‘The 9th Precinct’ (Review) – Taiwanese Horror Thriller
Leo Wang’s Taiwanese horror film “The 9th Precinct” depicts the tale of a specialized police unit that solely handles paranormal crimes. The special department with psychics handles cases as reported by ghosts in the same manner as police handle cases involving humans. As intriguing as it may sound, the movie’s entire setup is comic and […]
The Curse of La Llorona (2019) – Based on a Mexican folklore
Filmmaker Michael Chaves’ supernatural horror film “The Curse of La Llorona” is the 6th installment of the ‘The Conjuring’ cinematic universe. Co-produced by James Wan, the story of the film, as the name suggests, is based on Mexican lore, and hence is not based around characters we have seen before. “The Curse of La Llorona”, […]
'6 Underground' – Netflix Movie Review – Loud, Insane & Hysterical
Michael Bay’s action thriller ‘6 Underground’ starring Ryan Reynolds is probably the film you would never like to watch in theatre, as this has more negatives than positives. The makers have realized the fact and made this available on Netflix eager to offer this to a wider audience. ‘6 Underground’ follows an unnamed American tech […]
‘The Fury of a Patient Man’ – More Than Just a Revenge Drama
Released in 2016, Spanish filmmaker Raúl Arévalo’s thriller ‘The Fury of a Patient Man’ (Original title: Tarde para la ira) is probably one of the finest in the genre-bending exercise. Antonio de la Torre’s performance, remarkable characterization in a tightly written script, and a swiftly paced narration make it a must-watch. The film’s English title, however, […]
‘The Ruthless’ – Italian Crime Drama (Stream it on Netflix)
Loosely based on the book Manager calibro 9 by Pietro Colaprico and Luca Fazzo, the Italian French crime drama “The Ruthless” (Italian: Lo spietato) is inspired by the real-life story of mafia boss Saverio Morabito who was active in the 1990s and later became a police informant. Written and directed by Renato De Maria, the […]
‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ – An Engaging Netflix Sci-Fi Drama
Director Jim Mickle’s Netflix film ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ is one of the most creative and intriguing time travel stories we have watched in recent times. The film is a classic example of how there is still scope for filmmakers to experiment with the concept while creating something unique. Beginning in the year […]
ELI – Movie Review – A horror film with unexpected twists
Netflix horror film ELI is about a sick boy (played by Charlie Shotwell) whose parents Rose (Kelly Reilly) and Paul (Max Martini) admitted him into a secretive medical facility to treat his autoimmune disorder. The film from the very first few minutes promises suspense and thrill, and later moves towards the supernatural; however, it’s the […]
Netflix Horror ‘Rattlesnake’ – A Nice Premise, a Wasted Effort
Written and directed by Zak Hilditch (1922), Netflix’s original horror film ‘Rattlesnake’ follows a single mother who grabs the only way to save her little daughter, bitten by a rattlesnake, by taking the life of someone else, as a pact with the devil. The film starts with an interesting premise, as it follows mother Katrina […]
The Man Without Gravity – Ordinary Life of a Boy with Superhuman Skills
Italian drama L’uomo senza gravità (English title: ‘The Man Without Gravity’) is an amazing piece of storytelling by writer-director Marco Bonfanti. The film follows a newly born baby boy Oscar who is light as a balloon and floats weightlessly in the air, setting the tone for a magical tale. Yes, the boy Oscar is raised […]
‘And Soon the Darkness’ – Stupid Characters, Shallow Plot
Looks like Marcos Efron’s 2010-released horror thriller ‘And Soon the Darkness’ is nothing but a travel warning to all Americans not to venture into foreign locales, known for crimes. The storyline looks simple and predictable considering the notoriety of any less-crowded and crime-infested tourist place (for that matter anywhere in the world). The storyline goes […]