horror cinema

Guillermo del Toro Took a Bold Risk by Breaking a Classic Gothic Trope in His Most Overlooked Film

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Guillermo del Toro Shakes Up Classic Gothic Rules in 'Crimson Peak': Why It's More Than Just a Ghost Story

Guillermo del Toro, a name synonymous with gothic horror, has crafted some of the most iconic films in the genre. Yet, one of his works, the 2015 film Crimson Peak, remains markedly underrated despite its innovative approach. This film stands out not only for its visual grandeur but also for del Toro’s deliberate subversion of … Read more

How Robert Eggers Used 5,000 Live Rats to Reinvent ‘Nosferatu’ for Modern Audiences

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Inside Look: How Robert Eggers Used 5,000 Live Rats to Reinvent ‘Nosferatu’ for Modern Audiences

When director Robert Eggers set out to remake the iconic 1922 film Nosferatu, expectations were understandably high. Eggers, known for his chilling narratives in The Witch and The Lighthouse, embraced these expectations, transforming them into an opportunity to innovate and frighten anew. This time, his arsenal included an unexpected yet eerily fitting choice: 5,000 live … Read more