Portnoy's Complaint (1972)

When we hear Korean Cinema, we often think of South Korean Cinema, but what about North Korea? Sure, North Korea has its propaganda moments, but 'Pulgasari' might be its best one yet.

At 2:17 a.m., every child in a third-grade class wakes up, leaves their home, and disappears into the darkness—except one. The next day, teacher Justine Gandy discovers that Alex Lily is the only student left, while the rest have vanished without a trace. Did Justine have something to do with it, or is a far more sinister force stalking the town, targeting not just children, but anyone in its path?

By undermining the appeal and credibility of black characters, the show compromises the very idea of diversity and representation it sets to promote.

The repeated actions, the blood on the petals, the rustling under the floor…An ambient short horror film takes us into another realm.

Hitchcock is no stranger to innuendo, as was common in that era, but there was something so sophisticated about his approach to 'Rope', and it starts in the first frame.

Based on a true story, this sports movie is centered around a college football player.