The Boogeyman (2023)

After the death of the mother, a family becomes vulnerable to the sadistic influence of a demon who wants the children.

'The Boogeyman' is a new adaptation of Stephen King's novel. The appearance of the demon, the predilection for child victims and the suggested intensity of the dark's danger are deeply reminiscent of King's style. "The monster" is visually effective, but more so through movements and simple suggestions, the darkness in all its shades being an extremely effective tool. The typical horror effects are of high quality, and the story is also intense enough. A treat

Director:  Rob Savage      

With: Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Blair, David Dastmalchian

Rating: 9/10

Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)

Harley Quinn, assisted by Black Canary, Huntress and the police officer who is tracking her, tries to save a little girl from an underworld boss.

'Birds of Prey' is a sequel/spinoff of Suicide Squad which was not necessary. Margot Robbie fans will be happy. The movie is cute but easy to forget.

Director:  Cathy Yan  

With: Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Ewan McGregor, Chris Messina, Ali Wong

Rating: 7/10

Sharp Objects (2018)

Camille primeste sarcina de a scrie despre locul ei natal in urma stirilor despre disparitia unor adolescente, fapt ce o pune fata in fata cu evenimente nefaste ale adolescentei proprii.

O miniserie tip drama si investigatie jurnalistica/politista. Bazat pe o carte de Gillian Flynn (din aceeasi trilogie ca si Gone Girl si Dark Places), Sharp Objects evolueaza din paginile cartii intr-o poveste cu totul fascinanta, ce caracterizeaza mica comunitate americana sudica si relatiile interumane/familiale intr-un mod intrigant, atmosferic si foarte detaliat, ceea ce cartea din pacate nu a reusit la fel de bine. Pentru cei ce prefera calatoria destinatiei, miniseria va fi un deliciu, pentru restul finalul va merita asteptarea (mai ales daca nu au citit cartea, ce are anumiti spoilers in functie de editie).

Regia:  Jean-Marc Vallée   

Productie:  HBO   

Creator:  Marti Noxon   

Durata:  1 sezon a cate 8 episoade (~1 ora fiecare)   

Cu: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Elizabeth Perkins

Rating: 10/10

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