1. The Invisible Man (2020)
Director: Lee Warnell
Starring: Elizabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Plot:
Abused Woman Cecilia (Elizabeth Moss) runs away from her boyfriend, Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), to escape from her life. Adrianne was a genius scientist who constantly controlled and bullied her. It wasn't long before news broke that Adrianne had committed suicide, but Cecilia believes he's not dead and is bullying her as an invisible man. People around her don't believe Cecilia, but her suspicions turn out to be true as more and more strange things happen. Cecilia tries to identify herself and save her through her final showdown with Adrianne.
Review:
The Invisible Man is a modern reinterpretation of classical novels, and Elizabeth Moss' outstanding performance stands out. The film realistically depicts the horrors of domestic violence and psychological abuse, impressing the audience. Director Lee Warnell's direction effectively utilized the unique setting of an invisible man, making the tense scenes come alive. The Invisible Man is not just a horror film, but a work that contains a social message, which resonated greatly.
2. Relic (Relic, 2020)
Director: Natalie Erica James
Starring: Emily Mortimer, Robin Nevin, Bella Heathcote
Plot:
When grandmother Edna (Robin Nevin) goes missing, her daughter Kay (Emily Mortimer) and granddaughter Sam (Bella Heathcote) visit Edna's house. Edna returns to a state of confusion after a few days, but strange things begin to happen at her house. Edna shows increasingly strange behavior, and Kay and Sam try to find the source of the fear they face, uncovering the secrets behind the house. The film deals with themes of family ties and dementia, and combines supernatural elements to add emotional depth.
Review:
Relic touches the audience with its delicate direction and in-depth stories. Robin Nevin, Emily Mortimer, and Bella Heathcote are outstanding performances, and through their respective roles, the complex emotions of the family are well expressed. The film combines the slowly rising tension with the supernatural horror and impresses the audience. The film, which shows an original approach by combining the theme of dementia with the supernatural horror, is not just a horror film but also a touching drama.
3. Sputnik (2020)
Director: Yegor Abramenko
Starring: Oksana Akinshna, Fyodor Bondarchuk
Plot:
Cosmonaut Konstantin (Fyodor Bondarchuk), who returned from space in the Soviet Union in 1983, returns with strange symptoms. There is a parasitic alien life in his body, which escapes Konstantin's body nightly. Tatiana (Oksana Akinshna), a doctor, struggles to treat Konstantin at the behest of the military, trying to uncover the identity and purpose of alien life. The film combines closed-door horror with the theme of alien life to tell a tense story.
Review:
"Sputnik" is a superb combination of closed-door fear and the fear of alien life. The Soviet Union's background and atmosphere of the times are well maintained, and the movie's passionate performance by the leading actors increases the sense of immersion. The unique design of alien life and the resulting fear are very impressive. Beyond simple fear, the movie explores the relationship between humans and alien life, and maximizes psychological tension. "Sputnik" has received many favorable reviews for its original approach and outstanding production.
