Archive of Horror

Title : Noroi: The Curse Year : 2005 Director : Koji Shiraishi IMDb score : 6.8/10 Personal score : 9/10 Summary:  A prominent paranormal journalist Kobayashi goes missing shortly after completing a documentary. What begins as an investigation into strange noises soon evolves into the chilling mystery of a demonic entity named Kagutaba. One-sentence review : Unsettling, atmospheric and teeming with lore, it's an absolute treat for anyone who loves the found footage genre.  Watch if:  You love found footage and/or folk horror You enjoy an unsettling mystery You want to feel thoroughly unnerved You don't want to see any gore Don't watch if:  You don't enjoy reading subtitles?  You want something simple and action-packed Review: The beauty of found footage horror is that it ages well. What I mean by that is that even if the quality of the movie is outdated, it simply gives another layer of authenticity to it, which, in turn, can make it seem even more unnerving an...

Title: La Llorona Year: 2019 Director: Jayro Bustamante IMDb score: 6.6/10 Personal score: 7.5/10 Summary: An aging, paranoid war criminal, condemned by the public for his role in the Guatemalan genocide, is confined to his mansion with his faithful wife, daughter and granddaughter. When a new maid enters the household, the general and his family find that the ghosts of his past are reluctant to let his last moments be peaceful. Two-sentence review: A slow burn that doesn't rely on jump scares or gore to get its message across - and the message is worth it. If you're looking for a traditional "ghost story" you might be disappointed, because the supernatural elements are subtle, but the ghosts of the past are very much there.  Watch if:  You like slow burns You enjoy folk horror  You want a movie with a tense atmosphere that doesn't let up You want something a little bit different Don't watch if: You're looking for easy entertainment that doesn't stic...