Category: Independent
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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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BLOOD FEAST
Blood Feast (1963) is an American exploitation horror film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, often credited as the first gore film in cinematic history. Starring Mal Arnold, William Kerwin, Connie Mason, and Lyn Bolton, the film is notorious for its graphic violence, crude special effects, and over-the-top performances. Despite its low budget and lack of…
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EQUINOX
Equinox (1970) is an American independent horror fantasy film directed by Jack Woods and Dennis Muren, starring Edward Connell, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Bonner, and Robin Christopher. Originally filmed as a 1967 short titled The Equinox…A Journey into the Supernatural, the project was expanded into a feature-length film and released in 1970. The film follows four…
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SHADOWS
“Shadows” (1959) is an independent drama film directed by John Cassavetes. The film is celebrated for its improvisational style and unflinching exploration of race relations, identity, and personal relationships in late 1950s New York City. Set against the Beat Generation’s vibrant Manhattan scene backdrop, “Shadows” follows the lives of three African-American siblings: Ben, Hugh, and…
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SHORT FILM: THE GIRL CHEWING GUM
The Girl Chewing Gum (1976) by John Smith is a short experimental film that deconstructs the relationship between film, reality, and directorial control. The film begins with a commanding voiceover directing various elements of an everyday street scene in Dalston, East London. The voice, resembling that of a film director, orchestrates the movement of people,…
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WANDA
“Wanda” (1970) is an independent film directed, written by, and starring Barbara Loden. The film, which has a stark, minimalist style, tells the story of a drifting, disaffected woman trying to navigate her bleak existence in working-class America. Loden’s film stands as a landmark of feminist cinema, capturing the aimless life of its central character…
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WITHNAIL AND I
“Withnail and I” is a 1987 British black comedy film written and directed by Bruce Robinson. It is a darkly comedic portrayal of two struggling actors who embark on a chaotic, booze-fueled holiday in the English countryside. Starring Richard E. Grant as the flamboyant Withnail and Paul McGann as the more reserved “I” (whose name…
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SPANKING THE MONKEY
“Spanking the Monkey” is a 1994 dark comedy-drama film directed by David O. Russell in his directorial debut. The film stars Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson, Benjamin Hendrickson, Carla Gallo, and Matthew Puckett. The film explores complex themes such as familial duty, isolation, and taboo relationships. The story centers on Ray Aibelli (Jeremy Davies), a pre-med…
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MIDSOMMAR
“Midsommar” is a 2019 horror film directed by Ari Aster. It stars Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, and Will Poulter. The film blends psychological and folk horror elements, creating a uniquely unsettling and visually striking experience.The film begins with Dani Ardor (Florence Pugh) experiencing a traumatic family tragedy: her sister kills herself and…
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CARNIVAL OF SOULS
“Carnival of Souls” is a 1962 horror film directed by Herk Harvey, who also plays the role of the mysterious “Man” in the film. The movie stars Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger, and Art Ellison. The film opens with a car accident in Kansas, where a drag race leads to a vehicle plunging off…
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