“Taking Lives,” directed by D. J. Caruso and released in 2004, features a psychological thriller with prominent roles performed by Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke. The film’s plot very supremely captures the unique pursuit of a serial killer that tries to impersonate his victims, keeping the viewers engaged through powerful twists and suspense elements. Synopsis: […]
Recai Karagöz directed “Art of Love”, a Turkish romantic thriller film slated for 2024 release, featuring Esra Bilgiç and Birkan Sokullu. The film was released on Netflix on March 14, 2024. It touches on themes of love, betrayal, and elaborate integrations of art theft. Synopsis: The plot follows Alin (Esra Bilgiç), an Interpol officer specializing
An Indian erotic thriller, Murder was released in 2004 and was both written and directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Mahesh Bhatt through Vishesh Films. Emraan Hashmi, Mallika Sherawat, and Ashmit Patel starred in the film, which drew inspiration from the Hollywood film Unfaithful produced in 2002. With its daring themes, sensuous music, and
Hacked is a psychological thriller directed by Vikram Bhatt and released in 2020. It explores the topic of technology, obsession, and privacy breach. It stars Hina Khan, Rohan Shah, and Sid Makkar. The film depicts how an individual’s digital life can be altered which then leads to disastrous outcomes. With its brutal storytelling and complex
Romance & Cigarettes is a daringly different work of art directed by John Turturro. An ensemble cast, including, Kate Winslet, Christopher Walken, James Gandolfini and Susan Sarandon puts music, humour, and raw emotions together to tell a story of romance, deceit and healing. He depicts the working class in the most sacred form. Many describe
Darling Nikki is a bold independent drama that delves into love, treachery, and the intricacies of humanity. It was directed by Greg Carter and released in 2016. The film uses theme of passion and power to tell the narrative of two people whose decisions take them on a journey of self reflection and turmoil. Through
Theresa & Allison is an indie horror film directed by Jeremiah Kipp and released in 2019 that takes on the subject of vampires in a new and gritty way. This film separates itself from the idealistic images of vampires presented in pop culture cinema, instead exploring the primal aspects of immortality and touching on topics
Vivek Agnihotri directed the 2012 movie Hate Story, which is a gripping Indian thriller that examines revenge, betrayal, and ambition with extreme fervor. The film is remembered for its bold and out of the box storytelling, with captivating narratives that were uncharacteristic of the Bollywood mainstream. Starring Paoli Dam in a powerful lead role, Hate
Body of Night, crafted by Nicholas Michael Jacobs, is an intriguing, different kind of a film that explores the concepts of want, strength, and the state of being weak. This Indie horror-drama was released in 2020, and its storytelling is gripping and intriguing, which makes the audiences haunted even after the story has finished. The
With the approach of the new decade, it’s only fitting that I speak about the emotionally evocative film ‘Blue Valentine’ by Derek Cianfrance. The film stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams as the protagonists of this poignant drama about the endurance of love while disintegrating in the harshest conditions. In particular, it deals with the
