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5 Horror-Drama’s That Will Make You Cry

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Films are a fantastic medium, that when handled well, can cause the viewer to feel any variety of emotions.  Any horror movie can cause fear and dread, that should be it’s number one goal after all.  However, it takes something truly special to not just scare the viewer, but to also start up a crying fit.  So let’s take a look at 5 tearjerker moments in horror.

Train to Busan

Train to Busan is pretty popular at the time of writing, and upon viewing, for obvious reasons.  The plot follows a father so obsessed with his work that he spends very little time with his young daughter.  For her birthday the daughter wants nothing more than to catch a train to Busan and visit her mother, who lives there.

The action starts once the rather disjointed family finally boards the titular train, only to realize that a zombie plague has been set lose.  Train to Busan doesn’t stop the action once it gets going, and touches on some pretty tough themes to swallow.  Add that to some of the best child acting in recent history and the final moments of this flick are almost guaranteed to have you choking back tears.

The Host

The Host is another fantastic Asian horror flick with an ending designed to make you cry.  This one also focuses on a father who is out of touch with his young daughter’s life, with a few key differences.  Instead of zombies we are treated to a large amphibious mutated monster, wreaking havoc on the main land.

Early on in the film our protagonist’s daughter is taken by the monster and the family is forced to track her down and save her before it’s to late.    It’s not just the ending that is sad in The Host, everything that can go wrong does for this family.  Their motivation’s are pure, but nothing ever quite works out.

 

The Host is a weird mix of horror-comedy and a drama, and it somehow works.  There are a few tonal shifts throughout that are kind of jarring, but it doesn’t detriment the dramatic scenes, if anything the general shenanigans of the characters only add to the tearjerker factor.

Odd Thomas

Odd Thomas absolutely deserves a place on this list, and if any of you have yet to see it please do yourself a favor and track it down.  It follows the titular Odd Thomas who has the ability to see the dead, and he does his best to help them in any way possible.  The opening moments of the film show Thomas chasing down a rapist and knocking him unconscious awaiting police pick up.

As the plot progresses Thomas learns of an incoming disaster for his town that promises to be cataclysmic.  It’s up to him to use his psychic abilities to gather clues and stop whatever hell is coming for him.

The final revelation of Odd Thomas is one of the saddest moments of almost any film that I have personally seen and I am not ashamed to admit that the ending had me in tears on the first viewing.  If it’s your first time watching be prepared for a left hook to the feels, because this ending is utterly bleak, and perfect for the story as a whole.

The Fly (1986)

The remake of a horror classic may seem like an odd addition to add to a list of tearjerker movies, but David Cronenberg’s The Fly is a masterpiece of horror drama.  The overall story is the same, a brilliant scientist attempts quantum teleportation and it seemingly works, but with horrible unforeseen consequences.

The saddest part of the plot is the slow painful transformation Seth goes through, while his love interest Veronica is forced to watch.  Take a moment and try to imagine a loved one slowly transforming into something horrible before you, and you can do absolutely nothing but watch.  That is the true drama of The Fly.

Brundlefly was a horrible accident and one that cost Seth and Veronica a future together.  Words can never hope to describe the true sadness you will experience when watching this.  The only way to truly understand is to watch it for yourself, and watch as the body horror slowly takes a side step for the relationship drama between Seth and Veronica.

The Mist

The movie adaption of Stephen King’s novella The Mist is nonstop horror and claustrophobia up until it’s final moments.  The Mist, to it’s credit, has possibly one of the darkest endings of a modern horror movie on top of being a damn depressing one as well.

A father is faced with an impossible decision and the audience is forced to watch as he does what he feels is best for his son and the rest of the survivors looking for some form of help.  Only to realize mere moments later everything would soon be better.

the mist tv series

The ending of the movie adaption is more dark than the rather open ending to the novella but it works none the less.  To this day the ending is still burned in my brain and something that I may never forget.

There are countless other sad horror movies out there, and it was incredibly difficult to narrow it down to a list of 5.  It was also difficult to keep it vague as to avoid spoilers, but if any movie on here catches your interest then be prepared for a bad time.  You may want to have a box of tissues handy just in case.

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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt

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Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.

In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.

The Strangers

This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.

The Strangers

Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.

“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”

The Strangers

The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”

The Strangers

The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.

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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time

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It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?

It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.

Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott

Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.

Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.

Great Movie Ride

The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.

Alien Romulus
Alien (1979)

The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.

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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween

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Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.

The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.

Home Depot Skeleton Prop

This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.

This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.

“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”

Home Depot Prop

But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.

This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.

Terror Dog Prop
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