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Censor Review | Sundance Film Festival

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Censor is one of those films that’s not for everyone and there will be quite a few people who don’t get on with it but I really liked it and think it will definitely be a cult classic in the years to come.

Niamh Algar gives a really good lead performance as Enid, a film censor in 1980s Britain who takes pride in protecting the public from horrible gory films full of decapitations and eye gougings. However, things begin to get dark when she’s assigned to watch a film that seems to echo her hazy memories of her sister’s disappearance from way back in her childhood.

Censor is a fairly meta film that tries to emulate the look and style of the video nasties of the 80s. As well as the gore and disturbing moments it also has some moments of dark humour creating what’s an all-round really interesting film. As Enid keeps watching these horrible films and she keeps getting haunted by her sister’s mysterious disappearance that everyone gave up on and declared a cold case long ago, tension begins to rise preparing the viewer for what’s to come.

The film does begin a little slow and it takes its time to get into it but even so, it sets the scene really well and has you intrigued to know where it’s heading. And when it eventually reaches its final destination in the last twenty-five minutes it really goes all out, and it has this really shocking and crazy finale that fans of the genre are going to absolutely love. It’s an ending that will definitely remain in your head for quite a while after watching it.

Prano Bailey-Bond’s feature debut Censor is a perverse love letter to video nasties of the 80s and it’s a real treat to watch and to just get taken in by the film. Algar’s lead performance is really good to watch and Michael Smiley looks like he’s having an absolute blast playing the producer of these nasties.

The film’s sound design is great too creating a really eerie atmosphere that just builds and builds until we reach the wicked finale. On top of this, the film looks great too with some really lovely colours that jump out at you completing the look that the film is going for.

Prano Bailey-Bond’s first feature film is a success and she looks set to have a bright future with this really innovative and shocking film that will go down as a cult classic.

★★★★☆

Censor premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival in the Midnight section.      

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The Boogeyman | Official Trailer | 20th Century Studios

The Boogeyman is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by Rob Savage from a screenplay by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman, based on the 1973 short story of the same name by Stephen King.

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Horror, Mystery, Thriller

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June 2, 2023

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Rob Savage

Cast:

Chris Messina, Sophie Thatcher, David Distmalchian

Plot Summary:

The Boogeyman is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by Rob Savage from a screenplay by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman, based on the 1973 short story of the same name by Stephen King.

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Olivia Cooke to Play a Nun in Horror Film ‘Visitation’

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Horror has been one of the most profitable genres in recent years due to its low cost to produce scary pics while constantly drawing in audiences. Pair that theory with a fresh star like one from HBO’s House of the Dragon and you might have a hit on your hands. That’s exactly what director Nicolas Pesce (The Grudge, Eyes of My Mother) aims to do with his latest horror film as Deadline is reporting that Olivia Cooke (House of the Dragon, Ready Player One) will lead Visitation

Visitation will follow a 14-year-old girl named Maria who is sent away to live with nuns while her mother is dying of an illness, however, her stay at the monastery quickly takes an eerie turn as one of her caretakers starts to be enamored with her for all the wrong reasons. Cooke is set to play a nun who is central to the story, but further character details are under wraps for now. Cooke will be joined in the film by other cast members Isla Johnston, Alfie Allen, Penelope Wilton and Stephen Rea.

Cooke is best known for her role as Alicent Hightower in the new hit HBO fantasy/drama House of the Dragon. She has also appeared in supporting roles for indies such as Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and Sound of Metal as well as supporting roles in blockbusters such as Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One. Cooke will next appear in the thriller, Mother’s Milk alongside Hilary Swank and Jack Reynor. Alfie Allen is also no stranger to the Game of Thrones universe as he starred as Theon Greyjoy in the HBO series. He most recently appeared in the MGM+ show SAS Rogue Heroes. While Johnston played the younger version of Beth Harmon in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit and Rea most recently appeared alongside Emily Blunt in the Amazon series, The English but is best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 1992’s The Crying Game.

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Renfield | Official Trailer | Universal Pictures

Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum.

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Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Release Date:

April 14, 2023

Director:

Chris McKay

Cast:

Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina

Plot Summary:

Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum.

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