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IR Film Review: TOGETHER [Neon]

The idea of togetherness in the modern world is an interesting conundrum especially with more single people of all genders into their mid-40s. It might be a bank of individualism. It might be the continuing element of egocentric society (though that might just be cell phone and social media related). "Together," a new body horror/psychological thriller of sorts starring real life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco tests this in many ways.

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IR Film Review: 28 YEARS LATER [Sony]

The conceit of "28 Years Later" is a concept of how life has changed against the backdrop of the rage and the ideas at play. It is split into two parts. The crux of the film is Spike who is the eyes through which the new generation will see this quarantined world.

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IR Film Review: WOLF MAN [Universal]

The essence of doing something like "Wolf Man" the Blumhouse route comes down to perspective. Director Leigh Whannell, known originally for his work with the "Saw" franchise, has been smart in building his resume making these lean and mean films for producer Jason Blum when he could have naturally probably gone and tried bigger fare. "Wolf Man," like certain aspects of Ti West, benefits from this approach.

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IR Film Review: THE FIRST OMEN [20th Century Studios]

The aspect of a horror film needs to create dread while also being acary psychologically and not just in a gore context. "The First Omen", despite treading some of the same ground as "Immaculate", accomplishes this admirably creating a sense of old school with its shooting style and tone (while being set in the early 70s in Rome) while also not pulling back and making the characters unbelievable.

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IR Film Review: STOPMOTION [IFC Films/Shudder]

"Stopmotion" wants to exist in Lynchian world where all paths lead to either realization of ruin. The context of the journey follows a young woman who seems to searchng for something but comes to conflict with something she can't control. The beginning is wrapped in an idea of an overbearing mother who seems to exert a sense of intent with her daughter to make a animated stopmotion film which seems to fuel her psychosis.

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IR Film Review: THE ELDERLY [Dark Star]

The aspect of heat as a perception of change and growth and eventual disassembling of society is a real and practical fact. "The Elderly" takes this but changes it to a chaotic tome of people knowing what is coming and painting it in almost a reversal rapture.

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IR Film Review: THE PUPPETMAN [Shudder]

The concept of demon possession can be an interesting mode of psychological tells depending on how the story is told. With "The Puppetman", premiering on Shudder, it is about taking on a protagonist that doesn't quite know where the antagonist fits into the story.

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IR Film Review: THE NUN II [Warner Bros]

The context of "The Nun II" has to do with progression of character versus context of the journey. After the events of the first film, the ideas of faith versus intent would seem to be a solid approach for the sequel. While this film does it admirably on certain levels including via locations, visual style and efficient storytelling (for the most part), it does have some issues.

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