This is a thriller that serves as a cautionary tale about cheating on your spouse and birthed the term "bunny boiler". Dan Gallagher is a successful lawyer in Manhattan. When his wife and daughter go out of town for the weekend he has an illicit affair with editor Alex Forrest, whom he meets during a … Continue reading Fatal Attraction (1987) Review
Category: Stalking & Obsession
This topic can take multiple forms. From the “I wish I had a family like that” story of One Hour Photo (2002), to the “I won’t be ignored, Dan” mentality used in Fatal Attraction (1987), and the “you belong to me” motive in Berlin Syndrome (2017). Usually these themes stem from the antagonist missing something from their life, only to get it and have it taken away from them. This turns into obsession, which then becomes dangerous.
Audition (1999) Review
This movie is probably one of the best and grossest psychological thrillers out of Japan, but then again, I haven't even scratched the surface of Japanese horror, so this may be a premature statement. It's one of the best and grossest psychological thrillers I've ever seen. That seems like a more accurate statement. Shigeharu Aoyama … Continue reading Audition (1999) Review
Berlin Syndrome (2017) Review
Clare is a young Australian photographer who is backpacking in Germany alone. After visiting many places in Berlin and taking photographs, she meets an attractive German teacher named Andi, who shows her some more sights. He takes her back to his apartment in an empty building and they have a one night stand. The next … Continue reading Berlin Syndrome (2017) Review
Misery (1990) Review
Warning: if you are disturbed by feet and sledgehammers, give this one a miss. Author Paul Sheldon (James Caan), is finishing his latest novel in a remote cabin in Colorado. Upon completion, he begins to drive home when he gets stuck in a blizzard and gets into a serious car accident. He is rescued by … Continue reading Misery (1990) Review
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