Out of all the films to be released this year, Nope was one that was filled with anticipation. Jordan Peele has established himself as a master of modern horror with his previous films Get Out and Us. Nope sees Peele stick with the horror genre but deals with a new subgenre – aliens. The film… Read More Nope (2022)
All My Friends Hate Me is a British comedy horror films that has proven to be one of the underrated gems of year. The film follows Pete (Tom Stourton), a charity worker, who is planning to spend his 31st birthday with friends from university who he hasn’t seen in years. The celebrations take place at… Read More All My Friends Hate Me (2021)
Men is one of most anticipated horror films released this year as it sees Alex Garland back on the big screen as his previous film, Annihilation was a Netflix film. The film follows Harper, a woman who is grieving the recent loss of her husband, James (Paapa Essiedu). She ventures to the small village of… Read More Men (2022)
There are plenty of iconic anime films that have been released throughout the years. From the fantasy worlds created by visionary Hayao Miyazaki to Mamoru Hosoda’s brilliant coming-of-age stories, anime has always been an excellent medium within film for storytelling. One such pioneer of the medium was the late, great Satoshi Kon whose directorial debut,… Read More Perfect Blue (1997)
A24 have established themselves as mastered of horror over the years and they show no signs of slowing down with the release of X, a film that incorporates elements and homages to traditional slasher films such as The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The film is set in 1970s Texas and follows the cast and crew… Read More X (2022)
I was fortunate enough to cover this year’s Cardiff Animation Festival and was able to watch an array of films (over 100 in fact!). One of the highlights was loundraw’s debut, Summer Ghost which has a non-traditional running time of 40 minutes meaning that it can be considered either a long short film or a… Read More Summer Ghost (2021)
Horror has seen s huge resurgence in recent years, especially when it comes to original ideas. Directors such as Ari Aster and Robert Eggers have helped propel horror into a new era. However, oftentimes, the female perspective is forgotten and just as there are many male horror directors, a number of women have come forward… Read More Julia Ducournau: Double Feature
Trigger warning: This review delves into various aspects of Last Night in Soho, including its depiction of sexual assault and rape. Edgar Wright’s latest film Last Night in Soho had its premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival and has undoubtedly been one of the most discussed films of the year so far due to… Read More Last Night in Soho (2021)
Shepherd is a British horror written and directed by Russell Owen following Eric (Tom Hughes) who gets a new job as a Shepherd on a remote island following his wife’s sudden death. The film follows Eric’s descent into madness as he is faced with strange happenings during his stay which force him to relive his… Read More Shepherd (2021)
There is always a film every year that pushes the boundaries of violence and taste beyond question. While these films generate a lot of publicity thanks to polarising reviews from critics and cinemagoers alike, these films never seem to win a lot of major awards. This year is different. Julia Ducournau’s sophomore feature, Titane, took… Read More London Film Festival 2021: Titane
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