Top 5 Paranormal Horror Movies to Watch in Winter
We all like good movies. And what we like even more is to watch good horror movies that do not only make our blood run cold but also provoke thinking and discussion. There is something particularly charming about winter horror films. Snowy landscapes, glaciers, and icy ponds contribute to the atmosphere of foreboding, mysteriousness, and suspense usually dominating horror films. Paranormal movies set in snow instill a sense of hopelessness and abandonment in viewers, appeal to archetypal, primordial fears. Moreover, winter horror movies are aesthetically appealing and captivating. The best time for watching winter horror movies is winter, of course. So, we have compiled a list of the best paranormal films for you to watch this season. Donât hesitate to check it out right now.
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# 1 Wind Chill
Every college student knows how important it is to complete their assignments on time so they can go home and spend Christmas holidays with their family. The unnamed characters of Gregory Jacobsâ 2007 horror film Wind Chill also passed their exams and completed their projects successfully. Who knows, maybe they availed themselves of some reliable online writing companyâs services, such as PapersOwl UK, to get custom essay writing service. But the protagonistsâ way home was paved with creepy surprises. On the mysterious Route 606 road, the students found themselves preyed upon by a malicious ghost of a maniac still craving for new victims. Thus, an ordinary ride home turns into a battle for survival. Though this film doesnât feature much action, it can make your hair stand on end with realistic descriptions of apparitions and the masterful blurring of the border between sleep and wakefulness. If you like thought-provoking ghost stories and psychological conundrums, Wind Chill is just for you.
# 2 The Shining
Notwithstanding the fact that The Shining got mixed reviews from critics, it still remains on top of the best classic horror film lists. The film follows the Torrance family, a father, mother, and a son, that move to an elegant secluded hotel to oversee it during the off-season. Still, as the story progresses, viewers come to the realization that the new location doesnât contribute to mental stability of Mr. Torrance, an alcoholic on his way to recovery. The haunted hotel doesnât let the newcomers enjoy fresh air in the countryside. Instead, it tests the familyâs sanity with spooky apparitions and horrible visions until the visitorsâ world begins to fall apart. There is a particular âshiningâ to the mysterious hotel that is in search of fresh blood. If you venture to watch this mind-blowing cinematographic masterpiece by Stanley Kubrick, youâll learn whoâs going to shed this blood.
# 3 30 Days of Night
If there is something we have learnt from lots of horror films for sure is that evil can be very patient. In a 2007 horror movie 30 Days of Night, evil has waited for too long to lose the opportunity to take revenge on humanity. And whatâs the best time for showing up and plunging the citizens of a small town in Alaska into the abyss of despair and ultimate horror? Itâs the annual month-long polar night. So, hordes of blood-sucking creatures donât restrain themselves and start terrorizing people, who, in their turn, start seeking a hideout. As vampires quench their centuries-long thirst and revel in destroying a once peaceful town, the brave survivors devise a plan aimed at saving the human race from raging pecks of the undead. 30 Days of Night wonât let you fall asleep while watching it. Replete with spectacular fights and transformations, this movie will heat you up even during the coldest season of year.
# 4 Bram Stokerâs Dracula
Bram Stokerâs Dracula (1992) directed by Francis Ford Coppola is an old school horror movie that is definitely worth watching during winter holidays. This sophisticated gothic thriller cannot but mesmerize you with elaborate dreamscapes created by protagonistsâ inflamed consciousnesses, luscious scenes portraying beasty orgies, snowstorms in the wilderness of Transylvania, and surprising touching sufferings of Dracula craving to reunite with the love of his life. Coppola manages to aestheticize what is commonly considered ugly and unseemly. Therefore, the vampires aiming to destroy noble heroes donât seem that repulsive and hideous in this adaptation of Bram Stokerâs classic Victorian Gothic novel.
# 5 Crimson Peak
Another gothic horror film worth mentioning on our top list is Guillermo del ToroâsCrimson Peak (2015). As is the case with Coppolaâs Dracula, Crimson Peak is more about instilling awe and thrilling fascination than scaring the hell out of us. Del Toroâs creation has all the essential elements of a successful gothic horror movie â a dilapidated mansion, incestuous couple, mental deterioration, ghosts seeking revenge, and all-pervasive love fending off darkness. Crimson Peak is a mixture of horror, detective, and Gothic romance that immerses us into the realm of disturbed minds, unrested souls, and picturesque landscapes covered in snow. Against this crimson snowy backdrop the dramatic story of love, suffering, and retribution is unfolded. You have a great opportunity to enjoy this high-quality Gothic film over a cup of hot chocolate or fruit punch during the winter months.
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