Sébastien Vaniček’s directorial debut, Infested, is stylish, tense, and a well-crafted film that seamlessly blends horror…
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Reviews of films from various genres
Mickey Hardaway (2023) review – A sensitive and well-intentioned film whose writing prevents it from reaching its full potential
Before winning their respective Oscars, filmmakers like Damien Chazelle, Barry Jenkins, and Christopher Nolan had one…
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Femme (2023) review – A captivating psychological thriller that explores the complicated relationship dynamics and sexuality
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers explored the shifting power dynamics between the central characters of tennis professionals. Whether…
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The Last Stop in Yuma County (2023) review – Francis Galluppi crafts an intense and fast-paced crime thriller
In his feature directorial debut, Francis Galluppi crafts a pulpy, low-budget, limited-setting crime thriller that is…
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The Blood Spattered Bride (1972) review – Vicente Aranda’s film is erotic, wild, and unpredictable
Vicente Aranda’s Spanish horror film, The Blood Spattered Bride, begins with a scene in which a…
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) review – A worthy addition to the beloved franchise
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, directed by Wes Ball, is a decent follow-up to…
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Monkey Man (2024) review – Dev Patel’s blood-soaked action thriller marks an impressive directorial debut
Passion and dedication drip through every frame of Dev Patel’s ferocious yet imperfect directorial debut, Monkey…
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Civil War (2024) review – The film is technically remarkable but lacks bold storytelling
Although technically exceptional and effectively portraying the devastation and horrors of a twenty-first-century civil war, Alex…
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Late Night with the Devil (2023) review – Though wildly engaging for the most part, the film runs out of ideas towards the end
Late Night with the Devil, written, directed, and edited by an Australian filmmaking duo, Colin Cairnes…
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Blood and Black Lace (1964) review – A landmark film in the Giallo genre
Mario Bava’s Blood and Black Lace, one of the earliest Giallo films, is still regarded as…
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