Frills and Fright

Images and gifs have been circulating all over the internet of this creepy killer clown, so I figured I’d give it a shot! This film is a low-budget slasher film.  The main character of the film is reminiscent of Neve Campbell’s Sidney character in Scream, both in terms of similar physical appearance and character. The characters were all disposable, and the main focus is on Art the killer clown. While lacking plot and intense gore is not my taste, the best part about the film is Art’s random and creepy antics. Art is a mixture between a clown and a mime. His facial expressions can be quite funny, to just down right terrifying. If you’re too scared or don’t want to sit through the whole film, I definitely recommend you watch this scene in the pizza diner that is very memorable: https://youtu.be/H4doM2WQTXg Scoreboard: Gore: 5/5 Suspense: 1/5 Writing: 1/5 Creature Design: 4/5 Overall: 2/10

This movie was not so much a horror movie as it was a thriller drama. A teenage girl goes missing, and her dad must uncover what happened to her through searching her laptop. This film is unique in that it is framed from the perspective of a computer monitor. The audience watches as the characters are texting, emailing, FaceTiming, and browsing the Internet. It was a fascinating experience, and the director utilized this platform to its full extent to unfold the mystery. I especially like how the beginning of the film showed how far computer and cell phone technology has grown since the early 2000’s, and how it has become ingrained in our everyday life. With family pictures, videos, instant messenger, popular game sites, YouTube, etc. A part of ourselves and our fondest memories are located on our computer or cell phone.  Whether it’s writings, photos, or important documents. It was nostalgic, and was very important to building the background of the characters.  T...

I recently went to my lovely friend’s wedding. It was a beach formal setting, so I knew I wanted to wear something flowy and elegant. This dress from Torrid is absolute perfection. I love the white rose embroidery detail, and the light weight chiffon. Plus you can wear this for a formal or casual occasion!

If you can’t tell already, my new goal is to watch ever A24 horror movie. This one caught my attention on Netflix as I love actress Aubrey Plaza from watching her on the television series Parks and Recreation . This horror-comedy takes place when a young man’s ex-girlfriend and love of his life suddenly passes away. After attending the funeral, he goes to Beth’s parents house to grieve where he sees Beth in the house! Is he going nuts, or did his ex-girlfriend just return from dead?  Though I love all the actors and cameo appearances including John C. Reiley and Molly Shannon, this movie can be a bit clumsy and slow. I think it had more potential to go full dark-comedy horror like Shaun of the Dead , or go the warm love-zombie romance route like Warm Bodies . I also wish this movie would have expanded on the unexpected zombie apocolapyse that begins towards the latter end of the film . This movie had a few funny parts, though I don’t think I would watch it again.   Sc...

I have never dressed up for any convention before, and having obtained tickets this year to Comic Con, I figured I would dress up! The Twin Peaks aesthetic is filled with warm colors and plaid, as it takes place in the great northwest of the U.S. There’s also a pinch of vintage, with the major influence of the mysterious film noir, with the detective in a dapper suit and the women in vintage inspired clothing. I decided to go as Audrey Horne. Here’s what I wore: Top: Hanes (Amazon) Skirt: Hell Bunny (Unique Vintage) Flats: Crocs (most comfortable shoes for a Con!!) Dale Cooper Pin: TheSilverSpider (Etsy)

Suspiria is a ethereal horror film from the 1970’s that is about a young American woman attending a ballet academy in Germany. Like many films from this time, the dialogue and sound can be quite clumsy and silly for today’s standards. But the plot and colorful sets make up for it. The set designs are exquisite, with intricate shapes and gothic detail in every room. I read on IMDB that the director specifically wanted the colors from Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to be imitated for the film! Like Snow White, the main character Suzy is a sweet soul who wants to learn the art of ballet, but is inconvenienced by her school mates and teachers. On top of the trials and tribulations of school, there’s a murderer on the school grounds! As Suzy begins to dig deeper into the school’s history, grim truths emerge. All in all, I can see how this film has been a pioneer for today’s film and television. For example, there’s a scene where someone is trying to escape the killer ...

Hereditary is an independent horror movie released by the movie studio A24, which has produced other amazing indie horror films including The Witch .  This film is a thrill ride with twists and turns at every corner. It has a deep level of emotion in that it touches on the distressing impact of death of a family member, and how numbing life can be in the days that follow. I have not felt the same level of depression and apathy in a movie since The Babadook . The other portion of the movie is supernatural chaos. As I have mentioned in other posts, I am always a fan of films in which you are not sure if the characters are dreaming or awake. This movie made me feel uncomfortable and on the edge of my seat the entire time. The star that shines in the movie is Toni Collette, who plays the main character Annie.   Toni Collette is a fantastic actress in that she is able to display a full range of emotions within seconds. Her facial expressions, voice changes, and body movement i...