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Stopmotion 49372z 2023 - ★★★★★

Sat, 3 May 2025 12:47:27 +1200

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This film is art and I'm obsessed with it. This was everything I wanted it to be, I'm smitten. I just want to say, amongst all the other obviously perfect aspects of this movie, the sound design was extraordinary. Weird, funky, creepy, visually stunning, I wish I could eat this movie.

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Heretic 6o654w 2024 - ★★½

Sat, 3 May 2025 10:37:05 +1200

Listen, I love Hugh Grant. I particularly love looking at his beautiful face. Unfortunately, I found his character in this film insufferable and haughty. And by the end of the film, I realized I was thirsty for more substance. More character substance, more story substance. I didn't hate the movie- I enjoyed the vibe, Sophie Thatcher's acting, and the suspense. It was fun, but not exciting, I felt understimulated. Unfortunately this movie will fall into the category: "forgettable"

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The Gorge 1655l 2025 - ★★★½

Wed, 5 Mar 2025 07:05:18 +1300

If a man doesn't impossibly fling himself across a deadly trench with a bouqet of flowers to meet me, I don't want him.

This was a fun one if you go into it without expectations; captivating visuals, unique creature design & sfx, sexy cast, romance, and action. Happy to report, man butt does happen for a second, ladies and gays.
The storytelling was messy and the meshing of genres gets a little murky but I had a nice time with it considering I didn't take it seriously in the first place. Yes, it's true, it's quite cheesy at times so if that irks you, now you know. Don't expect to get scared, it's more of a PG-13 thriller with horror-esque visuals. That being said, I believe it's certainly worth a watch, if even only just to stare at Anya's big, beautiful eyeballs.

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Longlegs 6w6p5j 2024 - ★★★★

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:46:33 +1200

This movie is going to put Oz Perkins on the map in a big way. The theater was full in the middle of the night for an original HORROR movie in 2024. What an exciting feeling in itself ! Horror Fam rejoice !
The visuals, sound design, acting, and overall vibe of this film was outstanding. The mystery was fun to follow and there were a few parts that made me genuinely uncomfortable.
Cinematography went wild with those wide shots and shadows, I was stressed lol.
I don't want to spoil anything because it's best to go in blind so I'll keep it super short and sweet, just enjoy the weirdness. Don't be rigid.

Also, maybe smoke up beforehand lol

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Black Sunday 651a6q 1960 - ★★★★

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:09:24 +1200

Goodness, the visual ambience of this film is strikingly gothic, gorgeous, sexy. Frame for frame, the cinematography is artistically articulate with the angles of the camera and the deep shadows. The effects and makeup are respectably gnarly and impressive for the time, too..

Asa's resurrection and quest for revenge serve as a metaphor for the undying nature of evil and the consequences of past sins. The film also explores the duality of human nature, as seen through Barbara Steele’s portrayal of both the innocent and the damned. It really is a timeless masterpiece, I'm so glad I finally got around to watching it.

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The Blood on Satan's Claw 6h363z 1971 - ★★★★

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 08:28:50 +1200

This film is a significant entry in the folk horror genre and worth the watch if you are a fan of classic horror. It is by no means a perfect film but it delivers something very specific and unique that fills my spooky heart with much joy. Considering that Piers Haggard's direction is subtle and deliberately restrained to highlight suspense, it may not appeal to everyone, but imo its ability to evoke a sense of creeping dread and its portrayal of the thin line between civilization and savagery make it a memorable and enjoyable experience. The score was bomb, the use of lighting was very smart, the acting was not perfect but effective nonetheless. Dated effects? Sure. That's to be expected, but I fully appreciate the way that the effects were used selectively. It pulled away from the typical "AAHH scary monster" routine and went with a more shrouded and quiet approach that adds to the theme of superstition and suspense. All in all, it's a lovely movie and I enjoyed myself. (There is SA in one scene, so if you are sensitive to that, this is your TW)

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The Fly 273s1k 1986 - ★★★★★

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:02:45 +1200

Forever one of my absolute favorites, and definitely my favorite Cronenberg film. It needs no explaination but I'll give you one anyway. Firstly, Jeff Goldblum does such an amazing job evolving throughout the film. Literally. And it's heart-wrenching to watch, you feel such a genuine despair and pity for Brundle. You feel the weighted humanity of the situation and that's what makes it so horrific, in my opinion. Secondly, the SFX are just *mwah* chef's kiss. It's disgusting, deliciously disgusting. Cronenberg has always been a body horror special effects beast, that's just fact. And thirdly, the tagline to end all taglines, "Be afraid, be very afraid."

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Absentia 311x4e 2011 - ★★★★½

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:02:23 +1200

I am so pleased to say that I really, really enjoyed this. It's a micro-budget little indie film shot in Flanagan's own house/neighborhood at the time and I think that needs to be acknowledged when you're reviewing this movie, because he really did the best he could with what he had. I mean, he used a DSLR for a lot of the shooting. Yet, the scares are effective. The suspense was perfectly timed. The lighting and sound design were impressive elements. The theme of grief, guilt, and trauma was relatable, emotional, and often profound and poetic. That being said, if you are the type of person that prefers to have full explainations wrapped up by the end, you may not be entirely satisfied with this film and might find that it leaves much to be desired in the way of clarification. On the other hand, if you're someone like me who just wants to vibe and doesn't mind the story being a little bit of a tease, please give it a shot. It really is very well executed and I can't wait to buy it to add to my physical media collection.

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