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A skill that speaks to a seasoned directing team, but as a debut feature Birdeater tests and tortures, and doesn’t waver.
Club Zero is often disturbing and always engaging, but it’s certainly not for everyone.
Desert Road is what indie cinema should be. It’s ambitious, beautifully shot, and entertaining in all the right ways.
Admirably, Sew Torn remains winningly earnest in its treatment, aiming for Edgar Wright’s shaggy dogs over Nolan’s smooth criminals.
Jericho Ridge is indeed a B-movie take on Assault on Precinct 13, coupled with plenty of Carpenter style flourishes which show Gilbey did his homework.
While occasionally veering into an overly complicated and opaque narrative structure, The G is a fun genre thriller with an incredible performance.
A touching portrait of personal resistance in the face of violence and repression, Shayda is a standout debut.
Durkin’s moving, muscular tale will astound and captivate you, and is unlikely to leave a dry eye in the house. The Iron Claw is a spectacular triumph.
For this Horrific Inquiry we take a look at 2010’s vampiric Let Me In.
While not as predictable as the pattern, Argylle doesn’t have much surprise despite its cast and energy.
While Gothika may not have stood the test of time, or have the most plausible horror narrative, it delivers an eerie watch.
Horror films have trained us to expect the final girl, but Funny Games does not acknowledge this hope and desire for survival.
I.S.S. is a serviceable space thriller, one that remains light on ideas but sticks to sturdy tropes.
While those looking for genuine chills should certainly seek them elsewhere, this movie is batting at a surprisingly high level.
With holiday season underway, Charles E. Sellier’s Silent Night, Deadly Night was the perfect way to usher in the spirit on this Horrific Inquiry.