Foreign Language Films
From the publication Conde Nast Traveler, a diverse list of horror films recommended by the author. Including brief explanations about why they were chosen. The oldest movie on the list is from 1922 and the most recent was released in 2020. This source does a great job at not only incorporating films from different countries but different time periods as well. A great source for those who prefer a more curated selection but may leave others searching for a wider set of recommendations to choose from.
9 International horror films to watch this Halloween. (2023, October 27). Conde Nast Traveler. https://www.cntraveler.com/story/international-horror-movies
Published in 2024, this article takes a look at one of the most successful horror film franchises to come out of Spain. It is part of the found footage style of movie that is popular within horror cinema. The author compares the success of the Spanish franchise to other found footage movies that have also gained critical success in the US, like The Blair Witch Project. This article is written in more technical language, with many references to the academic study of film. This is a great source for someone who already has some background knowledge on film but will still be useful to beginners as well.
Rodríguez Ortega, V. (2024). [Rec] and beyond: Spanish cinema, digital technology and the transnationalization of horror. Studies in European Cinema, 21(2), 156–174. https://doi-org.libproxy.albany.edu/10.1080/17411548.2022.2103933
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The Encyclopedia of Japanese Horror Films
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ISBN: 9781442261679Publication Date: 2016-07-01Japanese cinema has created one of the most successful industries for producing horror films. Highly rated films like "Godzilla" and the "Ringu" movies, are two of the most notable produced by Japan. This encyclopedia covers movies from the inception of the genre in Japan to present day (2016). This is an academic source that has been extensively researched. However, it will not only be appreciated by scholars/researchers but also those who are every day fans of the genre. It also covers films from sub-genres like comedic-horror and anime horror movies. While extremely comprehensive, this publication does not include films that were released after 2016. It is available online through the UAlbany library website or by clicking the title link.
Jiménez Murguía, S. (Ed.). (2016). The encyclopedia of Japanese horror films. Rowman & Littlefield.
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Korean Horror Cinema
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ISBN: 9780748643097Publication Date: 2013-03-14South Korea is another large exporter of the horror genre. Incorporating cultural context like regional folklore and myths for how themes, plots, and characters are developed. This source does a great job at creating an easy to follow timeline from the 1960s to the early 2010s. Written in non-intimidating language that will appeal to wide audience. With the one caveat being slightly dated. It is available online through the UAlbany library website or by clicking the title link.
Peirse, A., & Martin, D. (2013). Korean horror cinema. Edinburgh University Press.