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Film reviews of movies which have been viewed for the first time.


Possessor (2020) Film Review: Chilling high concept sci-fi/horror is one of the best films of the decade (so far!)
Possessor (2020) Film Review: Chilling high concept sci-fi/horror is one of the best films of the decade (so far!).

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Oct 54 min read


Late Night with the Devil (2023) Film Review: Fresh found footage premise revels in groovy retro vibe
Late Night with the Devil (2023) Film Review: Fresh found footage premise revels in groovy retro vibe.

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Oct 43 min read


All About Eve (1950) Film Review: A spectacular showcasing of razor-sharp screenwriting and stellar performances
All About Eve (1950) Film Review: A spectacular showcasing of razor-sharp screenwriting and stellar performances.

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Sep 224 min read


Unforgiven (1992) Film Review: Reflective revisionist piece masterfully deconstructs the Western genre
Unforgiven (1992) Film Review: Reflective revisionist piece masterfully deconstructs the Western genre.

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Sep 144 min read


Barry Lyndon (1975) Film Review: Almost 50 years old; still an astonishing technical achievement
Barry Lyndon (1975) Film Review: Almost 50 years old; still an astonishing technical achievement.

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Sep 74 min read


Evil Dead (2013) Film Review: Brutal remake switches out camp comedy for gross-out gore
Evil Dead (2013) Film Review: Brutal remake switches out camp comedy for gross-out gore.

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Sep 64 min read


Speed (1994) Film Review: Spectacular mix of exhilarating action and intense thrills makes for high rewatchability value
Speed (1994) Film Review: Spectacular mix of exhilarating action and intense thrills makes for high rewatchability value.

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Aug 34 min read


Revenge (2017) Film Review: Ferocious feature debut features prolific body horror and profound female empowerment
Revenge (2017) Film Review: Ferocious feature debut features prolific body horror and profound female empowerment empowerment.

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Jul 274 min read


Sunshine (2007) Film Review: Criminally underrated sci-fi epic is an all-around cinematic treat
Sunshine (2007) Film Review: Criminally underrated sci-fi epic is an all-around cinematic treat.

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Jul 204 min read


Eden Lake (2008) Film Review: Bold and relentless 'hoodie horror' is steeped in brutal realism
Eden Lake (2008) Film Review: Bold and relentless 'hoodie horror' is steeped in brutal realism.

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Jul 193 min read


Before I Wake (2016) Film Review: Dark supernatural fantasy features stellar originality and tender direction
Before I Wake (2016) Film Review: Dark supernatural fantasy features stellar originality and tender direction.

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Jul 134 min read


Priscilla (2023) Film Review: Thoughtful biographical melodrama with enthralling execution
Priscilla (2023) Film Review: Thoughtful biographical melodrama with enthralling execution.

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Jul 64 min read


Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Film Review: Influential biographical crime drama set the gold standard for modern Hollywood
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Film Review: Influential biographical crime drama set the gold standard for modern Hollywood.

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Jul 54 min read


Paths of Glory (1957) Film Review: Kubrick's powerful anti-war masterpiece is truly timeless
Paths of Glory (1957) Film Review: Kubrick's powerful anti-war masterpiece is truly timeless.

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Jun 153 min read


Requiem for a Dream (2000) Film Review: Unflinching portrait of addiction is pure nightmare fuel
Requiem for a Dream (2000) Film Review: Unflinching portrait of addiction is pure nightmare fuel.

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May 313 min read


The Tree of Life (2011) Film Review: Epic coming-of-age drama explores deep philosophical themes whilst never losing its human touch
The Tree of Life (2011) Film Review: Epic coming-of-age drama explores deep philosophical themes whilst never losing its human touch.

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May 112 min read


The Brood (1979) Film Review: Underrated Cronenberg psychological body horror will chill you to the bone
The Brood (1979) Film Review: Underrated Cronenberg psychological body horror will chill you to the bone.

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May 52 min read
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