Only a few films in history are as eagerly anticipated as Avengers: Endgame, which was released in 2019. It was the culmination of over a decade’s worth of storytelling within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Anthony and Joe Russo, along with screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, treated the film as more than just a […]
Introduction 365 Days (365 Dni) is a Polish erotic thriller that became a viral sensation after its 2020 release. The film is directed by Barbara Białowąs and Tomasz Mandes, and it exploits the former’s trilogy of novels—one which she adapted into a screenplay. Blanka Lipińska is a serial Polish author who also wrote-screened the film.
Introduction Eli Roth, famous for his horror films, directed a film called Knock Knock in 2015, which is a psychological thriller. Roth is known for his unorthodox and very bold filmmaking style, but in this reconstruction of the 1977 cult classic, Death Game, he brings a tale of seduction and consequences. Keanu Reeves gives a
Summary “Sexy Sisters” is a thriller film with erotic undertones, created by Franco, a controversial cult director. The film, released in 1977, is one of the many films in the genre of European sexploitation cinema that was widespread in the 70s. In its narrative, “Sexy Sisters” examines themes like betrayal, obsession, greed, psychological manipulation, and
In the early 1990s, a wave of erotic thrillers captivated the audiences with stories that blended suspense, psychological drama and spice. The film under discussion ‘Intimate Obsession (1992)’ is an example of such film which indulges in the over the top shadowy cinematography and morally ambiguous characters with the theme being ridden by the cuts and romantic
Following a cinematic break of nearly a decade, Kung Fu Panda 4 marks the return of the adored and intrepid Po to the big screen. It is a part of the storyline from DreamWorks Animation’s transforming martial arts saga. Like its forebears, this sequel hits all notes with legacy, volunteerism, and transformation into a once-unlikely
In the broadening scope of survival cinema, there are not many films that capture both physical catastrophe and personal narrative elements. In this regard, Survive (2024) is remarkable in its own way. It brings forth a gripping, emotionally eliciting post-apocalyptic thriller centered on how a family deals with a shifting world. With this film, Frédéric
While incorporating subplots into deeply emotional narratives, Tamil cinema has been experimenting with genre over the past few years. Science fiction and psychological thrillers are two genres that have been fused together. This evolution is clearly captured in Black (2024), directed by KG Balasubramani. The movie is an ambitious blend of horror, time-loop theory, and
While many horror movies these days depend on jump scares and unimaginative storylines, deeply unsettling, atmospheric thrillers are a rarity. Longlegs, directed by Osgood “Oz” Perkins, well known for his work in psychological horror, is one of that sort. His latest feature stars Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage in a film that blends true crime
Summary Nuns and Guns is a 2010 class B action movie directed by Joseph Guzman and co-written with Robert James Hayes II. It is a bold, unapologetically provocative piece of cinema that embraces the grindhouse, “nunsploitation”, and revenge categories intensely. The picture tells a tale of betrayal, divine justice, and brutal vengeance set in a
