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Servant (2019)
A bleak foray into trauma, delusion and the surreal
Undoubtedly one of the most macabre and gripping series I have had the pleasure of watching in a long time. The episodes that construct this claustrophobic study of loss, grief and the manner one tends to cope with the aforementioned are dark, gripping and superbly directed. The sense of unease that underlies every interaction and scene smolders with scorching intent, like a coiled viper ready to strike.
The basic premise, without giving anything away, follows the trials of a husband and wife in the aftermath of their infants death. The characters that people this series are enthralling and the storyline that pervades twists and turns like a contortionist on ketamine. Highly recommended for those looking for disturbing fare!
The Third Day (2020)
A slow burn that chronicles the descent of a man teetering on the brink of madness
I found this series superb! The narrative is labyrinthine and the character develop is stellar. Jude Law's performance is truly spellbinding as his character, who is already fractured and brittle, descends into a truly abyssal place.
The storyline progresses in two installments. The initial half focuses on the trials of Jude Law and the island he is entangled within superbly while the latter half expands upon the narrative one is introduced to initially,
Stylistically 'The Third Day' is shot in a manner in which the lush surrounds in which it is set are represented with aplomb. The color palette and cinematography that house this hair raising mini series are a treat in and of themselves.
If you're looking for a rapid-fire, rollercoaster ride look elsewhere for this series is one that demands full immersion as its plot unravels itself in a glacial pace. With that being stated this was a bleak, beautiful and baleful experience that I recommend to anyone looking for an iconoclastic and unique series.
Smiley Face Killers (2020)
Standard yet savage and stylistic genre fare
With the knowledge that Bret Easton Ellis wrote and produced this film I had to see it posthaste. With his penchant for nihilistic narratives, violence and biting satire, Ellis is a favorite writer of mine so in that sense my opinion may be completely tainted by my fondness for this author and screenwriter.
In the same sense I do undoubtedly posses a adoration for stalk and slash cinema so this film was right up my alley of ravaged bodies and rotting corpses.
Adolescents, a cult that kills with abandon, gory visuals and an underlying sense of disillusionment as evidenced in the main character all collide to forge a slab of celluloid that was fun to watch and carefree.
If you're perhaps looking for something that breaks the mould look elsewhere. If you are in the mood for a stylistic, well acted and savage piece of cinema then you have stumbled upon a gem.