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Movie reviews for horror fans; from gruesome bone-chillers to dark horror thrillers, a showcase for frightful films that seek to entertain and to terrify.

Viking Wolf
Netflix has been a treasure trove of diverse and captivating content from around the world. One country that has been particularly successful in the fantasy genre is Norway. The streaming giant's original film, Viking Wolf, is a fresh take on the werewolf genre that weaves in Viking history, exploration, and mythology, making it a must-watch for fans of fantasy, horror, and werewolves.
By Thavarasa Thanujan 3 years ago in Horror
Furies
Dynamic Action Filmmaking Takes Center Stage in Furies, the Prequel to Furies Furies, the prequel to the 2019 martial arts masterpiece Furie, showcases dynamic action filmmaking that elevates an otherwise uneven Vietnamese beat-em-up. Veronica Ngo, the star of Furie, makes her directorial debut in Furies, which explores the backstory of Thanh Soi, the scene-stealing villain from Furie, played by Thanh Hoa. While Furies does not follow Ngo’s character or storyline, it offers a compelling and gritty take on human trafficking through the story of Bi, a righteously angry orphan played by Dong Anh Quynh. The movie is centered around Bi and her vigilante squad, including Thanh (Toc Tien), Hong (Rima Thanh Vy), and their leader Jacqueline (Ngo Thanh Van), as they take on a group of sadistic traffickers.
By Thavarasa Thanujan 3 years ago in Horror
‘Scream VI’ Movie Review
Scream VI is brought to us by the same team who revived the franchise last year with Scream (2022). It’s been a year since the events of the previous film. Sam and Tara Carpenter (Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega) are at Blackmore University in New York City, along with their friends Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Chad (Mason Gooding). But a new Ghostface starts killing other people around them, and the “Core Four”, as Chad dubs them, will need to enlist the help of old acquaintance Gale Weathers (Courtney Cox), local lawman Detective Bailey (Dermot Mulroney), and newly-returned final girl-turned-FBI agent Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere).
By Will Lasley3 years ago in Horror
The Mirror Does Not Reflect My Face
It started with a dare. My friends and I were at a Halloween party, and we were all dressed up in spooky costumes. I was a vampire, complete with fake fangs and a cape. We were all having a great time, dancing and drinking and telling scary stories. But then one of my friends suggested that we play a game.
By Arivu3 years ago in Horror
horror fiction story where a haunted mirror reveals an alternate reality that slowly starts to bleed into the protagonist's world.
where a haunted mirror reveals an alternate reality grandmother's estate, she was thrilled. It was a beautiful piece of art with an intricately carved frame and a reflective surface that was clear as day. She was excited to hang it in her bedroom and admire herself in it every day. However, Emily soon began to notice that there was something strange about the mirror. Whenever she looked into it, she could see a faint image of a room that wasn't hers, with furniture and decorations that were completely different from her own. At first, she thought it was just her imagination playing tricks on her, but as the days passed, the image in the mirror became more vivid and real. One night, as she was gazing into the mirror, Emily saw a figure walking around in the other room. It was a tall, shadowy figure, with long, thin arms and legs, and a face that was hidden in darkness. Emily felt a chill run down her spine as she watched the figure move closer and closer to the mirror. Suddenly, the figure stepped through the mirror and into Emily's room. Emily was frozen with fear as she watched the figure slowly approach her. Its eyes glowed with an otherworldly light, and its mouth twisted into a grotesque smile. Emily tried to scream, but her voice was trapped in her throat. The figure reached out and touched Emily's forehead, and in that moment, Emily felt as if she was being pulled into another reality. She saw the world around her begin to distort and twist, as if she was trapped in a kaleidoscope. When Emily opened her eyes, she was in a different room, a room that was identical to the one she had seen in the mirror. But this room was different in one crucial way: it was haunted. The air was thick with the scent of death, and Emily could feel the presence of malevolent spirits lurking in every corner. Emily realized with horror that the mirror had somehow transported her to an alternate reality, one that was much darker and more sinister than her own. She knew that she had to find a way to escape before the horrors of this reality consumed her completely. As she began to explore the haunted house, Emily noticed that the line between the two realities was starting to blur. Objects from her own world were slowly bleeding into this one, and she knew that if she didn't act quickly, she might be trapped in this alternate reality forever. With a surge of determination, Emily fought her way through the haunted house, using all of her wits and courage to outsmart the malevolent spirits that tried to stop her. She finally found the mirror that had brought her here and smashed it into a million pieces. With a blinding flash of light, Emily was transported back to her own reality. She collapsed onto the floor, gasping for air, as she realized that she had narrowly escaped being consumed by the horrors of the alternate reality that the haunted mirror had revealed. From that day on, Emily never trusted a mirror again, knowing that they could be portals to places far darker than she could ever imagine.
By Muneeb3 years ago in Horror
Horror Classics: Dracula (1931)
When it comes to vampires, there are few who are as well-known as Dracula. The king of vampires has been thrilling literary audiences since his creation back in 1897. Film audiences have also seen their share of the Count. With some 200+ films to his name dating back to Nosferatu - 1922's unauthorized adaptation of the novel.
By Greg Seebregts3 years ago in Horror
BROKEN MIRROR
As soon as Sarah saw the mirror at the antique shop, she knew she had to have it. It was a large, ornate mirror with an intricately carved frame that seemed to glow in the dimly lit shop. The glass was slightly warped, giving everything a dreamlike quality when reflected in its surface. Sarah was entranced by its beauty and immediately asked the shopkeeper how much it cost.
By muhammad khalid3 years ago in Horror
The psychic powers
Plot A person discovers they've psychic powers, but they soon realize that they're being hunted by an evil force that wants to use their powers for its own purposes.
By AshDream_Story3 years ago in Horror
The Phantasmagoric Castle
When I was a child, I had a recurring dream that always left me feeling unsettled. In the dream, I found myself wandering through a misty forest with no clear destination in mind. The trees were tall and imposing, their branches reaching up towards the sky like skeletal fingers.
By M Bilal Anayat3 years ago in Horror
The scary broken mirror
Jenna wandered through the crowded antique market, eyes scanning the wares for something special. And then she saw it: a stunning antique mirror with a delicate filigree frame. Jenna approached it tentatively, almost reverently, and traced her fingers over the intricate design. As she gazed into the glass, she felt a strange sense of connection to the past, to the people who had gazed into this mirror before her. Jenna knew she had to have it, and so she carefully lifted it from its place and carried it home with a sense of excitement and anticipation, eager to see what secrets the mirror might reveal.
By kamal 3 years ago in Horror
The Silent Killer
It was a dark and stormy night when the small town of Maplewood was hit by a brutal murder. The victim was a young woman named Emily, who was found dead in her own home. The police had no leads and the case went cold for weeks.
By junaid mughal3 years ago in Horror
The five Devils movie review
French writer/director Léa Mysius weaves an intriguing web of a supernatural thriller with her latest film, “The Five Devils,” which explores themes of racism, sexism, small-town provincialism, and homophobia. However, while the film features captivating performances and striking visuals, it falls short of the director's intended potency.
By Kiruthigaran Mohan3 years ago in Horror