Since the beginning of the human experience, fear has been a relentless and unforgiving emotion that has driven societies to both the highest of highs and lowest of lows. It is only natural, as a result, that this emotion would quickly find its way into the birthing cinematic art form. Anxieties and stresses of both realistic and fictional threats birthed iconic stories that have lingered in the mind of the zeitgeist for decades. The horror genre continues to grow and evolve every year, but to understand the modern horror landscape it is important to look back at these foundational films that shape the cinematic nightmare.
Throughout the month of September, Buttered Popcorn will run 10 reviews for the 2022 edition of the September Classics series with a specific focus given to these on-screen terrors. From retellings of classic horror texts to original ideas that reflect the fears of the society around the film, horror is one of the most layered and compelling sides of film and this series looks to both analyze and celebrate it. Including films from the United States, Italy, United Kingdom, France, and Brazil; this lineup is world-spanning and includes releases from 1911 to 1964.
Starting on September 1st with L'Inferno, the series will span the entire month of September leading up to the final review for José Mojica Marins' At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul on September 30th. It is sure to be a chaotic month for reviews on the site as this series will be ongoing alongside not just the traditional new release reviews but also coverage for both the 2022 Venice and 2022 Toronto International Film Festivals, but it is sure to be a worthwhile time filled with plenty of bloody terror! Stay tuned as September Classics starts right here on Buttered Popcorn!
Throughout the month of September, Buttered Popcorn will run 10 reviews for the 2022 edition of the September Classics series with a specific focus given to these on-screen terrors. From retellings of classic horror texts to original ideas that reflect the fears of the society around the film, horror is one of the most layered and compelling sides of film and this series looks to both analyze and celebrate it. Including films from the United States, Italy, United Kingdom, France, and Brazil; this lineup is world-spanning and includes releases from 1911 to 1964.
Starting on September 1st with L'Inferno, the series will span the entire month of September leading up to the final review for José Mojica Marins' At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul on September 30th. It is sure to be a chaotic month for reviews on the site as this series will be ongoing alongside not just the traditional new release reviews but also coverage for both the 2022 Venice and 2022 Toronto International Film Festivals, but it is sure to be a worthwhile time filled with plenty of bloody terror! Stay tuned as September Classics starts right here on Buttered Popcorn!