Tag: Revenge
Last Straw
The viewer gutting it out to the bitter end will be treated to some unexpected flourishes that are arguably worth the wait.
Hunt Club
Hunt Club is an erratic, nebulous mess, but in many ways it perfectly mirrors and satirises the absurdity of toxic masculine ideals.
She Will
Haunting cinematography and subtle, constant terror are a perfect reflection of the patriarchy’s oppression of women.
Lake Bodom
Masterfully blends suspense with breakneck violence to produce what is perhaps one of the best teen slashers of the 21st century.
Some Kind of Hate
Beautifully filmed, with a bleak karmic mantra that makes for a frequently intense viewing experience.
Estranged
Could have been so much more, but still an alluring watch which bursts with style and vengeful violence.
Landmine Goes Click
An almost perfect exercise in queasy tension, but would benefit from a tighter script and better characterisation.
Prime Cuts: Vol. 1
Rawly sketched artwork complements the abstract plot line, which will please the exploitation and pulp fiction aficionado.
The Seasoning House
A sense of conviction and commitment to realism prevents the film from seeming an exercise in exploitation.
The Harsh Light of Day
An arduous affair with a cringeworthy script that provides no value for the subgenres it attempts to straddle.
The Reverend
Bordering on unbearable, The Reverend pushes the limits of patience, the script basic and the acting self-consciously bad.
A Horrible Way to Die
A non-linear approach wears thin, initial intrigue giving way to frustration as the story continually dances away with the cuts.
I Spit on Your Grave (2010)
The cartoon violence on display here completely removes all sense of realism, shoving the film into torture porn territory.
7 Days
A masterpiece that will make the world sit up and take notice of what is the perfect portrayal of the psychology of a man.
Confessions
A cruel indictment on contemporary Japanese youth and their despondency, which unravels its cruel web satisfactorily.