The Shining (1980)
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Year of production : 1980
Director : Stanley Kubrick
Cast : Jack Nicholson (Jack Torrance), Shirley Duvall (Wendy Torrance), Danny Lloyd (Danny Torrance)
Plot :
Jack Torrance will work as a janitor for the Overlook Hotel, which is empty during the winter, in search of new inspiration. He wants to move with his family to a hotel and spend time quietly writing there. However, Overlook Hotel has been a place of terrible events in the past, home to demons. Jack is increasingly influenced by the hotel's demons, and eventually he begins to threaten his family. His wife, Wendy, and son, Danny are gradually afraid of Jack's change and make a desperate effort to run away from him.
What to note:
The Shining is considered a good representation of the horror caused by human mental breakdown and isolation. Jack Nicholson's mad performance maximizes the movie's tension, and his famous line, "Here's Johnny!" in particular, is one of the most memorable scenes in horror film history. Stanley Kubrick's original direction, camera work, and the odd atmosphere of the Overlook Hotel are factors that double the sense of horror in the movie. The hotel's past and present, which are shown through Danny's Supernatural Power, Shining, offer viewers constant tension.
Review:
"The Shining" is not just a horror film, but it delves deep into human beings through psychological fear and suspense. Kubrick's careful directing and Jack Nicholson's overwhelming performance have made the film a timeless masterpiece. In particular, the maze-like structure of a hotel and its red color scheme maximize the sense of fear and attract audiences to the film. As a must-see movie for horror fans, it has a charm that makes them reflect on themselves several times even after watching it.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
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Year of production : 1984
Director : Wes Craven
Cast : Robert Englund (Freddie Krueger), Heather Langenkamp (Nancy Thompson), Johnny Depp (Glenn Lantz)
Plot :
Teenagers who live in Elm are chased and killed by a monster named Freddie Kruger in their dreams. The main character, Nancy Thompson, witnesses a series of deaths of her friends, and learns that Freddie Kruger, a monster in the dream, is behind her. Freddie was burned alive by the locals in the past, and now he is revived in his dreams to take revenge on his children. Nancy fights with her friends to identify Freddie and defeat him.
What to note:
"A Nightmare on Elm Street" pioneered a new genre of horror movies through fear that transcends reality and dreams. Freddie Krueger later became one of the most famous characters in horror film history, and his creepy appearance and brutal behavior impressed the audience. Wes Craven's original story and special effects opened up new horizons in the horror genre, especially with his production that intersects dreams and reality, which shocked the audience.
Review:
"A Nightmare on Elm Street" is not just a slasher movie, but an original horror film that stimulates man's deepest fears. Freddie Kruger's horrific appearance and the horror in his dreams impressed the audience, inspiring many horror movies afterward. Specifically, the scenes where Nancy and her friends fight against Freddie are full of suspenseful action and suspense, keeping the audience immersed to the end. As a must-see movie for horror fans, it has become a classic of horror movies.
Poltergeist (1982)
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Production year : 1982
Director : Tove Hooper
Cast members : Jovet Williams (Diane Freering), Craig T. Nelson (Steven Freering), Heather O'Rourke (Carroll and Freering)
Plot :
The Freering family from a middle-class family begins to experience strange phenomena in their new home. Strange sounds are heard on the television screen, the furniture moves by itself, and their daughter, Carroll-Ann, is kidnapped by an unknown force. The family calls supernatural phenomenon experts for help, and fights to rescue Carroll-Ann. In the process, the family learns a terrible secret hidden in the past of the land where the house was built.
What to note:
"Poltergeist" vividly portrays the daily horrors of middle-class families. At the time, special effects and sound effects left a strong impression on the audience, especially with the performance of Carol Ann, a young girl, instilled fear in many people. Tove Hooper's production and Steven Spielberg's production combine horror and emotion perfectly. Set in an everyday space called a house, the film conveys more realistic fears to the audience.
Review:
"Poltergeist" impressed the audience through the supernatural horror that took place in the everyday home environment. The special effects and sound effects were innovative at the time, and the moving story centered on the love and sacrifice of the family added a new dimension to the horror film. In particular, Carroll Anne's disappearance and her family's efforts to rescue her aroused strong empathy in the audience, raising the tension in the film. As an essential appreciation for horror movie fans, it has become a classic of horror films.
