Watching Ti West’s “MaXXXine,” I am constantly wrestling with his depictions of fame, trauma, and the allure of 80s Hollywood. The film isn’t exactly straightforward; it is the path to much darker subjects, ones that forever alter our perspective toward the typical morality we know. Themes of Struggle and Identity The life of Maxine Minx…
What if a city filled with the elements of romance and culture was to be attacked by a menace of sharks lurking underneath the underground catacombs? In a film by Xavier Gens, that is the thematic premise for “Under Paris” as it mixes issues of the environment with heart-pumping thrills. It opens on themes that…
That is the challenge to usual horror movie conventions found in “In a Violent Nature” by Chris Nash—a monstrous figure at the heart of things. His relentless pursuit, acts of brutal revenge, beg questions as to the nature of evil and how humanity rains upon other humans. It’s something akin to a Biblical portrayal of…
Let’s dive into “The Exorcism,” Joshua John Miller’s latest foray into the eerie world of supernatural horror and deep-seated human drama. Inspired by the iconic “The Exorcist,” Miller’s film weaves a complex tapestry of faith, guilt, and redemption against the backdrop of Hollywood’s tumultuous terrain. Setting the Stage Imagine Russell Crowe as Anthony Miller, a…
Take a look at this deep movie: “I Saw the TV Glow.” It is about these two teens getting addicted to a TV show, “The Pink Opaque.” Not just any other show, as it has that supernatural vibe that’s getting into their heads. They live in the ’90s, coping with all usual teenage problems, and…
You feel headfirst plunged into the world where faith clashes with the dark in “The First Omen.” It is not only a horror movie but is, at heart, one deep inside rejoinder of spiritual battles and the journey of faith. Sister Margaret serves basically as a young American novice in Rome on her path to…
The soul and center of “Longlegs” tend to manifest in the dark corners of our collective minds that lie the fears and the uncertainties, therefore, a haunting film that experiences the conjunction of supernatural forces and human frailty. It is direct by Osgood Perkins, in whom chilling stories are no secret, it easily takes the…
“A Quiet Place” is more than just a movie—it’s a deep dive into the human resonance of resilience and sacrificial love set against the backdrop of unimaginable terror. From the beginning, with a premise about a world overrun by creatures that hunt by sound and forcing a family to live in complete silence, the film…
“The Walking Dead” is a series that whisks one into the world rent asunder by the zombie apocalypse. By its very nature, it is a question of survival, both physical and moral. For a series like this, a Christian viewer would see it as interest and caution, fighting between very intense themes and graphic scenes….
“Evil” is one of those shows that really gets under your skin, but in a good way. It’s not your typical supernatural thriller; it’s deeper, more complex. If you’re a Christian, it definitely makes you think about things that you actually thought you knew about faith and the unseen. Supernatural Explorations The show follows a…
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