X is a horror film that was both written and directed by Ti West in 2022. It seems to pay homage to slasher films from the 1970s, however, it does not serve as a comforting element of nostalgia. It instead tackles psychological depth while simultaneously critiquing concepts surrounding youth, sexuality, aging, and the human desire […]
In 1992 Pav Verhoeven directed Basic Instinct which he considers to be one of the most iconic erotic thrillers of all time, both loved and hated. The film has been a point of discussion for its graphic sex scenes, noir style, and psychological undertones. Stone’s performance alongside Joe Eszterhas sharp screenplay etched Basic Instinct as
Come Undone, or Presque Rien in French, is a 2000 film that combines elements of romance and drama and was both written and directed by Sébastien Lifshitz. It is an ‘introspective’ film that displays the life of a young man battling his inner demons in the form of depression as a summer romance helps him
9½ Weeks, released in 1986, is an erotic psychological drama film directed by Adrian Lyne. It quite literally pushes the boundaries of sensuality and explores the deep psychological Underbelly of longing, restraint, and emotional extremity. Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger come together as co-stars for what is said to be the most erotic depiction of
The final film directed by Stanley Kubrick, ‘Eyes Wide Shut,’ was published in 1999, weeks after his death. It draws from Arthur’s Schnitzler’s 1926 novella ‘Traumnovelle’ (Dream Story) but shifts the setting from Vienna in the early 20th century to modern day New York City preserving its psychological and philosophical elements. The film features Hollywood
Showgirls is one of the most controversial films ever made. It’s held in acclaim by some for being a campy cult classic with subversive elements whilst critiqued by others for being borderline misogynistic. This film was received with pure fire, controversy and unending scandalous headlines due to the film’s adult themes and NC-17 rating as
In 1996 David Cronenberg, a Canadian screenwriter, directed Crash, a film based on J.G. Ballard’s 1973 novel of the same name. In his trademark style, the film remains as one of the most controversial movies ever made as it collides with the sexually trauma-obsessed, technological and sometimes voyeuristic fabric of modern civilization. As with many
A British erotic psychological thriller of 2022, “Dirty Games” examines the deleterious effects of reality television while simultaneously being reality television itself. Directed by Jack Ayers and written by Sophistorm K, the film centers around a fictional reality game show, addressing issues such as voyeurism, psychological manipulation, fame, and the uneasy line between reality and
The 2002 release of Secretary by Steven Shainberg is daring and distinctive in its approach to a romantic drama, exploring the deeper feelings and intricate details of a dominant-submissive interplay between an attorney and his secretary. Adapted from a short story by Mary Gaitskill, the film weaves dark humor and erotic suspense together to craft
Wong Chia Chi, a university student in Hong Kong, is portrayed by Tang Wei in her first brilliantly executed role. Along with her classmate Kuang Yumin, she gets inducted into the hope-filled, youthful band of Chinese patriots as an actress in a resistance theater troupe. Their sole mission is to spark anti-Japanese fervor through theatrics.
