Ambient Light

Ambient Light is a bi-weekly, personalized horror film recommendation podcast. In this episode, Angi answers questions about: disturbing, intellectually stimulating and philosophical films, films that are slightly off the beaten path, and horror to get you into the Christmas spirit.   I'm doing a double major in psychology and philosophy and I love horror films that make you think in both fields. Often these films include 'intellectuals' who are actually analyzing what is happening in the movie (I like analyzing the analyzing). I love As Above, So Below and Coherence. I also like just plain disturbing films that are more subtle like Sleeping Beauty, Stoker and Funny Games. And I love the metaphysical aspects of the current It film. Any recommendations on these themes? Thank you so much! Kimberleigh, South Africa Suggestions: Martyrs (2008) dir: Pascal Laugier Antichrist (2009) dir: Lars von Trier Man Bites Dog (1992) dir: Remy Belvaux, Andre Bonzel, and Benoit Poelvoorde   *********************

Ambient Light is a bi-weekly, personalized horror film recommendation podcast. In this episode, Angi answers questions about: the scariest non-horror films, indie films with interesting female characters, and horror watches for people with short attention spans.   What is the scariest film you have ever seen that wasn't regarded as a horror film and should it be? Bo, Seneca, SC   Recommendations:  Dear Zachary (2008) dir. Kurt Keunne Enemy directed (2014) dir. Denis Villeneuve  ********************* My wife and I are authors who write a lot about the horror arena. We love female-centric horror films, but so many of them seem to reduce strong female characterization to "surviving the slasher" or "the ass-kicking warrior", and there doesn't seemt o be much int he way of variety for three-dimensional female characters who are allowed to have more emotions than scared or tough. Do you have any really interesting indie films that have characters that fit this mold? Two that we enjoyed recently

Ambient Light is a bi-weekly, personalized horror film recommendation podcast. In this episode, Angi answers questions about: Blaxploitation horror, horror films for lovers of Dario Argento's Suspiria, and horror films with great jump scares.   What are some good blaxploitation horror films that you could recommend, if any? Paul Chicago, IL Recommendations: Sugar Hill (1974) directed by Paul Maslansky JD's Revenge (1976) directed by Arthur Marks Ganja & Hess (1973) directed by Bill Gunn ******************** I just saw Suspiria and loved it! Where should I go from here? Do you have recommendations on films that I should see next? Erica Sacramento, CA General Recommendation: Italian Giallos   Specific Recommendations: Deep Red (1975) directed by Dario Argento The Neon Demon (2016) Nicolas Winding Refn ******************** Hi Angi! I love a good jump scare, but jump scares just for the sake of jump scares piss me off. Are there any films that actually use them as an effective tool to build suspense

Ambient Light is a bi-weekly, personalized horror film recommendation podcast hosted by horror blogger Angela Harris. In this week's episode, Angi answers questions about Asian horror films, found footage films, and horror films from the 1920s through 1960s. Hi! I'm a big horror fan but have yet to venture into Korean and Japanese horror in a serious way. Can you make some recommendations? I enjoy intellectual and psychological thrillers, and any horror that uses the genre in a philosophical way. Thanks so much! Sandra, Chicago Recommendations: Train to Busan (2016) directed by Yeon Sang-ho, Bedeviled (2010) directed by Jang Cheol-soo.   ************* What are some of the better found footage horror films that don't involve too much shaky cam or overuse of profanity? Dahlia, New Jersey Recommendations: Lake Mungo (2008) directed by Joel Anderson; Exhibit A (2007) directed by Dom Rotheroe.   ************* I don't know very much about horror movies. Where do I begin? Do you have a top five list of fil

Ambient Light is a bi-weekly, personalized horror film recommendation podcast. In this episode, Angi answers questions about: disturbing, lingering films; horror movies for people who don't like violence; funny horror; and films for people who are looking for something wry & clever. SHOW NOTES 10.10.17 It's been a while since I've seen a horror movie that had thoroughly disturbed me. I want to watch something that will have a lasting effect. Psychological stuff really freaks me out, possession, unnatural movements. Watcha got?? Liz Chicago Recommendations: In a Glass Cage (1986) directed by Augusti Villaronga; Eden Lake (2008) directed by James Watkins. ******************** What horror films would you recommend for someone new to the genre but with a bit of a sensitivity to violence? Is it possible to get into horror - or find a corner of horror genre - to enjoy if big violence really disturbs me? Amanda Connecticut Recommendations: The Others (2001) directed by Alejandro Amenabar; The Ring (2002) directe

SHOW NOTES 10/5/17 Hi Angi, I really loved The VVitch and It Follows. Can you recommend any other amazing, suspense based horror films with great cinematography?? Taryn Chicago, IL Recommendations: The Blackcoat's Daughter (aka February) (2017) Directed by: Oz Perkins Goodnight Mommy (2015) Directed by: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala ******************** Dear Angi, I'm a horror wuss! What horror movie can I watch that won't give me nightmares? Would you recommend watching horror films earlier in the day when it's still light out so I don't have to go to bed in the dark right after watching it? Is there a horror sub-genre that you find less scary than others? I don't typically like things jumping out at me. But at the same time I don't like things that seem particularly cruel/heart-breaking. Liz Austin, TX Recommendations: The Visit (2015) Directed by: M. Night Shymalan Triangle (2009) Directed by: Christopher Smith ******************** Hi Angi, I would love a horror film recommendation that has a strong femal