The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/horror-films/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png horror films | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/horror-films/ 32 32 A Hulu horror movie influenced by the post-Holocaust pressure to have children https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-hulu-horror-movie-influenced-by-the-post-holocaust-pressure-to-have-children/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 23:27:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3039073 In 'Clock,' Ella’s choice to not have children is seen by her father to be a betrayal of her family’s past — especially to her grandmother, who survived the Shoah

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]]> In horror movie ‘The Offering,’ a Jewish spirit haunts Hasidic Brooklyn https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-horror-movie-the-offering-a-jewish-spirit-haunts-hasidic-brooklyn/ Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:24:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2925477 Though not a Member of the Tribe himself, British filmmaker Oliver Park credits Jewish folklore with influencing the scary film genre, and in many ways his latest opus is an homage

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]]> In new comedic horror film, Holocaust survivor vampire faces his surprise daughter https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-new-comedic-horror-film-holocaust-survivor-vampire-faces-his-surprise-daughter/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 23:48:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2876634 Noah Segan writes, directs, and acts in 'Blood Relatives,' a not-too-bloody road trip movie with an uplifting message about family and the benefits of uniting in the face of evil

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]]> In Riyadh, dining with the undead https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-riyadh-dining-with-the-undead/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:11:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2691405 Saudi restaurant 'Shadows' caters to horror film buffs with strong stomachs, allowing them to savor their dishes while staff in gory costumes put on interactive shows

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]]> Not your gramma’s golem: Horror film ‘The Vigil’ stars different Jewish monster https://www.timesofisrael.com/not-your-grammas-golem-horror-film-the-vigil-stars-different-jewish-monster/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:49:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2496315 Director Keith Thomas draws on studies at Jerusalem's Hebrew Union College to tell story of the 'mazzik,' a lesser-known demon from Jewish mythology; film is streaming from Friday

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]]> New horror movie, in Yiddish, sees Jewish burial ritual gone wrong https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-horror-movie-in-yiddish-sees-jewish-burial-ritual-gone-wrong/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:47:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2345703 Jewish law requires a body be guarded between death and burial -- but in 'The Vigil,' something has gone horribly awry

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]]> Director Ari Aster’s debut film is scarily good. And that might be a problem https://www.timesofisrael.com/director-ari-asters-debut-film-is-scarily-good-and-that-might-be-a-problem/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 20:22:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1867713 As the terrifying flick 'Hereditary' opens worldwide, Aster shows his skills behind the camera portend something more than 'just' a career in horror. Will he get another chance?

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]]> Darren Aronofsky’s new film ‘Mother!’ is absolutely unhinged https://www.timesofisrael.com/darren-aronofslys-new-film-mother-is-absolutely-unhinged/ Thu, 07 Sep 2017 08:33:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1689073 Opening at the Venice Film Festival to a mix of boos and cheers, the director's latest movie is said to be his oddest yet

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]]> Israeli audiences warm to home-grown horror movies https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-audiences-warm-to-home-grown-horror-movies/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:54:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1383297 New string of thrillers feature over-the-top, campy takes on real-life violence facing Israelis

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]]> It’s the Talmud — with zombies! — in new Israeli horror film https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-the-talmud-with-zombies-in-new-israeli-horror-film/ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:21:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1239348 Cinema royalty, the Paz brothers say their English-language 'JeruZalem' is the culmination of a childhood of 'killing off' friends

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]]> Christopher Lee, movie villain, briefly WWII Nazi-hunter, dies at 93 https://www.timesofisrael.com/christopher-lee-movie-villain-briefly-wwii-nazi-hunter-dies-at-93/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:03:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1197157 Best known for roles in horror, 'Star Wars' and Bond films, British actor was previously an RAF intelligence agent who tracked war criminals in final months of his service

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]]> 300: Rise of an Israeli director https://www.timesofisrael.com/300-rise-of-a-director/ Sat, 08 Mar 2014 18:37:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=904414 Jerusalem-raised Noam Murro is the blockbuster debutant behind '300: Rise of an Empire,' the much-anticipated sequel to '300'

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]]> Get your horror fix at new Israeli-built movie site https://www.timesofisrael.com/get-your-horror-fix-at-new-israeli-built-movie-site/ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:15:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=806400 Horrorinc plans to make itself the go-to site for horror film fans to watch movies, hang out, and interact with other fans

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