Category: UK
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REPULSION
“Repulsion” is a psychological horror film directed by Roman Polanski. The story revolves around a young Belgian woman named Carol Ledoux (played by Catherine Deneuve), who lives with her sister Helen (played by Yvonne Furneaux) in an apartment in London. Carol is a shy, introverted woman who is a manicurist at a beauty salon. As…
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MISTER FREEDOM
“Mister Freedom” is a 1969 satirical film directed by William Klein that parodies American politics and culture. The film follows the adventures of a superhero named Mister Freedom (played by John Abbey), who is sent to France to defend American interests against a group of left-wing radicals. Mister Freedom is a larger-than-life figure dressed in…
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VIRGIN WITCH
“Virgin Witch” is a British horror film released in 1972, directed by Ray Austin. The film follows the story of two sisters, Christine and Betty, who arrive in London seeking fame and fortune. They meet a photographer named Johnny, who lures them into a coven of witches led by the seductive Sybil. The sisters soon…
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SHORT FILM: EYELASH
“Eyelash” is a short drama film directed by Jesse Lewis Reece in 2020. It was nominated for Best short film at the BAFTAs and can be seen here. The film is beautifully adapted from Neil Hilborn’s poem “OCD” (link below). It explores a couple’s burgeoning relationship (played by Elijah Harris and Ishtar Currie Wilson) as…
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LIMBO
“Limbo” is a 2020 British drama film directed by Ben Sharrock. The movie follows the story of a Syrian musician named Omar, who is seeking asylum on a remote Scottish island after escaping from war-torn Syria. Omar is accompanied by Farhad, a young Afghan refugee, and two other refugees from West Africa. The group is…
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