Horror is a perfect outlet to tackle those phenomena head-on by shedding light directly onto them.
Their story is handled in a delicate way at first, lulling viewers into a false sense of security.
One of the most un-vampire-like vampire films, this melancholy tale is beautiful both on the inside and out.
And, Simone Simon’s performance is full of class, glamor, and grace.
Kubrick’s vision was indeed a masterful one.
Much like the plot of the film.
Most of the beauty of the piece lies in the build up to the bloody finale.
The whole journey is a wild roller-coaster of emotions, executed masterfully by Florence Pugh’s iconic facial expressions.
Then there are the costumes and set design.
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