The Witch (2015)
It is a 2015 supernatural horror film directed by Robert Eggers. It was the beginning of Anya Taylor-joy’s movie career in one of the most unsettling films of the 2010s set in 17th century New England, the story follows a devout Puritan family who is banished from their community and forced to live in isolation in a remote farm. As they struggle to survive and maintain their faith, they are haunted by what appears to be a sinister presence that threatens their family. With its atmospheric and terrifying tone, “The Witch” is a slow-burn horror film that explores themes of religious paranoia, superstition, and the thin line between reality and delusion.
It Follows (2014)
It is a 2014 supernatural horror film directed by David Robert Mitchell. It is one of the greatest examples of how effective “hiding the monster” can be when it comes to building tension. The story follows a young woman who becomes haunted by a supernatural entity that can take on the form of any person and relentlessly pursues its victims. As she and a group of friends attempt to outwit the entity, they face increasingly terrifying and bizarre scenarios. With its innovative and eerie premise, It Follows is a modern horror classic and has been praised for its atmospheric and unsettling imagery.
The Babadook (2014)
It is a 2014 psychological horror film directed by Jennifer Kent. It is one of the earliest examples of what came to be known as “elevated horror” in the late 2010s. It tells the story of a single mother struggling to cope with the death of her husband and the difficult relationship with her young son. As they struggle to deal with the trauma of the past, they are stalked by an eerie and menacing presence, the Babadook, that threatens to destroy their already fragile bond. The film explores themes of grief, motherhood, and the dark side of the human psyche and is praised for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth.
Psycho (1960)
It is a 1960 psychological horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Alfred Hitchcock is commonly known as the “Master of Suspense”, and the greatest example of his tension-building technique is the iconic Psycho. It tells the story of a young woman who steals money from her workplace and flees to a remote hotel, run by a troubled young man named Norman Bates and his mysterious mother. As the young woman becomes drawn into the terrifying secrets of the hotel, she must face her demons and fight for her life. With its iconic shower scene, shocking plot twists, and iconic soundtrack, “Psycho” is a classic and influential film in the horror genre.
The Conjuring (2013)
It is a 2013 supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. The film’s based-in-reality horror hit from James Wan It helped spawn an entire cinematic universe of malevolent spirits and demons, based on the case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. It tells the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators who are called to help a family terrorized by a violent presence in their home. As the Warrens delve deeper into the case, they uncover a dark history and must confront and exorcise the malevolent entity that has possessed the house. With its gripping plot, well-crafted scares, and strong performances, “The Conjuring” is a standout in the horror genre and a must-see for fans of paranormal thrillers.
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