the movie’s iconic villain, Pinhead, was only on screen for about eight minutes in the first film, and most of the killing wasn’t even done by the Cenobites. The film wasn’t following the slasher tropes because, despite fitting nicely in the genre,Hellraiserwas never a slasher movie. ...
‘s 1996 horror experiment that blended the mentality of whodunnit with satirical comedy and a knowing edge of its characters openly discussing the tropes of the genre; “They’re all the same. Some stupid killer stalking some big breasted girl who can’t act who’s always running up the ...
1.Action tropes, spoofed The more you’ve seen of James Bond and other 1960s spy thrillers, the more you can enjoyGet Smart‘s parody of the genre. The show’s spoofs actually go beyond the spy genre to incorporate just about every variety of action cliche that turns up in mid-century...
Citizen Kane‘s narrative and visual techniques may be common now, but it was the pioneer that helped make what are now tropes possible in filmmaking. From its use of nonlinear storytelling and groundbreaking expository devices to its deep-focus cinematography and distinct lighting, the 1941 movie ...
It’s a seminal work of the genre, and defined many of the tropes that, today, form the basis of modern horror. And, despite a moderate loss of efficacy, Caligari remains a moving, enriching experience. Not only does provide an engaging visual experience, unlike any other, it offers ...
With its distinctive blend of horror, comedy, and memorable 1980s style, the movie offers a unique and entertaining take on vampire lore. Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its charismatic cast, inventive visuals, and its darkly humor...
This bizarre tale could work as a dark satire of Christmas movie tropes, or maybe as a really weird horror movie, and in fact there is another movie calledJack Frostthat’s about a killer snowman. ThisJack Frostgoes for heartwarming comedy — and really, what’s funnier than a dead fath...
Joss Whedon’sThe Cabin in the Woodsis a razor-sharp satire on stereotypical horror tropes. It follows five friends who venture out into the woods to stay in a rustic cabin for a weekend getaway. Soon, however, they are alerted to an evil presence that sends them running for their lives...
Joss Whedon’sThe Cabin in the Woodsis a razor-sharp satire on stereotypical horror tropes. It follows five friends who venture out into the woods to stay in a rustic cabin for a weekend getaway. Soon, however, they are alerted to an evil presence that sends them running for their lives...
Reading Death Among the Undead makes me feel lost in the very same lovely way that I felt when I first walked into my library and asked for one copy of The Mysterious Affair at Styles— suddenly I don’t have expectations or ideas, I’m not endlessly savvy in tropes and tricks anymore...