A searingly authentic piece of work, Cardboard Gangsters brings complexity and surprising humanity to a world of gangsters, persuasively evoking the lives of marginalized people.
The Lodgers never quite meets its potential. This is the kind of Gothic horror mystery that has been done before, better, but that keeps us optimistic for the future of those involved.
We had a chance to speak with Sam Keeley, star of the upcoming horror film The Cured. We spoke about his career, his influences, working with Ellen Page and David Freyne, and what project he’s excited about in the future.
The Cured is a fantastic zombie film with intelligent writing, precision direction, top-tier acting, and sincere sociopolitical themes and parallels that are essential in elevating horror films to something greater than just scares and gore.
What Sanctuary shows is that a film can come from humble beginnings and a small budget but can have a big outcome on society. It also shows that film should and can be ready to show more diverse stories from the people who have experienced it and who still experience it.