Hey, horror mates! I’ve not written a correct favorites checklist in a very long time, and I’m pleased to be again with all of you, speaking about horror and horror-adjacent issues that occurred this 12 months. I attempted my greatest to see Nosferatu (2024) earlier than making this checklist, however, alas, I used to be not in a position to. My ticket is booked for the day that it comes out. One in every of my favourite horror movies of all time is the unique Nosferatu (1922).
My favorites from this 12 months vary from Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs to a Ghostface Chia Pet that I purchased from Third Eye Comics whereas I used to be in Richmond, VA. So, please buckle up and take a quick journey with me as I recall the issues I liked from 2024.
I’ve a wierd relationship with Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs (2024). I got here throughout a brief teaser on YouTube, however didn’t know something concerning the film beforehand. As soon as the advertising for the film ramped up, I began seeing movies on YouTube pop up about mysterious billboards with a quantity that you might name and listen to a cryptic message from “the person downstairs.” After getting sucked down the rabbit gap of Longlegs lore, my anticipation was excessive, and since it’s primary on my favorites checklist, it didn’t disappoint me. I even bought the film on 4K UHD.
There’s a native comedian ebook store that I am going to usually the place I stay that additionally sells vinyls, Funko pops, figures, zines, band merch, enamel pins, 4Ks/Blu Rays/DVDs, and so forth. One wet afternoon in October, I used to be perusing the aisles and noticed a Ghostface Chia Pet package. Since I had not seen a Chia Pet since I used to be in all probability 8 or 9 years outdated, I made a decision to purchase it and see if I might deal with it. Spoiler alert: the one that one way or the other by chance killed a cactus (that particular person is me) has managed to maintain this plant alive for 3 months! It presently lives on the windowsill in my workplace and has on a tiny Santa hat. The directions are easy, and it doesn’t take a lot to get the seeds to sprout – be sure that to place water inside the terra cotta nearly day by day. If I can do it, anybody can.
Liquid Demise water got here into my life due to the steel festivals and/or live shows that I attended this 12 months. I’m grateful that I used to be in a position to see Sleep Token, Unhealthy Omens, Jinjer, Poppy, Parkway Drive, Black Veil Brides (not thought-about steel, I do know), and Empire State Bastard. There’s actually cool paintings on the again of each case of Liquid Demise. The paintings jogs my memory of the bizarre animations you’d see whereas watching Grownup Swim late at night time. I’ve collected 5 to this point, and am trying into the artists in order that I can assist their work.
A few of my long-time mates additionally watch anime and instructed that I try Tokyo Ghoul, Jujutsu Kaisen, Psycho Go, and Cat Soup. I nonetheless want to observe the latter, however I fell so very onerous for Tokyo Ghoul and Jujutsu Kaisen. A lot in order that I’ve a Ken Kaneki tattoo that me and my superior tattooer got here up with. It’s on my ribs, and it damage like hell on the time, however Tokyo Ghoul means rather a lot to me, and I’m glad that my greatest mates instructed that I watch it.
Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ Late Night time with the Satan was launched in 2023, however I noticed it in cinemas this 12 months. The best way that my humor is ready up, I believed it might be humorous to observe it on Easter weekend. I noticed a variety of my horror mates on-line speaking concerning the film and its distinctive premise. I usually don’t get excited over supernatural horror motion pictures as a result of they aren’t scary to me, however Late Night time with the Satan received underneath my pores and skin. As soon as the plot began to totally come collectively across the third act, I used to be locked in. I additionally appreciated how wonky the particular results regarded as if some late-night speak present from the ‘70s did them. I believed that was a pleasant contact.
Final, however not least, my favourite horror of 2024 is Heretic (2024) directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The writing was very good, however Heretic is a movie that wants the performances of the actors to be on the extent to work, and the actors have been unimaginable right here. Hugh Grant’s efficiency as Reed was tremendous creepy, and the 2 actresses (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who portrayed Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton held their very own as effectively. I don’t suppose that I’ve seen Sophie or Chloe in something earlier than, however I can already inform that their appearing futures are vivid. The movie critiques many religions and spiritual dogma, and if that’s one thing that doesn’t sound interesting to you, then I might counsel to any of our readers to avoid this one.
