Olivia Barone
Editor in Chief
October is almost here meaning the countdown to Halloween has begun. No matter if you’re looking for the perfect bingeable series of horror film staples to keep you in suspense or a way to unwind post-Halloweekend, The Anchor has you covered.
Rachel Curti, The Anchor’s Arts & Entertainment Editor, applauds the 2019 release “Midsommar.” She remarked on lead actress Florence Pugh’s unforgettable performance as Dani: a young woman who sets out on her journey grief-stricken after the loss of her family and grows unafraid of her vengeance, leaving the audience wondering if her metamorphosis was for better or worse. Set in rural Sweden among a seemingly innocent community known as the Harga, the film offers breathtaking visuals of a sweeping countryside rolling with green mountains and valleys. Rachel explained that “the contrast between what’s happening and how the set looks creates such an eerie feel,” and as someone who watched “Midsommar” with every light on, I have to agree. Queasy viewers beware this gorey film but if you can stomach it, this award-winning film is a must-watch.
The Anchor’s News Editor, Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro chose “The Nun,” released in 2018. She described how the film kept her on the edge of her seat for its entirety. The film follows the aftermath of a young nun who takes her own life. After her death, the abbey in which she lived is overtaken by a malevolent spirit, as played by Bonnie Aarons. Father Burke, portrayed by Demián Birchir, is then forced to investigate the demon possessing the monastery. This supernatural horror film’s gothic aesthetic adds an eerie layer to the already haunting setting, earning it its place alongside the popular “The Conjuring” series of films set in the same universe.
Social Media Manager Lisa DeMeo names the one horror film to truly frighten her. “The Babadook,” released in 2014, features Amelia Vanek, played by Essie Davis and her son Samuel, played by Noah Wiseman, as they face an unknown foe dubbed the Babadook. The creature, shadowy and dark, appears in the home after the death of Samuel’s father. Its gaping face and lanky limbs are reminiscent of the creature of the same name foretold in Australian folklore. It seems this film has been swept under the rug despite its terrifying villain. As a horror film fan, Lisa also spoke fondly of the 1976 film “Carrie,” based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. She excitedly said, “that movie is iconic and showcases female rage.”
“The Sixth Sense” remains my favorite thriller. Despite not being a horror fan, I favor “The Sixth Sense” for its simple efforts to frighten the audience and reliance on atmosphere to unsettle viewers. Released in 1999, Haley Joel Osment stars as Cole Sear: a young boy with the ability to see dead people and follows him as he juggles his petrifying gift. The award-winning film is renowned for its complete characters and shocking ending that’ll leave any viewer with chills.
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