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Artifacts of Fear (2023)
Devilishly Good UK Horror!
I grew up watching anthology-style horror films! This is a much beloved sub-genre perfected by British studios such as Hammer and Amicus and it's simply good to see another young British filmmaker picking up the tradition with this low budget yet entertaining film. This movie is heightened and "campy" enough to keep casual viewers laughing, but I was impressed with the stylish camera work and technical prowess delivered on such a tight budget. Whether intentional or not, the vintage aesthetic really put me in a nostalgic mood and that is at least half of the fun of a film like this! I love movies that feature relics or cursed antiques and so I was eager to give this one a go! If you are looking for a slick commercially made studio horror...this will not be your cup of tea. But if you enjoy nostalgic vibes and a good retro inspired British spine tingler... give this one a watch!
Ghosts of Hiroshima (2022)
An original found footage idea!
This is a lower budget FF movie that explores some unique themes. The main character inherits a property in Japan and has to occupy the house for 24 hours to make the transfer legal. The house sits on less than holy ground due to it's proximity to the Hiroshima nuclear blast some years prior. The main character (who is likable due to relatable life issues) begins to uncover evidence of the properties tragic past. This movie draws heavily upon real history and the events surrounding the aftermath of the atomic explosion. It becomes more clear with each scene that something is very wrong with the house and whatever remains inside. I found this idea to be very intriguing and the acting good for a movie at this level. The justification for the found footage elements is original and there are some good jump scares. I can't say that I fully understood everything that happened and why, but that is pretty typical in Asian style paranormal films. Overall, I liked this one based on its attempt to blend the horrors of history with the supernatural and unexplained. This is obviously a very small budget movie and there are a few problems here and there, but I can still recommend it to fans of both found footage and paranormal horror.
White Noise (2005)
Sound can be scary thing!
Movies about technology don't always age well, but I still enjoyed White Noise. Michael Keaton alone is a good reason to watch this classic paranormal horror.
The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
Like a good piece of theater!
I like that so many of the actors from Hill House are also in Bly Manor! The way this talented cast
assumes new roles, new accents and become totally different people in a similar series is awesome!
Stay (2021)
Jump Scare Alert
It's always these girls with the long black hair!!! You know it's gonna be a freak show when you see these Japanese style characters in the Ring movies, Grudge movies and now this! I give the Stay movie a 6 in some areas, but the jump scares are a 10. Overall, it gets an 8.