Alien
The commercial spaceship Nostromo, returning to Earth, receives a distress signal from an unknown planet, LV-426. Following company procedures, the crew decides to land on the planet to investigate.
Nightmares
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.
Friday the 13th
At the Crystal Lake summer camp, a group of young people are stalked and killed by a mysterious killer.
Halloween
Michael Myers, at the age of six, is committed to a psychiatric hospital after killing his older sister on Halloween night.
Fifteen years later, he escapes. He returns to his hometown, Haddonfield, to commit a new series of murders.
Suspiria
Susy Benner (Bannion in the English version of the film) moves to Freiburg to attend a prestigious dance academy.
Rosemary’s Baby
The life of a young newlywed couple intertwines with that of their neighbors, in a crescendo of anxiety and horror.
Siesta
La trama di “Siesta” segue Claire (interpretata da Ellen Barkin), una trapezista che si risveglia in un aeroporto spagnolo senza ricordare come ci sia arrivata. La sua ultima memoria risale a un’esibizione a Londra, e da quel punto in poi, il suo viaggio diventa un’indagine per ricostruire il passato recente e comprendere la sua situazione attuale.
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
is one of the most iconic films in the “Friday the 13th” horror saga. Directed by Joseph Zito and released in 1984, the film represents the fourth installment in the series and is often cited as one of the best, despite the title suggesting it was the last (which turned out not to be true due to the series’ success).
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”.
Candyman 2: Farewell to the Flesh
The film in question is the sequel to the 1992 film “Candyman.” It continues to explore the urban legend of Candyman, a vengeful spirit with a hook for a hand who appears when his name is said five times in front of a mirror.
Candyman – Day of the Dead
“Candyman – Il giorno della morte” (titolo originale: “Candyman: Day of the Dead”) è il terzo capitolo della serie di film horror dedicati alla figura leggendaria di Candyman.