Introduction Adam Salky’s “Intrusion,” which was co-produced with Christopher Sparling, is a psychological thriller that probes deeply into the issues of trauma, trust, and domestic life’s muffled tensions. The narrative centers on a seemingly perfect couple whose lives are interrupted by brutal home invasions. While set within the ultra-modern confines of a contemporary house in […]
A screenplay by Robert Zappia, who devised a narrative with Earl and Todd R. Jones, Prey for the Devil is a modern supernatural horror film with gothic elements restrained by some modern stylistics. The film centers around a demonic puzzlement advanced nun grappling not only with hellish forces but also her personal traumatic history. Synopsis
Agoraphobia (2015) is a psychological horror film written and directed by Lou Simón that grips one’s attention with emotional drama and suspense, leveraging the protagonist’s deep-seated fear of venturing outside. Taking place predominantly within a house in Florida Keys, the film portrays how isolation can warp the mind—and perhaps even the dwelling itself—transforming it into
In Quicksand (2023), minimalist survival thriller features mix genre photographer Andres Beltran and script writer Matt Pitts. The Colombian rainforest serves as the setting for nature’s untameable feminine fury—and a marital crisis. Blending emotional tension with physical peril, Quicksand is as much a psychological drama as it is a struggle for survival film. Synopsis The
Introduction The 2023 Indonesian supernatural horror film Sewu Dino (A Thousand Days) is directed by Kimo Stamboel and produced by Manoj Punjabi under MD Pictures. The screenplay, written by Agasyah Karim and Khalid Khasogi, draws inspiration from a viral horror thread posted on Twitter by an anonymous user known as “Simpleman.” It weaves together elements
Synopsis The plot of “Exorcism of God” revolves around a priest known as Father Peter William who serves in Mexico and has become well-known for exorcising demonic spirits. As the movie opens, we see Peter performing an exorcism on a young woman where he seems to be successfully casting the demon out. However, during this
Synopsis In 2019, Robin Entreinger and Steve Noir jointly released Abduction 101 as an independent horror-thriller. The film has a minimalist, yet deeply engaging plot focusing on psychological torment and the will to survive. Despite its shocking premise, the film has a runtime of merely 77 minutes. The story features three women—Luna, Adrienne, and Nixi—who
Crawl is a survival horror film noted for its suspense elements, directed by Alexandre Aja and produced by Sam Raimi. The film incorporates features from natural disaster movies as well as creature-horror films. A young woman and her father are stranded in their home in Florida during a Category 5 hurricane, which also floods the
Introduction & Context The Offering is a supernatural horror film from 2023 that marks the directorial debut of Oliver Park. The film was produced by Hank Hoffman with the screenplay based on the storyline written by Jonathan Yunger. Its most unsettling themes are drawn from Jewish folklore, especially the demon Abyzou who, in ancient legends,
Introduction Parasite is a dark-comedy thriller that was released in 2019. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, it features well-known actors such as Song Kang-ho and Lee Sun-kyun. The film screened at the Cannes Film Festival where it won Palmer d’oeil—the film’s satire about capitalism resonated deeply with Parisian audiences. In addition to defying genre conventions, Parasite
