Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ Signifies a New Horror Genre Reliant on Uncomfortable Realism

Ari Aster, who is the mastermind director behind Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau Is Afraid, recently debuted his fourth full-length film last week on the big screen. Though the film’s box office revenue was especially underwhelming in the first few days of its release, one thing is clear: We are straying away from typical conventions of …
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Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ has created a century-old vampire that is forcing men AND women to finally wonder why they always fall for the bad boy

There’s no question that popular media, specifically films, reflect a great psychological experiment on the human condition. What is currently being analyzed is the phenomenon of a rotting, grotesque vampire with major attachment issues stealing the hearts of women around the globe. The reception of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu has wowed audiences everywhere, receiving an average …
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Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ forces men AND women to wonder why they fall for the bad boy

There’s no question that popular media, specifically films, reflect a great psychological experiment on the human condition. What is currently being analyzed is the phenomenon of a rotting, grotesque vampire with major attachment issues stealing the hearts of women around the globe. The reception of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu has wowed audiences everywhere, receiving an average …
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25+ Movie Theater Memes That Smell of Buttered Popcorn

There’s nothing quite like heading off to the movies. When the lights dim and the audience comes to a hush, it’s like being transported to another dimension. You will soon get swept away into a different world, becoming fully absorbed in it. You can’t worry about anything else when you’re at the movies. You can …
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25+ A24 Memes for Film Bros Re-Watching Midsommar, Hereditary, and Uncut Gems

If you have a Letterboxd account, odds are you’re a fan of A24’s output. The production company known for its several acclaimed film releases, including, but not limited to Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Lobster, Hereditary, The Florida Project, Pearl, and so many more, has gained a cult following in its own right.  Even …
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25+ Horror Movie Villain Memes for Freddy Fiends and Jason Enjoyers

Every horror movie needs its horror villain. Otherwise there would be nothing to be afraid of. Horror villains tend to be the personification (or monster-ification) of something that we revile in society. They represent greed, neglect, or rage, acting unbridled on their basest instincts. Some are evil for evil’s sake. Some serve retribution to those …
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27 Top Horror Movie Memes to Have a Spooktacular First Week of October

It’s October, ‘tis the season to throw scary movie marathon parties! It’s perfectly normal to want to watch three slasher flicks in one night now. Apparently, that’s weird to want to do in the middle of May or something, but… That’s why we love October! Tell everyone to create some extra gory-looking baked goods, stock …
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23 Spooky Memes To Kick Off Your Frightful Friday the 13th

The time has come yet again. The most unlucky and arguably, spookiest day of the year. In past years, I wasn’t aware of the fact that it was Friday the 13th until the morning of Saturday the 14th. This year, I watched the calendar like a hawk so I would be prepared to avoid going …
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24 Summerween Memes for Summertime Halloween Meme Queens

It’s not a spooky season, it’s a spooky lifestyle. 

‘Showgirls used to scare me bc I thought she was a big worm’: Nostalgic millennials share the VHS covers from the 80s and 90s that terrified them as kids

Being a kid is a trip in many different ways. It’s easy to forget how un-used we were to the world back in those days. When you’re young, even the simplest things can seem overwhelming so it’s no wonder that the media we consume can make an even bigger impact in these vulnerable years. For …
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