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When people lack thrills, they watch horror movies. The first film of this genre was filmed in 1896. It was the “Devil’s Castle” by Georges Méliès. The film lasted only three minutes, the special effects were primitive. In the modern viewer, it will cause a smile rather than feelings of fear. However, a new genre has emerged. Horror films began to be released along with others. Over time, they have improved more and more. With the advent of computer graphics and sophisticated special effects, films have become even more realistic and creepy. Thousands of films are released every year. Below is a list of the scariest movies of 2018. They will arouse interest even among those who are not fans of this genre.
10 Nun
Release date in Russia September 20. Directed by Corin Hardy, the film is a spin-off of The Conjuring. Events take place in Romania. In one of the monasteries, a young nun committed suicide. The priest Father Burke and his novice are sent to investigate this case on the orders of the Vatican. Meanwhile, evil forces are infused into the body of a dead girl. The priests will have a very hard time fighting them. The filmmakers promise that if successful, they will definitely release a sequel.
9. Sylinder
Filmed in the USA, directed by Sylvain White. Release date in Russia 23 August. The key figure in it is Slenderman, who is a tall white man without a face. He is dressed in funeral clothes. This character was created in 2009. He is widely known, stories are written about him, computer games are made. But the big-budget picture is filmed for the first time. The protagonist intimidates teenagers, hunts for them. Moreover, his intentions are incomprehensible, but the children he is interested in disappear. Work on Slenderman began in May 2016. Judging by the trailer, this creature will drive children crazy, causing them to kill themselves. The picture caused heated debates of the public. In 2014, a sad story happened in America. Girls 12 years old lured a classmate into the forest and stabbed her 19 times in order to “appease the Slenderman.” The father of one of the criminals opposes the screening of the film. Sony representatives declined to comment on the situation.
8. Invisible Man
This film is a remake of the 1933 film of the same name. The premiere in Russia is scheduled for December 28. A film about a brilliant scientist who invented a serum that allows you to become invisible. But after using it, he lost his memory and cannot return to his appearance. Now he needs to remember who he really is. However, the serum has a side effect. And now a calm scientist dreams of taking over the world and rampages on the streets of the city. He throws people off a cliff, destroys a train. No one can stop the invisible man.
7. Quiet place
In Russia, the film was released on April 12. Directed by John Krasinski. The film tells about a family that lives in a post-apocalyptic world. It’s 2020, humanity is almost exterminated by terrible monsters. They react to the slightest sounds, they have excellent hearing. Thanks to him, they find the victim and destroy it. But the Abbot family adapted to the new conditions of life, they learned to live silently. However, they have three children, and it is very difficult for them to keep quiet. One day, one of the sons breaks his father’s ban and attracts the attention of the monsters. Now people must choose: fight or die. Reviews from viewers are mostly positive. The silence is especially intriguing, half of the film comes with subtitles. The atmosphere is conveyed very accurately, and the threat feels real. The film guarantees a thrill.
6. Meg
Premiere in Russia on 9 August. Directed by John Turteltaub. This film combines two genres: horror and thriller. It tells the story of former elite pilot Jonas Taylor. Now he is a rescue diver. He also researches giant sharks – megalodons. Jonas is trying to prove that they still exist. In the world of science, he is considered crazy. But the scientist has the opportunity to refute this. His colleagues, doing underwater research, were captured by a megalodon. Taylor hurries to help them, because he has already met with these monsters.
5. Predator
In Russia, the film will be released on September 13. Directed by Shane Black. Predator is a sequel to the films of the same name. The previous series had great commercial success, so the film company decided to make a sequel. The film tells about the return of alien enemies. They are accidentally summoned by a boy, the protagonist’s son. The aliens have become even stronger and more dangerous during their absence. They kill everyone who gets in the way. Saving the world will have to retired Marine Quinn McKenna.
4. Astral 4
The film premiered in Russia on January 18. Directed by Adam Robitel. This is part 4 of the once sensational horror film. Psychic Alice Rayner once again enters the fight against evil. This time she wants to help the man who lives in the house where Elizabeth grew up. She will have to fight ghosts and demons, remember her childhood and defeat the ghost, which she herself released. The film received rather mixed reviews. Someone was delighted with him, someone says that the topic is already worn out and viewing is not of particular interest. But both of them agree that “Astral 4” keeps in suspense, and the dose of adrenaline is definitely provided to the audience.
3. Venom
The release date in Russia is October 4th. Directed by Alex Kurtzman. A spin-off of the Spider-Man films. Journalist Eddie Brock loses his job after making an interview gaffe with a wealthy businessman. Then he learns that the businessman is engaged in science and keeps an alien parasite in his laboratory. Eddie decides to check the veracity of the rumors. He manages to get into the laboratory, but he cannot save the victim. Because he merges with the symbiote. The journalist finds a common language with the alien, and together they fight crime.
2. Not in yourself
The film premiered in Russia on March 29. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. What makes the film stand out is that it was filmed on a phone in a very short time – just seven days. There are no monsters and monsters in the picture, this is a psychological thriller. Girl Sawyer Valentini is leaving town, she is trying to start a new life. She always feels like she’s being followed. She is tricked into being placed in a psychiatric hospital. Here Sawyer will face his fears one on one. The film is quite interesting, it keeps the viewer in suspense. But, as they say, “How many people, so many opinions.” Both critics and audiences disagreed. Some give the film good ratings, while others were dissatisfied. We can say that this movie is not for everyone.
1. Ghost stories
The film was released on May 31st. Directed by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. The film is about psychology professor Philip Goodman. He believes in the supernatural, and is even able to explain its existence scientifically. He investigates three incidents. Ghosts attack people. Suddenly, the professor realizes that he is no longer just analyzing these cases, but participating in them. The picture is called the most notable British horror of recent years. Unpredictable plot twists, bright characters of the characters appealed to the audience. The film received a pretty good rating.