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Nightmare fuel : the science of horror films / by Nesseth, Nina,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and filmography."A pop-science look at fear, how and why horror films get under our skin, and why we keep coming back for more ... Nesseth explores the strange and often unexpected science of fear through the lenses of psychology and physiology. How do horror films get under our skin? What about them keeps us up at night, even days later? And why do we keep coming back for more? Horror films promise an experience: fear. From monsters that hide in plain sight to tension-building scores, every aspect of a horror film is crafted to make your skin crawl. But how exactly do filmmakers pull this off? The truth is, there's more to it than just loud noises and creepy images. With the affection of a true horror fan and the critical analysis of a scientist, Nesseth explains how audiences engage horror with both their brains and bodies, and teases apart the elements that make horror films tick"--
Subjects: Informational works.; Fear.; Horror films; Motion picture audiences; Horror films;
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After Blue. by Mandico, Bertrand,film director.; Löwensohn, Elina,actor.; Luna, Paul,actor.; Pons, Vimala,actor.; Altered Innocence (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Elina Löwensohn, Paul Luna, Vimala PonsOriginally produced by Altered Innocence in 2021.In a faraway future, on a wild and untamed female inhabited planet called AFTER BLUE, a lonely teenager named Roxy unknowingly releases a mystical, dangerous, and sensual assassin from her prison. Roxy and her mother Zora are held accountable, banished from their community, and forced to track down the murderer named Kate Bush. Haunted by the spirits of her murdered friends, Roxy sets out on a long and strange journey across the supranatural territories of this filthy paradise. The newest vision from Bertand Mandico plays like a lesbian El Topo (in space!) with stunning 35mm in-camera practical effects, otherworldly set pieces, and a dazzling score by Pierre Desprats.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Cult films.; Fantasy fiction.; Science fiction.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.;
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See For Me. by Okita, Randall,film director.; Parker, Jessica,actor.; Coates, Kim,actor.; Vandervoort, Laura,actor.; Davenport, Skyler,actor.; levelFILM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jessica Parker Kennedy, Kim Coates, Laura Vandervoort, Skyler DavenportOriginally produced by levelFILM in 2021.Sophie, a young blind woman, finds herself under invasion by thieves seeking a hidden safe. Her only means of defense: a new app called "See For Me."Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Crime.; Motion pictures--Canada.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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The King Tide. by Sparkes, Christian,film director.; West Lefler, Alix,actor.; Crawford, Clayne,actor.; Fisher, Frances,actor.; Jean Chorostecki, Lara,actor.; Greyeyes, Michael,actor.; VVS Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alix West Lefler, Clayne Crawford, Frances Fisher, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Michael GreyeyesOriginally produced by VVS Films in 2023.After the mayor of an idyllic island village discovers a child with mysterious powers awash on their shores, the once peaceful community devolves into civil war, torn over the belief that the child is the next saviour.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Horror films.; Motion pictures--Canada.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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Last County. by Mulholland, Barret,film director.; Rand, Gord,actor.; Cruddas, Josh,actor.; Ohm, Kaelen,actor.; Campbell, Nicholas,actor.; Fernandez-Stoll, Rodrigo,actor.; levelFILM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Gord Rand, Josh Cruddas, Kaelen Ohm, Nicholas Campbell, Rodrigo Fernandez-StollOriginally produced by levelFILM in 2023.An alcoholic woman with a marriage on the rocks finds an unlikely ally in a wounded drug mule when the two of them are forced to defend her home from a violent siege of corrupt small town cops.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Crime.; Motion pictures--Canada.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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Orah. by Nzekwe, Lonzo,film director.; Mngomezulu, Agape,actor.; Ejim, Lucky,actor.; Bedard, Morgan,actor.; Oladejo, Oyin,actor.; levelFILM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Agape Mngomezulu, Lucky Ejim, Morgan Bedard, Oyin OladejoOriginally produced by levelFILM in 2023.A Nigerian immigrant and Toronto taxi driver, agrees to launder dirty money for her boss in exchange for bringing her son over from Nigeria. When the plan goes horribly wrong, ORAH takes matters into her own hands to settle the score in this taut revenge thriller.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Crime.; Motion pictures--Canada.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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Orah. by Nzekwe, Lonzo,film director.; Mngomezulu, Agape,actor.; Ejim, Lucky,actor.; Bedard, Morgan,actor.; Oladejo, Oyin,actor.; levelFILM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Agape Mngomezulu, Lucky Ejim, Morgan Bedard, Oyin OladejoOriginally produced by levelFILM in 2023.A Nigerian immigrant and Toronto taxi driver, agrees to launder dirty money for her boss in exchange for bringing her son over from Nigeria. When the plan goes horribly wrong, ORAH takes matters into her own hands to settle the score in this taut revenge thriller.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Crime.; Motion pictures--Canada.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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Affliction. by Schrader, Paul,film director.; Tierney, Brigid,actor.; Heyerdahl, Christopher,actor.; Osborne, Holmes,actor.; Coburn, James,actor.; Nolte, Nick,actor.; Spacek, Sissy,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brigid Tierney, Christopher Heyerdahl, Holmes Osborne, James Coburn, Nick Nolte, Sissy SpacekOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 1997.Set in a snowy New Hampshire town, this gripping psychological drama follows Wade Whitehouse (Nick Nolte), a small-town sheriff haunted by his abusive upbringing and a troubled relationship with his domineering father, Glen (James Coburn). As Wade investigates a suspicious hunting accident, his obsession with uncovering the truth drives him deeper into paranoia and rage. His girlfriend, Margie Fogg (Sissy Spacek), a kind and patient local waitress, tries to support him, while his brother, Rolfe (Willem Dafoe), narrates the story and reflects on their shared past. With his personal life unraveling and past traumas resurfacing, Wade risks losing everything. Directed by Paul Schrader and based on the novel by Russell Banks.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Horror films.; Crime.; Detective and mystery films.; Film noir.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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In Flight. by Youngblood, Bo,film director.; Jones, Ashley,actor.; Fernández, Cristo,actor.; Robaire, Daniel,actor.; Russell, Maria,actor.; McCree, Sandi,actor.; Smith, Tiffany,actor.; Gravitas Ventures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ashley Jones, Cristo Fernández, Daniel Robaire, Maria Russell, Sandi McCree, Tiffany SmithOriginally produced by Gravitas Ventures in 2024.The night before Claire Reynolds' trip to Paris, she catches the eye of a mysterious, handsome stranger. That's the last thing she remembers before waking up on a plane with no recollection of what happened after that.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Independent films.; Detective and mystery films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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Help! My In-Laws Are Vampires!. by De, Volfango,film director.; Caccamo, Cristiano,actor.; Rei, Emanuela,actor.; Spada, Ilaria,actor.; Ghini, Massimo,actor.; Petrolo, Pasquale,actor.; Cineverse (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Cristiano Caccamo, Emanuela Rei, Ilaria Spada, Massimo Ghini, Pasquale PetroloOriginally produced by Cineverse in 2021.Adalberto and Luna are over the moon with the news that they are expecting a bundle of joy and decide it’s time for her to meet his mysteriously monstrous family.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Horror films.; Science fiction.; Motion pictures--Italy.; Fantasy films.;
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