10 Best Horror Movies Of 2023 (So Far)
10. Clock
Having children is a pretty scary process. However, choosing not to have kids means having to explain that decision to nosey relatives, which might be even more frightening.
This is the basic premise of Clock, which premiered worldwide on Disney+ in April. The full-length debut of writer and director Alexis Jacknow, Clock follows the life of Ella, a 37-year-old woman who doesn't want kids.
In order to fix her biological clock, Ella embarks on programme of experimental hormone treatment. However, as is the case with all new medicines in horror, things don't end well.
The treatment starts to seriously mess with Ella's head, causing her to hallucinate wildly. Not only must she combat the mysterious tall woman stalking her, but she must also do battle with her own mind.
Feminism and horror go together perfectly, but it's rare to see a film take a stance like this when it comes to reproductive rights.
Jacknow generates a very interesting conversation with her work, about how women are pressured into giving birth even when they live in a so-called "free" society.
Don't be fooled by the fact that it's on Disney - Clock ain't for kids.