As the feature debut from directors Nicholas D. Johnson and Will Merrick - the editors of Searching, the film goes to town on inventive editing techniques and uses all the comforts of technology that we take for granted, twisting them into complete discomfort for a layer of tension that stays through almost the whole film.

A grim look at international relations through the lens of a hostile Nicaragua, Claire Denis’ latest ‘romantic thriller’ Stars at Noon is unfortunately lacking in both romance and thrills.

Halloween may have come and gone, but I have one last spooky movie to talk about - director/special effects extraordinaire Damien Leone's 138-minute splatterfest epic Terrifier 2, a film that came with reports of people fainting and vomiting due to its incredibly vile and gratuitous violence.

Barbarian is a wild ride full of twists and turns, sure to light a fire under the butt of hardened horror fans and would-be screenwriters alike.

A policeman’s life is not for me. The frustration and tedium bleed through in The Night of the 12th and I’m convinced it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.

Halloween Ends concludes this trilogy on a high note, with much more confident direction than the previous film, and the bold cinematography of a 70’s slasher but with that same modern sheen, smooth camera movement, and stark, moody lighting.

It is practically impossible to disentangle Olivia Wilde’s mystery thriller Don’t Worry Darling from its accompanying, and rather shocking tidal wave of controversy and exposures.

Director Scott Mann creates some dizzying heights, but fails to lay the groundwork necessary for its committed actresses to really plant their feet on, resulting in a flick that's fun to gawk at for a while, but ultimately tires itself out trying to keep pace.

While its visual and budgetary limitations may mean I can't exactly say Orphan: First Kill is a must-see on the big screen, it is well worth checking out for anyone who even mildly enjoyed the first movie.

Bodies Bodies Bodies should be referred to as the golden standard for films in the future wanting to strike the perfect balance of social commentary and top tier comedy.

Dome House Six scared me for the first time in a long time, and I didn’t even realise I was terrified until I felt the sweat built across my forehead.

Much like Jordan Peele’s first two instalments, Get Out and Us, his new flying-saucer-mystery Nope is anything but predictable.

Largely free of overt fan service or nostalgia-baiting, Prey is the rare modern prequel that dares to use its framework to propel the series in new directions, widening the universe without overcrowding it with familiar characters or obnoxiously hinting at an immediate sequel.

The debut fiction feature from director Macarena Astorga, The House of Snails is a slow burn psychological thriller filled with twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat.

The Northman is an unyielding hell song of blood, dirt and firelight. Robert Eggers hasn't changed a bit and it's a blessing to us all.