Le Portrait de Petit Cossette

Le Portrait de Petit[e] Cossette is only three episodes long so if you're looking to watch an anime in a short amount of time, this would be the one. This anime was confusing! It was constantly throwing images at you that at first don't seem to make any sense to whats going on, but really, it all fits together.

The story is about Eiri Kurahashi, a student who works at an antique shop. (by the way this anime will forever make you question antiques) For one day he finds a glass that when he looks through it he sees a young girl. Eiri starts to fall for this girl and starts drawing pictures of her every chance he gets. Eventually one night he makes contact with her.

This is one twisted romance of a story. The basic plot is very interesting but it can be hard to follow. I think it was well done. It was scary and haunting. (yet again, not a anime for the squeamish) But the graphics weren't bad and it is defiantly memorable.

Fear[s] of the Dark

or Peur(s) du noir. This is a French animated film that was not made for the weak of mind, little kids, or people who just get scared really easily. Fear[s] of the Dark is a collection of black and white short stories created by different animators. Each story is interesting and well done, but also, scary.

This is a horror film and when you start watching it you think 'oh its not that scary,' but as the film goes on your fear starts to build till eventually you cant stand being in the dark living room anymore and you have to turn the lights on and you don't know how you'll ever get to bed that night or any other night!

Not every story had a clear plot but that may have been intentional for then after you're done watching you'll start wondering what was going on.

I highly recommend this film. It was very well done, each story was beautifully created and each story making you question and wonder, breaking down your guard so when the next story starts to play before your eyes the fear creeps in a little more.

Here's the trailer, if this scares you in the slightest it may not be the film for you. Seriously.