AustinMorgan776 Reviews

Crimes of the Future (2022)

Outlandishly Erotic

[7/10 · 4 June 2022]

What starts off as a bizarro arthouse film gradually transpires into a film that feels almost too visceral.

There are some absolutely breathtaking and strikingly beautiful shots in this movie. Witnessing this work of art felt like I was watching something I shouldn't be experiencing, as I felt disturbed but also entertained simultaneously in so many of the scenes.

A stunning cast brought stellar performances that really elevated the stakes for all characters involved. Intense moments were brought to life through the palpable tension that Cronenberg was able to incorporate. Every word, action, and movement felt very intentional as well as masterful.

The first half of this film felt extremely slow. While the pacing doesn't really seem to even pick up halfway through, it definitely became more intriguing from then on out, and I couldn't pull my attention away. My only other main issues are that this film could've incorporated more horror to feel like a true horror film, and the ending was a little too abrupt. That, and I didn't like the dark message that the film left us with, but then again I could just be looking too far into it or maybe I'm just being too sensitive.

The Night House (2020)

Chilling and unforgettable

[9/10 · 25 August 2021]

Wow. I rarely ever get scared since I'm so desensitized to horror nowadays, but this film genuinely creeped me out. I'm kind of in shock as I'm writing this, because I honestly haven't seen a recent horror film in years that has been THIS good.

Rebecca Hall truly carried this film, and without her it wouldn't be what it is: a truly unforgettable experience. From the chilling atmosphere, to the unsettling imagery, and compelling story, I literally found myself not wanting this movie to end. Although it's a slow burn, I never felt bored because this film trusts its audience instead of spoon feeding information to the viewer, which I really appreciated.

There is also so much emphasis on the stigmatization of how someone should behave while they're grieving. I really felt for Beth's character and I wanted to hug her the entire movie. I cannot say enough about how raw Rebecca Hall's performance was. She really gave this role her all, and she deserves an Oscar for it.

Even though I saw the major "twist" coming from the trailers alone, I didn't suspect it to go where it did. I'm still pondering the whole concept that was revealed. So if anything, I think this movie would be even better after multiple viewings.

The Captive Nanny (2020 TV Movie)

Pretty good for a Lifetime movie

[6/10 · 31 May 2020]

Honestly was not expecting much as usual since Lifetime churns out these thrillers one after the other, but this one was actually decent! The ending was definitely the strongest part of the film, like all of these Lifetime thrillers, but the mystery aspect was also intriguing. It was interesting to see how the main character began to unravel what happened to the previous nanny. There's really not much else for going this movie, but I was still entertained!