Whether an indie gem or a blockbuster with gorgeous art direction, Period Horror has an enduring appeal in celluloid, recreating a distinctive brand of horror in a remarkably different time and place. That is why Candlelight Ghost his tours in famous and historic cities are very popular.The idea of ​​being able to wander down some sort of memory lane (probably a cobbled street) and catch a fleeting glimpse of something that causes an old haunting is both thrilling When That’s horrible.When christian bale confront of pale blue eyea 19th-century horror film that delves into the mythology surrounding the iconic author Edgar Allan Poe, interest once on the contrary pivots towards the intriguing possibilities of macabre drama. Listed here is a selection of films worth taking your oil lamp down a dark path. A flick could cast a spell as a vessel to convey atmosphere, subject matter, or simply old-school horror.
Witch (2015)
Current, witch No introduction needed.Incredibly solid debut from Robert Eggers, his first film, is a Saturnyne folk-horror/coven freakout that sort of crawls in the skin and deserves cult classic status. With a young family forced to live at the foot of a vast, dark forest, malevolent forces seem to be closing in on their farm. Anya Taylor Joy Thomasin’s family is beginning to suspect she may have played a central role in the unfolding of the alleged horrors of witchcraft (kidnapped brother, spoiled food, waifu in the woods). increase. Thomasin’s increasingly stubborn personality helps the film explore another important theme – finding one’s identity and faith. It also includes perhaps the most iconic goat in movie history.
Lighthouse (2019)
Eggers sailor sophomore movie lighthouse Set a little late in the course of history (closer to 1900) – but watching it from behind witch Nevertheless, it works as a top notch twofer. Robert Pattinson When Willem Dafoe You play a quarreling lighthouse keeper who must maintain a storied New England-based structure for a series of months in the midst of harsh, unrelenting weather. Plagued by cabin fever, isolation, and the haunting clash of reality and unreality, the two find themselves on a collision course with their destinies. Some truly haunting images abound – charming mermaids and seagulls chasing them like the plague. .After exiting, it will take some time to readjust to the real world lighthousethat is the strength of its strange magnetism.
Wind (2018)
A sad yet charming short film (only 84 minutes), Wind Its theme and spirit have some similarities, so it’s worth mentioning next witchA sort of horror western, this movie can be described as Eggers. meet Sofia Coppola meet Nicholas Roeg The entanglement of the forbidden beauty of the environment and its protagonist are overwhelmed with oppression and grief. Mixed with otherworldly horror, of course. Set in the barren prairies of New Mexico around the 19th century – Kaitlyn GeraldLizzie resettles with her husband in hopes of raising their soon-to-be-born child and living off the land. They befriend another couple, and Lizzie soon spirals into a pit of devastation-induced despair, fearing her new neighbor has something to do with her husband, and breaking into her property. With haunting landscape shots and a finale that dials up a few notches as the line between psychosis and reality blurs, Wind It grunts past, leaving a heavy cloud of contemplation.I have to say director Emma Tami This melancholy, pastoral horror element is deftly manipulated.
Limehouse Golem (2017)
When of Limehouse Golemwe enter the city’s Victorian setting and receive a decidedly Ripper-esque vibe as a result. Bill NighyThe grizzled Inspector Kildare is on the case. Navigating a series of characters in and around the city alongside a killer dubbed “Golem” in the press, his back hits the wall as more victims fall. Golem It’s a very comical slice of Gothic horror. The twist is really quite shocking as the drama cross-cuts between the central characters and the surprising culprit does whatever he can to achieve absolute notoriety. Since it comes in firmly underneath, it runs the range of emotions. Olivia Wilde When Douglas Booth Handy support, character actor Daniel Mays It provides comic relief with an otherwise pretty grim picture.
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Tim Burton There was definitely a sports day in this, as it was another opportunity to seriously flex his taste for gothic visuals. sweeney todd arrived after seven years, sleepy hollow It’s a wild ride that includes a short memorable turn from Christopher Walken As a screaming Hessian horseman. From the ominous opening credits, the mood is quickly set with the macabre score and title that drifts in and out of smoke.based on Washington Irving story, sleepy hollow It is a textbook with a gothic mystery atmosphere, even though it prioritizes style over content. Johnny Depp In 1749, when Inspector Ichabod Crane was sent to the corner to investigate a series of brutal acts, he met resistance from the townspeople.The overall look of the movie is amazing and Burton is a regular Christina Ricci Features.
Raven (2012)
directed by James McTeigue Has yet to reach the dizzying heights of a debut hit V for Vendetta -but this effort is worth mentioning for its Poe connection and mid-1800s context. is certainly Gothic, even if it falls a little in other departments. Edgar Allan Poe (John Cusack) is drawn into an investigation following a series of gruesome deaths in Baltimore. His literary works may be the key to the solution, Luke Evans I am on the trail. Brendan Gleeson He grunts as a supporting character and is always good at bringing gravitas. Visually, the film keeps the eye glued with its gray skies and snappy action effects, but the story is spotty. Impossible, but vaguely interesting, Crow Moody enough to warrant a curious watch.
Woman in Black (2012)
based on Susan Hill novel, woman dressed in black See Jacob, lonely and widowed (played by Post Potter) Daniel Radcliffe) as caretaker of an old dilapidated house in the English countryside. Luxuriously designed, the film stays true to the source material and is suspenseful enough to create scares. Though repetitive, the spectacle of a mysterious apparition approaching a windswept dwelling, covered and partially obscured by a trailing black dress, certainly taps into the reservoir of terror. It ticks the box as a typical period setting ghost chiller. A strong supporting cast helps, and the ending, which arrives with a looming train rush, is very sad.
Black Death (2013)
Adventure Horror in the Tomb, opened in 1348, as indicated by the baroque title card black death As the title disease takes hold, it introduces the viewer to the many desperate individuals scurrying through a medieval monastery, and the main character (Eddie Redmayne) catches wind that the fallen may be back to life. black death It’s the sword-wielding swing hybrid weirdness that takes on the genre. Rich in rogue knight types, the stacked British cast also helps. Sean Bean As “a man more dangerous than the plague itself” David Warner. The commentary is strangely effective, veering from combat to allusions to magic and sacrifice.
Crimson Peak (2015)
snow forays for Guillermo del Toro Crimson Peak Its dark twist and dazzling visuals make it something of a cult movie. Set in snowy Buffalo, New York, in the late 19th century, the film’s main characters (particularly the shady Sharpe couple who live in the slowly crumbling Cumberland Mansion) are played entirely by strong performers. increase. As Del Toro creates and nurtures a strong atmosphere, Crimson Peak It contains some of the genre’s richest trappings, and at its core is a dark, twisted, unsettling tale involving a family steeped in a dark past. Act 3 is madness with key revelations.
Others (2001)
others Not only is it one of the best ghost story movies of all time, but its delicate reconciliation of death is still deeply moving. As the mother of two photosensitive children whose servants escaped, Nicole Kidman Shine. She has more dark secrets than she first reveals, her precocious and rebellious daughter Anne’s claims and new A servant who suddenly appears in a mansion in England’s Jersey Islands during World War II. With a James vibe, this is a profound and moving film that will not only scare you, it will shake you.
Dracula Prince of Darkness (1966)
Dracula: Prince of Darkness It is set somewhere Set in the distant or semi-distant past, it’s one of Hammer’s best films.Filled with brooding castles and medieval-dressed characters on horseback – this is Dracula Incarnation might be your typical Hammer movie. With its brooding atmosphere and often funny script, it exudes a grand, over-the-top Gothic thrill that fans of the film rap about. To do. Oddly enough, a pregnant butler awaits their arrival and happily prepares a meal for the rustic lodger. It is later revealed to the group that the butler actually works for Dracula (Christopher Lee) – A person who is in a state of deep rest in an invisible coffin and needs a certain form of nourishment to be revived. Dracula: Prince of Darkness When you step into a strange world, it sucks.
