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To that end, Jordan Peeles recent mega successGet Outreignited a conversation about representation and race within the genre.
It opened up new avenues in horror and went on to inspire legions of filmmakers and artists.
Its ludicrous in the best way while still trafficking in commentary about the noxious reality of racism.
Recently, I rewatchedDemon Knightto see if the bombastic, bloody film still held any charm.
If anything, I love it even more now.
Pounder as the owner of the boarding house that becomes the venue for all sorts of demonic activity.
Shes an unlikely horror hero, brought to life with the right amount of grit and heart by Pinkett-Smith.
And while that sounds like a lot,Tales From the Hoodnever feels heavy-handed.
It is endlessly fun in how it leans into and subverts conventions with aplomb.
Event Horizon(1997)
Directed by Paul W.S.
Anderson; written by Philip Eisner
I will be the first to tell you thatEvent Horizonis ridiculous.
(The answer is probably both.
Theyre both very good and completely different beasts.
In my opinion, this is the high-water mark of his English-language films.
ButA Tale of Two Sistershas a striking humanity thanks to the dynamic between the two sisters.
But there is a sheen of heartbreak to this story that grows deeper as it goes on.
Train to Busan(2016)
Directed by Yeon Sang-ho; written by Park Joo-suk.
Each death made me cringe in disgust, yelp in fear,andpulled my heartstrings.
Zombie flicks are typically known for painting in broad strokes to tell their stories.
Its the rare modern zombie film that marries the visceral and the emotional.
Under The Shadow(2016)
Horror has provided some of my favorite mother and daughter stories.
So, I didnt know what to actually expect going in.
A highly contagious virus has decimated populations.
And, by the way, yes it is definitely a horror movie.
