1. The Conjuring (2013)
Director: James Wan
Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson
Plot:
In 1971, the Peron family moves into an old farmhouse. Not long after they move in, they experience strange phenomena. Every night, an unidentified sound is heard, and family members suffer from mysterious fear. Eventually, Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed Warren (Patrick Wilson) are asked to help. The Warrens are a famous team of supernatural events, and they find that the house is under the rule of evil spirits. The Warrens fight to help the Peron family, and they struggle to save their family through a confrontation with evil spirits.
Review:
"The Conjuring" is a horror film based on a true story, and James Wan's outstanding directing ability stands out. The movie captivates the audience with modern and sophisticated productions while maintaining the framework of a traditional ghost story. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson's passionate acting are central to the movie, and their chemistry is outstanding. The gruesome scenes and tense developments maximize the sense of fear and give the audience an unforgettable experience. "The Conjuring" has since become a masterpiece of modern horror films, resulting in many follow-up films and spin-offs.
2. It (2017)
Director: Andres Mussietti
Starring: Bill Skarsgaard, Jaden Lieberher
Plot:
In 1989, children go missing in Derry, a small town in Maine. After the disappearance of his younger brother George (Jack Dylan Grazer), the main character, Bill Denbro (Jaden Lieberher), starts to investigate the disappearance with his friends. They call themselves the 'Lougers Club' and they are confronted by Pennywise (Bill Skarsgaard), a monster dressed as a clown, during an investigation. Pennywise uses their fear to terrorize them and approaches him as a powerful person. Bill and his friends identify Pennywise, and they finally fight him back.
Review:
It is a movie based on Stephen King's novel, and Bill Skarsgaard, who plays Pennywise, presents a terrifying performance. His eerie appearance and actions give the audience a great sense of fear, maximizing the tension in the movie. The friendship and courage of the main characters act as important themes in the movie, adding to the emotional depth. The movie provides both horror and emotion, satisfying both the original fans and the new audience. It is considered to be a masterpiece of the modern horror film, and impressed many.
3. Hereditary (2018)
Director: Ari Astor
Starring: Tony Collett, Gabriel Byrne
Plot:
The Graham family begins to go through strange things in the wake of his grandmother's death. His mother, Annie (Tony Collett), suffers from a complicated relationship with her late mother and becomes increasingly strange. The family's anxiety grows as daughter Charlie (Millie Shapiro) and son Peter (Alex Wolf) accept their grandmother's death in different ways. As Annie digs into her grandmother's past, she learns a terrible secret hidden in the Graham family. Eventually, the family confronts the shocking truth in the process, fighting against supernatural forces.
Review:
'Hereditary' is a work that combines psychological fear and supernatural elements, and Tony Collett's masterful acting shines. The film immerses the audience with gradually increasing tension and delicate directing. Complex feelings and hidden secrets between families are revealed, and the film impresses the audience. As Ari Aster's first feature film, it shows his original vision and outstanding directing ability. 'Hereditary' is evaluated as a work that goes beyond mere fear and explores the dark secrets of human beings and their families.
