Halloween: The Legend of Jack o’ Lantern
With Halloween comes the carved pumpkins, born from the Irish legend of Jack o’ Lantern. Here’s the story behind one of the symbols of the holiday.
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28 Days Later
“28 Days Later” is a cinematic work that redefined the horror and post-apocalyptic genre, blending suspense, intense action, and deep reflection on humanity and society. Directed by the visionary Danny Boyle, known for his ability to create films that leave an indelible mark on popular culture, this 2002 film stands out for its innovative narrative and technical execution.
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Candyman (2021)
“Candyman” is a remake with the same name as the 1992 horror film and is considered both a sequel and a reimagining of the original film. The movie was written by Jordan Peele, known for his successful films like “Get Out” and “Us”, along with Win Rosenfeld and Nia DaCosta. The screenplay is based on the characters created by Clive Barker in his short story “The Forbidden”.
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Kuyang
The story of Kuyang revolves around Bimo, a civil service candidate assigned to a remote village on the island of Borneo. Bimo is accompanied by his pregnant wife, Sriatun. From the moment they arrive, the village is shaken by a series of strange and unsettling events.
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The Bride
The film follows the story of a young couple, Vanya (Vyacheslav Chepurchenko) and Masha (Viktoriya Agalakova), who become involved in disturbing supernatural events after going to Vanya’s parents’ home for their wedding.
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Benjamin Barker, The Killer Barber of Sweeney Todd
Known as the legendary “demonic barber,” he killed his victims with a razor, later serving and selling them to customers in the form of meat pies.
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Rec
A journalist and her cameraman capture the horror that erupts in a Barcelona apartment building live.
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The Shining
The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on the 1977 novel by Stephen King. Since its release, the film has sparked discussions, interpretations, and analyses, establishing itself as one of the most iconic and influential works in horror cinema history.
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Autopsy (The Autopsy of Jane Doe)
Forensic doctor Tommy Tilden and his son Austin perform an autopsy on the body of an unidentified young woman.
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Francesco Lentini
Born in Syracuse with three legs, two genitalia, and four feet, he was quickly given the derisive nickname by his fellow townspeople: “u maravigghiusu” (the marvelous).
Due to superstition and embarrassment, he was abandoned by his parents and spent the early years of his life in an orphanage.
