As a young girl, Wei often completed her schoolwork while her father conducted various scientific experiments. One of these experiments aimed to address a significant birthmark on Wei’s face. However, when her father’s latest creation was tested, the consequences were unsuccessful, distracting and bloody. Now a grown-up, Wei (Joyena Sun), like her father, enjoys working […]
It’s Christmas Eve, and we follow a family as they drive to their destination on Long Island. Upon their safe arrival, they join many loved ones from their family whom they haven’t seen in a while. Viewers are invited to join the Christmas celebration with this extended family as the night unfolds. There are many
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Note: I worked on the PR campaign for this film, but this review is unpaid and reflects my honest opinion. One stormy night, a woman rushed to the hospital with her young child. On the trip there, her son acted strangely, as if he were no longer himself. As the woman arrives at the hospital,
In the opening scene, a woman named Ángela (Ana Torrent) is travelling by train when an unexpected announcement is made- that a passenger has taken their own life by jumping onto the train tracks. Ángela and the other passengers are instructed to exit the train and remain calm, with a strict recommendation to avoid the
One dark night, a woman attempts to escape from a large home, but upon reaching the garage, she discovers the car won’t start. As she panics and searches for ways to flee, a mysterious, ghostly figure approaches and brutally murders the woman. After this scene, we meet Peggy (Sian Barbara Allen), a fourth-year art student.
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Every few years, a secret society in New Zealand hosts a special event called ‘The Unholy Masquerade’. This year, in the month leading up to the ball, a documentary crew is granted full access to a small group of this society. Each crew member is allowed to wear a crucifix and is provided with protection.
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Waking up early, Lucas (Tim Roth) starts his drive to a cemetery, quickly stopping for fuel and a hot coffee along the way. Meanwhile, Edith (Trine Dyrholm) calls her workplace, claiming she is unwell at the start of her day before riding her bike to the cemetery. Lucas arrives first and takes time to wander
In a local grocery store, the staff on duty are preparing to close after a long day of trade. But before they can officially close, an incident occurs involving a staff member named Jennifer (played by Liz Kern), who works at one of the store’s checkouts. The altercation is with Craig (played by David Byrnes),
After the sadness of her mother’s passing, Gretchen (Hunter Schafer), her father Luis (Marton Csokas), and his new family are moving to the German Alps. Gretchen’s father had received a contract to help build a new hotel and when they arrive, Herr König (Dan Stevens) oversees their work and progress. From the beginning, Gretchen is
Sophia (Magalie Lépine Blondeau) lives in Montreal with her long-term partner, Xavier (Francis-William Rhéaume). Sophia is a full-time philosophy professor determined to repair and renovate their country house in her spare time. To help with the extensive renovations needed to improve the property’s condition, she hires Sylvain (Pierre-Yves Cardinal). But as Sylvain works on the country
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