Freudian theory. Were it not for the chilling closing voiceover by Virginia Gregg as Norma Bates, and Anthony Perkins’ proto-Kubrickian stare at the camera, Psycho may have gone out with a whisper.
As ill-advised as the lecture scene surely is, it did help establish a key element of the slasher genre that followed. Slashers aren’t just about serial killers who pick off victims one by one. They also need to have deeply weird storylines, dealing not only with the killer’s personal hang ups, but also...
- 6/16/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Producers/directors Louisa Warren and Scott Jeffrey have worked together multiple times, crafting films about creepy mermaids, scarecrows, and dolls. They’ve even made several horror Tooth Fairy movies. Jeffrey is currently collaborating with Rhys Frake-Waterfield on a series of films that will put a horror twist on public domain children’s stories like Peter Pan, Bambi, and Winnie the Pooh – and it started with Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. While they work on that, Warren has announced (via our friends at Bloody Disgusting) that she has two fractured fairy tale horror movies in the works: Cinderella’s Curse and Sleeping Beauty’s Massacre!
Coming our way from ChampDog Films, Cinderella’s Curse is expected to begin filming in the UK this month. ITN Studios is already planning to give it an October 2023 release. Warren is producing and will be directing, working from a script by Harry Boxley. Warren told Bloody Disgusting,...
Coming our way from ChampDog Films, Cinderella’s Curse is expected to begin filming in the UK this month. ITN Studios is already planning to give it an October 2023 release. Warren is producing and will be directing, working from a script by Harry Boxley. Warren told Bloody Disgusting,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Who — or what — is knocking on the wall? That’s the mystery at the center of Samuel Bodin’s feature directorial debut, “Cobweb,” which unveiled its first trailer on Wednesday.
As the trailer lays out, a young boy named Peter is hearing a chronic knocking behind his bedroom wall. But his overly amiable parents, played with menacing glee by Lizzy Caplan (“Fatal Attraction”) and Antony Starr (“The Boys”), chalk it up to his overactive imagination. But as Peter becomes more afraid, the question is whether his parents might be involved in something horrifying.
There’s an old-school “Tales From the Crypt” vibe to everything, though the movie is playing up its echoes of “Barbarian,” aided by the fact that producer Roy Lee worked on both features. Caplan and Starr seem perfectly suited to playing frightening parents with a secret, more so if you’ve watched their previous work over the last year or so.
As the trailer lays out, a young boy named Peter is hearing a chronic knocking behind his bedroom wall. But his overly amiable parents, played with menacing glee by Lizzy Caplan (“Fatal Attraction”) and Antony Starr (“The Boys”), chalk it up to his overactive imagination. But as Peter becomes more afraid, the question is whether his parents might be involved in something horrifying.
There’s an old-school “Tales From the Crypt” vibe to everything, though the movie is playing up its echoes of “Barbarian,” aided by the fact that producer Roy Lee worked on both features. Caplan and Starr seem perfectly suited to playing frightening parents with a secret, more so if you’ve watched their previous work over the last year or so.
- 6/14/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre video game from Gun Interactive and Sumo Nottingham is set to be released for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on August 18th. The perfect date, since director Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (watch it Here) was set on August 18, 1973. The social media profiles for the game have given us the heads-up that outlets are going to start taking pre-orders for physical copies of the game soon (for the suggested price of $39.99) – and they have also posted clips of gameplay that show us the special skills that can be used by the killer characters Johnny and Sissy.
While the game features the homicidal characters from the original Chainsaw film, newly created characters Johnny and Sissy were also added into the mix to give players more options.
Matches of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre video game will pit 4 victim characters against 3 killer characters.
While the game features the homicidal characters from the original Chainsaw film, newly created characters Johnny and Sissy were also added into the mix to give players more options.
Matches of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre video game will pit 4 victim characters against 3 killer characters.
- 6/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
In a career so far spanning 50 years, Stephen King has published 65 novels (with a 66th imminent) and more than 200 short stories. His books have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide, and have been regularly snapped up for film and TV adaptation. As a brand name, King is almost as prolific on screen as in print, with at least 60 movies (not even including the eight sequels to Children Of The Corn) and 50 shows to date, with more always incoming.
Cinematically, however, while some of the author’s adaptations are clear-eyed classics, the King association has not always been a guarantee of quality. In the early days, the gold rush to mine his back catalogue yielded more turkeys than treasure. So, with Rob Savage out this week (based on a 1973 short story in King’s _Night Shift collection), Empire have put together a list of the 15 greatest big-screen versions of the legendary scribe’s stories.
Cinematically, however, while some of the author’s adaptations are clear-eyed classics, the King association has not always been a guarantee of quality. In the early days, the gold rush to mine his back catalogue yielded more turkeys than treasure. So, with Rob Savage out this week (based on a 1973 short story in King’s _Night Shift collection), Empire have put together a list of the 15 greatest big-screen versions of the legendary scribe’s stories.
- 6/2/2023
- by Tom Nicholson, Owen Williams
- Empire - Movies
The idea of retelling placid and gentle children's fairy tales in a bloody, horror milieu is hardly new. Think of a fairy tale or beloved children's classic, and odds are good that someone has already transformed it into a horror movie. Off the top of my head: Neil Jordan made a horror movie out of Little Red Riding Hood with "The Company of Wolves" in 1984. Later, in 1996, filmmaker Matthew Bright brought the same story into a scuzzy modern setting with "Freeway." 1997 saw the release of "Snow White: A Tale of Terror" with Sigourney Weaver as the evil queen.
"The Little Mermaid" was transformed into an awesome 2015 horror musical called "The Lure." Pinocchio starred in "Pinocchio's Revenge." The Gingerbread Man was transformed into "The Gingerdead Man". A quick stroll through the spider-webbed hallways of Tubi might reveal titles like "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty," 1995's "Rumplestiltskin," and multiple films called "The Tooth Fairy.
"The Little Mermaid" was transformed into an awesome 2015 horror musical called "The Lure." Pinocchio starred in "Pinocchio's Revenge." The Gingerbread Man was transformed into "The Gingerdead Man". A quick stroll through the spider-webbed hallways of Tubi might reveal titles like "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty," 1995's "Rumplestiltskin," and multiple films called "The Tooth Fairy.
- 5/22/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Interviewed by Jonathan Weichsel
Over the last few years Steven Chang has emerged as one of the most active members of the indie horror community. There is no question that Mr. Chang is deeply passionate about the various artists that he promotes through his Facebook "spotlights," as well as his various Facebook pages. I also like to believe that the artists Chang supports appreciate his boundless enthusiasm for them and their work. I got the chance recently to interview Chang via Facebook's messenger app. You can read our discussion below.
Jonathan Weichsel: How would you describe your role within the indie horror industry? Are you a promoter? Networker? What is your title?
Steven Chang: I am mainly a promoter who does networking when events are available. Such as horror cons or film festivals.
Jonathan Weichsel: Cool! So, how did you first get into indie horror?
Steven Chang...
Over the last few years Steven Chang has emerged as one of the most active members of the indie horror community. There is no question that Mr. Chang is deeply passionate about the various artists that he promotes through his Facebook "spotlights," as well as his various Facebook pages. I also like to believe that the artists Chang supports appreciate his boundless enthusiasm for them and their work. I got the chance recently to interview Chang via Facebook's messenger app. You can read our discussion below.
Jonathan Weichsel: How would you describe your role within the indie horror industry? Are you a promoter? Networker? What is your title?
Steven Chang: I am mainly a promoter who does networking when events are available. Such as horror cons or film festivals.
Jonathan Weichsel: Cool! So, how did you first get into indie horror?
Steven Chang...
- 11/13/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
In Walter Hill’s bizarre gender-bending B-movie “(re)Assignment,” Michelle Rodriguez plays a gun-toting hitman transformed into woman against his/her will by a revenge-seeking Sigourney Weaver. Why would you not want to see this?
Here are a few reasons.
Hill may have directed some of the more endearing action showdowns over the last 30 years, from “The Warriors” to “48 Hrs.,” but “re(Assignment)” is an amateur work. Cheesy without being self-aware, hobbled by rampant transphobia that the screenplay’s too dumb to address, this inane burst of campy stupidity can’t get beyond the sheer absurdity of its very existence.
RelatedThe 2016 IndieWire Tiff Bible: Every Review, Interview and News Item Posted During the Festival
However, the outrageous scenario isn’t the film’s biggest problem. As Dr. Rachel Kay, Weaver is a dime-store Hannibal Lecter who spends most of the movie in a straightjacket, mechanically recalling her scheme to a stone-faced psychologist (Tony Shaloub,...
Here are a few reasons.
Hill may have directed some of the more endearing action showdowns over the last 30 years, from “The Warriors” to “48 Hrs.,” but “re(Assignment)” is an amateur work. Cheesy without being self-aware, hobbled by rampant transphobia that the screenplay’s too dumb to address, this inane burst of campy stupidity can’t get beyond the sheer absurdity of its very existence.
RelatedThe 2016 IndieWire Tiff Bible: Every Review, Interview and News Item Posted During the Festival
However, the outrageous scenario isn’t the film’s biggest problem. As Dr. Rachel Kay, Weaver is a dime-store Hannibal Lecter who spends most of the movie in a straightjacket, mechanically recalling her scheme to a stone-faced psychologist (Tony Shaloub,...
- 9/14/2016
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
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