Film Filter: Off - Horns

Horns (2013) R

Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple, Max Minghella

Film Filter: On Ig Perrish's girlfriend's unexpected murder has the whole town believing that he is culpable of the crime, with little to no one believing he is innocent.  Despite his best verbal and legal attempts to disprove the town's belief, Ig starts to grow two very obvious horns from his temple, forcing people to question whether or not he is the devil himself.

Things to note: Graphic sexual scenes, completely unique plot, story lines weaved together seamlessly, good plot pacing, a few random scenes that disrupt the main point of the story, rape scene, some moments of extreme fantasy, strong delivery by most of the cast.

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Graphic fantasy thrillers, like Legion or Devil's Advocate

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!

Film Filter: Off - Gone Girl

Gone Girl  (2014) R

Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris

Film Filter: On When Nick Dunne's wife mysteriously disappears, he is instantly in the public eye as the authorities search for her.  As the days continue, public scrutiny falls on Nick, as it seems more plausible each day that he is in some way responsible for Amy's disappearance.  As Nick tries to figure out how to stay out of the limelight, and how to keep the police and civilians off his back, he struggles to find out what actually happened to his wife.

Things to note: Interesting cinematography that keeps you interested, edgy soundtrack during the film that helps the plot feel more unsettled, outstanding performance by Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck definitely delivers a solid performance as well, story pacing is appropriate and doesn't reveal too much too soon, lots of plot twists and unpredictable shifts in the story.

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Psychological murder mysteries like All Good Things, or Gothika

Film Filter: Off-  I had heard so much about this film and its expectations for me were very high.  Did this film meet them?  Read on to find out…