Titane


2021
Drama, Thriller, Horror

A woman with a metal plate in her head from a childhood car accident embarks on a bizarre journey, bringing her into contact with a firefighter who’s reunited with his missing son after 10 years.

Take an extreme body horror, mix it with a heavily social theme and you have a Palme d'Or winner :) It would be much better if the director didn't try…
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Freaks


2019
Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat—or so she believes. When a mysterious stranger offers her a glimpse of what’s really happening outside, Chloe soon finds that while the truth isn’t so simple, the danger is very real.

A great little surprise in the science-fiction genre. I had a doubt about superhero theme but totally no complaints after watching the movie
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Uncut Gems

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2019
Crime, Thriller, Drama, Comedy

A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

I’ve never imagined liking a movie with Sandler this much. One of the best movies in years. The whole script is based on one man’s suddenly collapsing life, and executed…
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The Lighthouse

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2019
Drama, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror

Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.

Bought a ticket to an early screening and got sick. Waited 6 months for another screening, bought another ticket, and all the theaters got closed due to covid-19. After all…
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Ruben Brandt, Collector

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2018
Animation, Action, Thriller, Crime

Psychotherapist Ruben Brandt becomes the most wanted criminal in the world when he and four of his patients steal paintings from the world’s most renowned museums and art collections.

I’ve found quite a few good movies lately, but most of it was good in a classic way. You know, the script, the acting, the meaning. I needed a completely…
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Bad Times at the El Royale

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2018
Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Lake Tahoe, 1969. Seven strangers, each one with a secret to bury, meet at El Royale, a decadent motel with a dark past. In the course of a fateful night, everyone will have one last shot at redemption.

OK, it’s weird, but I will compare this movie to the Passengers. Both trailers wanted the movies to look more mainstream. Both movies are just the perfect balance of everything.…
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Thelma

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2017
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A college student starts to experience extreme seizures. She soon learns that the violent episodes are a symptom of inexplicable abilities.

This mysterious drama immediately went to the top of my list. In the beginning, it's a cold minimalistic Scandinavian cinema with a perfect portrayal of schizophrenic atmosphere. As it approaches…
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The Endless

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2018
Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller

Two brothers return to the cult they fled from years ago to discover that the group’s beliefs may be more sane than they once thought.

Started slow, ended up as one of the best cult movies I‘ve seen. If I was about to pick the single best thing about this movie, it would be how…
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Double Lover

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2017
Romance, Thriller, Drama

Chloé, a fragile young woman, falls in love with her psychoanalyst, Paul. A few months later she moves in with him, but soon discovers that her lover is concealing a part of his identity.

Oh yes. This little erotic thriller plays in the top league. To begin with, the cinematography is absolutely stunning. Then you get great performances and a successful mix of genres.…
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One Way

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2006
Crime, Mystery, Thriller

To cover up his infidelities and protect his upcoming marriage, a star advertiser helps free an accused rapist by giving a false alibi and suffers the brutal revenge of the victim.

What a nice little find. A perfect thriller with a strong character study and some tasty symbolism.
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