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[Jon E(vil)]

Hokum. 2026.
8/10
A writer checks in to a hotel that has a witch locked in the honeymoon suite.
Supernatural thriller with jumps scares, the plot and characters are established at the start. The second act has the main lead in the room. This stops any further development as he looks and explores the interior.
Some obvious visual references to The Shinning, with the folklore aspect pretty light. Main focus being the characters misdeeds current and past. The jump scare moments are consistent, but with a style of filming that means even if you sense it, there is a chilling moment.

 

[Jon E(vil)]

Before the devil knows your dead. 2007.
10/10
Two brothers plan to rob their parents jewelry store.
Crime drama that is well paced and brutal but not in a violent way. The film goes back and forth with certain dates on the day and weeks, before and after the robbery. These involve the two main characters, but also people caught up in the event. If it replays an event, it uses a different angle and gives a slightly extended view. Each of the brothers lives are carefully laid out, so to show the different difficulties they are in.
Gritty and engaging, solid film with great performance from Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

 

[Richard 1986]

6,5/10