Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

Un grup de adolescenti incearca sa supravietuiasca in timpul unui apocalips cu zombi.

'Anna and the Apocalypse' este un musical horror. Plin de muzica tipica genului, ce "iti sare in ochi" in chiar orice moment, filmul este fidel genului horror, atat in ceea ce priveste cantitatea de gore dar si proportia slabuta de final hollywoodian. Interesant si original.

Regia:  John McPhail 

Cu: Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux

Rating: 7.4/10

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Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

A group of teenagers try to survive during a zombie apocalypse.

'Anna and the Apocalypse' is a horror musical. Full of music that's so typical of the genre, which just springs up at any moment, the film is faithful to its horror roots, both in terms of the quantity of gore and the weak amount of a Hollywood ending. Interesting and original.

Director:  John McPhail 

With: Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux

Rating: 7.4/10

A Murder at the End of the World (2023)

An eccentric technological genius and his wife invite a group of people - exceptional in their field - to an isolated hotel in Iceland, where a murder takes place on the first night.

'A Murder at the End of the World' is a dramatic miniseries that follows a more unorthodox and very modern forensic investigation. With a group of actors that are well known but not too mainstream, and rarely seen on the screen, the series is ambitious from the first moment and follows a line of slow but determined development and is imbued with memory scenes that highlight the emotional weight of the facts the main character has to bear. With some imperfections in the script, especially related to the moments when some characters call others geniuses with no real proof, the geographical situation, and the subtle and skillfully quiet cinematography create an experience worth savoring, even with the week-long wait for each new episode.

Director:  Zal Batmanglij, Brit Marling    

Production:  Hulu  

Creator:  Zal Batmanglij, Brit Marling   

Duration:  miniseries of 7 episodes (~1 hour each)  

With: Emma Corrin, Brit Marling, Harris Dickinson, Raúl Esparza, Clive Owen, Joan Chen, Edoardo Ballerini, Alice Braga

Rating: 9/10

A Murder at the End of the World (2023)

Un geniu tehnologic excentric si sotia lui invita un grup de oameni exceptionali in domeniul lor, intr-un hotel izolat in Islanda, unde o crima are loc in prima seara.

'A Murder at the End of the World' e o miniserie dramatica ce urmeaza o investigatie criminalistica mai neortodoxa si foarte moderna. Cu un grup de actori cunoscuti dar nu prea mainstream, si mai rar vazuti, seria este ambitioasa din primul moment si urmeaza o linie de dezvoltare lenta dar sigura si imbibata cu amintiri ce evidentiaza greutatea emotionala a faptelor asupra personajului principal. Cu unele imperfectiuni in scenariu, mai ales legate de momentele in care unele personaje numesc pe altele genii, situatia geografica, si cinematografia subtila si abil tacuta creeaza o experienta ce merita gustata, chiar si cu asteptarea de o saptamana pentru fiecare episod nou.

Regia:  Zal Batmanglij, Brit Marling    

Productie:  Hulu  

Creator:  Zal Batmanglij, Brit Marling   

Durata:  miniserie de 7 episoade (~1 ora fiecare)  

Cu: Emma Corrin, Brit Marling, Harris Dickinson, Raúl Esparza, Clive Owen, Joan Chen, Edoardo Ballerini, Alice Braga

Rating: 9/10

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The Imperfects (2022)

Adolescentii ce au participat intr-un experiment cu terapie de gene se trezesc cu puteri ce ii transforma in monstri.

'The Imperfects' este un serial SF-istic, axat pe idea de supraputeri si eroi cu inimi mari, un sablon foarte utilizat zilele astea. Fresh, si cu un dialog amuzant, serialul ar fi putut prinde aripi intr-un al doilea sezon, dar nu a apucat.

Regia:  Mark Chow si altii   

Productie:  Netflix   

Creator:  Shelley Eriksen, Dennis Heaton   

Durata:  1 sezon de 10 episoade (45 minute fiecare)   

Cu: Italia Ricci, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Rhianna Jagpal, Iñaki Godoy, Rhys Nicholson

Rating: 7/10

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The Imperfects (2022)

Teenagers who participated in a gene therapy experiment wake up with powers that turn them into monsters.

'The Imperfects' is a sci-fi-ish series, focused on the idea of ​​superpowers and heroes with big hearts, a big trope these days. Fresh, and with a quite funny dialogue, the series could have really taken off in a second season, but it didn't get a chance.

Director:  Mark Chow and others

Production:  Netflix   

Creator:  Shelley Eriksen, Dennis Heaton   

Duration:  1 season of 10 episodes (45 minutes each)  

With: Italia Ricci, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Rhianna Jagpal, Iñaki Godoy, Rhys Nicholson

Rating: 7/10

Books of Blood (2020)

Trei povestiri aparent fara legatura: o tanara ce fuge de propria constiinta, o mama ce vrea sa comunica cu fiul mort si niste criminal pe urma unei carti legendare.

'Books of Blood' e un film antologie horror bazat pe cartile cu acelasi nume ale lui Clive Barker. Un urias al genului, stilul horror-ului sau se face simtit cu usurinta. Cele trei povesti sunt bine legate, cu legaturile surprinzatoare dezvaluite abil si fara pompa, iar echipele de actori sunt bine alese.

Regia: Brannon Braga 

Cu: Britt Robertson, Freda Foh Shen, Nicholas Campbell, Anna Friel

Rating: 8.3/10

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Books of Blood (2020)

Three seemingly unrelated stories: a young woman running away from her own conscience, a mother who wants to communicate with her dead son and some criminals on the hunt for a legendary book.

'Books of Blood' is a horror anthology film based on the books of the same name by Clive Barker. A giant of the genre, his horror style is easily felt in this adaptation. The three stories are well put together, their surprising connections revealed skillfully and without pomp, and the teams of actors are well chosen.

Director: Brannon Braga 

With: Britt Robertson, Freda Foh Shen, Nicholas Campbell, Anna Friel

Rating: 8.3/10

Mirrors (2008)

A former policeman accepts a job as a night watchman at a former mall destroyed by fire, where the mirrors reveal mysterious images.

'Mirrors' is a mysterious horror film from the wave of quality horror before the launch of the elevated-horror movement. Kiefer Sutherland takes on an uncharacteristic role and pulls it off successfully. The special effects are decent, even if seen today and the story has appeal.

Director:  Alexandre Aja   

With: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Jason Flemyng, Julian Glover

Rating: 7.6/10

Mirrors (2008)

Un fost politist accepta o slujba de paznic de noapte la un fost mall distrus de foc, unde oglinzile dezvaluie imagini misterioase.

'Mirrors' este un film de groaza misterios din valul de horror de calitate dinainte de lansarea miscarii de elevated-horror. Kiefer Sutherland preia un rol necaracteristic si isi duce roul in spate cu succes. Efectele speciale sunt decente, chiar si daca vazut in ziua de azi iar povestea are appeal.

Regia:  Alexandre Aja   

Cu: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Jason Flemyng, Julian Glover

Rating: 7.6/10

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The Darkest Hour (2011)

Doi prieteni si colegi americani sunt blocati in Moscova in timpul unui atac extraterestru.

'The Darkest Hour' e un film SF de subgenul invazie extraterestra. Cu un cast tanar si in voga la momentul respectiv, duce lipsa de un scenariu bine scris si personaje interesante.

Regia:  Chris Gorak      

Cu: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman

Rating: 5.3/10

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The Darkest Hour (2011)

Two American friends and colleagues are stuck in Moscow during an alien attack.

'The Darkest Hour' is a sci-fi film of the alien invasion subgenre. With a young cast that was quite popular at the tim (or about to be), it lacks a well-written script and engaging characters.

Director:  Chris Gorak      

With: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman

Rating: 5.3/10

Strange World (2022)

The Clades family is a legendary family of explorers, but their attitudes and opinions are very different.

'Strange World' is an animated film full of adventures and imagination. It succeeds in taking the Disney style away from its overused templates in an attempt to cover more modern tastes and new ideas. The film did not have the success it deserved, unfortunately.

Directors:  Don Hall, Qui Nguyen  

With: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, Dennis Quaid

Rating: 8/10

Strange World (2022)

Familia Clades este o familie legendara de exploratori, dar atitudinile si parerile lor sunt foarte diferite.

'Strange World' este un film de animatie plin de aventuri si imaginatie. Reuseste sa duca stilul Disney departe de sablonul prea utilizat in incercarea de a acoperi gusturi mai moderne si idei noi. Nu a avut succesul pe care il merita.

Regia:  Don Hall, Qui Nguyen  

Cu: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, Dennis Quaid

Rating: 8/10

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Effie Gray (2014)

Dramatizare a trunghiului amoros dintre John Ruskin, sotia sa Effie Gray si pictorul John Everett Millais.

'Effie Gray' este un film biografic, cu licentele poetice de rigoare ce prezinta un episod interesant din viata unor nume ce apartin istoriei. Faptele par de o natura grosolana, asociata de obicei cu barfa, dar interactiunile si perioada in care au loc, ofera un unghi interesant asupra unei conjuncturi neobisnuite.

Regia:  Richard Laxton    

Cu: Dakota Fanning, Greg Wise, Tom Sturridge, Emma Thompson

Rating: 8/10

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Effie Gray (2014)

A dramatization of the love triangle between John Ruskin, his wife Effie Gray and the painter John Everett Millais.

'Effie Gray' is a biographical film, with the usual poetic license applied that presents an interesting episode in the life of names that belong to history. The facts seem of a crude nature, usually associated with gossip, but the interactions and the period in which they take place, offer an interesting angle on an unusual situation.

Director:  Richard Laxton    

With: Dakota Fanning, Greg Wise, Tom Sturridge, Emma Thompson

Rating: 8/10

Another Life (2019–2021)

Niko e capul unui echipaj al unei nave ce s-a deplasat in directia gresita ce trebuie sa cuantifice nivelul de primejdie din partea unei specii extraterestre.

'Another Life' e un serial SF ce va satisface multi fani ai genului, mai ales pe cei in cautare de entertainment mai regulat. Cu personaje principale interesante si situatii originale (dar si un pic ..inspirate), Another Life nu ar trebui sa dezamageasca.

Regia:  Metin Hüseyin si altii

Productie:  Netflix   

Creator:  Aaron Martin   

Durata:  2 sezoane a cate 10 episoade (43 minute fiecare)   

Cu:  Katee Sackhoff, Samuel Anderson, A.J. Rivera, JayR Tinaco, Elizabeth Faith Ludlow

Rating: 8/10

Also available in English

Another Life (2019–2021)

Niko is the head of a crew of a ship that has moved in the wrong direction that must quantify the level of danger from an alien species.

'Another Life' is a sci-fi series that will satisfy many fans of the genre, especially those looking for more regular entertainment. With some interesting main characters and original situations (but also some a little ... inspired), Another Life should not disappoint.

Director:  Metin Hüseyin and others

Production:  Netflix   

Creator:  Aaron Martin   

Duration:  2 seasons of 10 episodes (43 minutes each)   

With:  Katee Sackhoff, Samuel Anderson, A.J. Rivera, JayR Tinaco, Elizabeth Faith Ludlow

Rating: 8/10

Travelers (2016–2018)

Agenti dintr-un viitor trist sunt trimis in trecut, in constiinta celor pe cale de a muri, in incercarea de a repara soarta.

'Travelers' e un serial SF cu o idee ce are ceva merit. In genere se axeaza pe stilul "cazul saptamanii", dar din cand in cand incearca sa revolutioneze audienta cu continut original in variatiuni pe tema de paradox temporal. Interesant pana la sfarsit, chiar si cu finalul grabit de anulare.

Regia:  Andy Mikita si altii   

Productie:  Netflix   

Creator:  Brad Wright  

Durata:  3 sezoane a cate 10-12 episoade (45 minute fiecare)   

Cu: Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper, Jared Abrahamson, Patrick Gilmore

Rating: 8/10

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Travelers (2016–2018)

Agents from an apocalyptic future are sent into the past, into the consciousness of those about to die, in an attempt to repair humanity's fate.

'Travelers' is a sci-fi series with an idea that has some merit. It generally goes by a "case of the week" style, but from time to time it tries to revolutionize the audience with original content in variations on the theme of temporal paradoxes. Interesting until the end, even with the rushed (by cancellation) finale.

Director:  Andy Mikita and others   

Production:  Netflix   

Creator:  Brad Wright  

Duration:  3 seasons of 10-12 episodes (45 minutes each)   

With: Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper, Jared Abrahamson, Patrick Gilmore

Rating: 8/10

You Are Not My Mother (2021)

Mama depresiva a lui Char dispare temporar si se intoarce cu diferente evidente pentru fiica ei.

'You Are Not My Mother' e un amestec de drama sociala si horror inspirat de fantezie folk cu changeling inversat. Foarte bine jucat, filmu;l e realizat cu dibacie regizorala si inspira un mix de tensiune si anxietate cu interpretare dubla.

Regia:  Kate Dolan   

Cu: Hazel Doupe, Carolyn Bracken, Ingrid Craigie, Jordanne Jones

Rating: 7.5/10

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You Are Not My Mother (2021)

Char's depressed mother temporarily disappears and returns with differences that are obvious for her daughter.

'You Are Not My Mother' is a mixture of social drama and horror inspired by folk fantasy with a reversed changeling theme. Very well acted, the film is made with directorial skill and inspires a mix of tension and anxiety with a double interpretation.

Director:  Kate Dolan   

With: Hazel Doupe, Carolyn Bracken, Ingrid Craigie, Jordanne Jones

Rating: 7.5/10

Yellowjackets (2021– )

O echipa de fotbal feminin ramane blocata in muntii canadieni dupa prabusirea avionului ce le transporta la un meci.

'Yellowjackets' e un serial foarte original ce combina foarte eficace drama, horror si mister. Intr-un stil ce imbina evenimentele din salbaticie cu realitatea supravietuitoarelor 25 de ani mai tarziu, serialul reuseste sa creeze curiozitate si intriga atat pentru trecut precum si pentru prezent. Aminteste de 'Alive', 'Lord of the Flies' si reuseste sa ofere credibilitate deplina si talent pe masura intr-o actualizare moderna si egala.

Regia:  Eva Sørhaug si altii   

Productie:  Showtime, Paramount   

Creator:  Ashley Lyle, Bart Nuckerson   

Durata:  2 sezoane a cate 10 episoade (1 ora fiecare)

Cu: Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Steven Krueger, Liv Hewson, Christina Ricci, Ella Purnell, Kevin Alves, Courtney Eaton

Rating: 9/10 (s1-10, s2-7)

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Yellowjackets (2021– )

A women's football team remains stranded in the Canadian mountains after the plane carrying them to a match crashed.

'Yellowjackets' is a very original series that very effectively combines drama, horror and mystery. In a style that combines the events of the wilderness with the reality of the survivors 25 years later, the series manages to create curiosity and intrigue both for the past and for the present. It reminds one of 'Alive', 'Lord of the Flies' and manages to offer full credibility and talent to measure in a modern and equal update to those ideas.

Director:  Eva Sørhaug and others   

Production:  Showtime, Paramount   

Creator:  Ashley Lyle, Bart Nuckerson   

Duration:  2 seasons of 10 episodes (1 hour each)

With: Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Steven Krueger, Liv Hewson, Christina Ricci, Ella Purnell, Kevin Alves, Courtney Eaton

Rating: 9/10 (s1-10, s2-7)

Mortal Kombat (2021)

Cole Young is cauta camarazi campioni care pot sa invinga fortele din Outworld.

'Mortal Kombat' este un film bazat pe jocul celebru, nu primul de felul sau. Plin de actiune dar nu cu cea mai satisfacatoare si completa poveste, Mortal Kombat reuseste sa mentina ceva interes, dar este slab comparat cu efectul jocului.

Regia:  Simon McQuoid    

Cu: Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada

Rating: 6/10

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Mortal Kombat (2021)

Cole Young is looking for fellow champions who can defeat the forces of Outworld.

'Mortal Kombat' is a movie based on the famous game, not the first of its kind. Full of action but not the most satisfying and complete story, Mortal Kombat manages to maintain some interest, but it is weak compared to the excitement of playing the game.

Director:  Simon McQuoid    

With: Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada

Rating: 6/10

The Vatican Tapes (2015)

O tanara este ajutata de o echipa de exorcisti dupa ce arata semne de posesie demonica.

'The Vatican Tapes' este un film de groaza despre exorcisme cu implicarea Vaticanului. Departe de a fi original, filmul este decent si reuseste sa imbina sensibilitatea si fragilitatea umana cu violenta posibilitatii existentei demonilor.

Regia:  Mark Neveldine       

Cu: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Rating: 7/10

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The Vatican Tapes (2015)

A young woman is helped by a team of exorcists after showing signs of demonic possession.

'The Vatican Tapes' is a horror film about exorcisms involving the Vatican. Far from being original, the film is decent and manages to combine human sensitivity and fragility with the violence of the possibility of the existence of demons.

Director:  Mark Neveldine       

With: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Rating: 7/10

The Age of Adaline (2015)

Adaline incepe sa nu mai imbatraneasca dupa un accident de masina si isi traieste viata reinventandu-si identitatea.

'The Age of Adaline' este o drama cu elemente romantice fantastice. Fara a contine o poveste complicata sau teribil de adanca, reuseste sa induca un pic de sentiment si in mod ciudat intelegere. Bun pentru o seara linistita de iarna.

Regia:  Lee Toland Krieger   

Cu: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Kathy Baker

Rating: 7/10

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The Age of Adaline (2015)

Adaline stops aging after a car accident and lives her life reinventing her identity.

'The Age of Adaline' is a drama with fantasy romantic elements. Without containing a complicated or terribly deep story, it manages to induce a bit of feeling and strangely understanding. Good for a quiet winter evening.

Director:  Lee Toland Krieger   

With: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Kathy Baker

Rating: 7/10

Cobweb (2023)

An 8-year-old boy is curious about the knocks in the wall of his room.

'Cobweb' is a horror film that chooses some unexpected paths. Elements of the story are predictable but the final explanation is a surprise that can be received in various ways, depending on everyone's personality and their love for an unusual use of imagination. The technical methods used are modern and it is very refreshing and encouraging that the modern horror era takes the genre seriously in terms of budget, acting talent and direction. The current film is no exception.

Director:  Samuel Bodin     

With: Lizzy Caplan, Antony Starr, Cleopatra Coleman, Woody Norman

Rating: 8/10

Cobweb (2023)

Un baietel de 8 ani este curios despre ciocaniturile in peretele camerei sale.

'Cobweb' e un film de groaza ce alege cateva cai neasteptate. Elemente ale povestirii sunt previzibile dar explicatia finala e o surpriza ce poate fi primita in mod variat, depinzand de personalitatea fiecaruia si de dragostea lor pentru uzul neobisnuit de imaginatie. Metodele tehnice sunt moderne si e foarte refreshing si incurajator ca epoca horror moderna ia genul in serios in ceea ce priveste buget, talent actoricesc si regie. Filmul de fata nu e exceptie.

Regia:  Samuel Bodin     

Cu: Lizzy Caplan, Antony Starr, Cleopatra Coleman, Woody Norman

Rating: 8/10

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The Outsider (2018)

In Japonia imediat dupa razboi, un fost soldat isi gaseste locul in mafia japoneza.

'The Outsider' e un thriller dramatic interesant. Aduce personajul tip John Blackthorne (Shogun) intr-un context japonez qvasi modern si in vremea onorii Yakuza ce pastreaza cat de cat traditia veche de samurai. Bine realizat, filmul nu are mult dialog, si cat are apartine in general personajelor antipatice, si reuseste sa atraga interesul prin mister si portretizarea sentimentelor umane de prietenie si loialitate.

Regia:  Martin Zandvliet     

Cu: Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna

Rating: 7.5/10

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The Outsider (2018)

In Japan immediately after the war, a former soldier finds his place in the Japanese mafia.

'The Outsider' is an interesting dramatic thriller. It brings the John Blackthorne type of character (Shogun) in a quasi-modern Japanese context and in the time of Yakuza honor that preserves somewhat the old samurai tradition. Well made, the film doesn't have much dialogue, and the little it has generally belongs to the unlikeable characters, and it manages to attract interest through mystery and the portrayal of human feelings of friendship and loyalty.

Director:  Martin Zandvliet     

With: Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna

Rating: 7.5/10

Reminiscence (2021)

Nick e un investigator ce foloseste memoria clientilor cu o tehnologie speciala.

'Reminiscence' e un film noir SF. Interesant ca idee, dar nu primul de felul sau (Strange Days, The Final Cut),  Reminiscence reuseste sa readuca stilul noir la suprafata cu o intriga demna de legenda genului. Povestea de dragoste e un pic generica si predictiva dar nu strica efectul total.

Regia:  Lisa Joy      

Cu: Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Thandiwe Newton, Cliff Curtis

Rating: 7.6/10

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Reminiscence (2021)

Nick is an investigator who uses the memory of his clients as prime material with a special technology.

'Reminiscence' is a sci-fi noir film. Interesting in terms of idea, but not the first of its kind (Strange Days, The Final Cut), Reminiscence manages to bring the noir style back on the table with a plot worthy of the genre's legend. The love story is a bit generic and predictable, but it doesn't spoil the overall effect..too much.

Director:  Lisa Joy      

With: Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Thandiwe Newton, Cliff Curtis

Rating: 7.6/10

War On Everyone (2016)

Doi politisti corupti si ingnoranti incep sa investigheze un criminal ce pare a fi mai periculos decat ei insisi.

'War On Everyone' e o comedie atipica. Fara a fi parodie, e totusi plina de situatii exagerate si reuseste sa distreze vizionatorul foarte eficient prin oferirea unui cuplu de antieroi cu care nu trebuie sa fii de acord. Umorul este evidentiat la tot pasul, aproape pasiv dar nelipsit.

Regia:  John Michael McDonagh     

Cu: Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Peña, Theo James, Tessa Thompson, Caleb Landry Jones, David Wilmot, Paul Reiser

Rating: 8/10

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War On Everyone (2016)

Two corrupt and ignorant policemen begin to investigate a criminal who seems to be more dangerous than themselves.

'War On Everyone' is an atypical comedy. Without being a parody, it is still full of exaggerated situations and manages to entertain the viewer very effectively by offering a couple of anti-heroes with whom you do not have to agree. Humor is highlighted at every step, almost passively but everpresent.

Director:  John Michael McDonagh     

With: Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Peña, Theo James, Tessa Thompson, Caleb Landry Jones, David Wilmot, Paul Reiser

Rating: 8/10

American Horror Story 10: Double Feature (2021)

Un scriitor si familia sa se retrag intr-un orasel cunoscut pentru efectul de muza.

Un grup de prieteni studenti descopera ca sunt insarcinati dupa o excursie de camping. 

'Red Tide' este prima povestire (feature) din sezonul 10, un sezon special, realizat ca o combinatie de 2 genuri, si are 6 episoade.

Merge pe un trope horror axat pe prezenta vampirica, dar stilizata un pic diferit. Vampirismul este prezentat ca o dependenta de a fi cunoscut si apreciat, dar "calitatea" devenirii este conditionata de prezenta de talent. Cu adevarat o problema si caracteristica deplin umana dar cu efecte si consecinte foarte nefaste si greu de reparat. Seria este realizata eficient, cu talentul vizual bine cunoscut, si se bazeaza pe o echipa de preferati, inclusiv Evan Peters, Lily Rabe si Frances Conroy. De asemenea, este feature-ul ce merita atentia cea mai multa.

'Death Valley' este titlul celei de-a doua povestiri (feature), cu doar 4 episoade. Se bazeaza pe teorii conspirationiste despre extraterestri si foloseste idea de 'body snatchers' intr-o poveste foarte bogata in evenimente cat de cat mai colorate si exagerate, incat ironia se pierde undeva pe drum si seria sufera de sindromul "style over substance".

Regia:  John J. Gray, Loni Peristere   

Productia:  FX Network   

Creator: Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy   

Duration:  sezonul 10 de 10 episoade (1 ora fiecare)   

Cu: Sarah Paulson, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, Finn Wittrock, Angelica Ross, Macaulay Culkin, Ryan Kiera Armstrong

Rating: 7/10

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American Horror Story 10: Double Feature (2021)

A writer and his family move to a town known for its muse effect.

A group of student friends discover they are pregnant after a camping trip.

'Red Tide' is the first story (feature) from season 10, a special season, created as a combination of 2 genres, and has 6 episodes.

It follows a horror trope focused on vampiric presence, but stylized a little differently. Vampirism is presented as an addiction to being known and appreciated, but the "quality" of becoming one is conditioned by the presence of talent. Truly a fully human problem and characteristic, but with very negative effects and consequences that are difficult to repair. The series is efficiently executed, with the well-known visual artistry, and is based on a team of fan favorites, including Evan Peters, Lily Rabe and Frances Conroy. It is also the feature that deserves the most attention.

'Death Valley' is the title of the second story (feature), with only 4 episodes. It is based on conspiracy theories about aliens and uses the idea of ​​'body snatchers' in a story that's very rich in colorful and outlandish events, so much so that the irony is lost somewhere along the way and the series suffers from the "style over substance" syndrome.

Director:  John J. Gray, Loni Peristere   

Production:  FX Network   

Creator: Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy   

Duration:  season 10 of 10 episodes (1 hour each)   

With: Sarah Paulson, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, Finn Wittrock, Angelica Ross, Macaulay Culkin, Ryan Kiera Armstrong

Rating: 7/10

Anti Matter (2016)

O cercetatoare descopera o forma de teleportare si incepe sa aiba idee despre ce anume ne formeaza fiinta.

'Anti Matter' e un film dramatic SF ce are cateva idei interesante aduse la viata cu un buget redus. Incepe incet, dar eficient si cu un progres natural si apoi strecoara subtil cateva episoade ce pot frustra temporar dar explicatia finala e intriganta de ajuns.

Regia:  Keir Burrows    

Cu: Yaiza Figueroa, Philippa Carson, Tom Barber-Duffy, Noah Maxwell Clarke

Rating: 7.5/10

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Anti Matter (2016)

A researcher discovers a form of teleportation and begins to have an idea of ​​what exactly forms our being.

'Anti Matter' is a dramatic sci-fi film that has some interesting ideas brought to life on a low budget. It starts slowly, but efficiently and with a natural progression and then subtly slips in a few episodes that can be temporarily frustrating, but the final explanation is intriguing enough to make it still worthwhile.

Director:  Keir Burrows    

With: Yaiza Figueroa, Philippa Carson, Tom Barber-Duffy, Noah Maxwell Clarke

Rating: 7.5/10

Bodies (2023)

Four London detectives from 4 different periods find the same body, in the same place.

'Bodies' is a miniseries with an interesting concept. The plot and the explanation of the mystery are copied from the Doctor Who manual, but without the original's ability to make nonsense make sense and have appeal. However, the 4 perspectives of the same case offer an interesting opportunity to create relevant and believable characters that interact with what surrounds them in an interesting way and that is worth watching.

Director:  Marco Kreuzpaintner,    Haolu Wang

Production:  Netflix   

Creator:  Paul Tomalin   

Duration:  miniseries of 8 episodes (~55 minutes each)  

With: Amaka Okafor, Kyle Soller, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Stephen Graham, Greta Scacchi, Synnove Karlsen, George Parker, Michael Jibson

Rating: 7/10

Bodies (2023)

Patru detectivi londonezi din 4 perioade diferite gasesc acelasi corp, in acelasi loc.

'Bodies' e un miniserial cu un concept interesant. Intriga si explicatia misterului sunt copiate din manualul Doctor Who, dar fara abilitatea originala de a face nonsensul sa aiba sens si appeal. In schimb, cele 4 perspective ale aceluiasi caz ofera o ocazie interesanta de a crea personaje relevante si credibile ce interactioneaza cu ceea ce ii inconjoara intr-un mod interesant si care merita vazut.

Regia:  Marco Kreuzpaintner,    Haolu Wang

Productie:  Netflix   

Creator:  Paul Tomalin   

Durata:  miniserie de 8 episoade (~55 minute fiecare)  

Cu: Amaka Okafor, Kyle Soller, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Stephen Graham, Greta Scacchi, Synnove Karlsen, George Parker, Michael Jibson

Rating: 7/10

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Talk To Me (2022)

A group of teenagers use a mummified hand to communicate with spirits recreationally.

'Talk To Me' is a horror film from the 'elevated horror' category that has become popular in recent years through the prism of A24 productions. While really technically and practically, everything looks perfect and of high quality, the story in this case was not treated with the same care and many of the actions of the characters are more invasive than they should be when it is clear what direction things will take and all that could change anything for the viewer is a twist ... that never comes.

Director:  Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou  

With: Ari McCarthy, Hamish Phillips, Kit Erhart-Bruce, Sarah Brokensha

Rating: 7/10

Talk To Me (2022)

Un grup de adolescenti folosesc o mana mumificata pentru a comunicqa cu spiritele in mod recreational.

'Talk To Me' e un film horror din categoria 'elevated horror' ce a devenit popular in ultimii ani prin prisma productiilor A24. In timp ce intr-adevar tehnic si practic, totul arata perfect si de calitate, povestea in cazul de fata nu a fost tratata cu aceeasi migala si multe din actiunile personajelor sunt mai invazive decat ar trebui cand e clar ce directie o vor lua lucrurile si tot ce ar putea schimba ceva pentru vizionator este un twist..care nu mai vine.

Regia:  Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou  

Cu: Ari McCarthy, Hamish Phillips, Kit Erhart-Bruce, Sarah Brokensha

Rating: 7/10

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Ten Minutes to Midnight (2020)

Un crainic radio sufera efectele ageismului in aceeasi zi dupa ce este muscata de un liliac turbat.

'Ten Minutes to Midnight' e un film horror independent, incet si cu mesaje relevante. Personajul principal e interesant si va atrage multa simpatie, iar finalul va satisface nevoile fanilor genului.

Regia:  Erik Bloomquist     

Cu: Caroline Williams, Nicole Kang, Nicholas Tucci, William Youmans

Rating: 8/10

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Ten Minutes to Midnight (2020)

A radio host suffers the effects of ageism the same day after being bitten by a rabid bat.

'Ten Minutes to Midnight' is an independent horror film, slow and with relevant messages. The main character is interesting and will attract a lot of sympathy, and the ending will satisfy the needs of fans of the genre.

Director:  Erik Bloomquist     

With: Caroline Williams, Nicole Kang, Nicholas Tucci, William Youmans

Rating: 8/10

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)

Trei cercetasi isi regasesc prietenia in lupta impotriva unei epidemii de zombie.

'Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse' e o comedie horror cu zombies, asa cum multe au aparut in ultimii ani. Dragut, cu un mesaj decent, nu foarte amuzant, dar ok pentru o seara relaxanta.

Regia:  Christopher Landon      

Cu: Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan, Sarah Dumont

Rating: 7/10

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