All articles tagged with #psychological horror
The article highlights the 16 best horror movies of the 1990s, showcasing a diverse range of films from groundbreaking slasher reboots like 'Scream' to innovative psychological thrillers like 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'The Sixth Sense,' as well as cult favorites like 'Nightbreed' and 'The Blair Witch Project,' reflecting the decade's exploration and reinvention of the horror genre.
The series 'Devil In Disguise' offers a haunting, victim-focused portrayal of John Wayne Gacy, emphasizing the lives and potential of his victims rather than graphic violence, creating a more unsettling and respectful narrative that highlights the tragedy of lost lives over sensationalism.
Silent Hill f is connected to the rest of the Silent Hill series through its use of recurring themes and elements like the White Claudia flower and Aglaophotis, which have appeared in previous games. The game explores the series' lore by linking its supernatural elements and folklore, suggesting it takes place in the same universe, and is considered one of the best entries in the series.
Wired Productions and Serafini Productions announced BrokenLore: DON’T LIE, a new psychological horror game for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, featuring a story about a woman named Junko trapped in her apartment, blurring reality and hallucinations, with no release date yet.
Bring Her Back, directed by the Talk to Me duo, is a disturbing Australian horror film featuring Sally Hawkins as a foster mother dealing with supernatural and psychological terrors involving two teens and dark magic, blending intense horror with emotional despair.
The trailer for the back-half of American Horror Story: Delicate reveals the unraveling of mysteries surrounding the starring trio played by Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian, and Cara Delevingne, with Kardashian's character unmasked as the villain. The season, based on a novel, centers around a pregnant actress (Roberts) who becomes convinced that a sinister figure is trying to prevent her pregnancy. The final four episodes will air weekly on FX, streaming the next day on Hulu.
Malayalam cinema has seen a surge in inventive and fear-inducing horror films in the past few years, including Romancham, a blend of humor and horror, Bhoothakaalam, a chilling exploration of psychological horror, Kumari, a fresh take on the supernatural genre, Praana, a legitimately scary solo act by Nithya Menen, and Nine, an experimental journey through alternate realities.
Major plot details of the unannounced game Silent Hill: The Short Message have leaked online, revealing that players will control characters in an apartment building called The Villa in modern-day Germany. The game will feature exploration-based gameplay and psychological horror elements, with scenes depicting self-harm and suicide. The leaked plot details include descriptions of disturbing environments and character experiences. The Australian Classification Board (ACB) posted the full plot in its annual report, and the game had previously been rated in South Korea and Taiwan in 2022.
Alan Wake 2, set to be released on October 27, will feature a parallel storyline where protagonist Alan Wake navigates the Dark Place, a hostile dream world resembling New York City, in an attempt to rewrite reality and reunite with his wife. The game introduces improved combat mechanics and an inventory system, as well as a puzzling feature called the Writer's Room, where Wake can rewrite scenes and open new pathways. The Dark Place manipulates Wake through narrative graffiti and live-action sequences, blurring the line between mediums. The game also incorporates elements from the Remedy Connected Universe, including appearances by characters from Control and the Oceanview Motel.
The trailer for the upcoming psychological horror film "Corner Office" showcases a captivating blend of elements from "Mad Men" and "Severance," creating a chilling atmosphere within the confines of an office setting. Starring Jon Hamm as a man who discovers a mysterious room that alters reality, the trailer impresses with its design, costumes, makeup, pacing, and overall weirdness. Set to premiere on August 4, "Corner Office" promises to deliver a gripping and fear-inducing narrative.
Bloober Team, the developer behind Silent Hill 2 Remake and Layers of Fear, has announced that they are moving away from psychological horror games and shifting their focus to more action-focused horror titles for a mass-market audience. The studio aims to deliver games with improved gameplay mechanics and larger scope, similar to the Resident Evil series. The upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake will be the first game reflecting this new direction, with updated seamless gameplay and no loading screens. Bloober Team is also working on a game for publisher Rogue Games, but details about the title and theme are yet to be announced.
Polish game developer Bloober Team, known for its psychological horror games like Layers of Fear, is shifting away from the genre and focusing on "mass-market horror." The studio is currently working on a remake of Silent Hill 2 and aims to deliver fresh gameplay mechanics and larger-scale games. This move comes after criticism of Bloober's handling of sensitive topics in its recent reimagining of the Layers of Fear series. The studio acknowledges the divisive nature of remaking a beloved game but is committed to creating a new experience while respecting the original.
"The Zone of Interest," a psychological horror film set in Auschwitz and directed by Jonathan Glazer, is receiving near-unanimous praise at the Cannes Film Festival. The film focuses on the family of Rudolf Hoess, the longest-serving commandant of the Auschwitz camp, and portrays their daily lives as terrifyingly ordinary despite the horrors happening just outside their garden. Shot in a realist style, the film has been described as bone-chilling and bracingly original, and is in competition for the Palme d'Or.
The creators of Showtime's hit series "Yellowjackets" say they are honored to be compared to ABC's "Lost," but emphasize that their show is a psychological horror rather than a science fiction series. While both shows deal with survivors of plane crashes in uncharted territories and unexplained mysteries, the team behind "Yellowjackets" promises some closure to the foggy doings in the wilderness by the end of the series. "Yellowjackets" returns to Showtime on March 24 for streaming and airs March 26 at 9pm ET.
The season one finale of Showtime's Yellowjackets left viewers with burning questions and conspiracy theories. The upcoming season two will explore the aftermath of Jackie's death, Lottie's role in Natalie's abduction, and Taissa and Misty's allegiances. New cast members Lauren Ambrose and Elijah Wood will complicate things for the survivors. The show's creators confirm that Adam is not related to the Yellowjackets' past and that the murder will still be a part of Shauna and Jeff's story, but the show is not a detective story.