Table of Contents
- 1 Longlegs
- 2 Abigail
- 3 Humanist vampire seeking consenting suicide
- 4 MaXXXine
- 5 Alien : Romulus
- 6 Smile 2
- 7 Speak No Evil
- 8 Quietly: Day 1
- 9 The Substance
- 10 Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
- 11 **Given the cyclical nature of horror trends, what elements from the “classic” era are likely to see resurgence in upcoming films?**
Horror had a special place this year in the cinema. It’s not easy to decide between the best chills and the coldest sweats. We could have mentioned “The Curse: The Origin”, “Immaculée”, “Mother Land” or even “The Watchers”. But, due to the harsh law of selection, a decision had to be made. Here is our top 2024 horror films.
Longlegs
A young FBI recruit launched on the trail of a sinister serial killer… Longlegs d’Oz Perkins looks like Silence of the Lambs : with Maika Monroe (It Follows) in the role of the federal agent and the tireless Nicolas Cage in that of the serial killer. A decidedly elusive Cage, here unrecognizable and horribly disguised to portray a perfectly deranged and disturbing killer. A sober and effective thriller, served by a tight direction, a most elegant photography and a duo of very convincing actors.
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Abigail
A little tour of the “pointed teeth” side with Abigail or when the kidnapping of the daughter of a big boss in the underworld turns into a nightmare for her captors. By locking themselves in this isolated mansion to await their ransom, the kidnappers will quickly understand that this pretty little 12-year-old ballerina has mastered the art of pointe to perfection. His are particularly sharp… When we tell you that children are real little monsters!
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Humanist vampire seeking consenting suicide
The height for a vampire? Finding yourself consumed with humanism when it’s time to bite. This is the case of Sasha (Sarah Montpetit), young vampire struggling with his nature which puts his life in danger. She meets Paul (Félix-Antoine Bénard), a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who sees no problem in offering her his life. And here is this improbable duo launched into a crazy nocturnal epic, the young Quebecer Ariane Louis-Seize signing with Humanist vampire seeking consenting suicide a beautiful variation as eccentric as it is moving around adolescent unease and identity troubles.
MaXXXine
After X et Pearl, Ty West completes his trilogy with MaXXXine. And Pearl was placed as a prequel to X, MaXXXine takes over. We find Maxine Minx there, striking Mia Gothat the heart of eighties Californian and more convinced than ever to be the next Hollywood star. But, while she finally lands the role she was hoping for, a serial killer seems to have taken a liking to the pretty starlet. Once again multi-referenced, this MaXXXine concludes in style this triptych homage to the great hours of Hollywood horror cinema in a delight of nostalgia and hemoglobin.
Alien : Romulus
2024 also saw the return of the endearing facehuggers and xenomorphs in a seventh opus of the saga Alien. To the young Uruguayan Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead, Don’t Breath…) to stick to it. wedged between Alien, the eighth passenger et Aliens, the return, Alien : Romulus follows a band of young settlers ready to do anything to leave their colony. And it is while exploring an abandoned space station that they come across the infernal creature. Carried by a brand new and young cast, this new opus revives the oppressive atmosphere of the first parts, taking us into a terrifying closed-door environment that has nothing to envy of its predecessors.
Smile 2
It’s the smile always hanging on our ears that we were waiting for this Smile 2after the unexpected success of first part. And this second opus even rises a notch above its predecessor. After Dr. Rose Cotter, Parker Finn chose his new victim, a certain Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), pop star full of clichés. Served by a staging more disconcerting than ever, Smile 2 torments its characters as much as its audience, the filmmaker having fun plunging them into a particularly dark monstrosity, until the end!
Speak No Evil
Holidays are about escaping with family, resting, the pleasure of unexpected encounters… Like the Daltons, an American family on a getaway to Italy, meets Ciara and Paddy, a very friendly young British couple. So friendly, that they invite them to come and spend a weekend with them, the promise of a pleasant rural break. But the parenthesis will turn out to be a dark and terrible trap! With Speak No EvilJames Watkins delivers a successful remake of an original Danish film, notably thanks to a James McAvoy phenomenal!
Quietly: Day 1
“If they hear you, it’s already too late…” Prequel to the license, Without a sound: day 1looks back at the first day of the alien invasion of the deadly noise-sensitive creatures. Samira (Lupita Nyong’o), initially out to see a play in the company of her adorable feline partner Frodo and the other patients of the care center to which she belongs, witnesses the invasion of the frightening monstrosities. The young woman, following her adventures, becomes friends with Eric (Joseph Quinn), a young student. Together, they will search for an extraction point that will allow them to escape this new world.
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The Substance
Horror film or rather body horror, The Substance crowns the end of the year 2024. The latest feature film to date Coralie Fargeat stages Demi Moore et Margaret Qualley in a search for eternal youth. The kind of wish that quickly turns into a nightmare, for one as for the other. A film that couples its horrific visuals with a denunciation of Hollywood’s expectations of women. Activate, stabilize, swap, but one piece of advice: have a strong heart!
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
Let’s relax to finish with more “family” horror and the highly anticipated Beetlejuice Beetlejuice of a Tim Burton who we haven’t seen at the helm since Dumboin 2019. We are therefore delighted to see him back in business for the sequel to his cult horror comedy. Just as we are delighted to find there Michael Keaton in his role as an eccentric and perverse demon, and Winona Ryder in that of Lydia Deetz, who became mother of young Astrid, played by the new Burtonnian muse, Jenna Ortega. A scathing sequel to the 1988 classic!
**Given the cyclical nature of horror trends, what elements from the “classic” era are likely to see resurgence in upcoming films?**
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**Section 1: The Return of Beloved Franchises**
* **Question:** Many horror franchises return with sequels, prequels, and remakes. What draws audiences to revisit these familiar worlds, often decades later? Is it nostalgia, anticipation of new scares, or something else entirely?
* **Possible Sub-Topics:**
* The enduring appeal of horror franchises like “Alien” and “Beetlejuice”
* **Question:** How does a remake or sequel navigate the balance between honoring the original and offering something fresh to a modern audience? Is there a risk of alienating longtime fans?
* **Possible Sub-Topics:**
* The critical reception of sequels/remakes vs. original horror films
* Examples of successful and unsuccessful franchise revivals
**Section 2: New Voices and Fresh Scares**
* **Question:** The article mentions films from directors like Coralie Fargeat (known for “Revenge”). How important is it to have new voices and perspectives in the horror genre? What unique contributions can they bring?
* **Possible Sub-Topics:**
* The evolution of horror filmmaking trends
* Comparing the styles and themes common in horror films by established directors versus newcomers
* **Question:** ”The Substance” is described as “body horror.” What is the enduring fascination with this subgenre? What does it explore about our fears and vulnerabilities?
* **Possible Sub-Topics:**
* The use of body horror to address social issues
* Cultural shifts in the perception of body horror over time
**Section 3: The Evolution of Horror**
* **Question:** How has the horror genre changed over the decades? Has it become more sophisticated, more graphic, or both?
* **Possible Sub-Topics:**
* The influence of social media and streaming services on horror trends
* The representation of diverse communities in horror films
* **Question:** What are some of the recurring themes and anxieties that horror films explore, and how have these themes evolved or remained constant?
* **Possible Sub-Topics:**
* Fear of the unknown, technological anxieties, societal commentary through horror.
