so that bring this symbolism to life, the film utilizesgruesome practical effectsto portray Ginger’s transformation.

One of thebest international horror filmsof the 2000s,Under the Shadowis an underrated gem.

Utilizing British folkloric imagery and featuring great performances from the leads,Menis a unique metaphorical horror film.

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The child cries constantly and cannot be pacified, gradually driving Henry to insanity.

The film that put David Lynch on the map,Eraserheadis a striking symbolic horror film.

An impressive horror debut from Danny and Michael Philippou,Talk to Meis elevated by its clever central metaphor.

Ginger transformed into a werewolf bearing her teeth in ‘Ginger Snaps’

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The film is extremely emotional and will be particularly impactful for people with family experience of neurodegenerative diseases.

Beautifully shot, sensitively written and well-acted,Relicis one of the saddest horror films of recent years.

The film isunrelenting bleak, exploring heavy themes of childhood trauma and the aftermath of abuse.

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Thoroughly grim and incredibly English,Possumis a symbolic horror masterpiece.

Dreamlike, frightening and thematically rich,Possessionis a modern horror classic.

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Dorsa, played by Avin Manshadi, holds her doll, Kimia, in Under the Shadow

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Harper (Jessie Buckley) stands in a hallway looking petrified of something.

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Jack Nance as Henry in Eraserhead close-up black-and-white shot.

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Sophie Wilde in A24’s Talk to Me

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Monster in the bed looking at a person with their back to the camera in Possum 2018

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Amelia holding her son and looking ahead with a scared expression in ‘The Babadook’

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Ian Foreman stands under a bi flag parachute while children dance around him.

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Anna in a blue dress touching her face looking terrified in 1981’s Possession

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