For Christmas, it's not jolly old Saint Nick who will be sending terror your way this season - it's Kier-La Janisse. The prolific writer, producer, and programmer behind a string of nonfiction books on horror and folk-horror documentary 'Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched' makes her directorial debut in the chilling anthology series "The Haunted Season" at Shudder.
At its core, the show is a nod to the classic BBC anthology series "A Ghost Story for Christmas," which has been scaring audiences for decades. By tapping into this rich tradition of seasonal storytelling, Janisse brings an eerie atmosphere that's both unsettling and mesmerizing.
Janisse herself has watched and studied many episodes of "A Ghost Story for Christmas" - a fact evident in her perfectly captured bleakness and grimness in 'The Occupant of the Room.' The film is based on Algernon Blackwood's 1909 short story, but Janisse makes it her own by setting the tale in the early 1930s. With its slow-burning tension and unsettling score, this haunting film will be sure to send shivers down your spine.
For those looking for a Christmas special that's all about horror, not cheer - 'The Occupant of the Room' is definitely one to check out. The story follows a man who arrives at an isolated mountain inn on a late-night snowstorm, only to find himself trapped in a room with its previous occupant. As he tries to make sense of his predicament, he's forced to confront his own mortality and the darker side of human nature.
So if you're looking for something that will get your blood pumping this holiday season - look no further than 'The Occupant of the Room' and "The Haunted Season" on Shudder.
At its core, the show is a nod to the classic BBC anthology series "A Ghost Story for Christmas," which has been scaring audiences for decades. By tapping into this rich tradition of seasonal storytelling, Janisse brings an eerie atmosphere that's both unsettling and mesmerizing.
Janisse herself has watched and studied many episodes of "A Ghost Story for Christmas" - a fact evident in her perfectly captured bleakness and grimness in 'The Occupant of the Room.' The film is based on Algernon Blackwood's 1909 short story, but Janisse makes it her own by setting the tale in the early 1930s. With its slow-burning tension and unsettling score, this haunting film will be sure to send shivers down your spine.
For those looking for a Christmas special that's all about horror, not cheer - 'The Occupant of the Room' is definitely one to check out. The story follows a man who arrives at an isolated mountain inn on a late-night snowstorm, only to find himself trapped in a room with its previous occupant. As he tries to make sense of his predicament, he's forced to confront his own mortality and the darker side of human nature.
So if you're looking for something that will get your blood pumping this holiday season - look no further than 'The Occupant of the Room' and "The Haunted Season" on Shudder.
I've heard of the BBC series "A Ghost Story for Christmas" before, but never watched it. This Kier-La Janisse's show sounds super spooky and atmospheric 
️. I love how she brings an eerie vibe to it, perfect for this time of year. The idea of a man trapped in a room with someone else is so unsettling, I'm definitely gonna check out 'The Occupant of the Room'. Has anyone watched "The Haunted Season" on Shudder yet? 
. The slow-burning tension is so unsettling, it's like you're right there with the main character 
. And that score... ugh, it's giving me all the chills 
. Definitely checking out "The Haunted Season" on Shudder now, thanks for the rec! 
on Shudder! Kier-La Janisse is a genius, IMO! She's taken the classic BBC format and made it her own with such an eerie atmosphere that's literally giving me chills 
I'm so here for it! The slow-burning tension in "The Occupant of the Room" is, like, perfection. It's not your typical Christmas special, which is exactly what I need this holiday season 
. If u haven't checked it out yet, def add it to ur watchlist ASAP!
, I'm SO here for "The Occupant of the Room"! 
, but in a good way... or should I say, a bad way? 
Kier-La Janisse is a genius behind this one! 
Her attention to detail and ability to build tension is on point 
. And that score... *shivers* 
It's like the perfect blend of spooky and unsettling. Can't wait to binge "The Haunted Season" on Shudder! 
. If you're looking for something to get your blood pumping this holiday season, I say give it a shot! 
. I'm all about slow-burning tension and creepy scores, so this is right up my alley! Can't wait to dive into "The Haunted Season" on Shudder 
. And have you seen the cast list for this "The Haunted Season"? It's like they're trying to brainwash us with their eerie atmosphere and slow-burning tension... I'm not buying it, folks! 