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Violation
A spoiler light review of Violation should begin with tone, because Dusty Mancinelli understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Violation gains early credibility from Madeleine Sims Fewer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Anna Maguire. The foundation of Violation can be stated simply: A troubled woman on the edge of divorce returns home to her younger sister after years apart. Within its 1h 47m running time, Violation reveals both the benefit
Aug 102 min read
Valley of the Dead
A spoiler light review of Valley of the Dead should begin with tone, because Alberto de Toro understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Valley of the Dead gains early credibility from Miki Esparbé, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Aura Garrido. The foundation of Valley of the Dead can be stated simply: Months after bloody combats leave behind thousands of dead in the trenches. Within its 1h 41m running time, Valley of the Dead reveals both th
Aug 103 min read
Burn the Witch
A spoiler light review of Burn the Witch should begin with tone, because Tatsurô Kawano understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Burn the Witch gains early credibility from Edward Bosco, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kira Buckland. The foundation of Burn the Witch can be stated simply: Noel Niihashi and Ninny Spangcole are witch and protection agents for Wing Bind an organization for dragon conservation and management. Within its
Aug 103 min read
The Quarry
A spoiler light review of The Quarry should begin with tone, because Scott Teems understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The Quarry gains early credibility from Shea Whigham, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Michael Shannon. The foundation of The Quarry can be stated simply: A drifter (Shea Whigham) kills a traveling preacher and takes his place at a small town church, but the police chief (Michael Shannon) suspects foul play. Within its 1h 3
Aug 103 min read
HIT
A spoiler light review of HIT should begin with tone, because Sailesh Kolanu understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. HIT gains early credibility from Vishwak Sen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ruhani Sharma. The foundation of HIT can be stated simply: An officer of the 'Homicide Intervention Team' who frequently suffers from having his panic attacks does everything in his power to rescue a woman who went missing. Within its 2h 5m running t
Aug 102 min read
Shikara
A spoiler light review of Shikara should begin with tone, because Vidhu Vinod Chopra understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Shikara gains early credibility from Sadia Khateeb, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Zain Khan Durrani. The foundation of Shikara can be stated simply: Shikara is the story of resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. Within its 1h 58m running time, Shikara reveals both the benefits and the limits of that discipline
Aug 103 min read
Scarlett
A spoiler light review of Scarlett should begin with tone, because John Lyde understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Scarlett gains early credibility from Melanie Stone, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Brian Krause. The foundation of Scarlett can be stated simply: A college student must draw upon all the skills her spy father taught her to protect herself and save her father from weapons dealers. Within its 1h 43m running time, Scarlett r
Aug 103 min read
Penguin Bloom
A spoiler light review of Penguin Bloom should begin with tone, because Glendyn Ivin understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. Penguin Bloom gains early credibility from Naomi Watts, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Griffin Murray Johnston. The foundation of Penguin Bloom can be stated simply: A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives. Within its 1h 35m running time, Penguin Bloom reveals both
Aug 103 min read
Talk to Me, Sweet Darling
A spoiler light review of Talk to Me, Sweet Darling should begin with tone, because Günther Brandl understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Talk to Me, Sweet Darling gains early credibility from Günther Brandl, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Katja Meyer. The foundation of Talk to Me, Sweet Darling can be stated simply: For Luca it is the much cited love at first sight: Sarah is not only loving and sexy, she gives him the kick that he has alw
Aug 103 min read
Vicious Fun
A spoiler light review of Vicious Fun should begin with tone, because Cody Calahan understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Vicious Fun gains early credibility from Evan Marsh, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Amber Goldfarb. The foundation of Vicious Fun can be stated simply: Joel, a caustic 1980s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self help group for serial killers. Within its 1h 41m running
Aug 103 min read
Dating Amber
A spoiler light review of Dating Amber should begin with tone, because David Freyne understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Dating Amber gains early credibility from Fionn O'Shea, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Lola Petticrew. The foundation of Dating Amber can be stated simply: Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in. Within its 1h 32m running time, Dating Amber reveals both the benefits and
Aug 103 min read
The Unhealer
A spoiler light review of The Unhealer should begin with tone, because Martin Guigui understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Unhealer gains early credibility from Lance Henriksen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Natasha Henstridge. The foundation of The Unhealer can be stated simply: Spiritual healing gone wrong turns a relentlessly bullied teenager into a super powered killing machine just as his tormentors do the unthinkable. Within
Aug 103 min read
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