Synopsis The film “Deepwater Horizon” depicts modern-day American horrors and was released in 2016. Directed by Peter Berg, it features the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig that took place on April 20, 2010. This event kills 11 individuals while also causing an environmental catastrophe, oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico which as […]
Introduction Parasite is a dark-comedy thriller that was released in 2019. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, it features well-known actors such as Song Kang-ho and Lee Sun-kyun. The film screened at the Cannes Film Festival where it won Palmer d’oeil—the film’s satire about capitalism resonated deeply with Parisian audiences. In addition to defying genre conventions, Parasite
Introduction and Background Daron Aronofsky directed the psychological horror movie Mother! in 2017, which drew a notable controversy due to its imagery-laden structure and disturbing content. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem. Unlike most films within the horror genre, Mother! incorporates elements of surrealism as well as psychological intertwining suspense narrative. Aaronsky’s script
Introduction The Raid 2, or The Raid 2: Berandal, is an Indonesian action crime thriller film released in 2014. It was directed, edited and written by Gareth Evans. It is a direct sequel to the cult hit- The Raid: Redemption which was released in 2011. The second installment of ‘The Raid’ series moves beyond the
xXx: Return of Xander Cage is a 2017 American action film that is both written and directed by D.J. Caruso, starring and headlining the picture is Vin Diesel reprising as Xander Cage. After a more than decade-long hiatus from the franchise, he makes appearance in the third installment of xXx: Return of Xander Cage. With
Introduction The film “Last Tango in Paris” remains one of the most talked about and controversial films in history. Released in 1972, it was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci who co-wrote it with Franco Arcalli (along with some French dialogues from Agnès Varda). The film deals with themes such as grief, anonymity, raw sexuality, spontaneous human
Stamm’s 2010 horror film “The Last Exorcism” incorporated the then-trending found-footage style of filming. The documentary-styled realism is paired with supernatural dread, as well as religious doubt creating a unique atmosphere to the film. It stays clear from typical possession movies by not including mindless violence or cheap horror; rather, using palpable tension and atmosphere
Moon is a science fiction movie released in 2009 in collaboration with American and British filmmakers. It was directed by Duncan Jones, who debuted as a feature film director in 2009. The movie showcases Sam Rockwell’s emotional performance as its major highlight and it gravitates towards themes such as isolation, loneliness, corporate morality, ethics and
Close is a 2019 British action-thriller film coordinated by Vicky Jewson and co-written with Rupert Whitaker. It took me an hour and thirty-four minutes to watch it. Noomi Rapace plays the role of Sam Carlson, an elite close protection officer who must escort a young heiress through the dangerous streets of Morocco. Inspired by real-life
In a Violent Nature is Canadian ambient slasher film set to release in 2024, written and directed by Chris Nash. While most horror films are marked by quick cuts and loud jump scares, this flick leans toward the more psychopathic perspective of the killer, subjecting the audience to the grueling uncut carnage within the central
