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Intrusion

Intrusion

Synopsis: Adam Salky directs and Chris Sparling writes the 2021 film “Intrusion”, a Netflix release. Set in a calm New Mexico town, the film follows a couple, Meera and Henry Parsons, who move looking for a peaceful life. While the town seems peaceful, the film delves into paranoia, trauma, and trust in relationships, exploring how […]

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Hypnotic

Hypnotic

Hypnotic was released in May 2023 and was directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film starred Ben Affleck who co-wrote the movie with Rodriguez; however, the creative collaboration left the audience with an unsatisfying product. The film’s mix of family drama and detective noir with science fiction mind games might sound interesting, but the execution falls

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Out of Darkness

Out of Darkness

Out of Darkness, initially known as The Origin, is a survival horror thriller film set roughly 45,000 years ago during the Upper Paleolithic era, marking the feature debut of the Scottish director Andrew Cumming. The plot revolves around a small band of six early humans who cross a sea in search of new land, only

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Consecration

Consecration

Synopsis & Plot Overview The supernatural horror-thriller film Consecration is directed by Christopher Smith and co-written with Laurie Cook. The story centers on Ophthalmologist Dr. Grace Fario, who lives in London and is plagued by haunting memories and disturbing visions. Grace’s world is turned upside down upon learning that her brother, a Catholic priest, died

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Speak No Evil

Speak No Evil

Synopsis Christian Tafdrup’s Speak No Evil is a psychological horror film that is deeply unsettling. It captures a certain politeness and a culture clash that lies beneath human nature. The film is set in a picturesque European countryside and the unfolding social discomfort and tension leads to a slow burning dread that is ache-inducing. The

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Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer

Introduction In 2023, biographical film Oppenheimer was adapted from the biography American Prometheus, written by Bird and Sherwin, and was directed by Christopher Nolan, who also wrote the film. The film covers the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist who earned the title of the ‘father of the atomic bomb’ and was

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Deep Water

Deep Water

Synopsis Deep Water is a film set in the suburb of New Orleans, tracing the unconventionally bound relationship of Vic and Melinda Van Allen— a couple not brought together by affection, but by hidden truths, manipulation, and control laced with silent hostilities. Ben Affleck plays Vic, a former technologist with a drone warfare software startup,

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The Old Guard

The Old Guard

Synopsis The Old Guard is a 2020 movie that is slick, action-packed, and a superhero thriller with emotional depth. The story revolves around a secret group of immortal mercenaries who have protected the world for centuries. The film blends contemporary and mythological warfare and addresses various moral concerns, such ethics, and stands out with its

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