The Wages of Fear AKA Le Salaire de la Peur [2024]
Heavily flawed but visually alluring and mildly entertaining, The Wages of Fear 2024 is an uninspired remake barely worth watching.
Movies Based On A Novel
Maleficent [2014]
Featuring dazzling visuals and a compelling story, Maleficent is a dark fantasy movie offering a refreshing twist on the old fairy tale.
The Midnight Meat Train [2008]
Flawed but also nightmarish and visually sleek, The Midnight Meat Train is a grotesquely brutal horror that fans of the genre will enjoy.
I, Robot [2004]
Still visually impressive, I, Robot is an entertaining science fiction action movie featuring excellent futuristic worldbuilding.
Stand by Me [1986]
Emotional, authentic, and, above all, thought-provoking, Stand by Me is simply one of the best coming-of-age movies ever made.
The Promised Land AKA Bastarden [2023]
Following a familiar Western structure, The Promised Land is a brooding and authentic snapshot of life in the 18th century Danish Jutland.
The Zone of Interest [2023]
Gripping from start to finish, The Zone of Interest is a cinematic masterpiece digging at the heart of our society and individualism.
Just Cause [1995]
Extremely underrated, Just Cause is an entertaining nineties thriller featuring an all-star cast and one hell of a detective story.
Priscilla [2023]
Featuring a moody “Lana del Rey” atmosphere, Priscilla is a gripping tale of grooming, strength, and love driven by strong performances.
D-Tox [2002]
Brutal and brooding, D-Tox is a peculiar serial killer movie doubling as a who-done-it murder mystery and featuring one hell of a cast.
Everest [2015]
Featuring breathtaking visuals and an all-star cast, Everest is a gripping and realistic survival thriller based on a harrowing true story.
Body of Lies [2008]
Messy and blunt but also quite entertaining, Body of Lies is an action thriller about a hunt for a dangerous terrorist in the Middle East.