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.

Clown

Clown

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 Crow

The Crow

The film follows the story of Eric Draven, a musician who is brutally murdered along with his girlfriend by a gang of criminals on Halloween night. However, his tormented soul returns from the realm of the dead through dark magic, with the aim of avenging his and his beloved’s death. He dons the guise of a crow, a symbol of vengeance and justice, and prowls the dark nights of the city to find those who destroyed his life.

The Crow 1994

The Crow 1994

“The Crow – Il Corvo” follows the story of Eric Draven, iconically portrayed by Brandon Lee, a young musician who is brutally murdered along with his girlfriend on the night before their wedding. However, Eric returns from the afterlife a year later, resurrected as the Crow, determined to avenge his and his beloved’s deaths. With his characteristic mask and makeup, Eric prowls the dark streets of Detroit, eliminating one by one the criminals responsible for his tragedy.

Halloween - The Beginning

Halloween – The Beginning

The work in question is a remake of the classic 1978 horror film, Halloween, directed by John Carpenter. Rob Zombie has put his personal touch on this, creating a more intense and violent version of the original story. That said, it is worth highlighting and reporting what Rob Zombie himself stated regarding the definition of a “remake” of such an iconic and influential work as Carpenter’s first Halloween:

Duel

Duel

“Duel” is a 1971 film directed by Steven Spielberg, and it’s his first feature-length film. It’s based on a story by Richard Matheson and was originally conceived as a television movie.

Sinister

Sinister

“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…

Jaws 2

Jaws 2

“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.”

The Arcane Sorcerer

The Arcane Sorcerer

The plot of “The Arcane Sorcerer” revolves around the story of Giulia, a young and charming fortune teller living in a provincial town in 1930s Italy. Through her paranormal abilities, Giulia embarks on a relationship with the enigmatic and tormented Bruno, played by Ivan Franek, a man with a dark secret tied to his family and his past.