#psychological thriller slashers for the win

[dangerclaw]

It’s because Seraphina became so good at acting during her time at theater camp, she managed to fool herself, the other campers, AND the audience all at the same time.

It started in stages, though. When the movie began to progress- with practically everybody dropping like flies- that’s when you really feel the heebie jeebies. The feeling that something’s not quite right, even though things look okay.

The final girl is winning, but she’s also pushing people right towards the killer to save her own skin. It’s normal to feel conflicted about it, the heroine not being entirely good. As people keep dying, though, it begins to feel too coincidental, too calculated. And it gradually dawns on us that Seraphina is actively leading people to their deaths and she knows it.

(Don’t even get me started on her scenes with Caroline. Their chemistry was off the charts, but then Seraphina would put her mask on and push her away. When it was eating at her from the self sabotage of her own happiness?? Tell me why Seraphina would always have a headache/stomach ache until Caroline arrived to the scene? That adds up to something, I don’t care what other people say.)

And the added themes of Seraphina hiding her pain and queerness to survive in a performative, heteronormative space. Something in her breaks, and we see it happen during the sauna scene.

Seeing her best friend/romantic interest get trapped in the sauna room as she was trying to hide from the killer. Hearing her screams from the hot room while she suffocates. It’s devastating to hear, since Caroline was always talking about becoming a singer throughout the movie. It was giving canary in a coal mine themes.

The one thing she never planned for happening to the one person she doesn’t want to lose.

But you see the gears turning in Seraphina’s head. What if she lets her die? If she dies, then there’s no us, (callback to the “We can just be… us” line) and she can be the best actress without the one who always saw through her act. How good of an actress are you if not everybody believes you, right? She has the gift of a true actress, and the promise of fame and power and glory is a bone she won’t let go of.

She’s completely aware of what she’s doing, but she can’t help it. She has the opposite power of Cassandra: a silver tongue that everybody believes. The rush of adrenaline as she thinks to herself, “Is this what is feels like to be an actress?” Because the whole world is a stage, right? And she was set on becoming the best actress ever known from the very beginning.

It was horrifying to see how disconnected she became from her own sense of self into someone that thrives in the spotlight, no matter the cost. Her constant emulation to a concept that she could never truly conform to: the powerful and calculative Sephira (key character from the play they were about to perform at camp, before all hell broke loose).

A shell of her former self, with a painful reminder of the past. What she could have had, if she was only brave enough to face it. But she kept putting on a mask, until the very end. So all she has left is a smile that isn’t really hers anymore. Seraphina became Saphira, in such a slow morph that was barely noticeable, leaving the audience horrified to see it come into fruition.

The movie is a trip, that’s for sure.

Actually, no, I am going to say it; Zepotha is being done so dirty by the tiktok people.

Zepotha was phenomenal in its handling of what otherwise would've been a tasteless story. Like, I have yet to see a movie utilize an unreliable narrator in such a way that it keeps you on high alert through the entire movie, because you know something is wrong but can never truly pinpoint it until it's too late. It truly put you in the headspace of Saphira, you saw everything like she did, and that was fucking genius.

Like even during my rewatches I still find myself siding with her, even though she's very much not in the right, not even slightly, and I should know that.

It's such a raw and brilliant way of exploring the human psyche and or sense of morality and I will die mad that it's being reduced to just an edgy slasher !!

[necroromantics]

OOO! Toby, EJ, and LJ favorite horror movies! Just like headcanons I guess , if you have the time! Thank you for reading!

TICCI TOBY

He watches hillbilly type slasher films. Anything that resembles Texas Chainsaw Massacre, he fucking loves it. I think Toby would be the type to also just go to a video rental store and pick out some random obscure VHS movies and see if he can find some fucked up home video shit. He doesn't get scared or anything, he mostly watches for the entertainment value.

He likes gorey and action-oriented films, not really into psychological thrillers. He also refuses to watch Paranormal Activity. Cuz he watched the movies when he was young and it freaked him the fuck out to the point he just doesnt wont watch them again incase they scare him still LMAO His ego would be hurt.

EYELESS JACK

EJ watches shit like Saw 100%. Silent Hill, Final Destination, really anything that he would've seen before he turned into what he is now. Something about it just feels comforting in a way. He likes religious horror too, and psychological horror cuz hes a fucking geek. And any crime thriller that has a sort of philosophy to it. Seven, Memento, Murder By Numbers, Shutter Island, etc

Hes not a big fan of classic slasher films or paranormal horror, it feels a bit cheap to him, but he can appreciate the Halloween movies.

LAUGHING JACK

Those really shitty old clown movies. Not even It or Terrifier or anything. He likes shit like Killer Klowns From Outer Space and Funland and Killjoy And he genuinely enjoys them. Thats the horror.

He finds all the other horror movies to be boring, maybe inspiring at best, he really doesnt like hororr movies where the main characters win at the end, but theres a certain joy to those low budget obscure clown horror movies from the 60s-80s that he fucking loves. He watches on VHS exclusively

[froot-batty]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE

I may have forgotten to make something, and I don't have the time to do it now, so I bestow upon ye some Jon (+ Dork Squad) facts as an apology

Predictably, Jon loves horror movies. Not only the scary ones—he loves the stupid awful ones too. Any genre and any spook level is fair game to him, as long as it's the spirit of horror. Thrillers, slashers, psychological, gore, he loves em all!

The Dork Squad usually have movie nights on Halloween (but in case they're unavailable, Jon will drag anyone he can find in to watch with him). Ed will say his favorite type of horror movies are the really dread-inducing psychological slow burn types, but he just says it to be cool; his actual favorite are over-the-top, cheesy slashers. Preferably with a pretty main lead

(At the beginning of their friendship, Jon took them at face value and played those kind of really terrifying movies, only to end up having Ed shaking in their boots beside him. He's since learned what Ed really enjoys)

Jervis doesn't like any kind of horror movies. She's a bit of a wimp. However, she does love being around her friends, so she toughs it out. Aka he spends about 20 minutes actually watching the movie before falling asleep cuddled up to one of the others. Win-win for him

And a bonus fun fact:

Halloween is actually one of the only predictable times where Jon isn't out terrorizing. He's either having his movie night, or he sometimes dons his Scarecrow getup to stalk around neighborhoods and pass out free candy to the kids he finds (Surprisingly, he doesn't lace their candy with anything. It's more fun to watch the parents freak out over whether or not he's the real Scarecrow or a very good costume-maker)

[succubus-interactivefiction]

Do the ROs like scary movies? What’s their favorite? And what are they like when they watch them do they advise/yell at characters, hide under a blanket, just use them as an excuse to get really close, etc.?

Going with the Final Girls ROs for this.

Jannie 🚩 Jannie adoooores horror movies. The gorier the better. But she can't handle thriller type movies that are more psychological then anything. If a movie isn't blood and viscera from start to finish she is just not interested. She is the kind of person who laughs every time the villain kills someone and actively cheers for them to win. Watching a horror movie with her is an experience as she is an edge of her seat, bouncing up and down, giggling manically type that will leave very little time to cuddle.

Kory Horror? NOPE! Hell no! Keep her away from it!! If she does agree to sit down to watch one, and that is a HUGE if expect her to cling to the MC tightly and not let go the entire time. Best bet for her is to have a blanket she can hide under while you protect her from whatever is happening on screen and be prepared to be deaf by the end.

Devon Devon enjoys a good horror movie marathon, but ask her to watch anything past 2000 and you will have a fight on your hands. For the most part she hates modern horror though she does occasionally find one that she can enjoy. Her favorites are Hellraiser 1, 2, and 3 as well as the 2022 remake, Halloween 1 and 2, and Nightmare on Elm Street. She also has a thing for Japanese horror and she believes it is far superior to the majority of western horror. She is the kind of person who ridicules the victims in movies for doing stupid things like splitting up, not paying attention to their surroundings, and having sex when a slasher is on the loose.

Laura 🚩 Like Jannie, Laura simply adores horror movies. However she is the opposite of her in almost every way. While she enjoys a good gore fest as much as the next horror lover she really loves mind benders, thrillers, movies where things are not as they seem. She also enjoys a good possession flic, Jennifer's Body is her absolute favorite in that genre. She enjoys a good snuggle while watching movies but you're in for a hell of a tongue lashing if you talk during the movie.

[altocat]

A question for both you personally and as a headcanon.

1.) Do you enjoy watching/consuming horror media? If so, what's your favorite subgenre/specific work? Do you choose your favorite based on how interesting it is or how much it freaks you out? Is there a movie/subgenre that scared the piss out of you (but not in a good way) and you'll never interact with again?

2.) How about our boys? What's their favorite subgenre of horror? Is there a movie/type that really scares them in a good way? What about in a bad way?

Ooh, I love in depth questions like these!

1.) I love horror films. I grew up watching a lot of Universal monster films with my dad and developed an insatiable interest in horror as a result. In general, I tend to not like excessively gory films, though I make exceptions. My favorites tend to lean more towards interpersonal relationships or psychological horror. I basically like horror films that can make me FEEL, whether it's dread, grief, etc. Horror is an interesting genre because it delves in the negative, and explores ideas of overcoming an incredible, seemingly impossible force of nature. And sometimes, when you fight your inner beast, your inner beast wins--whether that means the monster winning, society falling apart, cruelty overpowering forgiveness, etc. Horror can be fun and trashy. But it can also explore uncomfortable concepts we're more than often too afraid to really admit to ourselves.

My favorites include Carrie (1976), Midsommar, Alien, The Thing, The Blair Witch Project, Halloween, The Descent, An American Werewolf in London, Psycho, and Hereditary, to name a few.

I absolutely HATE jumpscares, unless they only occur once or twice in the film and actually add to the suspense of the scene. One well-executed jumpscare is fine. But I can't stand all these possession/haunted house films that spam them over and over and over again. I'm honestly not much of a fan of ghost/demon horror films in general. Not unless they REALLY push the envelope. Stuff like Saw where there's just gratuitous suffering for the sake of titillation is often a drag for me as well.

That said, I don't actually get scared in horror films. I get startled, and occasionally anxious, but never piss my pants terrified. The only film I can think of with that effect on me was Threads, and that's not really a horror film so much as a disturbing drama about nuclear war. Great film, but not really in the same genre.

2.) As for our boys, I'd think that Sephiroth would probably prefer psychological thrillers, Angeal for doofy popcorn monster films, and Genesis for classic slashers so he has an excuse to hog the popcorn and yell at the screen.

Sephiroth obviously is a stone wall that isn't ever unsettled by anything, but Genesis is a big scared baby and is constantly hiding, even though he's a courageous warrior on the battlefield. He doesn't handle suspense in media very well, I guess. Angeal, our everyman, occasionally gets disturbed and is kind of opposed to stuff that's overly nihilistic. Cosmic horror would turn him off, though I think Sephiroth would be rather fond of that genre. Genesis mostly just wants horror films with a sense of fun and camp, nothing too grisly and grim. He might be a pretentious drama queen, but he isn't about to let a bunch of spookies lecture him on the human condition.

[runawayfuture]

inspired by this poll: what genres could i rock? ranked from best to worst!

Listing the genres on the wheel first:

Regency-era Drama, Ghost, Werewolf, Horror-Comedy, Slasher, Zombie, Cyberpunk, Steampunk, Space Opera, Military, Psychological Thriller, Western, Sesame Street Type, Fairy Tale, Romantic Comedy, Utopian Science Fiction, Dystopian Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Slice of Life, Murder Mystery, Hallmark Movie, Espionage Action, Superhero, Buddy Comedy, Documentary, Heist, Cop Drama, Coming of Age, Medical Drama, Reality TV, Surrealist, Contemporary Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Vampire, Dark Fantasy, and High Fantasy. A pretty big list, so let's put the ranking under the cut!

Contemporary Fantasy. Access to modern medicine and technology, plus cool magic stuff; a winning combo for me. Probably one of the easiest to navigate out of all of these.

Urban Fantasy. Similar to contemporary fantasy, but set specifically in a city. As long as I have a way to learn about the magic system, I think I could handle it pretty easily.

Murder Mystery. I think I would make an amazing assistant for a genius detective.

Space Opera. Again, tech and magic (in a loose sense) make for a good combination. Plus, it's got pretty stable genre conventions, so I know generally what to expect. The aesthetic is also usually awesome.

High Fantasy. Less predictable than some other genres, but there's magic and dragons and other cool shit. Ranked number 5 due to the fact that usually there's a lot of swordfighting, camping outdoors, and walking to get places, none of which are ideal for my fitness level... but MAGIC!

Fairy Tale. I feel like I'd be a good fairytale protagonist just because of my personality. Plus kids and animals naturally like me, which is an important skill for fairy tales lol

Documentary, assuming I'm the presenter/narrator. I love talking about the things I'm interested in. If I'm the person the documentary is about... 50/50 on that. I really hope it's not something like True Crime.

Sesame Street type. Again, I'm great with kids, and I have a curious and friendly personality so I'd fit right in!

Coming of Age. I'm in my mid-20s, but it's never too late for some personal growth!

Regency-era Drama. My "delicate health" would probably play a fairly large part in the story, which is not the greatest, but otherwise I pretty much fit the bill for the surprisingly well-educated, unconventional, sometimes sarcastic but generally well-mannered heroine (I'm not as spunky as Elizabeth Bennett, but I'm more energetic and whimsical than Elinor Dashwood) so I think I'd be okay.

Utopian Science Fiction. Honestly, I don't have much experience with this genre. It sounds cool though.

Hallmark Movie. I'd be a great quirky love interest, but usually the Protagonist is some kind of burnt-out business executive or grinch/scrooge type, so it would only work if the focus is split equally between two characters.

Buddy Comedy. I think I'm a little too practical to get into the type of wacky situations that usually happen in this genre, so it would need to be the kind where the situations come to me. All that stuff would get kind of inconvenient after a little while though, and I'd get tired of it pretty quick.

Romantic Comedy. Again, I'm sorta quirky and whimsical and cute, but I'm also ace and more interested in friendship than romance.

Slice of Life. I don't have a ton of experience with this genre either. My life is not particularly interesting though so it goes a bit lower on the list.

Reality TV. Meh.

Superhero. Great power, unfortunately, comes with great responsibility. I don't have an open enough schedule to be a superhero!

Cyberpunk. Cool to read about, not cool enough to live in.

Steampunk. Same as above.

Dark Fantasy. Also same.

Heist. I love a good heist in fiction, but being part of one doesn't sound that fun to me.

Vampire. This depends on whether the vampires are friendly or just evil. Either way, that's kinda too much effort to deal with.

Espionage Action. Sounds exhausting.

Ghost. Too annoying. I'm not cleaning up messages written in blood on my white walls!

Werewolf. You're telling me I have to turn into a wolf, run around awake all night, and then function the next day without sleep, on top of making sure I don't hurt anyone while I'm a wolf? Pass.

Surrealist. I like knowing that the world works in consistent ways actually.

Medical Drama. Again... cool genre, but I'd rather not have every day be filled with various bodily fluids and excretions (even more than what you get as the parent of a toddler!) Not fun.

Western. People always shoot each other in westerns. I'm not dealing with that.

Post-Apocalyptic. I don't like the idea of an apocalypse, thanks.

Dystopian Science Fiction. This requires a dystopia. Not my cup of tea.

Horror-Comedy. The comedy bit makes it a little more palatable for me, but it's still horror, which is not a fun genre to be in.

Psychological Thriller. I'm out bro.

Zombie. Scary!

Slasher. I would simply leave?

Cop Drama. If I'm the main character of a cop drama, that means I'm a cop, which is... not good! I guess I could be the type who uses every loophole to do what's right rather than following the letter of the law and gets reprimanded at the end by their superior who then grudgingly acknowledges that they did the right thing, or just be cartoonishly idealistic. Maybe I could make it work?

Military. The only thing more awful than being a cop? Being part of the American military complex. Luckily, I would never even make it into the military in the first place due to my many health conditions <3

[justapillowpetpanda]

SCREAMBOX: The Fanatic, We Are Zombies & More in August!

SCREAMBOX has revealed the new films joining the horror streaming service in August, including We Are Zombies, The Funeral, and When a Stranger Calls.

SCREAMBOX Lineup for August 2024

The Hollywood dream becomes a nightmare when The Fanatic hits the streaming platform on August 9. Directed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, John Travolta stars in the psychological thriller as a film buff who develops an obsession with a cult movie star (Devon Sawa, Final Destination).

RKSS (Turbo Kid, Summer of 84) introduces the living impaired in SCREAMBOX Original We Are Zombies on August 13. Based on the comic book series The Zombies That Ate the World, the horror-comedy has drawn comparisons to Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, and Warm Bodies.

A pastor seeks vengeance for his daughter's murder in The Retaliators on SCREAMBOX August 23. It features appearances by hard rock luminaries Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Ivan Moody & Zoltan Bathory (Five Finger Death Punch), and Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills).

SCREAMBOX Original The Funeral delivers a love story with a bite on August 27. The Turkish slow burner does for zombies what Let the Right One did for vampires.

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real in When a Stranger Calls. Hitting SCREAMBOX on August 30, Carol Kane (Addams Family Values) stars in the 1979 masterclass in suspense from director Fred Walton (April Fool’s Day).   Other August highlights include: British Academy Television Award-winning zombie series In the Flesh; The Call starring horror icons Lin Shaye (Insidious) and Tobin Bell (Saw); Lovecraftian aquatic creature feature Gods of the Deep; female serial killer thriller The Girl Who Got Away; and Christmas-themed supernatural slasher Nutcracker Massacre.

SCREAMBOX Start screaming now on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Prime Video, Roku, Fire TV, YouTube TV, Samsung, Comcast, Cox, and on their website. Read the full article

[slpublicity]

SCREAMBOX August Streaming Line-Up Includes WE ARE ZOMBIES, THE FUNERAL, WHEN A STRANGER CALLS

SCREAMBOX has revealed the new films that are joining the horror streaming service in August, including We Are Zombies, The Funeral, and When a Stranger Calls.

The Hollywood dream becomes a nightmare when The Fanatic stalks SCREAMBOX on August 9. Directed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, John Travolta stars in the psychological thriller as a film buff who develops an obsession with a cult movie star (Devon Sawa, Final Destination).

RKSS (Turbo Kid, Summer of 84) introduces the living impaired in SCREAMBOX Original We Are Zombies on August 13. Based on the comic book series The Zombies That Ate the World, the horror-comedy has drawn comparisons to Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, and Warm Bodies.

A pastor seeks vengeance for his daughter's murder in The Retaliators on SCREAMBOX August 23. It features appearances by hard rock luminaries Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Ivan Moody & Zoltan Bathory (Five Finger Death Punch), and Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills).

SCREAMBOX Original The Funeral delivers a love story with bite on August 27. The Turkish slow-burner does for zombies what Let the Right One did for vampires.

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real in When a Stranger Calls. Hitting SCREAMBOX on August 30, Carol Kane (Addams Family Values) stars in the 1979 masterclass in suspense from director Fred Walton (April Fool’s Day).

Other August highlights include: British Academy Television Award-winning zombie series In the Flesh; The Call starring horror icons Lin Shaye (Insidious) and Tobin Bell (Saw); Lovecraftian aquatic creature feature Gods of the Deep; female serial killer thriller The Girl Who Got Away; and Christmas-themed supernatural slasher Nutcracker Massacre.

Start screaming now with SCREAMBOX on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Prime Video, Roku, Fire TV, YouTube TV, Samsung, Comcast, Cox, and Screambox.com.

[idahomag-com]

Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween Night

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Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween Night

Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween Night A Spine-Chilling Cinematic Journey

Embracing the Thrills of Halloween Cinema

Halloween, the night when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, is a time for spine-tingling adventures and hair-raising experiences. What better way to celebrate this eerie occasion than by indulging in a marathon of terrifying movies that send shivers down your spine? In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the realm of the macabre, exploring a curated selection of the most bone-chilling, heart-pounding, and psychologically thrilling movies that are bound to haunt your dreams and make your Halloween night truly unforgettable.

  1. Classic Horrors: Embracing the Timeless Fears

a. Psycho (1960): Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, “Psycho” is a cinematic masterpiece that redefined horror. With its iconic shower scene and unforgettable score, this film continues to terrify audiences decades after its release. Witness the psychological unraveling of Norman Bates and the birth of the slasher genre.

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  b. The Shining (1980): Based on Stephen King’s novel and directed by Stanley Kubrick, “The Shining” is a haunting tale of isolation and madness. Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of Jack Torrance, a caretaker driven to insanity, is legendary. The eerie atmosphere, coupled with unsettling imagery, makes this film a Halloween must-watch.

  c. Rosemary’s Baby (1968): Directed by Roman Polanski, this film explores the sinister side of pregnancy and motherhood. Mia Farrow’s performance as Rosemary, a woman caught in a web of occult conspiracy, is chilling. With its slow-burning suspense and psychological horror, “Rosemary’s Baby” remains a classic in the genre.

  2. Supernatural Spectacles: Ghosts, Ghouls, and Haunted Houses

  a.The Conjuring (2013): Based on real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, “The Conjuring” introduces audiences to the terrifying world of demonic possessions. With its expertly crafted scares and atmospheric tension, this film spawned a successful franchise and revitalized the haunted house genre.

  b. Hereditary (2018): A modern masterpiece of horror, “Hereditary” explores the darkness that can lurk within families. Toni Collette’s powerhouse performance anchors this film as it descends into a nightmarish exploration of grief, inheritance, and supernatural forces. Brace yourself for a truly unsettling experience.

  c. Insidious (2010): Directed by James Wan, “Insidious” takes viewers on a journey into the astral plane, where malevolent entities lurk. With its inventive approach to the supernatural and genuinely terrifying moments, this film became a sleeper hit, spawning sequels and cementing its status as a contemporary horror classic.

  3. Psychological Thrillers: Minds as Terrifying as Monsters

  a. Silence of the Lambs (1991): This Academy Award-winning film features one of cinema’s most iconic villains, Hannibal Lecter, portrayed masterfully by Anthony Hopkins. Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee seeking the help of the imprisoned Hannibal to catch another serial killer. With its intense psychological tension, this film continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

  b. Se7en (1995): Directed by David Fincher, “Se7en” is a dark and gritty thriller that follows two detectives, played by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, as they hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives. The film’s atmospheric cinematography and compelling storyline make it a nail-biting experience from start to finish.

  c. Black Swan (2010): A psychological horror-thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky, “Black Swan�� delves into the intense rivalry between two ballet dancers, portrayed by Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. As the pressure builds, the line between reality and hallucination blurs, leading to a mesmerizing and disturbing exploration of identity and obsession.

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  4. Cult Classics: Celebrating the Unique and Unsettling

  a. Donnie Darko (2001): A mind-bending cult classic, “Donnie Darko” blends elements of psychological drama, science fiction, and horror. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Donnie, a troubled teenager who becomes entangled in a series of bizarre and supernatural events. The film’s surreal narrative and haunting imagery have earned it a dedicated fan base.

  b. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975): A beloved cult musical, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is a celebration of all things bizarre and unconventional. Featuring eccentric characters, catchy songs, and a generous dose of horror, this film has become a staple of midnight screenings and interactive theater experiences, captivating audiences with its unique charm.

  c. Eraserhead (1977): Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween Night,Directed by David Lynch, “Eraserhead” is a surreal and nightmarish journey into the subconscious. This avant-garde masterpiece explores themes of alienation and existential dread, immersing viewers in a visually stunning and disorienting cinematic experience. Lynch’s distinctive style and unsettling imagery make “Eraserhead” a hauntingly unforgettable film.

  Conclusion:

A Night of Frightful Delights

  As the shadows grow longer and the night descends, there’s no better way to embrace the spirit of Halloween than by immersing yourself in the world of scary movies. Whether you prefer classic horrors that stand the test of time, supernatural tales that send shivers down your spine, psychological thrillers that challenge your mind, or cult classics that celebrate the strange and unusual, this curated list offers a diverse selection of cinematic delights.

  So, dim the lights, grab your favorite snacks, and prepare for a night of spine-chilling entertainment. Let the screams, gasps, and heart-pounding moments transport you to a realm where the boundary between reality and nightmare blurs. This Halloween night, let the movies do the haunting, and may your dreams be filled with the echoes of cinematic terror. Happy Halloween viewing!

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[screenandcinema]

Coming Attractions November 2023

As usual, we present monthly previews of new movies being released. These are the movies that will be hitting your local cinemas (and streaming services) this month:

November 5th

The Marsh King's Daughter - Based on a novel of the same name comes this psychological thriller starring Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, and Garrett Hedlund.

Priscilla - Sophia Coppola's biopic based on Priscilla Presley's 1985 memoir expands into wide release this week.

Quiz Lady - Awkwafina and Dandra Oh lead this comedy film coming to Hulu this month. Jason Schwartzman, Tony Hale, and Will Ferrell round out the cast.

What Happens Later - Meg Ryan directs and stars in (and co-wrote the screenplay) this romantic comedy alongside David Duchovny.

November 10th

The Marvels - Marvel Studios is back with this sequel to 2019's Captain Marvel (and 2021's WandaVision and 2022's Ms. Marvel) which features the team-up of Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan.

November 17th

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - Return to Panem with this prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy (yes, I know there are four movies).

Trolls Band Together - Hey look! The Trolls are back. Again.

Next Goal Wins - Taika Waititi directs this sports comedy-drama based on a documentary of the same name about the American Samoa national football (soccer) team.

Thanksgiving - After being teased (mockingly) in a faux-trailer during 2007's Grindhouse, Eli Roth's Thanksgiving slasher film is finally a reality.

Saltburn - From writer/director Emerald Fennell comes this psychological drama starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, and Richard E. Grant. The film expands to wide release on November 22nd.

May December - Coming to Netflix is Todd Haynes' new black comedy-drama starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore.

November 22nd

Wish - Disney's newest animated film features the voices of Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, and Alan Tudyk. Wish is being positioned as the crown jewel of Disney's 100th anniversary.

Napoleon - Ridley Scott directs Joaquin Phoenix as the titular leader in this historical epic.

Good Burger 2 - Dexter and Ed are back in this sequel coming only to Paramount+. Yes, I am excited.

Now for a quick look ahead to December my top picks for next month are Wonka, Ferrari, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

-MB-

[vatt-world]

ucla

Pearl mia goth ti west

Genre: Horror Barbarian

Genre conventions: monster, isolated setting, "final girl" battle. Filmmaking elements: dark lighting, close ups, long uncomfortable shots

Genre : action Terminator2 judgement day

car chases fight scenes fast paced music slow motion shots

themeatic conventions that repeat futuristic element cautionary tale allegory in science fiction movies wally

crime movies

is it result of flawed society

crime doesnt pay

better call saul -- life with kim

why is it the woman ?

it creates suspense

scream franchise

scream 5 - has a set piece

slasher film - sexually active woman dies .. virgin lives and fights

barbarian movie

bojack movie

traditionally shot - drama

The Prom movie

blues bugs musical

house of spirits magical realism

crime movie-- establishing shots low lighting gore guns props

prisoners movie

it helps make connections

connect to that emotion - anger

bullied

allegory

sci fi horror films

slasher movies 1980's

saw - torture porn

rocky he didnt win

little mermaid movie

coco movie

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Genre: Horror From Britt Curry to Everyone 10:17 PM Genre: Drama or Comedy-Drama From Durva Kapadne to Everyone 10:18 PM psychological thrillers - gone girl

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Narrative conventions: -Somehow related to show business -Involves the courtship of a couple -Tends to lean into the positive

Formal Filmmaking techniques: -long takes -crane shots & high angles -brightly lit From Swastik Yadav to Everyone 10:20 PM Genre: Drama From Lauren Baker to Everyone 10:21 PM I’m having a hard time with mine… Magical realism is my favorite but I don’t know that their are a lot of conventions or my brain isn’t working Genre: Crime From Swastik Yadav to Everyone 10:23 PM Genre: Drama [Licorice Pizza , Good Luck to You, Leo Grande] Conventions: 1) Emotionally charged narrative 2) Character Development 3) Authentic and intimate portrayal

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Tagged by @therebelknights

Thanks!

1. Were you named after anyone?

Middle name, after King David.

2. When was the last time you cried?

Last Sunday, during worship at church. I cry during prayer and worship all the time.

3. Do you have kids?

I do, three of them. A set of twins (one boy, one girl) that will turn 11 in a couple months, and a younger girl who is about to turn 9.

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

I dunno what constitutes "a lot," but I can be pretty sarcastic in the right setting.

5. What is the first thing you notice about people?

Really depends on the context of the meeting, but generally I notice how a person smells before anything else.

6. What is your eye color?

Blue around the outside, greener towards the center with little flecks of brown around the pupil.

7. Scary movies or happy endings?

Both. I'm not a fan of slasher flicks, gore, or anything demonic, but I really like mysteries and psychological thrillers. And I'm all about good winning in the end.

8. Any special talents?

Not really. I'm pretty average.

9. Where were you born?

The midwest, USA.

10. Have any Hobbies?

I love Christian theology and eschatology, video games, movies, fantasy novels, and working out. I also like hiking, but I honestly haven't done much of it in years.

11. Have any pets?

Three, two cats (Logan and Belle), and a dog (Daphne).

12. What spots do you play/ have you played?

Not a big sports guy, but I played baseball, soccer, and football in middle school.

13. How tall are you?

5'11.

14. What is your favorite subject at school?

My favorite subject used to be history, especially ancient history.

15. Dream job?

I want to be an itinerant minister. I want to travel everywhere and preach the Gospel. I want to be teaching Scripture all day, every day. I want to live a life like Paul did in the book of Acts, even if it means I have to go through the bad parts too.

Anyone following me who wants to participate, please consider yourself tagged.

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Thanks for the tags @peony-pearl and @sleepyghoststories 💖💖💖

1. Were you named after anyone?

A fictional character from a movie my parents watched while dating.

2. When was the last time you cried?

I don't remember. Which means I'm due for a breakdown soon.

3. Do you have kids?

Nope

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

It's how I cope

5. What is the first thing you notice about people?

Usually their appearance/outfit

6. What is your eye color?

Dark brown

7. Scary movies or happy endings?

Happy endings ❤️

8. Any special talents?

I can roll my eyes to the back of my head. Makes for excellent zombie impressions.

9. Where were you born?

illinois

10. Have any Hobbies?

Drawing, writing, cosplaying

11. Have any pets?

No but I always wanted a cat

12. What spots do you play/ have you played?

I used to do track and volleyball

13. How tall are you?

5'7"

14. What is your favorite subject at school?

Art class

15. Dream job?

In a perfect world, writer and voice actor.

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New Article about "The Good Nurse"

"Medical Thriller The Good Nurse Is A Different Kind Of Serial-Killer Movie: ‘It’s About Systems Failing People’ – Exclusive Image", for "Empire Magazine", October 2022 issue.

By Ben Travis, for Empire, September 1st, 2022.

"The last film that you likely saw with Krysty Wilson-Cairns’ writing credit on it was Edgar Wright’s Last Night In Soho – a psychological thriller that, in its final reel, delved into something approaching slasher territory. The BAFTA-winning screenwriter burst onto the scene with her work on Sam Mendes’ war movie 1917, and after teaming up with Wright, her next credit is a solo screenplay on a very different kind of serial-killer tale – The Good Nurse, brought to the screen by Danish filmmaker Tobias Lindholm. It tells the true story of Charles Cullen, here played by Eddie Redmayne, a nurse who killed swathes of patients in New Jersey across his 16-year career – possibly the most prolific serial killer in recorded history. Jessica Chastain stars as Amy Loughren, a fellow nurse who begins to suspect that her unassuming co-worker might be behind a spate of mysterious patient deaths.

Speaking to Empire in the Glass Onion issue, Wilson-Cairns opened up about heading back to killer-thriller territory after Last Night In Soho. “I was adamant I wasn’t going to write another serial-killer movie,” she admits. But with The Good Nurse, she was able to explore the wider implications of what made Cullen’s killings possible. “It’s about systems failing people,” she says. “In this case it’s healthcare systems, but systems failing us is very universal.” Ultimately, she found a medical metaphor for what Cullen did. “The most terrifying thing about this story is that you could replace Charles Cullen with a virus. He’s this entity that wants to kill, and he was passed on from place to place.”

While The Good Nurse isn’t due to arrive on Netflix until 26 October, it’ll be hitting the UK earlier that month – screening at the BFI London Film Festival 2022 in association with Empire (yes, us!) on 10 October. Find tickets at��bfi.org.uk, on sale from Tuesday 13 September".

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The Little Things Reminds Us Why We’re Drawn to Charismatic Serial Killers

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This The Little Things analysis contains spoilers. Read our spoiler-free review here.

The Little Things can be seen as a tainted police procedural with its murky ambiguity and troubling ending. But it’s also the story of a man for whom the allure of a charismatic serial killer goes too far. After all, serial killers make up less than one percent of homicides but they average a double-digit percentage of Hollywood crime films, and probably a majority of prison fan mail. What is it about these one-percenters we love so much?

Directed by John Lee Hancock, the supposed sociopath in The Little Things is Albert Sparma, a drifter who works as a repairman. Jared Leto is certainly magnetic in the part, serving Sparma up with a now-stereotypical “charismatic serial killer” vibe. But the Oscar-winning actor also brings an ambiguous energy to the part, suggesting he may merely be a serial killer groupie.

Albert Sparma is a self-identifying true crime afficionado and has taken his fanboy fancy so far as to actually confess to a murder he didn’t commit. That could be seen as some dangerous roleplay or surveying a battle ground for future maneuvers.

Sparma is perfectly thrilled when he’s pulled into the interrogation room to face off against Det. Jimmy Baxter (Rami Malek). He luxuriates in the tension, and loves the décor. He stands in vast contrast to Stan Peters (Frederick Koehler), quite possibly the actual murderer, who’d earlier responded to the room with an almost claustrophobic paranoid mania.

But Peters is not the charismatic type. Leto’s Albert, meanwhile, has a bad boy quality which is just irresistible. At least it is to Denzel Washington’s measured portrayal of Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon, who sees the makings of a young Ted Bundy in the suspect. Recall that in Joe Berlinger’s bloodless feature film, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Zac Efron plays Bundy with an abundance of charm. The film came out amid a glut of documentaries about one of the most well-known serial killers from the late 20th century, and Twitter exploded with posts about how attractive Bundy was. 

Albert Sparma could have been his biggest fan.

Leto doesn’t bring the clean-cut, all-American hunk to his serial killer. He’s the rebel. His hair hangs so long, he has to move it out the way when he cooks. Sparma goes to strip clubs before cruising the strip. He wins a drag race with Deke while still in park. He plays so many mind games with Baxter his head explodes.

Dennis Lynn Rader, aka the BTK Killer, taunted the police by sending letters describing the details of his crimes. That’s an old trick though, going all the way back to Jack the Ripper, who also wrote to Scotland Yard about his alleyway antics. Son of Sam, the Lipstick Killer, the Golden State Killer, even the Axeman of New Orleans dropped personal notes on current events to the authorities. The Zodiac Killer wrote his in code.

They also sent letters to the newspapers. Sparma collects clippings and is up on all the true crime literature. Some people are attracted to serial killers out of a necessity to understand their acts. It is outside their reality, and it is even a coping mechanism. News reports explain how, but they don’t explain why such unimaginable crimes can be committed. They want to know how someone can go so dark. If Sparma is truly just a “confessor,” as even Det. Baxter finally accepts, that confession shows one aspect of the depths of his kind of obsession.

Some serial killer followers might be drawn out of the curiosity of how it feels to take a human life.

The body count in The Little Things is only four when Deke first double parks at the station. It grows as the case draws attention. Real-life serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer became celebrity monsters because of the attention they got from law enforcement and the media, and a collective curiosity for the macabre makes them larger than life. John Wayne Gacy committed his atrocities in a Pogo the Clown suit. And Sparma’s repairman overalls are a little baggy.

While Bundy was on trial, representing himself, he proposed to a woman, who not only accepted but married the convicted murderer, and conceived a daughter with him. Even in prison, Bundy received marriage proposals and love letters, as did Dahmer, Richard Ramirez, Chris Watts, and Charles Manson. Some may be drawn to the serial killer hoping to spark some transformation in an irredeemable beast; others might be prone to Hybristophilia, otherwise known as “Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome;” and some are just drawn toward the bright light of fame in any shade.

In Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers, Woody Harrelson’s Mickey Knox is a mass murderer, not a serial killer, by strict definition. Nonetheless, when he and his wife Mallory (Juliette Lewis) are walked up the stone steps to the courthouse, they are surrounded by adoring fans waving signs like “Kill Me Mickey.” Stone was making pointed social commentary in a fictional film, but his scenario was all too real.

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The Little Things is not based on a true story. It goes back to a screenplay Hancock wrote in 1993, which was too dark for Steven Spielberg. For inspiration, Hancock had to look no further than California serial killers in the 1980s like the Grim Sleeper and Randy Kraft.

Written before the glut of serial killer movies took hold in the 1990s, The Little Things is similar to Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960) and the then-recent Jonathan Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs (1991) in that they are psychological thrillers, as opposed to the proto-slasher Leatherface in Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). Yet all three of those films, from Norman Bates to Hannibal Lecter, were inspired by Ed Gein, who confessed to killing two people as well as digging up corpses from local cemeteries in the 1950s. Gein became internationally famous after being profiled in the book Psycho by Robert Bloch.

It’s no wonder an anonymous drifter might find comfortable skin to wear while traversing a sad, sick world. Sparma certainly walked the walk, and was up on his psychopathic patter.

“They are so friendly and so kind and very solicitous at the beginning of our work together,” forensic psychiatrist Helen Morrison wrote in her 2004 book My Life Among the Serial Killers. “They’re charming, almost unbelievably so, charismatic like a Cary Grant or a George Clooney.”

Sparma does everything short of asking Baxter for an autograph during their first meeting. Serial killer fans have been known to spend hundreds of dollars for a lock of a murderer’s hair. John Schwenk, a true crime afficionado from Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, has gotten follicles, false teeth, and even dental floss from serial killers on death row. He is a collector of murderabilia, and his portfolio includes a sketch of a skull by Richard “The Night Stalker” Ramirez and a portrait by John Wayne “The Killer Clown” Gacy.

A Texas senator named John Cornyn began pushing a bill to ban the sale of crime-related materials in 2007. It must have sounded like a good idea to the federal government. They pulled in $232,246 auctioning off the Unabomber’s belongings in 2011. Rodney Alcala, who was sentenced to death in California for five murders, put himself up for a romantic racket bid on a September 1978 installment of The Dating Game.

The Little Things reaches a satisfyingly ambiguous conclusion. The best evidence in the case is a boxful of newspaper clippings. Are they forensically clean trophies of past dark victories, or are they a scrapbook from one of the biggest true crime fanatics on the planet?

Charismatic serial killers are a movie stereotype now. Leto helps twist this trope by letting his character buy so completely into it we don’t know if he’s become one or is merely a victim.

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In the new “Black Christmas,” a remake of the 1974 horror film, Cary Elwes plays Professor Gelson, a priggish classics instructor who spends a lot of time with frat boys, laments the good ol’ days when men ran everything, and goes into a rage when he thinks women are trying to usurp his power.

“The Brett Kavanaugh hearings had just happened, and I think I was really struck by how emotional he was, how aggrieved he was,” said Sophia Takal, who directed the movie and co-wrote the script with April Wolfe. In the original, a foul-mouthed weirdo terrorizes and murders a group of sorority sisters during the Christmas holidays. So: the guy who may be the villain of Takal’s slasher remake is patterned after … Justice Kavanaugh? “Yeah, pretty much,” she said.

And thus, a slasher movie for the #MeToo movement is born, one where women take center stage in front of and behind the camera.

Opening on Dec. 13, “Black Christmas” is the latest release from Blumhouse Productions, the Los Angeles-based company behind Jordan Peele’s 2017 Oscar-winning hit “Get Out,” and the franchises “Insidious” and “Paranormal Activity.” After 10 years making scary movies, Blumhouse had never hired a woman to direct a theatrically released horror film — until now. “My gender was definitely part of the conversation, where they thought a woman would tell this story well,” Takal said. “But yeah, no one said, you’re the only woman we’ve ever hired.”

On a recent afternoon, Takal was having a late breakfast at Foxy’s, an old-school diner that reminds the actor/director of her native New Jersey. “I love that they have toasters on every table,” she said. Takal was discussing all things horror, from “The Exorcist,” which she considers the scariest movie ever (“I’m too scared to even say the name of the movie, or even refer to the thing that the movie is about”), to the first-look deal she recently signed with Blumhouse, to why she may not make the best horror-movie companion (“I’m the person in the theater you hear screaming like crazy”).

Takal’s tenure with Blumhouse began last year, when the producers Marci Wiseman and Jeremy Gold enlisted her to direct “New Year, New You,” a feature-length episode for the Hulu horror anthology series “Into the Dark.” Her first two features, “Green” and “Always Shine,” which had successful debuts at South by Southwest and the Tribeca Film Festival, hadn’t skimped on the tension and creepy moments. But Takal had never directed a straight horror film before. For “New Year,” she assembled an all-female cast to create a psychological thriller that explored the toxic nature of social media and the self-care movement, among other things.

In November 2018, when Takal was wrapping production on “New Year,” the Blumhouse founder and chief executive Jason Blum was asked in an interview with Polygon why his company hadn’t hired a woman to direct one of its horror films. “There are not a lot of female directors period,” he replied, “and even less who are inclined to do horror.”

When Takal found out about it, “my reaction at the time was, this was such a weird thing he said, because I’m making something for them right now! And he was developing another horror movie with Shana Feste, ‘Run Sweetheart Run.’ It just seemed like a not particularly thought-out way of articulating something that actually really resonates with me.”

Blum apologized soon after, and again, repeatedly, during a recent phone interview. “It was a stupid thing to say,” he told me. “I am guilty of saying dumb things, and this is one of the dumb things that I’ve said.”

Four months later, Blum approached Takal to direct “Black Christmas.” The 1974 original had inspired countless slasher flicks to come, from John Carpenter’s “Halloween” (the Christmastime setting; seeing the action from the perspective of the killer) to 1979’s “When a Stranger Calls” (the killer’s calls are coming from inside the house). Blumhouse had just scored big with its recent remake of “Halloween,” pulling in over $255 million on a reported $10 million budget. Why not reboot the film that inspired it?

The offer was tempting, but it came with a pretty big caveat. “They said, you can do whatever you want as long as it’s called ‘Black Christmas,’ but it has to come out this December,” she recalled. “This was in March, and there was no script.”

To prepare, Takal watched the original film (“I liked that it wasn’t just about a bunch of sorority women who were bimbos”), and ignored the 2006 reboot. She screened a clip reel of scary movies sent over by Blumhouse, and became a student of the jump scare (in a 2017 Times interview, Blum listed a number of foolproof ones, including “door swings closed, someone is now standing behind you in the room”), and the more difficult and labor-intensive “dread-building scare.”

At the end of the original film, Olivia Hussey stabs her sexist boyfriend to death with a poker, believing he’s the killer, but — surprise! — the real murderer is still very much alive, and eager to kill again. Takal was struck by how much the ending of that film mirrored what was still happening in 2019. “All of these men were being exposed for all the terrible things they had done, like Louis C.K. or Mark Halperin, but then they were coming back into the public sphere,” she said. “I was like, what’s happening? We felt like we had had a victory where women had finally found their voices, and then these men kept popping back up.”

Inspired, Takal tweaked several slasher-film traditions in this latest version, including the trope of the “final girl” (think: Jamie Lee Curtis in “Halloween”). “I really wasn’t interested in making a movie where men just kill a bunch of women,” she said. “It didn’t feel like the movie I wanted to make in 2019.”

Outsider takes like Takal’s are becoming more and more common at Blumhouse, whose horror films have tackled a range of social issues over the years, from racism (“Ma”) to income inequality (“The Purge”). “Jordan Peele is an excellent example of somebody who has really brought the conversation about race and racial privilege into the horror genre,” said Aviva Briefel, a professor of English and cinema studies at Bowdoin College. “‘The sunken place’ has become a phrase that people use and think about, even if they haven’t seen the movie.”

Even so, Blumhouse isn’t shying away from creating horror for horror’s sake, with sequels of franchises like “Halloween” and “The Purge” in the works. “I love movies that have bigger ideas behind them, but I also love straight scary movies,” said Blum. “With ‘Black Christmas,’ I think we’re lucky to have both.”

In the end, Takal found working on the film cathartic, particularly working alongside guys who, she said, didn’t look all that different from some of the film’s villains. “These were, superficially, the same types of men who might be characters in the movie, but they were all so supportive and engaged and encouraging,” she said. “I think it allowed me to explore this anxiety I have about misogyny, and to work through my fear that, underneath it all, men just really want us all dead.”

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LoV Horror Movie HCs

First thing’s first: 

Dabi, just to be a jerk: Uh oh, the movie is rated R, Toga has to leave.

Toga: >:O *angry noises*

Toga likes bloody slasher films. (duh) The more blood, the better. She likes it best when the blood looks real, otherwise she doesn’t really get into it. Older films and films that don’t have good effects and makeup aren’t really her favorite. She doesn’t really care about the plot, usually. She just wants to see people get messed up. Laughs at the scary parts. Cheers really loud when someone gets stabbed when they thought they were safe. 

Shigaraki is more into the psychological horror genre. He likes when the movies have bad or bittersweet endings. Not actually too fussy with watching movies. He’ll watch whatever, mostly. Only complains if the movie is actually bad, and not in a redeemable way. Acts like he doesn’t want to have a “stupid movie night” with his “stupid colleauges”. Grumbles and sits on the couch with everyone, hoards the blankets. 

Spinner is fond of monster movies. (Has a bias towards lizard like monsters, but doesn’t say anything about it.) Thinks it’s the best when the monster wins. He’ll be alright if the monster loses in the end too though. Sometimes likes slasher films, but only if the bad guy has a big cool sword. 

Dabi isn’t picky either, but he leans towards ghost and supernatural type horror movies. He’s also a jerk and tries to scare other people during movies. He’ll go to get popcorn and then slide under the couch and grab someone’s leg. One time Toga stabbed his hand, so he doesn’t grab her leg anymore. Mostly preys on Twice and Spinner. 

Magne isn’t terribly interested in horror movies. She’s a screamer and a hugger. If the movie gets too scary for her, sometimes she dips out and hangs out somewhere else. Can usually deal with the PG-13 rated movies, but R-rated movies usually are outside her comfort zone. 

Twice switches in between “THIS MOVIE AIN’T SHIT, IT’S NOT EVEN SCARY,” and “i am about to pee my pants, thanks for asking.” When he’s got his tougher face on, he won’t be easily shaken. None of these cheap horror tricks are going to scare him! When he’s softer, he clings on to anyone or anything. He and Magne often sit together. 

Mr. Compress enjoys a good horror movie. He isn’t the type to get too scared. Might let out a startled “Oh!” if he gets jumpscared. Not a screamer. Mr. Compress likes all types of movies, and what he’s interested in is the special effects. He likes the older movies better because there were less digital special effects put in. He wants to see something that he can learn and use for himself. 

Kurogiri is stuck on popcorn duty and doesn’t get to watch the movie :( Enjoys thrillers and psychological horror movies. Doesn’t complain about the movie choice often, if at all. He likes to be surprised by movies, if the plot is too predictable, he isn’t too into it. If you spoil the movie, you get warped out into the dumpster outside. He also likes movies that are a little open ended, so he can think about the possible things that could happen.