Tag Archives: psychological horror

Interview with Kristen Ruhlin: Screenwriter and Star of ‘Welcome to Mercy’

Kristen Ruhlin

I recently had the opportunity to watch a phenomenal psychological horror film called Welcome to Mercy (read our review – here). It’s hauntingly breathtaking, and one of the masterminds behind this story is Kristen Ruhlin, who not only wrote the screenplay but also starred in the film. Read on to …

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Movie Review – ‘The God Inside My Ear’ (2017)

Joe Badon makes his directorial debut with The God Inside My Ear. It is a beautifully written film that focuses on the aesthetic of life and existence. The plot lures you into this psychological thriller as the steps of healing dreadfully unfold. Read on to get more of my thoughts …

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‘The Basement’: A Split Inspiration Movie Review

I’ll be honest. Upon viewing the trailer for The Basement by filmmakers Brian M. Conley and Nathan Ives, it looked as though the feature would be a direct knockoff of M. Knight Shyamalan’s 2017 award-winning blockbuster, Split (read our review here). While it wasn’t for everyone, I was a big fan …

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‘Unwilling’ (2018) Movie Review: Refreshingly Brilliant, Utterly Disturbing

Unwilling, Levy Tran & Lance Henrikse

From the moment I heard about the new horror film The Unwilling, I was intrigued. Not only does it have a kickass cast (Hello! Lance-freaking-Henriksen!), but the plot sold me right away. For me, it was relatable in some ways. My mom had severe OCD while I was growing up. She’s …

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BUFF 2018: ‘Sitting Across From Strangers Like Us’ Review

Some filmmakers are truly inspiring. Sometimes when I watch a film, I am overcome with emotion at the imagination and creativity that someone else poses. This is why I love film. I was recently given the opportunity to screen Director Melina Valdez’s movie, Sitting Across From Strangers Like Us, for …

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‘Caller ID Entity’ (2018) Movie Review

Caller ID Entity, a new movie by director Eric A. Zimmerman, looks at the shadowy world of mind control experiments and the effects of electromagnetic radiation on the body. The film opens as a raving man staggers through the streets, clutching his head as he hears electronic voices no one …

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TNT’s ‘The Alienist’ Thrills

Based on Caleb Carr’s amazing bestseller, The Alienist is a new TV series on TNT that deftly combines period drama, murder mysteries, and psychological thrills. The title refers to a term used to describe how the mentally ill were seen as alienated from their normal selves, so those who worked with …

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‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ (2017) – Movie Review

What defines a horror movie? Is it how much blood is shed? How big the kill list is? How many jump scares they can pack in? To me, horror is that, but also so much more. There have been many debates over subgenres like psychological horror and questioning if they …

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‘Irrational Fear’ (2017) – A Fear Filled Review

In life, there are many things people fear. From heights to spiders, to enclosed spaces, and perhaps sometimes just good old-fashioned death. Or maybe it’s even among the lines of something supernatural. Some may say these fears are “Irrational” but what if they were actually what caused our demise and …

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‘Rock Paper Dead’ (2018) A Nasty Film

I am beyond honored and feel so lucky that I was able to screen Rock Paper Dead, the legendary director Tom Holland’s latest film before it even comes out in 2018. Holland has given me nightmares since I was a kid with films such as Child’s Play and Fright Night. Would …

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