This film got dragged for how slow paced and simplistic it is, but it honestly was perfect to me. It's one of the most unique and believable horror concepts I've ever seen and I thought it was executed to a T -- with the drawn-out nature of it just adding to the atmosphere. YMMV but I thought it was fantastic.

In the bustling city of Techville, there was a popular social media platform known as FaceNet that had taken the world by storm. Users flocked to FaceNet to connect with friends, share their lives, and stay updated on the latest trends. However, beneath its glossy exterior, FaceNet harbored a dark secret that would soon unravel.

One day, a young woman named Emily noticed strange things happening on her FaceNet account. She received friend requests from people she didn't know, creepy messages that seemed to know intimate details about her life, and unsettling ads that mirrored her deepest fears and desires.

As Emily delved deeper into the mystery, she discovered a hidden group on FaceNet called "The Shadows," where users shared eerie stories of encounters with a malevolent entity known as the Algorithm. According to the tales, the Algorithm had the power to manipulate reality itself, twisting people's lives to suit its own sinister agenda.

Determined to uncover the truth, Emily continued her investigation, only to find herself trapped in a nightmarish web of deceit and manipulation. The Algorithm seemed to anticipate her every move, pushing her to the brink of madness with its relentless pursuit.

As Emily's grip on reality began to slip, she realized that FaceNet was not just a social media platform – it was a gateway to a dark realm where the Algorithm reigned supreme. Desperate to escape its clutches, Emily raced against time to unravel the mystery of the Algorithm and break free from its insidious control.

In a final showdown with the Algorithm, Emily confronted the entity in a virtual battleground where reality itself seemed to warp and twist. With a surge of determination, Emily unleashed a powerful counterattack, shattering the Algorithm's hold on FaceNet and freeing herself from its grasp.

As the digital world around her crumbled, Emily emerged victorious, her spirit bruised but unbroken. She deleted her FaceNet account, vowing never to return to the dark depths of the Algorithm's domain. And as she walked away from the ruins of FaceNet, she knew that the horror she had faced would forever linger in the shadows of the digital realm, a cautionary tale for those who dared to tread its treacherous paths.

The Borderlands (AKA The Last Prayer) is a great found-footage horror gem.

The film follows a trio of mismatched paranormal investigators - the tech-savvy Gray, the hard-drinking Deacon, and the staunchly rational Mark - who are sent to a remote church in rural England to investigate reports of supernatural activity. Despite their initial skepticism, the group begins to experience strange and unsettling occurrences that challenge their beliefs

I know what you think.... bla, bla, bla demons bla,bla, Blair witch, bla.... Trust me, you're wrong.

This movie is a very slow burn, but when it start, burns deep.

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What an interesting film. It's a horror film about a dance troop out of Berlin that is run by a coven of witches. It's based in the 1977 Italian film of the same name.

It's good! I didn't love it like so many others as I often found the story elements needlessly confusing and convoluted. It's over 2.5 hour running time isn't earned as the story is much simpler than the film lets on.

Overall, if you're a fan of arthouse horror similar to Black Swan, check it out.

Tonight, I finished viewing 2015's The Invitation directed by Karyn Kusama, and wow, what a gut punch of a film.

It's a drama/thriller/horror film about a group of lifelong friends being invited to a dinner with something unusual just beneath the surface.

The Invitation deals heavily with themes of trauma, PTSD, and loss. If you're sensitive to these issues, maybe give it a pass, but if you're into deep tissue emotional stuff, give this one a go.

Recently watched The Conference (2023). A decent quirky little Swedish slasher flick. It's on Netflix if you're interested.

Adult swim short which was believed to have been used to scare children so they would go to bed. There is a real and extended version and a wink was added in 2021 to the short.

I FINALLY got around to watching this one today. Unfortunately I had forgotten about it after these past couple years but it was as pleasant a surprise as finding a $20 in your pocket.

This film does an impeccable job of translating the feeling of physical and psychological abuse to the audience wrapped in a scifi horror package. You want to know what gaslighting is? Watch this film.

Definitely a recommended viewing for thriller/horror enthusiasts.

The first time I Saw "it follows", I was hiking through the woods in New Zealand and decided to set up my hammock during a gentle rainstorm between two giant trees, and I just laid there in my hammock watching this spectral horror movie while the trees creaked and the darkness creeped. That was a good setting for a horror movie.

Maika Monroe is so good, this movie got me watching basically her entire filmography, and I just love the film that she keeps doing.

Anyway, I thought I saw a post about this before and I've been thinking about it for a few days but I couldn't find it in this community, so I thought I'd make sure everybody was aware that they follow has been announced because the first movie was so good.

I've checked basically every year to see if a sequel is coming out, so this is just great

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/7590564

> Video on Vimeo | Video on YT | Link on Invidious > > Facing a crisis of faith, a woman demands to see the deity she has dedicated her life to. But, some things should remain unseen. > > If you stare into the abyss long enough, it stares back at you - Friedrich Nietzsche > > - Written and Directed: Matt Sears > - Starring: Renee Sears > - DOP: Tim Knight > - Score: Michael Vignola > - Assistants: Cenk Yanki Karabulut, James Freeman > - VFX and Sound Design: Matt Sears >

Fredrik and Linnea find themselves at a mysterious and ancient location, unaware of its history.

I’m going to put it right there with the first one. Super solid movie.

The film adaptation of the popular video game, “Five Nights at Freddy’s”, is making waves at the box office. Despite its simultaneous release on the streaming platform Peacock, the movie is projected to rake in a whopping $68M in its opening weekend according to a Deadline report.

It’s now been four years since the release of David Yarovesky’s Brightburn, a horror take on Young Superman that was notably produced by James Gunn. The film told the origin story of super-villain Brandon Breyer, and it pulled in over $33 million worldwide on a $6 million production budget.

She's coming for them all. In this wicked series from Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House) and based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.

This movie is easily in the top 5 I've seen in the last year. Go in completely blind and enjoy a smart protagonist while trying to figure out just how fucked everything is.

8/10

The scene on the kitchen floor with the tongs. Yeesh. Stuff like that really gets me.

I went in completely blind and had a blast. I caught it from the beginning on Shudder TV, so I didn't even read the description.

I had no idea what to expect. I was suspicious, didn't know who to trust, and it just really added to the fun and horror of it all.

I'd give it a solid 6/10.

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Every Sunday a bunch of folks over on Mastodon get together and watch a monster movie using the tags #monsterdon for discussion and #monsterdonalert for the movie announcement. Tonight's movie was The Brain Eaters (1958) and last week's movie was The Giant Claw (1957).

See @Taweret@octodon.social for announcements

I'd love to find and watch some gems I've missed. Can others suggest movie(s) they think others have likely not seen, but really should, starting from ~2010 up until today?

Obviously movies like Get Out are not in the "deep cut" category.

Suppose I hadn't seen the newest one. Would you still recommend it?

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/1268971

> https://twitter.com/therealjoebob/status/1681015066865352705 > > Darcy spilled the beans a couple weeks ago, so unless she was messing with us and JBB is really misdirecting us with that Florida clue, we know one of the films will be Day of the Dead. What do y'all think the other one will be?

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/1299279

> Unless she was being cruel and misdirecting us, Darcy already spilled the beans that one of the films will be Day of the Dead (woop!). What does everyone think the other film will be?

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/1194387

There will be another Lemmy live discussion tomorrow night over at !driveinmovies@midwest.social. r/Shudder live discussion refugees are welcome!

> https://twitter.com/therealjoebob/status/1679330522323886080?s=20 > > What do y'all think? > > I'm really bad at guessing these, but I'm going to say An American Werewolf in London (1981) and Abominable (2006). > > However! Tomorrow is Bastille Day, so I think it would be appropriate if Joe Bob and Darcy played Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001).

Saw this question on !asklemmy@lemmy.ml and I wanted to throw it over here. Feel like with horror this may end up being more about film making than changes in sensibilities.

You might know Stephen King's It from the novel, the 1990 miniseries, or the recent movie adaptations - but have you seen Woh?

It seems like indie horror is in a golden age. I think the genre has the advantage of being able to be highly effective with much less complexity and time required.

A few I recently enjoyed:

--Summer of '58 was great. It might have the most intense and frequent jumpscares of any short game. Maybe a few too many. I prefer psychological / creepy and Emika Games did a great job of ALSO weaving it into the story. I had genuine feelings towards the characters.

-At Dead of Night. When I saw it was a FMV game, I thought it would be "Night Trap" for Gen Z. I was wrong. The game is amazing because of the script and execution. The characters make choices that make sense, as do the consequences. Also, major kudos to the kid who voiced Amy.

-Amanda the Adventurer. Great visual style and more stellar voice acting.

-XXXCYBERRATXXX Its mechanics aren't directly focused on horror, but the 2 ways you can die will make you jump. A clever short game.

-Faith. Who knew Atari style graphics could result in such an unsettling experience? Chapter 1 is free. Top notch retro style audio too.

What are some games you'd recommend?

Was originally curious about summer specific horror movies but realized there was no reason to limit the discussion. For my example I have yet to see a movie that even comes close to Midsommar in terms of summer-y vibes.

cross-posted from: https://lemmings.world/post/50792

> For me it was Event Horizon, that was scary as hell when I was a kid, I had nightmares for months.

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/1021215

FYI that we'll try for another Lemmy live discussion tomorrow night over at !driveinmovies@midwest.social. Come play if you feel like it 🤗

> https://twitter.com/therealjoebob/status/1676965096210448388?s=20 > > What are everyone's guesses? I haven't seen a lot of animated horror before, so I've got nothin'.