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truly cinematic. the score and sound design were exceptional and resounding. it gave me the thrill of Fright Night and Dusk til Dawn while having so many historical references and callbacks to folklore, mythology, and religion. I love seeing hoodoo and conjure work represented in film. Miles Caton was such a genuine performer. I really appreciated the care taken in developing the ing actors relationships and personalities.

grim a** film even though the witty millennial, young professional vibes may make it seem flashy.

even if AI was somehow sustainable in any way … humans truly pervert and destroy new technologies and discoveries to a point that that is truly sinister. 

it will never not be unsettling to sit with the idea of this primitive urge to take something you view as lesser than and control, abuse, exploit or kill it. I hate that there are people programmed in such a way.

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How dark do you want to go…?

This film felt sarcastic, voyeuristic, sadomasochistic, and like a stream of consciousness. 

The tech in this movie masquerading as helpful and meaningful is actually possessive, creepy, and sardonic. 

Who are we to the ones we love after we physically decay? 

I think it is scary for someone to imagine that their partner is only attached to their physical body and what they can do for them rather than their soul. 

Horrific to think that someone would want ownership over and access to your body even in death. 

America feeds off of debt and what they can siphon from you in life - it’s not a far fetched conspiracy at all for someone to ponder how they’ll eventually extend that post humous. 

This film will definitely be decisive but I think where it struggles with tone - it takes some risks as well and gets evil.

classic and risk taking. boldest, bravest, and most beautiful scuba diver in horror cinema.

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beautiful cinematography and direction that places the characters and events in their own world without feeling fake. the leading actors had real chemistry. thematically rich and thoughtful. 

in the end, this movie made me think about the transactional nature of mainly heterosexual relationships. to me, this extends far beyond sex work - even marriage is transactional for many straight couples. I think sexual intimacy is more valuable than money yet it seems societally the expectation is that one can easily leverage wealth or “dinner and a movie” and become deeply entitled. in my eyes, Anora knows her worth and thought she found someone that would honor that yet there is almost this expectation that because her service is sexual intimacy that she should leave this situation unscathed.

Too much…?

Suitable Flesh is just enough of all the right notes. Lovecraft to the core and led by two powerhouse women. A sexy thrill ride relayed to you from the of the protagonist to remind you hindsight is 20/20. The end of this movie reanimated my desire for unhinged gore that defies logic.

dazzling directorial one hitter. I selfishly wish this filmmaker had gone on to create more films because this one was a joy to watch. the camera work feels delicate, artful, and innovative decades later. there is camp and silliness in the pacing and delivery of the dialogue. the speaking is dubbed in a way that is perfectly imperfect to me and adds to the chaotic neutral tone that makes this movie special. this movie lurks through the muck that is the male gaze and the fragile incel mind. the result is something both ambient, intelligent, and evil.

fun wrong place at the wrong time feature. felt like depth was missing in some areas but the subject matter is so broad that it could be portrayed in a million different ways. creative plot and execution.

this movie executes a relatively simple concept in a very effective way; simple meaning clear and distilled. thoughtful cinematography and gorgeously displayed in 35mm. uses rural America as a time capsule which adds to the style immensely. the score and original music has a lot of swagger as do Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgerald. definitely one to watch and I’ll probably rewatch soon.

second time around with this one and (unfortunately?) I think this is one of my comfort films. this movie has such an incredible mood. the horrors are both grounded in reality and lurking behind the veil. I love the score and the characters feel extremely real. there is a shroud of depression and grief that looms over the entire length of the film. I know some viewers feel dissatisfied with the ending but I actually enjoyed the conclusion more on a second viewing. there’s just something so striking and sad about this film. excellent slow burn.

Really demanding role for Naomi Scott. Effective jump scares and some interesting gore. I think this film would have benefited from more practical FX. I always feel a bit disappointed when I see a new film that pulls imagery from movies that are also modern. The premise of this series reminds me of It Follows and in this sequel, some scenes and camera work felt directly lifted from It Follows or Hereditary. Going back further into film history for inspiration creates an hommage rather than imitation. In contrast, a really effective piece of this film seemed to directly reference a sequence in the original Candyman which I loved. The commentary on celebrity culture, parasocial relationships, and self sabotage were sharp.

more Elijah Wood! this film had great comedic timing. I felt it really honored the irony and humor found in Steven King’s writing. this movie also embraces camp in a really stylish way. just like life, the Monkey is just so silly, messy, and melancholic.

a tender mystery and journey. I enjoyed being immersed in the world of the filmmakers and found the moments surrounding the investigation authentic and artistic. there were so many poignant messages; misogynoir and servitude, erasure of black history, what makes an icon, wanting to thank someone that you are in a way grieving, nostalgia, etc. the intelligence was palpable.

Unflinching and raunchy story about the spread of depravity. The cast is really committed and the social commentary is universal. Scenes straight from hell stay with you all the way to the hopeless end. Not a film I’ll revisit but not one I’ll forget either.

Brutal, brutally honest, and a relatable laugh riot. Crafted with care and community. The love story here is both chaotic and candid. You can tell when a film is created by someone who loves movies and that is the case here. Influences that call back to the 80’s, 90’s, and even Hammer Horror make this movie feel nostalgic and give it an edge.

I love a camp time capsule. in all its camp and chaos there is something so genuine about this movie. I feel even a great actor would fail to mimic the extreme overacting that takes place in this movie. exchanges that feel too brief, too ridiculous, and often awkward but have so much heart that you get swept away in the melodrama of the Valley.

this film is so engaging and fresh. an edge of your seat thriller posing questions about morality, remorse, and impulse. the psychedelic sequences enhance the mood and plot. will definitely be watching again.

Perfect balance of modern and classic. Voice over work is gorgeous.

I love Adam Green. I was happy to discover this gem and though survival horror isn’t my favorite this film was a fun watch. The setting is bleak and striking and the characters have decent chemistry.

such a feat. 

inventive gross outs and gore, many tasteless moments, creative filmmaking, hunky boys! I am a sucker for clunky cuts and strange fades in an over the top movie.

this subject matter is so macabre and also quite important in the world of true crime and horror. this film handles its subject in a very unique and thoughtful way. chilling and well composed.

worth the runtime. every chapter demands your attention.

the set and costuming was so thoughtful and exceptional. surreal and haunting. left me inspired artistically and emotionally…hopeless. melancholy is a real dirty rat.

because it is bat shit crazy … this movie will always have my heart.

like-able flick. predictable at times but still effective and memorable.

hits a nice blend of humor and depravity. sometimes I want the film to take itself more seriously and lean into the sinister world it exists in. this film is so aptly titled.

reminded me of Forrest Gump…

slice of life! existentialism for all.

high anxiety fever dream rooted in reality.

wonderful modern update to a master class film. the actors did not come to play. Nia had a clear vision and it is executed beautifully. the body horror moments are very satisfying.

took a well explored plot and got creative; as long as you allow yourself to suspend some belief as far as the mechanics of some of the situations presented to you, there is a lot to like about this movie. really glossy and beautiful cinematography and color grading. characters you really care for and plenty of suspense.

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This film ended and I pressed play again. Plot aside (pain? pleasure? purity? fertility? success?) - these are the kind of visuals that are timeless and just work. It’s called Divinity.

recently did my 3rd rewatch. this magic could never be recreated. hail Dr. Satan.

one of the best haunted house flicks ever crafted and a wonderful dig at gentrification.

great pacing and physical acting performances.

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a classic ghost story with a lot of edge. truly haunting visuals allow this film to linger.

Lauren LaVera’s acting absolutely shined - her emotion was truly believable and added levity to this installment of the exploitation gore fest. comedic, upsetting, and creative kills. double trouble!

iconic moment in found footage history.

pitch perfect satire and body horror. smashes you in the face with its message and then keeps smashing. my favorite film of the year.

Great casting and a fun romp around this universe. This classic is a gem on its own so there wasn’t much left to be desired but I found it quite charming and aesthetically a nice edition to this iconic story. If you have realistic expectations you’ll have a great viewing experience.

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Compelling twist and age old warning. Gives revenge horror a new and exciting vision.

Indie gem of the year. I DID like it … because it was creative.

I enjoyed this movie as a journey of self discovery. The visual landscape is undeniably beautiful - shot in parts of the US I feel aren’t often highlighted in film. This film goes dark and stays there.

Thoughtful plot and social commentary. Perhaps I craved more character background and a where are they now even though I enjoy the conversation the ambiguous ending provoked.

This is my favorite watch of the year. This movie is witty beyond belief and pure genius. I don’t know if it’s the hyper realism or the overarching feelings of decay and blissful ignorance that makes this movie so special to me. Any artists should watch this.

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This film is a gem. Watching someone orchestrate a spiritual car crash of this magnitude is both infuriating and fantastic. I’ve never witnessed less personal growth (in film).

Solid movie and just as grim and bleak as Perkin’s BlackCoat’s Daughter which I would recommend to any fans of this. My only problem with this film was its tendency  to explain itself especially towards its close; it felt like it was spoon feeding the audience. The memeification of this film also has taken away from its effectiveness to linger. I feel it had potential to haunt you, however, its hard to that feeling of seeing what I felt was the movie’s most effective moment and depiction of Satan for the first time when its instead used to describe when you hit the blunt and go nonverbal. I think Cage’s character would have been extremely scary to my childhood self like the sister from Pet Semetary. Monroe’s performance captures the same anxious energy as K. Stewart in Crimes of the Future and I really enjoyed that. This movie has accomplished a lot and I’ll definitely rewatch it.

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Great piece of lesser known history. Grim and gorgeous to look at.

Upon second watch I love this movie even more. The directors should truly feel this was their B-b-baby. They managed to create a new killer with a depraved backstory and weave in modern social commentary perfectly.