The list also includes productions such as Pânico VI, the most recent chapter of the franchise created by Wes Craven, and Piscina Infinita, with Mia Goth
In 2023, major horror hits returned to theaters with sequels or new versions, such as Death of the Demon: The Rise, The Nun 2 It is The Exorcist: The Devotee. We also had some great news, like M3GAN It is Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Neverending Nightmareand some disturbing films, like Skinamarink: Lullaby. Next, check out a selection from Rolling Stone Brasil of horror and suspense films that marked 2023:
M3GAN
M3GANwhich arrived in Brazilian cinemas at the beginning of the year, is everything the remake of Killer toy, released in 2019, tried to be, but failed. In the story, a developer creates a realistic doll that can connect and become a child’s best friend. However, when giving the prototype to her niece, she soon discovers that the toy has become violent and will do anything to protect the girl.
WHERE TO WATCH: Globoplay
Knock on the Door
Directed by the controversial M. Night Shyamalanresponsible for acclaimed films such as The sixth Sense (1999) and Signals (2002), but also by some bombs such as The village (2004) and End of Times (2008), Knock on the Door is based on the book The Cottage at the End of the Worldin Paul Tremblayand tells the story of a family, who decide to spend their holidays in a reserved cabin, but are soon confronted by four strangers with an unthinkable choice to avoid the end of the world.
WHERE TO WATCH: Globoplay
Godzilla Minus One
With Japan economically and socially devastated after the Second World War, its inhabitants must deal with a new threat when the feared Godzilla emerges from the sea causing chaos and destruction wherever he goes.
Unlike the latest productions of Monsterverse, Godzilla Minus One It arrived in theaters, pleasing critics and the public, who rated the production with almost 100% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
WHERE TO WATCH: Showing in Brazilian cinemas
Talk to me
Twins’ debut film Danny It is Michael Philippouknown for their Australian YouTube channel “RackaRacka”, Talk to me It was the big surprise of 2023 and, shortly after its release in theaters, it already guaranteed a sequel.
In the story, a girl ends up getting involved in a dangerous game, which allows her to come into contact with the dead. However, the game gets out of control and she finds herself being pursued by evil entities, who want to inhabit the world of the living again.
WHERE TO WATCH: Available to purchase and rent on Google Play and Apple TV+
Scream VI
Scream VI arrived in theaters with the mission of continuing to captivate fans of the franchise created by Wes Craven It is Kevin Williamson even without the participation of its original final girl, Sydney Prescottlived by Neve Campbell since the first film.
With Melissa Barrera (In a New York Neighborhood) It is Jenna Ortega(Wandinha) at the forefront, the production revisited the franchise’s past, as a farewell to a promising future, but it may have been the last film in the history of Panicas behind-the-scenes problems may have buried the franchise forever.
WHERE TO WATCH: Telecine and Paramount+
Infinity Pool
With Mia Goththe beloved granddaughter of the Brazilian actress Maria Gladys and star of X – The Mark of Death (2022) and Pearl (2022), there was no way Infinity Pool not attract the attention of lovers of the genre. The film debuted directly on streaming services here and tells the story of a couple who run over a man during a trip to a resort. Now, the punishment for the crime is to be killed by the victim’s son.
WHERE TO WATCH: Globoplay
The World After Us
The World After Us arrived on Netflix at the end of the year to divide families at Christmas dinner due to its controversial ending. Based on the book of the same name by Rumaan Alamthe film shows a family going on vacation in an isolated place, hoping to relax away from everyone they know, but discovering that the world outside is coming to an end and they need to find some way to survive.
WHERE TO WATCH: Netflix
Nobody Will Save You
One of the most surprising films of the year, Nobody Will Save You presents a girl who, on a seemingly peaceful night, is woken up by beings from another world invading the house where she lives alone. During the girl’s journey to survive, we travel through her memories to discover why she is such a lonely person.
WHERE TO WATCH: Star+
Beau’s Afraid
As controversial as Shyamalan, Ari Aster has already produced some hits such as Hereditary (2018), Midsommar: Evil Doesn’t Wait for Night (2019) and, more recently, Beau’s Afraid. In the film, a reserved man, who is undergoing treatment to control his anxiety, faces a tumultuous and emotional adventure to return home and visit his mother.
WHERE TO WATCH: Amazon Prime Video
Skinamarink: Lullaby
Experimental horror, Skinamarink: Lullaby It was successful at festivals around the world and arrived in Brazil with a reputation for being one of the best horror films of the year. In the film, which is inspired by a collection of nightmares gathered by the director and screenwriter Kyle Edward Ball, two children wake up alone at home and realize that their parents have disappeared. When they explore the place, they discover that all the windows and doors in the house are also gone.
WHERE TO WATCH: Globoplay
Source: Rollingstone
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