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Halloween Horror Night Film List No. 014
Author 丨 Kitajima Junko, electric explosion head
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On the eve of Halloween in the West, Xiaobian has integrated the following six horror movies for fans, and the year of the film spans nearly a hundred years, from 1921 to 2016. They may not scare you into screaming, but they may bring you fear deep into the bone marrow, and some movies will create a holiday horror atmosphere. In addition to horror stories that take place specifically during the festival, there are also character shapes in strange costumes that match Halloween. I believe that this mysterious and strange night will bring you a different magical experience on October 31st. Remember, if a person is afraid, be sure to ask your friends to watch horror movies together! Also, be prepared before reading the following!
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(Sort by movie year)
1
Ghost Carriage (1921)
the phantom carriage
Directed By: Victor Shestram
Starring: Victor Shestram / Hilda Boriström / Torre Svenberg / Astrid Holm / Concordia Seland / Thor Weiden
"Death appears in the middle of the night with a scythe in his hand and a ghostly carriage, on a mission to bring the dead back to hell." - Are you familiar with such a scene? It should be seen in many ghost films, and this image and positioning of the god of death was actually the earliest appearance in this 1921 "Ghost Carriage". It can be said to be the originator of horror films (ghosts and monsters), influencing later classics such as "The Seventh Seal", "Wild Strawberry", "The Shining" and so on.
Because the shooting time is too early, it has many imperfections in the picture quality and format, so in the process of circulation, it has undergone many repairs, so that it has 4 versions, the duration is different, the author recommends the Swedish 107-minute TV restoration version, this version of the definition is higher, and the violin soundtrack as the background of the whole film, the look and feel will be improved a lot when watching.
2
Northferatu (1922)
nosferatu,
a symphony of horror
Directed by: F.W. Maunau
Starring: Marcos Schraek / John gottowt / Grita Sturid
There are 4 versions of the "Ghost Carriage" mentioned above, and this "Northferatu" is even more than 8 versions, and the more versions, the more important it is. It also influenced many films of the same type in later generations, such as: "Four Hundred Years of Horror", "Night Interview with vampires", "Heavenly Master Catching Demons" and so on.
This film is probably the earliest vampire genre in the history of cinema, telling the story of how the face of the withered, day and night, the suspicious Earl Nosferatu caused a plague in the city of Bremen, and sucked the blood of people. The film appears in the face of mysticism, the style is strange, and it makes people tremble after watching, which can make people spend a perfect crazy night in the evil atmosphere shrouded in white fog, which can be described as the first choice for watching movies at home on Halloween.
3
Carnival of the Souls (1962)
carnival of souls
Director: Heck Harvey
Starring: candace hilligoss
This horror film of the 60s directed by Heck Harvey is a pioneering film that occupies an important place in the history of world cinema, and at the same time it is a classic black-and-white film full of cult colors. Many of the horror movies we are familiar with have actually been affected by the image of this film, including "The Shining" and "The Sixth Sense". Carnival of souls created a novel horror style as early as the 60s, with low production costs and only three weeks to shoot. Not only does it not have the special effects that are widely used in today's horror films, but it also avoids scaring the audience in an exaggerated way, and there is no scream that can give people a direct fear into the heart.
Even if the soundtrack of Carnival of souls, integrated with the story, will stir up the emotions of the viewers, in this film, the source of those real fears does not come from the shocked faces, nor from the shadows of death, and may be less about the scene and sound effects, but from the emptiness of the overhead. The main plot and the most real picture are illusions that do not exist, but appear in consciousness. The Carnival of souls appears at the end, and the whole movie has a soul cruising, countless souls dancing, humans can't hear, and it is terrifying to think about those seemingly real fragments.
4
Cold-Blooded Horror (1965)
repulsion
Directed By: Roman Polanski
Starring: Catherine Deneuve / Ian Hendry /
John Flasser / Yvonne Vernux /
"Cold-Blooded Horror" is a textbook thriller that takes the psychological state of people as the performance stage and tells the story of an ordinary woman who gradually leads to a mental breakdown in a love relationship.
The film has a subtle sense of proportion that is difficult for others to grasp, because Roman Polanski does not use visual sound effects or the conventional routines of the same type of film to cause a horror effect, but renders the frightening atmosphere of the characters when they are alone through the sound of the telephone ringing, the sound of a drop of water, the ticking of the clock, the reflection of the mirror, the door slit, the fur of the limbs, the close-up of the frightened eyes, and other hidden details. This approach is more able to show the mental instability of the characters, and it also makes us more focused in the process of watching the film, and we can better experience the fears in the hearts of the people that the director wants to convey.
5
Horror Holiday (2016)
Directed by: Anthony Scott Burns / Kevin Kolsch / Nicholas McCarthy / Adam Egypt Mortimer / Ellen Reid /
Gary Shaw / Kevin Smith
Starring: Lorenza Izzuo / Mark Stag / Harley Quinn Smith / Seth Green / Claire Grant / Ruth Bradley / Ale casa Palladino
"Holiday of Horror" is a horror film made up of eight short films shot by eight directors, and the reason why I recommend this film on Halloween is that this film is inseparable from the theme of the festival, not only can you see eight different styles of stories in one film, but the whole movie is also an extremely wonderful absurd and bad-fun horror comedy.
Eight short stories set in the context of the festival, according to the time node of the festival as a cycle, including Valentine's Day, Teacher's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, etc., each festival has a horror story, and also gathers satan, Jesus, zombies and other elements. The rhythm is well controlled, although the most terrifying points have been brought, but the sense of suspense is already enough. "Mother's Day" is based on "Rosemary's Baby", and the zombie theme of "Father's Day" is very exciting. Although the eight short films are not scary and will still feel uneven, they are already very pleasantly surprised and perfect for viewing on Halloween.
6
The Witch of Love (2016)
the love witch
Director: Anna Biller
Starring: Samantha Robinson / Gian Keith / Laura Wardell / Jeffrey Vincent Parrisse /
Jared Sanford / Robert Sealy /
The biggest highlight of this 2016 horror film is that this movie is very retro in terms of both the poster and the art and styling design, which is why it will attract me to watch it in the first place, and I believe that fans who love 50s and 60s movies should not ignore this film. From the title of "The Witch of Love", it is not difficult to see that this film tells the story of a witch, and the theme of witchcraft is also very much in line with the Western Halloween.
"The Witch of Love" uses delicate costumes and exquisite color scenes to arrange a visual feast, and the makeup techniques, shooting techniques and musical integration are highly restored to the rich atmosphere of 60s films. Although the story's involvement in "witchcraft" is not deep, the image is filled with a grotesque and magical charm. Written by a female director, the film's bold and striking style is stunning, retro play is fresh, and the form and color scheme are reminiscent of the style of Peter Greenaway's work. - Wizards are not evil, love is the deadliest sorcery.