J.A. Bayona: “Intuition is one of the most important tools a director has”

As the director of “The Orphanage” (2007) and “A Monster Calls” (2016), Spanish-born filmmaker J.A. Bayona (b. 1975) is very familiar with fantasy and the supernatural. And after directing the bloc…

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Gore goes global in Wexner Center for the Arts’ International Horror series beginning Thursday

Films often evoke universal emotions, whether it’s tearing up at a dramatic scene or gasping at a villain’s reveal — and fear is no exception.  The Wexner Center for the Arts’ will show international horror films spanning a vast range of subgenres, mediums, time periods and countries on select dates through August 14. Four of […]

The Lantern

I read "Steps Towards a Configurative Discipline" written by Aldo van Eyck. I attempted to think again, draw again, dwell again.

He starts by saying: We cannot breathe one way, either in or out.

And the rest is a powerful, imaginative, and creative transfer of thoughts.

https://asupala.me/2025/07/09/entry-10/

#aldovaneyck #theorphanage #architecture #writing #thoughts

entry 10.

Steps towards a configurative discipline1 – I read this article written by aldo van eyck, published in forum in august 1962. here is an attempt to think again, draw again, dwell again. we can…

this is not.
#TheOrphanage (2007)
Dir. by #JJBayona
A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage for handicapped children. Before long, her son starts to communicate with an invisible new friend.
#HorrorMovies #FilmMastodon

Here's my 7 horror films to get to know me.

#wishingStairs (2003) part 3 of the Whispering Corridors series
#aTaleOfTwoSisters (2003)
#theEye (2002)
#Constantine (2005)
#theDevilsBackbone (2001)
#theOrphanage (2007)
#shutter (2004)

#7filmstoknowme #sevenfilmstoknowme #horror #HorrorMovies

Rock Lotto Day 2!

The Orphanage, Friday, January 24 at 06:00 PM CST

https://chicago.askapunk.net/event/rock-lotto-day-2

Rock Lotto Day 2!

So nice, we did it twice! Day 2 of Chicago's most successful Rock Lotto ever. 9 new bands, and we call 'em: Gettin' Around Faery Dream Necropantz Hypnagogia The Four Dykes (and John) New Shapes Mystery Flesh Pit New Devils Daphne & The Men She Hates All for the low, low price of $5! All money to Midwest Books To Prisoners! Bands at 6pm, followed by a sick ass rave. We ask that folks wear masks, we will have them available at the door as well!

CHICAGO ASK A PUNK

Bad Anxiety & Silo Kids in Chicago

The Orphanage, Tuesday, January 7 at 08:00 PM CST

https://chicago.askapunk.net/event/bad-anxiety-and-silo-kids-in-chicago

Bad Anxiety & Silo Kids in Chicago

CHICAGO ASK A PUNK

Giallo (MPLS), Flowering, and more!

The Orphanage, Saturday, January 18 at 07:00 PM CST

https://chicago.askapunk.net/event/giallo-mpls-flowering-and-more

Giallo (MPLS), Flowering, and more!

CHICAGO ASK A PUNK

Just saw #Oddity. I dont do #horror often. But I love a good ghost storry. I would put this with the #Babadook and #TheOrphanage.

It's almost a year since Dani's sister died. Her brother in law visits her shop of odd items. He gives her the item she requested: the glass eye of the man that killed her sister.

A tight story. There to tell a story rather that do scares. I didnt know what to expect. And really enjoyed my time.
CW: some gore
#cinema #cinemastodon

The First Omen review: A horror prequel done (mostly) right

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.avclub.com/the-first-omen-movie-review-1851386463

The First Omen review: A horror prequel done (mostly) right

Nell Tiger Free anchors an ambitious, creepy, often surprising Antichrist origin story

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