“A Most Wanted Man” (2014) Review: Expertly Crafted and Thought-Provoking
In the 2014 espionage thriller “A Most Wanted Man,” based on John le Carré’s novel of the same name, a Chechen Muslim immigrant enters Hamburg illegally and becomes a target of secret government squads following the movements of potential terrorists in the aftermath of 9/11. The film stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Willem Dafoe, […]
Bullets Fly and Blood Spills: “The Killer” Delivers the Action Goods
Korean action thriller “The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves To Die” is a rollercoaster ride of non-stop action and intense fight sequences that will leave you at the edge of your seat. Director Choi Jae-hoon has done an exceptional job in bringing Bang Jin Ho’s novel “The Kid Deserves to Die” to life on the […]
‘Bhram’: A Masterful Short Film That Will Keep You on Edge
Sumit Kumar Sinha’s horror short film “Bhram” tells the story of two adventurous YouTuber friends, Ved and Badur, who embark on a journey to explore the infamous Kalaraja forest and uncover the truth behind its paranormal beliefs. Initially, the film may seem to have a substandard plot, but as the story progresses, it reveals an […]
Unravel the Mystery with ‘Memories’ (2013): An Intriguing Malayalam Thriller
“Memories” is a 2013 Malayalam thriller film directed by Jeethu Joseph (Drishyam) and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film follows Sam Alex, a police officer who is haunted by a personal tragedy and is fighting to live with his past. When he is assigned to investigate a string of killings in the city, his life takes […]
“Missing” (2018) Film Review: Bajpayee & Tabu Shine in Gripping Mystery
“Missing” is a 2018 Hindi-language psychological thriller directed by Mukul Abhyankar and starring Manoj Bajpayee, Tabu, and Annu Kapoor in prominent roles. The film follows a couple Sushant and Aparna Dubey (played by Manoj and Tabu) who arrive at a luxurious resort in Mauritius with their three-year-old daughter, Titli, But tragedy strikes when their child […]
“Hellhole” (2022) Movie Review: Solid Direction Drives This Ominous Religious Horror Tale
From Bartosz M. Kowalski and Mirella Zaradkiewicz, creators of “Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight,” here is yet another Polish horror film, “Hellhole” (org. title Ostatnia wieczerza). Set in 1987 Poland, the film follows a police detective who while investigating inexplicable disappearances infiltrates a rural monastery – and discovers a disturbing truth about its clerics. […]
‘Monica, O My Darling’ Movie Review: Entertaining with superb performances, unexpected twists
‘Monica, O My Darling,’ Netflix’s latest Hindi language neo-noir crime comedy thriller, is a very twisted yet refreshing narrative of average folks being lured to commit crimes in order to make it big in their career. Nonetheless, in the lead-up to the perfect murder, the drama keeps us guessing with unexpected twists and outstanding performances. […]
Those Who Wish Me Dead (2022) – Angelina Jolie In Taylor Sheridan’s Old-school Thriller
Those Who Wish Me Dead movie review: In Taylor Sheridan’s old-school chase thriller, Angelina Jolie stars as a firefighter who must save a boy not only from a raging forest fire but also from the bullets of two hitmen. Those Who Wish Me Dead is a Taylor Sheridan-directed action thriller starring Angelina Jolie, Nicholas Hoult, […]
“Day Shift” (2022) Review: A Fun Vampire Action Film
Netflix’s new vampire action-comedy film, “Day Shift,” stars Jamie Foxx as Bud Jablonski, a pool cleaner who does the secret job of hunting vampires for a living. He has one week to come up with the cash for his child’s braces and school expenses. In doing so, he must hunt down the worst of vampires […]
“Memory” (2022): Liam Neeson Gives A Passable Performance
Director Martin Campbell’s “MEMORY” follows Liam Neeson’s character Alex Lewis, a skillful assassin, who seeks redemption and hence wishes to retire from his morally repressive job. He finds himself as a target when he refuses to slay a girl as it goes against his moral code. To save the girl and himself, he must hunt […]