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The Island of Dr. Moreau 1996
While the use of advanced prosthetics and unique plot are interesting, this film does not do enough to set it apart it it’s genre(s) (?). To be honest, the film never really seems to land on what it is wanting to be in terms of tone or development, and the characters seem to suffer from this surface-level, ever-shifting nature. Even the acting of legends like Val Kilmer, Marlon Brando, and David Thewlis do not amend their very one-dimensional, confusing, and…
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Heretic 2024
WOW! I am still trying to fully comprehend how much I appreciate this film and its deep philosophical and religious meaning. In an incredibly unique choice for the genres of horror, this film does not lean into the typical themes of religious darkness but instead dismantles religions one by one until we (the audience and main characters) are faced with a daunting dilemma of faith. The true terror of this film is not in supernatural powers, malevolent entities, or even…
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A Trip to the Moon 1902
Brilliant for its time. The use of elaborate sets, costumes, and exaggerated acting is reminiscent of theatre pantomime and works to fight against the limitations of early filmmaking. A constant struggle between the camera and the vision, you can see easily how much work was put into a film whose scope was WELL beyond its time. George Melies managed to craft a narrative that is clear and convincing even without the use of title cards. I think that this is…
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Suspiria 2018
Marked by a psychologically complex and compelling plot, Suspiria is a gruesome film that relies heavily on its shocking use of imagery. The film is deceptively simplistic in terms of what we have come to expect from modern cinematography, yet it retains an intentionality in its composition that is impossible to deny with close inspection. Despite being a 2018 film, Suspiria’s muted coloring lends to the realism of the piece and evokes the era of 90s thriller films; classics like Silence…
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