While the genre has often been dismissed as low-brow, Adam Lowenstein, a film and media studies professor at the University of Pittsburgh who specializes in horror, said it is well-suited for grappling with these kinds of deep-seated, psychological issues. In one talked-about scene, Gabi (Mia Goth) exposes her bare chest to James (Alexander Skarsgård) in an invitation to breastfeed, revealing a complicated tension between his actual mother and his understanding of Gabi as his new one. The director, after all, has surely learned a thing or two from his filmmaker dad and giant of the genre, David Cronenberg. It’s no surprise it was replete with disturbing moments.

Take, for example, Brandon Cronenberg’s “Infinity Pool,” which became one of the buzziest films to come out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Since the genre’s inception, horror movies have tapped into the psychological trauma and terror that can only come from a mother, and a number of recent films are embracing that time-honored tradition. Each book follows a different couple.LOS ANGELES (AP) - If you’re stumped for how to spend this Mother’s Day, consider relishing a good scare. This is book two in the Necessary Evils series. As always, there’s gratuitous violence, very dark humor, and scenes so hot it will melt your kindle. It features a psychopath hell-bent on romance and a disgraced FBI agent attempting to redeem himself. Psycho is a fast-paced, thrill ride of a romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. And August always gets what he wants.Ĭan he convince Lucas that not all killers are created equal and that having a psychopath in his corner-and in his life-might be just what he needs? Lucas knows his secret, and August knows he wants Lucas. He doesn’t believe in psychics, but there’s no missing the terror in his eyes when they collide in the hallway. Literally.Īugust is immediately intrigued with Lucas and his backstory.

He seeks refuge at a small college, hoping to rebuild his life and his reputation. Now, the world thinks he’s crazy and that co-worker wants him dead. Until, with a touch, he discovers his co-worker is a killer and his life falls apart. Lucas Blackwell was once the golden child of the FBI, using his secret talent as a clairvoyant to help put away society’s worst. And he’s just found his latest obsession: Lucas Blackwell.

August is both-a brilliant professor loved by his students and a ruthless, obsessive killer tasked with righting the wrongs of a failing justice system. They say there’s a thin line between genius and madness. As the genius son of an eccentric billionaire, his off-putting behavior is often blamed on his high IQ. August Mulvaney has always been exceptional.

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