Ok, I promise this whole list isn’t just going to be horror films, but I couldn’t pass by Pontypool without talking it up to you! This is a wonderfully weird but extremely effective piece of Canadian indie cinema that every horror lover should put on their must-watch list! It’s really, really worth it.
Pan’s Labyrinth can be hard to watch – genuinely scary at points, and unflinchingly violent – but so worth it! This film is a work of pure passion for Guillermo del Toro (who I love even when he’s doing the superhero-y Hellboy stuff!), and the contrast between the darkly gorgeous fairy tale settings, and the utter brutality of Ofelia’s ‘mundane’ reality is just… awe-inspiring? And endlessly satisfying. This one is straight-up in my top five movies of all time (though don’t ask me to tell you the other four I am really bad at top fives if I’m being honest!) A story about a little girl living in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, caught between the twin horrors of her dying mother and her abusive step-father, who starts meeting fairies (and a faun!), and inevitably winds up on a mission to combat Evil. And Kanopy’s got some really great stuff.
#2011 movie about the son of a clockmaker free#
I know, there’s a ton of streaming services out there there days, but listen, this extra one is FREE to you, so it’s definitely worth it. I know I’m not the only person who’s promoted this for VPL, but in case you’re not already aware, if you have a library card with us then that gives you free access to the video streaming service Kanopy! (Note: if you’re trying to log in to any of our online resources and can’t remember your PIN – it’s a common problem! – get in touch with us through Email Librarian, and we will get you set up ASAP)
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