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5 Recent German Horror Movies to Check Out

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Around 90 to 100 years ago, Germany was the biggest horror producer. They created such classics as Nosferatu, The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari and many more. Then World War 2 happened, and since then there were barely any famous German horror movies. Germany is still producing some scarier movies, like Krampus, Antichrist and most movies by Lars von Trier. Every now and then they still churn out Horror Movies though, and I’m going to show you five of those.

Bela Kiss: Prologue (2013)

German Movie Bela Kiss: Prologue

To ease you into German films, let’s start off with a German movie almost completely in English. It’s called Bela Kiss: Prologue, and is about the real life serial killer Bela Kiss, who drained the blood of his victims and stored them in barrels filled with alcohol. In this movie a group of teenagers encounter this killer after they robbed a bank.

For horror fans, this is a fun movie, with blockbuster-like looks to it. That’s astounding since this is actually a low-budget movie, starting out as the final project of film students. Only the students themselves and one backer financed this whole movie. And it’s all in English, so you won’t even need subtitles. The acting is not the best and some of the dialogue is a bit clunky, but you can forgive all that for a fun story and because this movie was made with heart.

The Last Employee (Der letzte Angestellte) (2010)

German Movie. Der Letzte Angestellte

David, played by Christian Berkel, liquidates a firm and has to fire the employees. One of these employees does not take her firing well and is soon found dead; she killed herself. Now David is haunted by his guilt, and maybe by her evil spirit.

The Last Employee sounds like such a German horror movie: a lawyer as the main character, work is life, it’s all about bureaucracy. But it works. The whole movie gives off a really creepy vibe. That’s the only way to describe it. It all sounds so realistic, but nothing feels real. That’s partly because of the surrounding creepiness, the fired employee is just crazy, David’s son collects snails. Adding to that is Christian Berkels great performance. This is surely a movie to check out, and it’s probably the first bureaucracy horror movie.

The Presence (Die Präsenz) (2014)

German Movie Die Präsenz

A Found footage film from Germany. A young couple and the boyfriends best friend take a trip to a haunted castle, to see if it really is haunted.

Another passion project by a young director, funded mostly by himself. The Presence takes Paranormal Activity and puts it where it belongs. Ghosts don’t belong in suburban homes, but in castles. Other than that, it feels just like a Paranormal Activity movie, just in German. And it manages to be quite scary.

German Angst (2015)

German Angst

In this anthology film we get three stories set in Berlin. The first story, The Final Girl, is about a girl experimenting on her “guinea pig”. In the second story, Make a Wish, a deaf and mute couple has to deal with a group of Nazis trying to give them a hard time. The final story, Die Alraune, is about a photographer joining a secret sex-club that changes his life forever.

German Angst is most famous for the director of the first short story, Jörg Buttgereit, the director of Nekromantik. While the other movies on this list were good because they were scary, German Angst is mostly gory and brutal. The stories all fit into the horror genre and the last story is pretty scary. But the directors of this movie also added great gore-effects that put the cherry on top of the blood soaked ice cream.

Goodnight Mommy (Ich seh, ich seh) (2014)

German movie Ich seh ich seh

Two boys live with their single mother, who just came back from a nose operation. Soon they start to wonder if she is really their mother.

Even though it’s technically not a German movie (it was made in Austria), it is in German and still close enough to fit this list. It’s arguably the scariest movie on this list, as well made as all of the above, but just a notch better. The movie keeps you thinking. I cannot recommend this enough, and I’m sure you’ll forget about the subtitles once the story begins!.

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

Winnie the Pooh Poohniverse

The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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Late Night With The Devil

For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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