Reflections on Horror

Reflections on Horror

Share this post

Reflections on Horror
Reflections on Horror
Sustaining Sensations: The Enigmatic Vibes of Horror Movies

Sustaining Sensations: The Enigmatic Vibes of Horror Movies

Six films that radiate a sense of feeling and emotion from start to finish

glendalynn dixon's avatar
glendalynn dixon
Sep 18, 2023
∙ Paid
2

Share this post

Reflections on Horror
Reflections on Horror
Sustaining Sensations: The Enigmatic Vibes of Horror Movies
Share

For the past twenty years, if I feel unwell, the kind of unwell that has me firmly planted on a couch instead of working, there are two radically different movie watching experiences that are my go-to: Humphrey Bogart and Resident Evil.  

As you recover from the whiplash, let me explain. 

Slow burn noirs (The Maltese Falcon or The Big Sleep) and Resident …

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Reflections on Horror to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 glendalynn dixon
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share