The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a 2005 blend of supernatural horror and legal drama, directed by Scott Derrickson, who teamed with Paul Harris Boardman to craft the script. Loosely drawn from the real and debated story of Anneliese Michel, it examines the spiritual, judicial, and heart-wrenching fallout after an exorcism ends in tragedy for […]
Synopsis Set in 1991 Madrid, Verónica unfolds in Vallecas, a working- and middle-class barrio, and centres on its teenage namesake, portrayed by Sandra Escacena. Verónica looks after her three younger siblings with a devotion that belies her age, acting as a stand-in parent. When their father walks out, her mother (Belén Fabra) takes night shifts,
Ride or Die- its Japanese title is Gunjō – is a haunting psychological thriller and romance directed by Ryuichi Hiroki and adapted from Ching Nakamuras manga of the same name. The story centers on Rei Nagasawa, a fastidious young plastic surgeon who has never quite managed to let go of the feelings she harbors for
Overview Bunny the Killer Thing is a 2015 horror-comedy co-produced by Finland and the United Kingdom that merges jet-propelled splatter with aggressively sexual gags. Written and directed by Joonas Makkonen, the movie quickly built a reputation for its off-the-wall premise and unfiltered visuals. In the spirit of old-school exploitation, it pushes every conceivable limit while
Synopsis Extraction (2020) is an action thriller with an intense focus on pace, directed by Sam Hargrave and written by Joe Russo, one of the Russo brothers known for their work on the Avengers films. Netflix produced and released the film globally on its streaming service. It features Chris Hemsworth in the role of a
Peninsula is directed by Yeon Sang-ho, who also collaborated with Ryu Yong-jae to co-write the film. It is a standalone sequel to the globally recognized masterpiece “Train to Busan.” This South Korean action-horror film, set four years after the zombie apocalypse initially devastated Korea, shifts the focus from trains and parent-child relationships to stunning post-apocalyptic
Ballerina (2023) is an action-thriller film from South Korea directed and written by Lee Chung-hyun. It showcases Jeon Jong-seo in the leading role, who is recognized for her poignant performances, and it features neon-soaked visuals alongside unrelenting action to weave a compelling tale of friendship, betrayal, and revenge. While the film draws comparisons to action
Synopsis The Call (2020) is a psychological thriller from South Korea, directed by Lee Chung-hyun. The film artfully incorporates elements of time travel, suspense, and horror into a single narrative. As a film which transcends genres, it skillfully balances the intersection between a singular moment’s potential to alter lives over decades while exploring fate, trauma,
Synopsis Foe (2023) is a psychological drama film directed by Garth Davis. It is a derivative work of a novel Foe, authored by Iain Reid. The film tackles issues of one’s identity, human relationships, environmental degradation, and the pervasive presence of technology in personal interactions. Foe features a combination of slow-burn tension and speculative ideas,
Synopsis The Medium is a supernatural horror film from Thailand and South Korea, directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun and produced by The Wailing’s Na Hong-jin, a prominent figure in Korean cinema. The Medium weaves together found-footage style cinematography, shamanistic folklore, and psychological horror in a deeply unsettling narrative of possession, family legacy, and cultural psychosocial belief
