2013 was a year of great horror movies, with many films exploring new and exciting themes in the genre. From ghost stories to psychological thrillers, the year saw a variety of films that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Here are some of the most important horror movies of 2013:
The Conjuring
Directed by James Wan, "The Conjuring" tells the story of the Perron family, who move into a haunted farmhouse and are terrorized by a malevolent presence. The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its use of tension, suspense, and jump scares. It also spawned a successful franchise, with several sequels and spin-offs.
Evil Dead
"Evil Dead" is a remake of the classic 1981 film of the same name, directed by Fede Alvarez. The film follows a group of friends who become trapped in a cabin in the woods and discover an ancient book that unleashes an evil force. The film was praised for its intense gore and practical effects, as well as its respect for the original source material.
Mama
"Mama" is a supernatural horror film directed by Andrés Muschietti, based on his 2008 short film of the same name. The film tells the story of two young girls who are found living in the woods, supposedly raised by a ghostly figure known as "Mama." The film was praised for its use of atmosphere and tension, as well as the performances of its cast.
The Purge
Directed by James DeMonaco, "The Purge" takes place in a dystopian future where, for one night a year, all crime is legal. The film follows a family who become trapped outside during the annual "Purge," and must survive the night while being hunted by a group of killers. The film was praised for its social commentary and its exploration of the darker side of human nature.
In conclusion, 2013 was a year of great horror movies that continued to push the boundaries of the genre. From the supernatural to the dystopian, the year saw a variety of films that kept audiences engaged and terrified. These four films in particular stand out as some of the most important and impactful horror movies of the year.
The Newlydeads [Official Website]
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Joel and Laura are a couple of recently married, mummified miscreants. They wandered through the shambling shenanigans of the undead dating world and were lucky enough to find each other, like bats in the night. Now, they roam together during the midnight hour to create the cutest and creepiest content to tickle that inner demon inside all of us. Skulk around and take a stab at what we have to offer. There's a little something for everyone.... even that nosy neighbor that's in the crawlspace right now.
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Academy Establishes Representation and Inclusion Standards for Oscars Eligibility [Oscars]
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Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new representation and inclusion standards for Oscars® eligibility in the Best Picture category, as part of its Academy Aperture 2025 initiative. The standards are designed to encourage equitable representation on and off screen in order to better reflect the diversity of the movie-going audience. Academy governors DeVon Franklin and Jim Gianopulos headed a task force to develop the standards that were created from a template inspired by the British Film Institute (BFI) Diversity Standards used for certain funding eligibility in the UK and eligibility in some categories of the British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) Awards, but were adapted to serve the specific needs of the Academy. ...
Top 10 Diner Scenes in Horror [In Poor Taste]
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In honour of the upcoming Blu-ray release of Blood Diner from Vestron Video (review may or may not be done), Ryne Barber from The Moon is a Dead World and of course, your’s truly from Mind of Tatlock, chose to write up a list of ten diner scenes taking place in horror. The list isn’t meant to be a Top Ten (Chop Ten?) or anything, as some of the flicks listed would never end on it otherwise (cough Legion /end cough). Nevertheless, the below films all feature a diner scene that lent some importance to the film in one way or another. You’ll probably notice that our writing styles are different (i.e. Ryne is great at writing and I’m more on the “gooder” side of writing), but if you’re curious, the first five are from moi, and the next five are wonderfully written by Ryne. Having said all that, let’s order our meal and read on…
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