Out this week in theaters is Radio Silence’s Abigail, a heist-turned-bloodbath when kidnappers realize the child ballerina they’ve snatched isn’t quite human. That the petite vampire is a ballerina feels apt. After all, the deceptive art form has a reputation for dainty elegance that belies the sheer grueling dedication of its performers, both physically and mentally.
Ballet requires a high level of dedication to practice and performance and frequently spills over into body horror through broken toenails, stress fractures, and overuse injuries. In other words, ballet is often a mix of pain and beauty, which means it pairs well with horror.
This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to ballerinas in horror.
These horror movies feature at least one ballerina tormented by her art form, highlighting the stark, beguiling contrast between beauty and horror. Here’s where you can stream them now.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks,...
Ballet requires a high level of dedication to practice and performance and frequently spills over into body horror through broken toenails, stress fractures, and overuse injuries. In other words, ballet is often a mix of pain and beauty, which means it pairs well with horror.
This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to ballerinas in horror.
These horror movies feature at least one ballerina tormented by her art form, highlighting the stark, beguiling contrast between beauty and horror. Here’s where you can stream them now.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
In 2017, Sofia Coppola made history after becoming the second female filmmaker to win Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival for The Beguiled, starring, the Queen of Cannes, Nicole Kidman. On this historic occasion, the actress vowed to continue supporting women in the industry, which has been largely dominated by men since its very inception.
While other major A-listers have also spoken in support of female filmmakers, including Natalie Portman, it has been the Eyes Wide Shut Star, who has held her promise.
Nicole Kidman Continues to Deliver on Her Promise
Nicole Kidman | Credit: Expats
Having been surrounded by strong women throughout her life, Kidman has been pretty vocal about her fondness for working with women, stressing she feels safe and comfortable around them. And considering the stats for 2016 showed that only a minuscule percentage of the top films were directed by women, Kidman decided to ameliorate things herself. Staying...
While other major A-listers have also spoken in support of female filmmakers, including Natalie Portman, it has been the Eyes Wide Shut Star, who has held her promise.
Nicole Kidman Continues to Deliver on Her Promise
Nicole Kidman | Credit: Expats
Having been surrounded by strong women throughout her life, Kidman has been pretty vocal about her fondness for working with women, stressing she feels safe and comfortable around them. And considering the stats for 2016 showed that only a minuscule percentage of the top films were directed by women, Kidman decided to ameliorate things herself. Staying...
- 3/20/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Black Swan episode of Revisited was Written and Narrated by Vannah Taylor, Edited by Tyler Nichols, Produced by Tyler Nichols and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
Elegant tutus and pink tights. Perfectly taut buns and laced pointe shoes. Beautiful princesses in search of the love of a prince and dying of broken hearts. Grace and poise. This is the world of ballet as most people know it. But ballet has also been used as a critical element in a few select horror films over the years, such as Dario Argento’s Suspiria, Jordan Peele’s Us, and even Radio Silence’s upcoming vampire thriller Abigail. This raises the question: what is there to fear about dances of Sugar Plum Fairies and Little Swans. And nowhere is the world of ballet explored with a deeper or more horrific lens than in Darren Aronofsky’s 2010 psychological thriller Black Swan...
Elegant tutus and pink tights. Perfectly taut buns and laced pointe shoes. Beautiful princesses in search of the love of a prince and dying of broken hearts. Grace and poise. This is the world of ballet as most people know it. But ballet has also been used as a critical element in a few select horror films over the years, such as Dario Argento’s Suspiria, Jordan Peele’s Us, and even Radio Silence’s upcoming vampire thriller Abigail. This raises the question: what is there to fear about dances of Sugar Plum Fairies and Little Swans. And nowhere is the world of ballet explored with a deeper or more horrific lens than in Darren Aronofsky’s 2010 psychological thriller Black Swan...
- 3/4/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Kevin Bacon in FootlooseImage: Paramount Pictures/CBS (Getty Images)
Dancing never goes out of style, but apparently dance movies do. The 40th anniversary of Footloose has us thinking about all the dance movies we’ve loved through the years, and the scarcity of those kinds of films these days. If you look at social media,...
Dancing never goes out of style, but apparently dance movies do. The 40th anniversary of Footloose has us thinking about all the dance movies we’ve loved through the years, and the scarcity of those kinds of films these days. If you look at social media,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Sophie Thatcher in The BoogeymanPhoto: 20th Century Studios
Stephen King’s 1973 short story The Boogeyman is not exactly a cinematic tale —it’s essentially a deranged man’s monologue to his therapist about the creature that killed his three kids—so it’s ultimately a wise choice for the film...
Stephen King’s 1973 short story The Boogeyman is not exactly a cinematic tale —it’s essentially a deranged man’s monologue to his therapist about the creature that killed his three kids—so it’s ultimately a wise choice for the film...
- 5/26/2023
- by Leigh Monson
- avclub.com
Prepare to embark on a harrowing journey into the depths of psychological thrillers and mind-bending horror. These ten twisted films will take you on a rollercoaster ride of unraveling minds, unreliable narrators, and unsettling realities.
These 10 films are expertly crafted, and always ahead of the audience. Just don’t google them before you watch. You’ve been warned.
Fox Searchlight Pictures Black Swan (2010)
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Black Swan follows Nina, a talented ballerina whose pursuit of perfection leads her into a dark and obsessive descent. As the pressure mounts, she begins to lose touch with reality, blurring the line between her own identity and the character she portrays. With stunning visuals and a mesmerizing performance by Natalie Portman, this film delves into the depths of the human psyche like a twisted dance.
Why it messes with your mind: Black Swan expertly blurs the line between fantasy and reality. As the...
These 10 films are expertly crafted, and always ahead of the audience. Just don’t google them before you watch. You’ve been warned.
Fox Searchlight Pictures Black Swan (2010)
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Black Swan follows Nina, a talented ballerina whose pursuit of perfection leads her into a dark and obsessive descent. As the pressure mounts, she begins to lose touch with reality, blurring the line between her own identity and the character she portrays. With stunning visuals and a mesmerizing performance by Natalie Portman, this film delves into the depths of the human psyche like a twisted dance.
Why it messes with your mind: Black Swan expertly blurs the line between fantasy and reality. As the...
- 5/20/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars unmasked “A” – or at least the public face of the Liars’ tormenter – in its Monday-night Season 2 finale, but it’s rather evident that not all is as it seems when it comes to the true puppet master behind all the chilling chicanery.
The morning after the big reveal, TVLine spoke with Janel Parrish, who plays Hanna’s onetime Bff aka the vengeful Mona – and now a series regular for next season — about bringing her “A” game to such an “intense” character.
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The morning after the big reveal, TVLine spoke with Janel Parrish, who plays Hanna’s onetime Bff aka the vengeful Mona – and now a series regular for next season — about bringing her “A” game to such an “intense” character.
More from TVLineNCIS Video: Sean Murray Talks Tim's New Kin, Braves Our NCIS Pop Quiz!
- 3/20/2012
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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