We are only half-way through 2019 and already we've been treated to a lot of great movies. One particularly interesting genre so far this year is horror which has given some of the most talked about films of the years so far.
1.I TRAPPED THE DEVIL
I Trapped the Devil is a slow-burn, quiet horror movie from first-time filmmaker, Josh Lobo. The film is set on Christmas where an unhinged man named Steve receives an unexpected visit from his brother and his wife. Their plans for holiday celebrations are upended when Steve reveals he has trapped a man in his basement who he insists is the devil.
2.BRAID
The horror genre can sometimes feel a bit stale, but then there are those entries that feel utterly unique. It is a genre that allows filmmakers to explore truly bizarre and unsettling areas. Such is the case with the 2019 psychological horror film Braid. The movie is about two young women who decide to rob their mentally unstable friend who lives in an isolated mansion. To gain access to the money, they are forced to play along with an increasingly dangerous game of make-believe.
3.THE GOLEM
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The Golem is another historical horror film which also uses a creepy young child as its "monster". Based on the Jewish legend, the movie is set in a small Jewish community that has been stricken with a plague. As they face attacks from invaders, a woman decides to great a terrifying protector.
4.US
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Us is certainly the most well-known horror film on this list. Jordan Peele's follow-up to his immensely successful and award-winning debut Get Out. This film proved Peele was no one-hit wonder and cemented him as one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.
The film star Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke as a couple whose family vacation is interrupted by the arrival of doppelgangers who begin terrorizing them. The movie was praised for its ambition and themes while also being an effective horror entry.
5.HAGAZUSSA: A HEATHEN'S CURSE
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The best-reviewed horror film of the year so far is a movie that few people have even heard of. Hagazussa is a German horror film that was released last year in its home country but only reached Western audiences this year. Set in a remote mountain community in the 15th century, the movie follows a woman who is named a witch by the men who rule the community.
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