Are horror movies not what they used to be? We have collected for you the five most anticipated horror films of this year, which will premiere at the international film festival “NST Horror Festival” (if you suddenly missed the beginning of the festival in Moscow, then it will be held from October 20 to 22 in St. Petersburg).
“Cat and mouse»
The opening film is a participant in the prestigious Sundance independent film festival. Based on Kristen Roupenian’s sensational short story, this psychological thriller plays out like a melodrama at first. The main character, Margot, begins to communicate with a young man who seems strange but kind to her. But further dates with him leave Margot wondering if he’s the person she wants to be seen as. The logical end of any relationship seems to the hero a salvation from paranoia, but his problems worsen and turn into cruelty. The film plays a psychological game with the audience; In addition to creating tension, it allows you to reflect on your own experiences, address and possibly work through personal traumas. In the movie, the leading role is played by Emilia Jones, whom the audience may remember from the Oscar-winning movie “CODA: The Child of Deaf Parents”, and the supporting role is played by Isabella Rossellini, who has been nominated for many world film awards.
“Flame»
This film by the female director Del Cartin Barton, who was once nominated for one of the Berlinale awards, like the previous film, pays special attention to the inner psychological world of the protagonist, while shifting the emphasis to a different genre direction. After witnessing a violent crime despite his father’s care, 12-year-old Blaze dives into his own escapist fantasy world to discover the answers to all his questions. The fantastic film, which premiered at the famous American Tribeca festival, takes into account the age of the main character and encourages the audience to look at the world of adults from the outside and not to forget that we were all children once.
“Bone House»
If the above-mentioned films deal with the currently prevailing psychological reflection, then “House of Bone” plays in the field of good old thriller, where the heroes “go astray.” He brings his two brothers to a distant house, one of them is injured. The owner of the house, who lives with her teenage daughter and her paralyzed husband, encounters unexpected guests who turn out to be criminals. But this seemingly harmless woman has something to hide. Anyone who likes claustrophobic, tense and challenging stories that don’t let up until the last minute will be able to enjoy “House of Bone”. Directed by horror master Mathias Hoehne, the film was featured at FrightFest, America’s largest horror film festival.
“Surprise Movie”
Yes Yes definitely. On October 13 at 23:59, immediately after the screening of Alexander Gavrilov’s short film “There is a Place for Old Men”, a secret film will be shown, the full name of which will be revealed before viewing. A light comedy horror movie that will definitely lift the spirits of horror lovers. It is no coincidence that “A Country for Old Men,” which tells the story of a brutal future with population control, was chosen as the appetizer for a surprise film. Gavrilov, like the director of the secret film, cleverly mixes several genres at once. Its sci-fi foundation, reminiscent of Blade Runner, is mixed with dark humor and over-the-top violence. The main role in the movie “A Place for Old Men” was played by the star of the movie “Tosses”, the TV series Happy End and Stream Denis Vlasenko.
“To shout. Christmas Eve»
Continuing the theme of the genre palette, the film by Tyler McIntyre, director of the hit movie “Z/L/O 99”, on the one hand, parodies the cult series “Scream” and shows the viewer violence in the spirit of classic slashers, and on the other hand, occupies the niche of a Christmas movie and is suitable It makes you feel the mood. According to the plot, one year ago on Christmas Eve, the main character Winnie saved her town from a murderer, but this does not make her job any easier, life is heading towards hell, the girl does not want her to be there. this world. His wish comes true and he finds himself in a parallel reality where the killer is still at large. To return, the girl will have to stop the maniac again. Despite its seemingly simple plot, McIntyre’s film is able to offer fans of the genre a guaranteed delight at a time when you can be scared and laugh.
NST Horror Festival film festival will be held for the first time in December 2021 in Moscow, St. It was held in St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and Kazan.
Source: People Talk
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