Tag: RLJE Films

The Owners: British Home Invasion Falls Just Short of ‘Hidden Gem’ Status

March 30, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Since Audrey Hepburn fought off violent criminals in 1967’s Wait Until Dark, the home-invasion thriller has been a staple of horror. From Straw Dogs to The Strangers, Hollywood has exploited the suburban nightmare of ‘others’ invading the domestic sphere. And just when the subgenre was losing steam, a handful of filmmakers found ways to subvert […]

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The Dark and the Wicked: Down on the Farm For An Unnerving Slow-Burn Horror

March 1, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Since his directorial debut, The Strangers, Bryan Bertino has worked sparsely in the genre. But his work has been generally impressive. In addition to directing the very underrated The Monster, Bertino has produced Stephanie, The Strangers: Prey at Night, and The Blackcoat’s Daughter. For his most recent effort behind the camera, Bertino collaborated with production […]

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