There are few fears more universal than one of a monster under the bed or in our closet, and few filmmaking techniques more viscerally effective than the jump scare. These tropes collide — effectiv…
Thatcher plays Sadie Harper, a withdrawn high school student wrestling with the recent death of her mother in a car accident. Though Sadie’s father Will works as a therapist, he’s too consumed by his own grief to provide comfort for her or her little sister Sawyer , who’s terrified of the dark. When a man named Lester Billings shows up unexpectedly at their home telling stories about the cryptic deaths of his three children, Will appropriately calls the authorities.
Loss is a powerfully relatable catalyst for emotion, so it makes sense that filmmakers would draw from that well to create a heightened atmosphere for their stories. But in recent horror cinema, dead parents have become more of a plot-driving cornerstone than during Disney’s hand-drawn animated heyday.
That they lean so heavily on the twin mechanics of world-building and mood-setting further undercuts the lasting impact of what could have been a scarefest with staying power. Back in 1978 when John Carpenter offered his take on “the Boogeyman” in “Halloween,” he understood how frightening it was to watch a sociopathic murder cut a path through clean, bright suburban normalcy.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
'The Boogeyman' Review: Rob Savage's Horror Turns Stephen King Into 'Stranger Things'The new horror from director Rob Savage, TheBoogeyman, is a frightful Stephen King adaptation at its best when its monster remains more mysterious. Our review:
Leer más »
Sophie Turner is Serving 80s Glam with Blonde BobIt's for an upcoming role, but she still looks AMAZING.
Leer más »
‘Yellowjackets’ Star Sophie Thatcher on Season 2’s Tragic Finale: “She Already Let Herself Go”The star who plays young Natalie on the hit Showtime series talks to The Hollywood Reporter about the gut punch viewers didn't see coming and the surprise reveal for her character.
Leer más »
France Bans Some Short-Distance Flights in Move to Cut EmissionsFlights that can be completed by an equivalent train ride in under 2.5 hours will no longer operate in France. See potential biases and similarities in reports from bbcworld, cnn and nro:
Leer más »
2024 Candidates: What Does Ron DeSantis Bring to the Presidential Race?Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) formally announced his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday night, touting it as a 'great American comeback.' What does he add to the growing field of Republican candidates? See views from nro, vox and thehill:
Leer más »
Review: “The Gospel at Colonus” at Court TheatreAs the warmth of spring hits Hyde Park, Chicago’s Court Theatre has responded with a gorgeously produced staging of a work that draws connections between the spiritual longing felt by the ancient Greeks and the Gospel-infused Pentecostal tradition.
Leer más »