 | Presencias 2022 Presencias is a supernatural thriller that blends classic gothic aesthetics with a modern, psychologically unsettling narrative. Set in an isolated house deep in the woods, the film plays on the duality between what is seen and what is hidden—aptly hinted at by the striking poster, where a mirrored image reveals the disturbing element: an upside-down figure, symbolizing a world turned inside out, where reality loses all certainty.
Luis Mandoki’s direction—known for his emotionally resonant touch even in tense dramas—serves the tone of psychological horror well here, with an atmosphere thick with suspense and a haunting score... Read More |
 | The Lost Boys 1987 "The Lost Boys" (1987) appears to have been conceived as a work of transgression, an explosion of youthful energy and rebellion against social conventions. However, beneath its surface of action, horror, and humor, the film hides a series of themes and symbols that make it much more interesting and complex than it initially seems.
First and foremost, the film is a work of social criticism, focusing on the disintegration of the nuclear family and the search for identity among young people.
In this context, the vampires represent a metaphor for corruption and decay, but also for freedom and rebellion. They are creatures that... Read More |
 | The Omen 1976 The film builds to a crescendo of anxiety and fear without the need for excessive jump scares, thanks to a refined direction and a soundtrack (composed by Jerry Goldsmith) that has become iconic. Gregory Peck and Lee Remick offer convincing performances that give credibility to the story. Little Damien (Harvey Stephens) is perfectly disturbing.
Some sequences, such as the death of the priest and that of the nanny, are still among the scariest in the history of cinema.
The Omen is a psychological horror that plays on religious fears and the inevitability of fate. With a well-constructed narrative and a terrifying atmosphere,... Read More |
 | Burnt Offerings 1976 Based on the novel of the same name by Robert Marasco. A slowly building gothic nightmare, the film is distinguished by an oppressive atmosphere that develops with a slow but inexorable pace. The terror does not come in the form of sudden jump scares, but through a growing tension and a sense of inevitable doom. The house seems to absorb the vitality of its inhabitants, and the mystery that surrounds it becomes increasingly disturbing.
A stellar cast and memorable performances, Karen Black is perfect in the role of the mother, who goes from loving and caring to completely subjugated by the influence of the house. Oliver Reed, as... Read More |
 | My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To 2020 Unlike typical vampire films, My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To focuses more on family drama than conventional fear. The tone is melancholic, with a slow and suffocating narration that immerses the viewer in the anguish of the protagonists. The most disturbing aspect is not the violence itself, but the emotional toll that sacrifice and morality impose on the brothers.
Jonathan Cuartas builds a claustrophobic and desolate world, emphasizing the loneliness of the characters through dark photography and a clever use of silence. The setting - an anonymous and decadent suburb - amplifies the sense of isolation and desperation... Read More |
 | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? 1962 Based on the novel by Henry Farrell released in 1960, the film is considered the progenitor of the psycho-biddy subgenre where the protagonists are mentally unstable elderly women, ready to terrorize the unfortunate ones on duty. Playing the disturbing sisters in this psychological thriller, a small jewel of genre cinema, are an unforgettable Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, great Hollywood stars now in their twilight years. Despite being free of bloody or macabre scenes, the film is a hallucinatory journey through sadism, madness and family resentments... Claustrophobic, having shot in black and white makes the face of the great... Read More |
