“Devils” (Movie Review) – A Gripping Korean Thriller with a Dark Twist
“Devils,” a 2023 South Korean thriller directed by Kim Jae-hoon, is not your average cat-and-mouse game. Instead, it elevates the genre to frightening new heights with a body-swapping premise that turns the tables on justice and morality. If you enjoy powerful psychological thrillers that keep you wondering, this one should be on your watchlist. Devils […]
Secret Window (2004) – An Adaptation of Stephen King’s Novella
An adaptation of Stephen King’s novella of the same name, the Johnny Depp starrer Secret Window is an average thriller in a predictable sequence of events. While the acting of Depp with his very eccentricities drives the story forward and actually makes you watch the whole film, there are certainly a few plot holes that […]
Into the Storm (2014) – Film Review
First, the reason I wanted to watch Into the Storm is the fact that for long I was waiting for a movie like the 1996 hit disaster drama Twister. No doubt, Twister is an amazing film and so naturally one would now expect something better. However, I find the recently released Into the Storm a little over the […]
Inhuman Resources (aka Redd Inc)
I and my younger brother enjoy a lot watching movies and suggest each other what to watch and whatnot. In the last few days, I was out of town in my village with no access to the internet, but I got to watch a movie named Redd Inc. My brother had already watched this and […]
The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) – A Slick Thriller
An Oscar-winning or a Roger Ebert-certified movie always promises a nice time. Yes, after a busy yet boring day, I got to watch this incredible piece of storytelling The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de Sus Ojos). This Spanish-language Argentinian thriller is a must-watch for its presentation of the subtle thin line between past and present, […]
The Third Man (1949) – A Classic Suspense Drama
Many believe this as the best post-World War II British film noir and regarded as one of the best movies of all time. Ever since its release, The Third Man has only garnered positive reviews from critics and has been considered one of the finest reference points for film noir filmmaking. Directed by Carol Reed, […]
Unthinkable (2010) – A Hard-Hitting Suspense Thriller
Recently, I watched this political suspense thriller Unthinkable and would say that this is simply one of the best when you think of something unexpected, something that forced you to face your values, your beliefs, and morality with reality. The story deals with terrorism and the question of how far we all are willing to go to […]
Dark City (1998) – A City of Endless Night
You are living in a city where the sun never rises; you wake up in dark and go to sleep again without seeing light. The only light you see is the electric light either at your home, hotel, or streets. It’s Dark City! In fact, you actually don’t remember when you had last seen the […]