Coralie Fargeat’s latest film, which premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, is an exhilarating and thought-provoking sci-fi thriller that explores themes of aging, beauty, and identity through a grotesque and disturbing lens. With its arresting visuals, stellar performances, and audacious filmmaking, the movie is a strong contender for the coveted Palme d’Or award.
Acclaimed director David Cronenberg returns with ‘The Shrouds,’ a provocative and deeply personal exploration of loss and the boundaries between life and death. Set to premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2024, the film stars Vincent Cassel as Karsh, a wealthy entrepreneur haunted by the recent death of his wife. In an innovative and unsettling twist, Karsh’s company, GraveTech, has developed a technology that allows individuals to monitor and communicate with their deceased loved ones. However, when multiple graves, including Karsh’s wife’s, are desecrated, Karsh embarks on a relentless pursuit of the perpetrators.
David Cronenberg’s ‘Existenz’ (1999) is a thought-provoking and unsettling science fiction film that explores the themes of virtual reality, the convergence of technology and the human body, and the blurring of boundaries between the real and the simulated. Despite being overshadowed by ‘The Matrix’ upon its initial release, ‘Existenz’ has since gained a cult following due to its unique and disturbing vision.
Infested is a gripping spider horror flick that delivers unsettling scares and a premise that will crawl under your skin. With an ensemble cast and a story that delves into the darker side of human nature, it’s a solid offering that fans of the genre will appreciate.
