PaulEberhardt at 1:22PM, Oct. 23, 2020

Also, I instantly thought of this music video for some reason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRWMwpPlm28

PaulEberhardt at 1:20PM, Oct. 23, 2020

This is the kind of horror I like best. I'm not really into the "how can you tell reality from your imagination" type of story, which this can sometimes drift into, mostly because they often overdo the stream-of-consciousness, but I love all the other ones either for the plot-twisting surprises or the general weirdness that ensues. It's very relatable, too: never take anything at face value unless you really know you can. For an interesting take on this very topic I'll recommend "Killers" by Mike Mendez. It's an independent film and not for the faint-hearted, but the way the already twisted initial situation gradually shifts into a weird inversion of itself as more and more things about the characters come to light makes it one of my favourites (and I hope I managed to say that without creating spoilers).

hushicho at 2:46PM, Oct. 22, 2020

Oh yes, it's marvellous when you have that primal, gut-feeling horror. I do love the "lifting the rock" sort of build-up and reveal, at least when it's done well. It can be so superb when it's built up to an insane atmosphere, and then it just...bursts. Whistle And I'll Come To You is one perfect example of that. Look up the 1968 Omnibus version with Michael Hordern, or read the story. Perfect stuff! You simply won't get much better.

kawaiidaigakusei at 11:21AM, Oct. 22, 2020

Gregorian chants or choral music (ESPECIALLY in Latin) usually means that there is some demonic energy brewing--they like to speak in Latin. I definitely do enjoy the Patrick Bateman from "American Psycho"; Norman Bates from "Psycho"; and Hannibal Lecter from "Hannibal" (tv series) type of character where a person looks and acts seemingly normal on the surface and in public, but it is all a facade for the tip of the iceberg.

bravo1102 at 5:23AM, Oct. 22, 2020

Always see it in newscasts. Such a quiet person, keeping to themselves never could have imagined he was behind all the disappearances.

Ozoneocean at 1:32AM, Oct. 22, 2020

Haha, I never liked that trope in horror and scary films... I suppose that is just a symbol for normal like though: Most people seem very nromal and ordinary on the surface, till you get to know them and see the weirdness beneath!