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Echo Wednesday, October 25, 2017
I like “IT.” The movie has good character development, and it’s not too scary. Bryce Bonine, sophomore
Horror flicks to frighten any Halloween party Four classic films to spook your friends David Bryant davidbryant@slpecho.com
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ith Halloween only one week away, immerse yourself in spooky festivities through classic horror flicks. From jump scares to psychological trips, these thrillers are guaranteed to terrify your Halloween party guests. Scream (1996) “Scream,” directed by Wes Craven, is a classic ’90s thriller. The film possesses all the great aspects of slasher films necessary to craft a consistently scary movie-watching experience. The film is about a fictional town called Woodsboro, where a masked murderer known as Ghostface roams the town on a rampage murdering loads of innocent teens with no seemingly obvious motives. With the film’s illusive storytelling and general ambiguity, “Scream” leaves viewers clueless of the killer’s identity until the final reveal, building suspense as the plot develops. This flick may appeal to the typical horrormovie fanatic as well as a more lighthearted viewer. “Scream” brought mid ’90s slasher films back to mainstream. Being recognizable by many, Craven’s iconic Ghostface mask remains relevant and iconic even in today’s pop culture.
METRO AT A GLANCE Isaac Wert isaacwert@slpecho.com
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More thrillers to electrify the night
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The Shining (1980)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
“The Shining,” directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a surreal thriller. The film follows Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic, and his family as they spend the offseason in the summer-only “Overlook Hotel.” His son, Danny, possesses a power called “the shining,” which gives him psychic abilities to see the hotel’s grim past. While the family spends the winter in the empty hotel, viewers witness the toll of isolation from the outside world. This movie appeals to viewers who love suspense. Kubrick’s genius cinematography effectively communicates to viewers the status of Jack’s perception, as he struggles with distinguishing reality from fantasy.
“A Nightmare on Elm Street,” directed by Wes Craven, is a change of pace in the horror movie genre. The film is a supernatural take on the slasher genre as Freddy Krueger, played by Robert Englund, haunts the dreams of a group of young friends. This film appeals to both jumpscare and slasher enthusiasts. Since the movie’s terror is rooted in people’s dreams, possibilities are limitless to what will happen next. Craven succeeds at shocking viewers with unexpected frights. “A Nightmare on Elm Street’s” pace keeps viewers in the dark, always delivering shocking scares that will undeniably frighten your Halloween party guests.
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The Silence of the Lambs (1991) “The Silence of the Lambs,” directed by Jonathan Demme, is an ominous psychological trip. Jodie Foster stars as FBI trainee Clarice Starling, who’s assigned to interview brilliant psychopath, Hannibal Lecter, on a research case of an active serial killer nicknamed “Buffalo Bill.” Hannibal provides hints to Clarice throughout the interviews they have, twisting and turning as the story develops. “The Silence of the Lambs” appeals to the intelligent and discerning viewer. Throughout the movie, Deeme succeeds at mentally tormenting viewers with disturbing depictions of torture, instead of merely relying on blood and gore for a cheap scare.
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Touring his new album “Life Changes,” featuring “Craving You,” country singer Thomas Rhett rocks the Xcel Energy Center this fall. Tickets for the concert start at $49.
From Paramount pictures, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg return to the silver screen with “Daddy’s Home 2,” following a father and step-father who try to make their children’s Christmas great.
This November, Taylor Swift will release her sixth studio album, “Reputation.” For those interested, the album is currently available for preorder on iTunes and pre-save on Spotify.
The Midtown Global Market will be hosting a Diwali celebration, with dancing, food and crafts. The event will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and attendance is free.