LUPT – Yet Another Forgettable Bollywood Horror Film
After watching the Jaaved Jaffery-starrer Bollywood horror film LUPT, most of us would be disappointed with the fact that there is no genuine effort to come up with an original story that can generate scare on its own. If we leave aside films like “Tumbbad” and “Pari”, both released in 2018 — Hindi filmmakers have […]
THE SILENCE (Review) – Netflix’s ‘A Quiet Place’
With the latest Netflix thriller, THE SILENCE, we might wonder why the makers are trying hard to overexpose an idea that’s already been explored by others. Yes, we have watched films like “A Quiet Place” and “Bird Box“, but this one from the director John R. Leonetti (“Annabelle”) has no originality. THE SILENCE is yet […]
FINAL STOP – A 3D Audio Thriller (Short Film)
With director Roxanne Benjamin, Sennheiser produces this short thriller FINAL STOP that is entirely shot on a smartphone. The audio recording using Sennheiser’s AMBEO Smart Headset is the star, as in every horror or thriller movie, the surrounding sound heightens the experience. Many emerging young filmmakers are now trying to use whatever tool they have […]
KAJAL (Short Film) – Highlights the Need of Women to Defy Norms
Paakhi Tyrewala’s short film KAJAL is a great story depicting the struggle for survival and transformation of a woman from the constant subjugation in a male-dominated society. The film talks about confidence, empowerment, and the need to assert the rights of women, even at some point the need to express rage. From the very beginning, […]
Love at First Sight (Short Thriller Starring Sayani Gupta)
Directed by Manuja Tyagi, ‘Love at First Sight’ is an excellent short thriller depicting the struggle of a young aspiring actress in a metropolitan city like Mumbai. The film has a simple plot, yet the storyline keeps the suspense alive till the end. It is very much relatable as it gives us an insight into […]
STRIKE – A stop-motion animated film
Here is the movie trailer of the upcoming British stop-motion animated movie STRIKE, produced by Gigglefish Studios. As we can see in the trailer, the film has a heartwarming story filled with fun and adventure for kids. STRIKE is set for a May 11 release. STRIKE follows a young mole Mungo Morrison who comes from […]
A Cure for Wellness – A Confusing Yet Interesting Storyline
Director Gore Verbinski’s psychological horror-thriller “A Cure for Wellness” is an intelligent thriller with an interesting plotline. The film keeps the suspense for a long, as we wonder about the goals of the story – which may or may not be answered in the end. At least, when you’re watching a film from the director […]
Winchester (2018) – Fun to watch but not scary
Based on the Winchester Mystery House, one of the most haunted mansions in North America, the film ‘Winchester’ directed by the Spierig Brothers is fairly entertaining but doesn’t have a compelling script to make it scary. It is more like a drama that is fun to watch but doesn’t have enough substance we usually look […]
‘Tiger House’ (2015) – A Fast-Paced Home-Invasion Action Thriller
Thomas Daley directed “Tiger House,” a fast-paced home-invasion film that is entertaining, even though it is generic and predictable. Kaya Scodelario stars in this low-profile yet sufficiently engaging film for a DVD release. One thing we must appreciate about the film is its plotline, performances, and some attempt at character development. “Tiger House” follows Kelly, […]
Going In Style – A Feel-Good ‘Heist’ Comedy Film
Oscar winners Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin make this comedy Going in Style a must-watch, as we love these supremely talented actors, and of course in a story that talks about everlasting friendship and happiness we share with our loved ones. Going in Style is one of those films that brings a smile […]