Thriller Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

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Three people in an old van: a woman, a middle-aged man, and a younger man with a moustache.
Review

Twisters review – cloudy with a chance of scattered narrative

by Hannah Strong

This sequel to the 1996 dis­as­ter block­buster sees a new group of storm chasers set out to tame a tor­na­do, but the results don’t exact­ly blow us away.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people, one man and one woman, standing in a dark room lit by spotlights. The man is wearing a suit, and the woman is wearing a green jacket. They are holding a small white animal, possibly a cat or rabbit.
Review

A Quiet Place: Day One review – cat’s entertainment

by Hannah Strong

A feline steals the show in Michael Sarnowski’s ser­vice­able entry into the sound-focused hor­ror franchise.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A young woman with braided hair floating in calm, blue waters.
Review

Something in the Water review – not likely to make a splash

by Billie Walker

A bridal par­ty find them­selves shar­ing the ocean with an aquat­ic killer in Hay­ley Eas­t­on Street’s shark thriller.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man with curly hair and a beard wearing a beige t-shirt and a black jacket with a fur collar, standing in front of another person.
Review

Hounds – This contrived crime story outstays its welcome

by David Jenkins

Two bum­bling hoods in Casablan­ca are charged with dis­pos­ing of a corpse in Kamal Lazraq’s dis­ap­point­ing thriller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Nude figure seated in wooden ring, arms outstretched, with ropes surrounding frame.
Review

Monkey Man review – a ferocious, rough-hewn directorial debut

by Kambole Campbell

Dev Patel emerges as a com­pelling action star in his direc­to­r­i­al debut Mon­key Man, a scrap­py revenge tale set in a fic­tion­alised Indi­an city where cor­rup­tion is rife.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and woman, protesting with fists raised, shouting in front of a London Rebels banner.
Review

Baltimore review – chilling and expertly constructed

by David Jenkins

The always excel­lent duo Joe Lawlor and Chris­tine Mal­loy cre­ate a tense, grip­ping por­trait of Rose Dug­dale, who left behind a life of priv­i­lege to become a key fig­ure in the IRA.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, a blonde woman and a dark-haired woman, embracing in a tropical garden setting with vibrant flowers and foliage in the background.
Review

Nyad review – a solid, female-fronted sports saga

by David Jenkins

Annette Ben­ing plays the real-life marathon swim­mer in this feel­go­od dra­ma that doc­u­ments her attempts to cross the Straits of Florida.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a woman in a gold dress and a man in a green suit, embrace on a dance floor with a dark, dramatic background.
Review

Argylle review – I’ve had more fun at dental appointments

by Hannah Strong

Bryce Dal­las Howard and Sam Rock­well attempt to add some charm to an utter­ly charm­less script in Matthew Vaugh­n’s deriv­a­tive spy comedy.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A young woman with dark hair wearing a denim jacket and holding a map in a rural setting.
Review

Trenque Lauquen review – compulsive and completely absorbing

by David Jenkins

One of 2023’s most aston­ish­ing films comes in the form of a two-part opus about a woman drawn to mys­tery that takes a few cues from Twin Peaks.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two persons in a dimly lit room, faces lit by colourful lights, creating an intense, dramatic atmosphere.
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Femme review – an uninhibited, spikey portrait of revenge

by Emily Maskell

After being the vic­tim of a vio­lent homo­pho­bic attack, a young drag per­former sees an oppor­tu­ni­ty to get revenge on one of his tormentors.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect