Introduction Released in 2003, Monster stands out as Patty Jenkins feature-film debut and has since earned a place among the most talked-about true-crime dramas. The film offers an unflinching, close-up look at Aileen Wuornos, played by Charlize Theron, a troubled woman whose life spiraled into murder in late-1980s Florida. Based on actual events, the story […]
🎬 Overview In Her Place is a co-production of Canada and South Korea released in 2014 and directed by Albert Shin. It is a psychological movie set in the serene yet remote areas of South Korea, which deals with issues such as class difference, secrecy, motherhood, and emotional tension. It depicts the life of three
Synopsis Set against the world of high school basketball, Rez Ball (2024) is a sports drama film coming of age that shows the beauty of Indigenous culture, their unwavering spirit, and the relentless dreams of their youth. It is directed by Sydney Freeland, who is known for Deidra & Laney Rob a Train and Reservation
Synopsis Pedro Páramo (2024) is a co-produced Mexican-Spanish film directed by Rodrigo Prieto, a cinematographer making his directorial debut. It is an adaptation of the 1955 novel from Mexican author Juan Rulfo. Rulfo’s works are foundational to magical realism influencing writers and filmmakers long before Garbriel GarcĂa Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. Rulfo’s novel
Summary Extraction 2, also released on Netflix, continues to follow mercenary Tyler Rake during his action-packed journey. The graphic novel ‘Ciudad’ by Ande Parks and the Russo Brothers serves as a base for the story. Synergistically blending emotional depth alongside intense action sequences gives this sequel a scope more than just a heart-pounding film. Set
Synopsis Consecration (2023) is a British supernatural horror film directed by Christopher Smith. It delves into the intertwining themes of belief, societal constraints, inner conflicts, and trauma while integrating religious symbols and psychological discomfort. Set mostly in the Scottish Highlands, which are both strikingly beautiful and hauntingly desolate, the film incorporates elements of gothic horror
The 2023 psychological thriller Sharper, directed by Benjamin Caron, is a sleek character-driven story of deceit and ambitious manipulation. It follows New York City’s elite and some of its grittier corners. The film features a complex narrative with multiple character perspectives. It stars Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, and Briana Middleton. Through these characters,
Out of Darkness is a British-Scottish survival horror film scheduled for release in 2024 and it ventures into the primal fears of humanity’s early ancestors. Set 45,000 years ago during the Stone Age, the film immerses viewers into a world where survival is a struggle against both the wilderness and the human psyche. As the
The Decline (French title: Jusqu’au déclin) is a French-language Canadian thriller released in 2020 that examines the intersection of survivalist thinking, ideology rooted in fear, and the erosion of social trust. Directed by Patrice Laliberté, The Decline receives recognition as the first Netflix original movie in Quebec. It is a brisk, meticulously crafted thriller set
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End is a prospective Spanish-language zombie film set to release in 2024. The film is unique in its portrayal of the post-apocalyptic horror genre as it is more emotionally intelligent and resonant. The film is directed by Carles Torrens and is an adaptation of the first book in Manel
