H.E.R. Reveals This Horror Masterpiece Is Her Favorite Movie of All Time
H.E.R. says Stanley Kubrick’s *The Shining* is her favourite film of all time, revealing her enthusiasm for horror while discussing her career and ambitions as a filmmaker. She is open to directing a horror film herself, with a psychological thriller in mind.
In a Collider interview, H.E.R. said she would avoid gore and demonic themes in favour of suspense and uncertainty. She also expressed interest in working with director Mike Flanagan, and said making a narrative film is on her bucket list. The interview took place as her animated film *Forgotten Island*, in which she voices Jo, was in cinemas.
In short
- H.E.R.’s favourite film is *The Shining*.
- She wants to direct a psychological thriller.
- She would prefer suspense over gore.
Explained simply
H.E.R. is the stage name of American singer and songwriter Gabriella Wilson, who has also taken on acting and film projects. Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film about a family staying at an isolated hotel, where the father’s behaviour grows increasingly threatening.
Horror films can create fear through suspense, atmosphere and uncertainty, as well as through graphic violence or supernatural themes. Director Mike Flanagan is known for horror and thriller films and television, while H.E.R.’s interest in directing would mark a move from performing in films to making one herself.