The best cosmic horror movies

Important points

• The horror of the universe extends beyond human comprehension. By tapping into the fear of the unknown.
• Lovecraft's work has greatly influenced cosmic horror by delving deeper into existential terror.
• Films like The Mist and Annihilation are examples of true cosmic horror manifestations.

The horror genre has become a big deal over the years. It tells stories through the medium of novels, video games, and movies in various subgenres. That guarantees there will be a little bit of horror for everyone. The cosmic horror genre is something that dates back to the 19th century, shocking readers with fear of the unknown or unseen.

Cosmic horror involves horror that extends beyond human comprehension. And it creates an eerie fear of how tiny humanity is in the grand tapestry of the universe. Despite the wonders of modern knowledge and technology, But little is still known about space – and even the oceans on this planet. Who knows what will happen now? Stay tuned…

8 Uzumaki

A surreal experience that distorts reality

• director: Higushinsky
• Release date: February 11, 2000
• Runtime: 1 hr. 30 min.

Junji Ito's work focuses on the strange and bizarre. Even his manga collection which is a biographical look at his life lived with his two cats. While he often draws small faces Their cuteness with mischievous or even evil expressions. His magnum opus is still up for debate. Uzumaki It is still one of the strongest competitors.

A 2000 Japanese film translated this work into the medium of film. When a village is under the distorting effects of spiral reality. The exact nature of the turbine is entirely up for debate. Is it some kind of creature, disease, or supernatural phenomenon? Its mystery drives home the cosmic fear of the unknown and shrouds the village in existential dread, which is often the focus of this horror subgenre.

7 In the jaws of madness

Test the boundaries of reality

• director: John Carpenter
• Release date: February 3, 1995
• Runtime: 1 hr. 35 min.

It got its name from a Lovecraft story. At the mountain of madness– In the jaws of madness It's an homage to all things Lovecraft and his loosely connected universe. with other movies Carpenter's (thing and prince of darkness–

In the film, John Trent finds himself looking at the work of author Sutter Kane, whose work is said to have a detrimental effect on the weak-minded. Trent had always been a skeptic and believed it was all just a publicity stunt. Until he and Linda arrive at the fictional location for the books known as Hobb's End, they are stuck within the confines of the city. along with all the people of the city doing what was written in the book The titular manuscript is as cosmic as it gets. It creates madness in those who see its words. And in Cane's belief, the ancient gods will appear on Earth and drive humanity to extinction. Whether or not something is true is up to interpretation.

6 outer space colors

Based on Lovecraft's popular story.

• director: Richard Stanley
• Release date: January 24, 2020
• Runtime: 1hr 51min

Although Lovecraft was not a pioneer of the cosmic horror genre, But he indelibly defined and influenced the horror genre with his work. He creates insightful short stories about ancient gods rising from their slumber. The terror of the unknown as well as creepy cults and secret societies. One short story is outer space colorswhich was adapted into a 2019 film starring Nicholas Cage.

Gardner's life changed irrevocably when a bright purple meteor crashed into his front yard. Make the surrounding land and the families that live there change Reality and consciousness unravel as colors begin to consume everything as they attempt to transform the surrounding space into their origin. which is another dimension inhabited by tentacled monsters. Time and space have no meaning when there is color all around. and plays as a cross-dimensional perspective on the horror of the universe.

5 The Mist

A strange phenomenon enveloped the entire city.

• director: Frank Darabont
• Release date: 21 November 2007
• Runtime: 2 hrs. 6 mins

Waking up one day to find that your hometown was shrouded in a mysterious mist and teeming with terrifying beasts would be a nightmare, and anyone would really want to wake up. Unfortunately, this was the terrifying reality for the group of people who locked themselves in the supermarket.

Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. The Mist It is cosmic in nature. Human nature begins to unravel as the survivors spend more time together within the confines of the store. A woman seizes power and becomes judge, jury, and executioner of anyone who dares question her reign. But any fear Whatever she had sown was completely obscured by the fear of the unknown—a monster that not only prowled the mist outside. But also find a way inside.

4 Re-Animator

loose modification of classic Lovecraft stories

• director: Stewart Gordon
• Release date: October 18, 1985
• Runtime: 1 hr. 26 min.

Things are no more cosmic than Lovecraft's own work. It proved to be the most influential cosmic horror story of all time. This is where the term Lovecraftian comes from to describe things that are beyond the scope of human imagination. The theme of existential terror. Influence of existence from other dimensions, change and fear of the unknown One such job is Herbert West Re-Animatorwhich inspired the film. Re-Animator–

The main character, Herbert West, concocts a liquid that can bring the dead back to life. But the consequences are quite dire. Those who were resurrected came back violent and evil. By one resurrected being able to control the others. that can be revived It's not your typical cosmic horror movie, though. Re-Animator It remains a great example of a cosmic short brought to the big screen.

3 destruction

An experimental sci-fi film inspired by Lovecraft.

• director: Alex Garland
• Release date: February 23, 2018
• Runtime: 1 hr. 55 min.

Change of people and land Meteorites that are the source of strange phenomena and fear of terrors beyond humanity. These are all essential elements of the true cosmic horror established in the works of writers like Lovecraft and films like destruction–

A place in Florida has become home to a zone called Shimmer. which is caused by meteorites falling from outer space An expedition of five women traveled into the Shimmer. and encounter strange phenomena such as mutant plants and animals Shimmer has the power to transform any object. within its boundaries including people This is where the existential fear and paranoia of everything in the universe comes into play. Like the influence of Shimmer from outer space. It also showcases exemplary horror, such as the nightmare-inducing mutant bear scene.

2 Jacob's Ladder

Heavy cosmic overtones of extraterrestrial beings and slippery realities.

• director: Adrian Line
• Release date: November 2, 1990
• Runtime: 1 hr. 53 min.

War has a way of transforming everyone involved. And no one suffers more than the brave soldiers on the front lines. Injuries, loss of limbs, death, PTSD…all are real risks that come with the job. And the latter may be an explanation for the strange visions and experiences that Jacob Singer encountered as he tried to live a normal life in America. But are these visions more than just trauma?

stated that it has been a source of inspiration for Silent Hill– Jacob's Ladder There are some extremely disturbing images that become more shocking as the film progresses. Creatures that defy human description and appear slightly humanoid — there's something undeniable about the horrors on display. Jacob's sanity is questioned as he confronts these unknown horrors.

1 thing

• director: John Carpenter
• Release date: June 25, 1982
• Runtime: 1 hr. 49 min.

thing It is one of the most influential horror films ever made in the genre. This shows some great practical effects on monster design. Science team suffers from isolation of research center in Antarctica and rescue stray sled dogs found in the wilderness and take them to their station. This is an act of altruism that will not be rewarded in any way.

The strange events escalated and reverberated throughout the place ever since the dog came home there. It starts with the dog transforming into a monster with tentacles and pus coming out of it. An infection which soon spreads among scientists with terrifying results. It turns out that the thing that infects everyone is something otherworldly. By absorbing any living thing Surrounding him was like an abomination. Delving deeper into the fear of the body Solitude and fear of the unknown thing It's a horror film about an unconventional but amazing universe.