Barbarian (2022)
Låt den rätte komma in (Let The Right One In) (2008)
Reality (2023)
Scream (2022)
Firestarter (2022)
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Casino Royale (2006)
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (2024)
Daughter Of The Wolf (2019)
Le Cahier Noir (The Black Book) (2018) ///
Låt den rätte komma in (Let The Right One In) (2008) Establishing unsettling atmosphere amid icy Swedish suburbs, young Kåre Hedebrant finds connection with unnerving new neighbour Lina Leandersson. Framed by evocative visuals, drama remains as much concerned with awkward, lonely friendship as bloody, vampiric horror.
Reality (2023) Tight, tense recreation of gradually unwound security officer and whistle blower Sydney Sweeney's initial questioning and home investigation by FBI. Adaptation from redacted true-life recordings sometimes feels forced, yet stripped-down style and naturally incisive lead intensify drama.
Scream (2022) Play on original film series twists through meta references as haunted Melissa Barrera is pulled back to home town when attacks and killings echo events of twenty-five years ago. Amid self-referential indulgence, returning characters and sparks of humor partly atone for lack of tension.
Firestarter (2022) Despite attempts to hide daughter Ryan Kiera Armstrong's combustible abilities, desperate parents Zac Efron and Sydney Lemmon face discovery by shady government forces out to gain control. Patchy narrative remains stalled, without involving arc beyond excuse for further flimsy pyrotechnics.
Hauru no ugoku shiro (Howl's Moving Castle) (2004) Classically structured fairytale illuminated by beguiling characters and disarming detail as introverted milliner Sophie seeks help of young wizard to break curse. Battling kingdoms provokes anti-war sentiment while sweeping style accentuates comedy and romance.
Casino Royale (2006) Solid thriller on attractive international locations acts as character reboot for Daniel Craig's James Bond, newly made 007 and sent to prevent Mads Mikkelsen fund criminals. Brassy score and exciting stunts establish gritty credentials while Eva Green ably provides tragic support. [Monty Best]
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (2024) Expansive production spins gripping action of future ape-controlled world as young Owen Teague journeys to save village and learn past alongside secretive human Freya Allan. Though narrative leans on echoes from previous stories, immaculate visuals effects and driven characters sustain involving, emotive thrills.
Daughter Of The Wolf (2019) Focused army vet Gina Carano pursues violent, unrepentant rescue of kidnapped son from vengeful Richard Dreyfuss. Icy locations provide dramatic edge amid anonymously staged action unable to invigorate sketchy characters beyond genre physicality.
Le Cahier Noir (The Black Book) (2018) Austere, composed visual approach focuses on melodramatic narrative development as pliant maid Lou de Laâge cares for orphan child when employer dies. Against 18th century European revolution, search for identity is woven through stilted emotional and political deceits.
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