Welcome to Nightmares, the column that will guide you through the darkest and most disturbing paths of horror cinema. We will take you on a journey to discover films that have terrified audiences and left an indelible mark on the history of the genre. From classic horror legends to the most innovative and disturbing films, Nightmares will explore the themes, techniques, and monsters that populate the horror imagination. Whether it’s slashers, psychological thrillers, supernatural horrors, or supernatural thrillers, it will be a journey into the heart of fear, an opportunity to analyze not only the plot and characters but also the artistic nuances and deeper reflections hidden behind each cinematic nightmare.
Get ready to relive intense emotions, to be scared, and to reflect on how cinema can manipulate our deepest fears. In Nightmares, every film is a door to a world where terror is real, and where every night can turn into an unforgettable nightmare.
The work in question is the third installment of a trilogy that also includes the films “Unbreakable” from 2000 and “Split” from 2016. The plot revolves around three main characters: David Dunn (played by Bruce Willis), Elijah Price / Mr. Glass (played by Samuel L. Jackson), and Kevin Wendell Crumb (played by James McAvoy).
The film follows the story of a family man, portrayed by Andy Powers, who wears a clown costume for his son’s birthday, but discovers that the garment is cursed and he can no longer remove it. This triggers a terrible transformation that leads him to become a ravenous creature that feeds on children.
The film opens with the fisherman Nolan, played by Richard Harris, and his crew capturing a shark on behalf of an aquatic park. During the capture, a pregnant female orca attacks the shark to protect her calf.
Henry is a solitary man who has served time in prison for the murder of his mother. Upon release, he becomes a ruthless and isolated serial killer until he meets Otis, a seemingly mild-mannered gas station worker. Otis soon reveals himself to be equally as brutal, and the two begin a murderous partnership. However, their dynamic changes when Becky, Otis’ sister, enters the picture.
“Sinister” is a 2012 horror thriller directed by Scott Derrickson. The film follows the story of Ellison Oswalt, a crime novelist who moves with his family to a new home to seek inspiration for his new book. However, Ellison discovers that the house was the site of a murder and that a dark mystery lurks behind it…
At the Crystal Lake summer camp, a group of young people are stalked and killed by a mysterious killer.
“Jaws 2″ begins two years after the events of the first film. The town of Amity is recovering from the attack of the Great White Shark and gearing up for the summer tourist season. As the town buzzes with excitement over the upcoming opening of a new hotel, two scuba divers are attacked by an unknown shark.”
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The film unfolds through a series of episodes depicting the murders committed by Jack (masterfully portrayed by Matt Dillon), a successful architect leading a double life. While continuing his profession in society, Jack also indulges in serial killing, aiming to create his masterpiece of violence and death. Through dialogues with a mysterious figure named Verge (played by Bruno Ganz), Jack reflects on his life, his art, and his philosophy, trying to make sense of his actions.
The film follows the story of a group of teenagers, including the protagonist Nancy Thompson (played by Heather Langenkamp), and her friend Glen (Johnny Depp), who begin to experience terrifying nightmares involving a man with a disfigured face and razor-bladed gardening gloves.
“Misery” is a psychological thriller from 1990 directed by Rob Reiner, adapted from the novel by Stephen King. The film is renowned for its gripping plot and intense performances by the lead actors, Kathy Bates and James Caan.
