Halloween movie: 5 new horror movies, from Dampyr to Barbarian

Unlike traditional Halloween movies, Halloween Ends develops a more plot psychological and romantic. In fact, it gives great space to the family implications of Laurie Strodewho now lives with his niece Allyson (Andi Matichak), in love with Corey (Rohan Campbell). Precisely this setting “More sentimental” it made many fans turn up their noses. David Gordon Green he explained: “We never thought about making a film about Michael And Laurie. For us it couldn’t be a simple final fist fight. I wanted to do something that no one could expect, or a love story“.

Having said that, neither blood nor ample disgust is lackingand of course, being the last battle between heroine and hero, the final fight (?) between Laurie and Myers is an anthology.

To see at cinema.

Black Phone

Considered one of the best horror films of recent years, Black Phone(adaptation of a short story by Joe Hillson of art Stephen King) is the product of a team of “number one” in the horror genre: Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) And C. Robert Cargill. (the saga Sinister). In the cast, a great one stands out Ethan Hawke, fantastic and unrecognizable, in the (even too realistic) role of the Raptorsadistic pedophile serial killer with a demonic mask. The Raptor is the symbol of pure evil. And here he terrorizes a city in the north of Denver, Colorado.

It all starts when Finney Shaw (Mason Thames), very intelligent, but shy and bullied 13-year-old boy, is kidnapped by Raptor, who locks him in a soundproofed basement, where screams are of little use. When a disconnected phone starts ringing on the wall, Finney he discovers he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And it is the souls of the other children who do everything so that what happened to them does not happen to Finney. Finney’s little sister stands out among the actors, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw).

Perfect for Halloweenhowever, the film has the ability to go beyond horror. In fact, it speaks of the world of the little ones. “Tell the strength of the children», Explained the director Derrickson, “Their ability to believe in invisible forces and the strength of family and love to withstand even the darkest and most unimaginable events. It does not only stage the traumas that can plague childhood, but also the resilience of children“. “It’s a coming-of-age film, interrupted by a horror film,” he added Cargill.

Available on Tim Vision, Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Tv, Chili, Google Play, Apple Itunes.

Dampyr

Opera before Riccardo Chemello, Dampyr is a new all-Italian horror movie focused on the history of half-blood vampire hunter created by Sergio Bonelli Publisher. The first of a saga, in the intentions and if the box office will be favorable. It is based on the first two books published in 2000, now reaching 300.

Set in the 1990s Balkansbattered by war, tells the story of Harlan (Wade Briggs), young Dampyr (in Slavic mythology, a half-man, half-vampire creature), but he doesn’t know he is. In life he makes do by deceiving the poor people of the villages of the region, pretending to have magical powers to free them from terrible curses. When a group of soldiers fighting creepy bloodthirsty creatures ask for his help, Harlan turns out to be really a Dampyr.

Thus begins a journey towards his identity, starting first of all to learn to manage his real powers (his blood is lethal to vampires). And he also finds himself dealing with his past, which until now appeared in his memory only in the form of terrible nightmares. Also in the cast Frida Gustavsson (Teslaa cold and passionate vampire) e Stuart Martin (Kurjaksoldier all honor and respect).

From October 28th to cinema.

Jaula

This Spanish thriller focuses on Paula (Elena Anaya) And Simon (Pablo Molinero) who, returning home after a dinner, bump into the little girl Clara (Eva Tennear), a little girl blatantly traumatized. The two take her to the authorities. But, after a few days, seeing that no one reports the girl’s disappearance, they decide to welcome her to her home. They want to understand who she is, where she comes from, why she’s so upset.

They soon discover that she is obsessed with an alleged monsterready to punish her every time she tries to cross an ideal square of chalk drawn on the ground. Paula create with Clara a bond so strong as to be able to delve into the troubled personality of the little girl.

The film affects the horror and the supernatural, but it also affects the ability to delineate psychological dramas well of the protagonists. Directorial debut in feature films by the Spaniard Ignacio Tatay (who also wrote the script for the film with Isabel Peña), Jaula garnered positive reviews from critics.

Available on Netflix.

Monstrous

Dark atmospheres, doors slamming, demons suddenly appearing, in Monstrous there is the synthesis and the best of the horror genre. Perfect for a Halloween under the banner of blackest fear. But in this film directed by Chris Sivertson (the same one who in 2013 signed the female horror comedy All Cheerleaders Die), to give that extra gothic touch, is the presence of Christina Ricci. (formerly Wednesday Addams and now part of the series Yellowjacketsin the perverse role of Misty)

In Monstrous Ricci interprets Laura (Christina Ricci), a 1950s woman who runs away from her ex-husband along with Cody, the 7-year-old son. The two go to live in a house near a lake. They are delighted until Laura receives a phone call from her husband. The thing upsets her. But the worst is that Cody begins to see one strange, monstrous creature. Laura at first he thinks it’s an invention, but then he realizes that that supernatural presence is real and deeply malignant. Laura thus begins a path, even interior, that leads her to face hers demons. Personal and real.

Available on Prime Video.

Barbarian

The film of Zach Cregger (British actor making his directorial debut), he declines the horror tradition to modern times. The story takes place in a rented house on Airbnb. A young woman, Tess (Georgina Campbell), he has booked a house in Detroit, where he goes for work. In the apartment, however, he already finds a man, Keith (Bill Skarsgard). By mistake the house was rented at the same time to two different people.

Puzzled, embarrassed and even a little distressed by the presence of another person in the end Tess he lets himself be persuaded to stay. The two eventually socialize, but at some point “All the bad” suddenly comes out of a basement and the film enters full horror.

Inhomogeneous and with unpredictable outcomes, Barbarian introduces a third character: AJ (Justin Long), Hollywood actor who lives in Southern California. He seems to have no relation to the central plot, however, in the development of the plot, he manages to connect to the previous stories.

Available on Disney +.

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