Unfortunately for the film, the frustration that the presence feels at its struggle to intervene in the events that unfold in the house plays out into the audience, so that we always feel at arm’s length from the drama. We are left feeling that a really good film is just […]
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The Legacy of George A Romero’s Resident Evil
Experience the “Darkest Day of Horror the World Will Never Know” George A Romero’s Resident Evil, a review by Jenna Jarvis Much like the “godfather of zombie movies” as he is repeatedly referred to within Brandon Salisbury’s documentary, I am not a gamer. But also like Romero, I carry an immensely […]
Read moreGrafted Movie Review: Messy Body Horror to the Max
Introduction Body horror cinema often grapples with societal expectations and the pressure to conform to beauty standards, and Hope Madden’s debut feature, Grafted, dives headfirst into this unsettling territory. With a narrative that intertwines personal struggle with broader themes of assimilation, identity, and the grotesque impacts of modern science, Grafted […]
Read more‘The Girl with the Needle’ – A Powerful Haunting Tale
The Girl with the Needle In the haunting landscape of post-war Copenhagen, where despair looms large and hope flickers dimly, The Girl with the Needle emerges as a poignant exploration of resilience and motherhood amidst the ravages of conflict. Co-written and directed by Magnus von Horn, this visually striking film […]
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