After a world full of sleek spies, sinister villains, and apocalyptic plots, something new emerges into that world—Argylle (2024). With a sleek twist- what if your super spy was real or even worse commodified into a mere memory? This is the world that Matthew Vaughn who is known for his hyperactive direction style in films […]
The eerie mirror of human existence Soileau Lewis constructs from popular science fiction films is at once horrifying & claustrophobic. The space horror film Alien released in 1979 showed humanity’s deepest fear of the “other” and had a profound impact on the genre for decades to come. It was later given action elements, with sequel
“Land of Bad” is an American action thriller set to be released in 2024 directed by William Eubank, who has shown prowess in the science fiction and thriller genres. This time, Eubank takes the viewers deep down the jungle where they get fully immersed into the midst of emotionally charged military operations with uncertain outcomes
Against the backdrop of horror sequels and domestic dramas, Imaginary Fidelity stands out as a unique blend of psychological thriller and emotion fueled drama, topped off with slow-burning flames of horror. It is the tale of a woman struggling with the supernatural as well as the raw reality of betrayal, and intimacy while simultaneously experiencing
Kabut Berduri (Borderless Fog) is an Indonesian crime-thriller from 2024, that mixes noir with supernatural folklore and social issues into one grand narrative. Directed by one of Edwin’s acclaimed films, it follows a slow-paced immersive journey through an eerie borderland, where the past’s dark secrets merge with present-day aggression. Both literally and figuratively, fog quiets
The world of horror films is rapidly changing with time, but there are some movies that stand apart and capture the attention of the audience. One of them is Smile, which introduced viewers to the mix of psychological horror and supernatural elements in 2022. The film was so successful that it led to a sequel,
It is an intense thriller film of found footage style, Amber Alert, which within a few minutes grips viewers and refuses to let go. Focused on real-time unfolding of a case of a missing child, the film earns its thrills from very real fears and questions regarding a person’s responsibility, the role that a civilian
Vacations are typically associated with fun, family gatherings, and warmth—but not in the case of Do You See What I See, a horror movie that substitutes festive joy with suspenseful tension and frightening surprises. The movie intricately intertwines the celebration of Christmas with dark psychological horror, thus creating an unmatched place within the genre that
The French-language thriller, Survive, directed by Frédéric Jardin and slated for release in 2024, depicts a family wrestling with the aftermath of a global catastrophe and the ever-present dangers of nature, time, and terrible beasts. Survive incorporates the emotional depth of a family drama and the tension of a disaster-themed movie, resulting in a stunning
With “Black,” the South Indian cinema industry has dived headfirst into genre mixing with this 2024 Tamil science fiction psychological thriller that encompasses horror, emotional drama, and even metaphysical elements. It is directed by KG. Balasubramani, and it features Jiiva and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the leading roles. Black is highly symbolic and mysterious, thus
