A Useful Ghost: A New Modern Classic
The classic ghosts-in-revenge story expanded into an extensive dig into the historical social system while being funny and horny.

Alexander has made a film about the lingo in the concrete suburb where he grew up. Unhealed wounds are torn open and the film creates a conflict among formerly tight childhood friends. We Were Kids is a poetically throbbing emotional discharge about concrete suburbs, macho culture, and words that kill.
The classic ghosts-in-revenge story expanded into an extensive dig into the historical social system while being funny and horny.
At first glance, one wouldn't think John Carpenter's cult classic would be a thematic double-billing - or that Free Guy would be worthy of being mentioned in the same sentence as They Live - but the two films of vastly different genres have more similarities upon further examination.
"The Haunting of Hill House" isn't your typical horror story. Based on a novel by Shirley Jackson, Netflix's masterpiece and limited horror series takes you on a emotional rollercoaster ride, by turning our perception of mental illness on its head. It's an unforgettable story about a loveable family, who grapples with tragedy and love after living at the foreboding Hill House.
As a horror buff, I was intrigued by people claiming 'The Sadness' was the most disturbing movie they've ever seen or to watch with caution. So, I finally put the internet to the test and watched it for myself... to varying results.
Meander, released in 2021, is a French gory horror film featuring a woman trapped in small spaces as she fights for her life, paralleling real pandemic life.
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.