Thriller

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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Bright

Bright

Introduction Bright is a 2017 American movie that blends action and urban fantasy. Max Landis is the writer and David Ayer the director. Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, and Noomi Rapace starred in it. As the first major Netflix attempt at creating a big-budget film, ‘Bright’ was released to the public in the hopes of capturing

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Showgirls

Showgirls

Synopsis “Showgirls” is an erotic drama film released in 1995 that was written by Joe Eszterhas and directed by Paul Verhoeven, who is known for his provocative style of filmmaking. Nolme Malone is the main character in the film underwent a transformation when she was a drifter with a mysterious past. She made a living

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