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Elevator to the Gallows (1958) review – A hypnotic and atmospheric french noir, with Jeanne Moreau at her most captivating

At only 25, Louis Malle introduced the world to his cinematic vision with Elevator to the…

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Mickey 17 (2025) review – Bong Joon-ho’s ambitious sci-fi satire yields mixed results

Bong Joon-ho’s highly anticipated Mickey 17, his third English-language film, is an ambitious sci-fi comedy-drama that…

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Demon City (2025) ‘Netflix’ Review – A Slick but Generic Revenge Thriller

Demon City, directed by Seiji Tanaka, doesn’t break new ground in the “revenge thriller” subgenre, but…

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15 best Conspiracy Thrillers of the 1970s

The 1970s were a period of political upheaval, where corruption, surveillance, and secrecy loomed over society…

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The Gorge (2025) review – Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller bring enough charm and intensity to keep this flawed film engaging

Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge ambitiously combines romance, sci-fi, horror, action, and conspiracy thriller elements into a…

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Through a Glass Darkly (1961) review – A mesmerizing and emotionally shattering Bergman masterpiece

Through a Glass Darkly is a haunting and deeply moving film that begins Ingmar Bergman’s “Faith…

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The Fury (1978) review – A visually rich de Palma film that seamlessly blends spy thrills with eerie supernatural twists

Following up on his highly acclaimed and influential horror film Carrie (1976), which revolved around a…

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Winchester ’73 (1950) review – A gripping and tightly crafted Western that redefined James Stewart’s career

Winchester ’73, a gripping and tightly crafted Western, not only reignited James Stewart’s career after a…

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Deva (2025) review – A decent effort, but still a downgraded version of the original

In Deva, Roshan Andrrews remakes his own daring and gripping Malayalam thriller, Mumbai Police (2013), delivering…

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Odd Man Out (1947) review – Carol Reed’s breakthrough film as a director is a flawlessly crafted British thriller that leaves an indelible cinematic mark

Odd Man Out, directed by Carol Reed, masterfully blends noir, tragedy, and suspense, resulting in a…

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