2014 Caine Prize for African Writing: The Gonjon Pin and Other Stories (Caine Prize: Annual Prize for African Writing)

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In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. My So Called Creative Life – A Creepy Afternoon Alone in an Abandoned Hospital- Gonjiam PsychiatricHospital

Gabriela Gonjon, an undergraduate student at City College of New York, sponsored by HOK’s New York and Philadelphia studios. Surnames are taken as the first part of an person's inherited family name, caste, clan name or in some cases patronymic Two friends break into the hospital at night and explore the dark halls. At one point they seem to stumble upon what looks like chunks of human hair on the ground in one of the rooms. Due to the low visual quality of the video, it looks like a mini found footage horror film, which is exactly what I think they were going for. (No subtitles but they aren’t necessary to enjoy the creepy vibe!)

Misbah Mamoon, an undergraduate student, at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, sponsored by HOK’s San Francisco and Seattle studios. With an innate grace and charm, Gonjon effortlessly captivates and inspires admiration from those around them. Another story says Gonjiam’s doctors and director were driven to madness while working alongside the mentally ill patients, which lead the director to end his own life. Some believe his suicide was caused by a ghost who possessed his body and drove him to the brink of insanity. Name distribution statistics are generated from a global database of over 4 billion people - more information Rewatch Value 9.5 Watching horror movie is one of my favorite things. But often I find movies with the same story line & plot. Not really bringing something new to table.

Tracy Eteh-Benissan, a graduate student at Howard University, sponsored by HOK’s Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Tampa studios. The occurrence of Gonjon has changed over time. In The United States the number of people who held the Gonjon last name rose 400 percent between 1880 and 2014. Gonjon Last Name Statistics demographyMeloCat and her friend take an alternate route through the mountain to enter the hospital property. Despite exploring during the day, the general atmosphere is very, very eerie. At one point they hear footsteps running towards them on the floor above. Was it a ghost or another urban explorer? The music was just right to get an eerie feel and add that essence of "this sounds sweet and playful while also sounding ominous and like I may lose my head." The acting was solid, and while the story is not original, it was done in a way that didn't feel like I was watching the exact same movie with different actors. What really shows that the images held up for themselves is that the subtitles were less than perfect, and yet the aspect of terror was still projected. Horror movies are incredibly subjective, but this one definitely had me covering my eyes for a minute and is something I would rewatch with a friend. The way the story flows, specially the way the film is directed, it just sets it apart from the rest. Applause to the director.