Holy shit what a dark, brutal film. William Friedkin's assertive direction permeates the film such that it's a tightly-controlled, little nasty film. Matthew McConaughey is downright terrifying as the psychopath cop-hitman, and Emile Hersch is pathetic and compelling as the way-in-over-his-head Chris. Honestly I think this is a film where its reputation precedes it; the so-called 'worst' parts of it weren't too bad as much as they were utterly ridiculous, but the tension in that ending was absolutely wild and…
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Prisoners 2013
Bleak and sometimes disturbing thriller from Denis Villeneuve. Fantastic performances, seriously everyone gives 110%, especially Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman. Batshit insane ending. Desperate, rancid, horrible vibes radiating from this film but I really liked it regardless. Very downbeat but at the same time beautifully done. One of the best films of the last decade. 5/5
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You're Next 2011
Sometimes horror films aren't supernatural in nature, but instead they, for lack of a better word, prey on our very human fears. You're Next takes the home invasion fear and morphs it into a twisted, bloody film that has you cheering on the heroine, who has to be one of the most badass final girls in a horror film of the last 10 years. Although the cinematography and overall look of the film looks like a Hallmark/Lifetime horror movie, don't…
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The Exterminator 1980
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
So lately, I've been on a kick of watching films that have an aura of pure sleaze, grime and filth. The Exterminator, thankfully, ticks all three of these boxes. It's a gloriously violent and nasty look at the seedy underbelly of New York City, with a bit of police procedural and political conspiracy thrown in for good measure. Our anti-hero, named John Eastland, has a buddy who also served in Vietnam with him, but back home his friend becomes paralysed…
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