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Daniel Isn't Real 2019
An unexpected rollercoaster of both supernatural/real life horror that blew my mind.
In its exploration of mental health, “Daniel isn’t real” expertly highlights the difficulty of living with various mental health conditions in both a sensitive and thought provoking way. The horror/supernatural flare heightens this exploration and makes for an immersive viewing where the audience is left gripped to the edge of their seat in a tense and emotional finale.
Everything from the acting (phenomenal performances from both the leading…
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Bloodline 2018
A masterclass in gore.
The scene where he slits the throat of his first captured victim by slicing the knife towards him will forever be ingrained into my memory.
The directors cut was gnarly, brutal and everything I wanted. Phenomenal practical effects, unexpected twists and turns and a synthy 80s-esque score that made for an amazing late night watch at Frightfest.
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Ex Machina 2015
Effortlessly slick and brilliantly polished.
There is so much about this film that deserves praise. Firstly, Alicia Vikander is fantastic as Ava. For a role that could have been played generically stiff, Vikanda offers an intricate and intensely human depiction of artificial intelligence, perfectly straddling the line between robotic and natural. Her performance was powerful and in many parts, chilling. Additionally, Oscar Issac does a great job as tech genius, Nathan. His carefree attitude and intelligent wit offered up an…
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Inside 2007
Finally a slasher that has disturbed me to my core but had me fixed to the screen.
Inside is one of the only slashers that I’ve watched in recent memory that has truely frightened me. With such a simple plot, Inside excels at crafting a visceral plot with such intensity that I had palpitation throughout the film.
The body horror in this film, particularly in the last scene, had me squealing in pure discomfort and made me question my actual…
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