Fear in the Familiar…   With Hallow Road , writer-director Babak Anvari once again proves his mastery of psychological tension and genre-blending storytelling. From William Gillies’ first feature script, Anvari crafts a claustrophobic thriller that unfolds almost entirely within the confines of a car on a dark, winding road — a setting that not only becomes a familiar physical space but, ultimately, a psychological trap. The film, starring Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys, play

This isn't revenge. It's a reckoning.   John-Michael Powell’s second feature, Violent Ends , is more than just a crime drama; it’s a reflection on family, loyalty, and the cyclical nature of violence. Having grown up in Arkansas, the film is also a deeply personal story that draws from the director's own experience in a region steeped in tradition and hidden histories. Here, the rural American landscape is not just a setting, but, as with any slice of Americana, a character i

You better have a safe word What happens when a romantic lakeside escape turns into a tangled web of lust, lies and deadly secrets? This...