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Outlaw

Outlaw

Outlaw is a 2007 British action-thriller film written and directed by Nick Love. As someone who tends to focus on social issues and working-class life, Love made a film that attempts to portray the psychology of marginalized people who believe they have been abandoned by the justice system. This film analyzes vigilante justice, moral conflict, […]

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Oddity

Oddity

Introduction Oddity is a 2024 Irish supernatural horror film directed and written by Damian McCarthy. As McCarthy’s oeuvre suggests, he is most renowned for the atmospheric exercise known as Caveat, but with Oddity he broadens his canvas into a rich blend of ghost story, murder mystery, and psychological thriller. The film was premiered at South

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7500

7500

Introduction 7500 is a minimalist high-tension thriller released in 2019, written and directed by Patrick Vollrath. In this feature film debut, Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Tobias Ellis, a commercial airline co-pilot whose scheduled flight from Berlin to Paris transforms into a nightmare as Islamic extremists attempt to hijack the plane. “7500” references the international aviation code

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12.12: the Day

12.12: the Day

Introduction Kim Sung‑su’s 12.12: The Day is a South Korean historical drama film released late in 2023. The movie captures the intense conflict influencing modern Korea with the context of the military coup that occurred on December 12, 1979 in Seoul. It also explores other facets interwoven with suspense and human drama to create an

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Theresa & Allison

Theresa & Allison

Introduction Against the backdrop of Jeremiah Kipp’s 2019 film release, Theresa & Allison makes a bold and stylistically raw addition to the vampire horror genre. It interweaves elements of eroticism, violence, psychological trauma, and lesbian love into a storyline that is unflinching. Rather than offering glamorized versions or sanitized depictions of vampirism, the film portrays

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Agak Laen

Agak Laen

Introduction Set to release in 2024, Indonesian film Agak Laen is a horror-comedy that incorporates elements of slapstick and supernatural. It features the work of Muhadkly Acho as director along with Dipa Andika and Ernest Prakasa as producers, presenting some of Indonesia’s most notable stand-up comedians: Bene Dion, Boris Bokir, Oki Rengga, and Indra Jegel.

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Janji Darah

Janji Darah

Introduction In this essay, I will be exploring Janji Darah (“Blood Promise”), an Indonesian horror film released in 2024 that intricately weaves themes of familial bonds, supernatural debt, and the unfathomable terror within. Directed by Sentot Sahid and Andri Sofyansyah and featuring Natasha Wilona and Emir Mahira in lead roles, the film blends psychological horror

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Golden Kamuy

Golden Kamuy

Subdivision and Historical Context Satoru Noda, the author of Golden Kamuy, created an engaging historical drama that has now transformed from an award-winning manga into a lively anime series and, equally exciting, is slated for a live-action film in 2024. The riveting and intricate tale set in early 20th century Japan encompasses survival drama, treasure

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The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

Introduction “From John Wick and Atomic Blonde to Bullet Train, David Leitch has built a reputation as a director and former stuntman in the action genre. In his latest film, The Fall Guy set to release in 2024, he takes a wink at stunt performers while delivering another vibrant and explosive action comedy.” Featuring actors

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Palmer

Palmer

PALMER tells the moving story of Eddie Palmer, once the golden boy of his high-school football team, who returns to his tiny Louisiana hometown after spending twelve long years behind bars for attempted murder. The film opens with Eddie trying to piece his life back together while living under the same roof as his grandmother

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