‘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 […]
Sinister Circle (2017) – With an ancient Ouija board & a secret society
This Peruvian horror movie ‘Sinister Circle’ directed by Dorian Fernández-Moris, follows a psychologist (Fernanda) who returns from Mexico to her childhood place in Peru, together with her mute son (Julito), after hearing the news about her mother being hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital. A sequel to the director’s earlier film Cementerio General, the storyline of […]
In the Tall Grass (Netflix) – A Twisted Tale Suggesting Life & Choices
Directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Patrick Wilson (“The Conjuring“), the latest Netflix supernatural thriller ‘In the Tall Grass’ is based on a novella by father and son Stephen King and Joe Hill. While Stephen King is considered as the king of horror, somehow this story, in particular, does not deliver horror in the traditional […]
Modest Heroes: Ponoc’s wonderful piece of anime anthology
Studio Ponoc’s animated anthology “Modest Heroes” narrates three wonderful stories of regular life heroes: two underwater siblings fighting many threats on their own; a little boy living with a fatal egg allergy; and an invisible man living a solitary life. After the great success of their debut animated film “Mary and the Witch’s Flower,” […]
Realms (2017) – Not much scare to keep us engaged
“Realms,” a supernatural horror film directed by Daric Gates (known for “The Appearing“), takes place in a secluded area of Thailand within an ancient, eerie mansion. The plot is made all the more intriguing by linking the characters and their tales to their past lives, as dictated by the principles of karmic philosophy. The film […]
‘Falling Inn Love’: Netflix Movie Review
With those many horror and thriller movies piling up in the ever-expanding Netflix library, ‘Falling Inn Love’ is the latest addition in the rom-com genre. The film is sweet and feel-good for the moment, even though the storyline has nothing special to make it different from others. ‘Falling Inn Love’ follows a modern independent girl […]