Category: Female Director
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WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
“We Need to Talk About Kevin” is a 2011 psychological drama based on Lionel Shriver’s novel. The film, directed by Lynne Ramsay, explores the complex and unsettling relationship between Eva (Tilda Swinton) and her son Kevin (Ezra Miller), ultimately leading to a tragic and devastating event. The story unfolds in a non-linear format, jumping between…
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THE VELVET VAMPIRE
“The Velvet Vampire” is a 1971 horror film directed by Stephanie Rothman. The film stars Celeste Yarnall, Michael Blodgett, Sherry Miles, Gene Shane, and Jerry Daniels.The story begins with Lee Ritter (Michael Blodgett) and his wife, Susan (Sherry Miles), a young couple living in Los Angeles. They are approached by the mysterious and alluring Diane…
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SHORT FILM: SHOOK
“Shook” is a 2024 dark comedy short film written and directed by Valentina von Klencke. It takes place in the Californian desert after a devastating earthquake strands a vacationing family on an idyllic weekend getaway from the outside world. The film follows their survival while supplies diminish rapidly after the disaster. The film opens by…
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SHORT FILM: DRIVING THERE
“Driving There” is a 2024 short film written and directed by Marlaina Smith. The film delves into the depths of grief, portraying a deeply personal and poignant journey as two strangers serendipitously intersect; they unearth a shared purpose, forging an unbreakable bond. The film opens at a remote and very windy gas station, where Daniel…
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AMERICAN PSYCHO
“American Psycho,” directed by Mary Harron and released in 2000, is a chilling and satirical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial novel. Set in the late 1980s, the film follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker living in Manhattan, portrayed by Christian Bale in a career-defining performance. On the surface,…
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THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE
“The Slumber Party Massacre” is a classic 1982 slasher film directed by Amy Holden Jones. Set in a suburban neighborhood, the story follows a group of high school girls who plan a slumber party while one of their parents is away. Little do they know, a deranged killer is on the loose, targeting them for…
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THE VIRGIN SUICIDES
“The Virgin Suicides,” a 1999 film directed by Sofia Coppola, is a captivating drama based on the acclaimed novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. Set in a tranquil suburban neighborhood during the mid-1970s, the film follows the mysterious and tragic story of the Lisbon sisters, five enigmatic teenage girls whose lives become a fascination for their entire…
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
“Home for the Holidays,” directed by Jodie Foster, is a heartwarming and hilarious family comedy-drama that explores the chaotic and relatable dynamics of returning home for Thanksgiving. The film takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we follow Claudia Larson, a single mother facing a series of comical and poignant challenges during her…
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