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31 Scary Movies that are 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon: ‘Antichrist’

Jeff Mitchell

“Antichrist” (2009) – A couple (Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg) loses their son in a horrible accident, and they turn to grief, guilt, and condemnation as unfortunate coping mechanisms.  Director/writer Lars von Trier’s scathing, sickening story dives into the minds of two individuals who allow self-loathing and wrath to rise from the darkest corners of their imagination to the surface.  “Antichrist” is a visceral, shocking experience, and Dafoe and Gainsbourg fully commit to von Trier’s staggering vision.   Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: 2 Willem Dafoe stars in “Antichrist” (2009)…

31 Scary Movies that are 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon: ‘Cat People’

Jeff Mitchell

“Cat People” (1982) – Director Paul Schrader (“Hardcore” (1979), “American Gigolo” (1980), “First Reformed” (2017)) isn’t one to shy away from cutting edge material, and here, he cuts his teeth into “Cat People”.   Cats may have nine lives, and Schrader resurrects the 1942 thriller for a second act, one that reflects 80s horror with graphic violence and sexual encounters. Irena (Nastassja Kinski), in her early 20s, travels to New Orleans.  Her brother Paul (Malcolm McDowell) meets her at the airport, and they haven’t seen each other in years, and he…

31 Scary Movies that are 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon: ‘The Hand that Rocks the Cradle’

Jeff Mitchell

“The Hand That Rocks The Cradle” (1992) – Director Curtis Hanson’s thriller features an unusual antagonist: a nanny.  This particular sitter, Peyton Flanders (Rebecca De Mornay) – hired by Claire and Michael Bartel (Annabella Sciorra and Matt McCoy) to help watch their two small children – is, unbeknownst to them, horribly cruel. There’s a method to Peyton’s madness and for targeting the Bartels.  With her seemingly sweet demeanor and good looks, she’s fooled them quite well. Perfecting the art of manipulation, Peyton makes small maneuvers to cause havoc at the…