A high-concept horror that, while not entirely successful, is remarkable for sticking to its concept to the bitter end.
Category: Horror
Swallow (2020) – Movie Review
There’s material here for good horror, but it lost me along the way.
Bacurau (2020) – Movie Review
Bacurau starts as an intriging mishmash of genres and styles, but devolves into empty action and noise.
The Invisible Man (2020) – Movie Review
Leigh Whannell and Elisabeth Moss have teamed up to reinvent The Invisible Man as an effective representation of gaslighting and online abuse.
The Lighthouse (2019) – Movie Review
Deliberately, unabashedly ugly, The Lighthouse is not an easy watch, but a striking exercise in claustrophobia that is sure to leave a mark.
Underwater (2020) – Movie Review
Underwater is a lean, relentless horror-thriller that barges into the screen, does its job and then barges right out again.
Ready Or Not (2019) – Movie Review
Who can resist a chance to gawk at beautiful Gothic mansions and expensive dresses while coming out in favor of overthrowing the rich?
Midsommar (2019) – Movie Review
Midsommar lived up to my great expectations in the best way possible, which is to say, it displays a lot of the genius that made Hereditary great while breaking brand new ground, never once feeling like a continuation or a retread.
The Perfection (2019)
For the first of the three distinct acts that make up The Perfection, it feels like we’re watching a brisk, tightly wound horror film, clever and stylish; then it goes downhill, wasting talented performers and beautiful cinematography.
Us (2019) – Movie Review
The less you know about Us, the better; trust that it is terrifying and brilliant, go, and suffer well.
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