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Abigail – avoid the trailer for maximum, bloody pleasure

by Anton Bitel

A pack of hired goons get more than they bargained for in this inventive and nasty evil kid romp.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two smiling Asian children, a boy and a girl, wearing winter hats and coats, peeking out from behind a worn, textured wall.
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If Only I Could Hibernate – a very fine first feature

by Hamza Shehryar

This Mongolian drama of a poverty-stricken young academic abandoned by his mother makes for a intriguing debut.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Shadowy, ghostly apparition with hollow eyes and an unsettling expression against a dark background.
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All You Need Is Death review – a memorable fiction debut

by David Jenkins

A young couple get more than they bargained for when they translate a rare folk ballad in this effective Irish horror.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person with pink hair making a silly face while holding a hamburger, wearing a T-shirt with cartoon images.
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Fantastic Machine review – there’s way too much going on here

by Savina Petkova

Maximilien Van Aertryck and Axel Danielson set out to investigate the implications of the camera, from its invention to the present day, with mixed results.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Three young adults, two men and one woman, sitting on a wooden floor and conversing in a cosy indoor setting.
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Challengers review – everything is sex, except sex, which is power

by Hannah Strong

Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist play a trio of tennis players whose lives are inextricably connected in a complicated love triangle.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people lying together on a red surface against a dark background.
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Opponent – a searing, psychological immigrant drama

by David Jenkins

An Iranian immigrant in Sweden seeks solace in their national wrestling team in this riveting story of internal torture.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman holds a camera, focusing intently on the viewfinder whilst two figures stand in the background.
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Civil War review – sound without the fury

by Hannah Strong

Alex Garland’s vision of a future America ravaged by conflict is impressively mounted but lacks political bite.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman with dark hair and a flower in it, wearing a black top, performing on stage.
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Back to Black review – a pointlessly cruel hash of Amy’s life

by Rógan Graham

This miserable biopic claims to celebrate the life and music of Amy Winehouse, but instead serves as a ghoulish encapsulation of everything wrong with the music industry and fame machine.

1
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
An older man sitting at a desk, reading from papers by the light of a desk lamp in a dimly lit room.
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Close Your Eyes review – Erice only deals in masterworks

by David Jenkins

The legendary Spanish filmmaker returns with his first feature film in 32 years, which centres on the strange case of an actor who disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Nude figure seated in wooden ring, arms outstretched, with ropes surrounding frame.
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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