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Favorite films

  • The Shining
  • Longlegs
  • Nosferatu
  • Midsommar

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  • Nosferatu

    ★★★★★

  • Smile 2

    ★★★

  • Heretic

    ★★★

  • Trap

    ★★

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  • Nosferatu

    Nosferatu

    ★★★★★

    Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a hypnotic, atmospheric, and visually stunning masterpiece that effortlessly balances campy charm with an unexpected sensuality. From the first frame, audiences are transported to Victorian Germany and Transylvania through meticulous set design and breathtaking cinematography. The moody black-and-white-inspired color grading, infused with rich, cool tones, heightens the film’s gothic allure.

    The cast delivers unforgettable performances that build to truly haunting heights. Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen is a standout, her portrayal oscillating between mania, fear, anger, and possession…

  • Smile 2

    Smile 2

    ★★★

    Smile 2 takes the themes from its predecessor and cranks up the scares and psychological horror, setting a new precedent for the franchise. Naomi Scott masterfully portrays the manically crazed Skye Riley on the brink of demise. The film plays with the unknown, forcing the viewer to doubt every aspect of Skye’s reality, which adds to the thrill as scenes gruesomely unfold. Overall, Smile 2 is an improvement over the original film, pushing the curse’s effects on the protagonist to…

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  • Heretic

    Heretic

    ★★★

    Heretic is an intellectually complex and challenging approach to religion. Hugh Grant’s performance is charismatic, enthralling, and—at times—comedic, stunning audiences with his spine-chilling characterization of “Mr. Reed.” The film is dialogue-heavy yet never dull, with much of the horror stemming from the ideas put forth by Reed. The plot strays from typical religious horror clichés, trading them for a psychologically thrilling and stimulating story that often leaves watchers questioning the characters’ realities, faith, and the next twist the film may…

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