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If Midsommar and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle had a creepy little baby, it would be BIRTHRITE. It's got that gorgeous, unsettling folk horror energy mixed with the tension of a pregnancy thriller, and it just works. The cursed-town stuff is deliciously weird, the characters feel alive, and the slow build had me squirming in my seat. Totally my new go-to rec for anyone who likes their horror beautiful, eerie, and a little messed up.

I had no expectation watching Culprit although I am a big fan of the whodunnit/fighting for one's innocence genre. The film does not have a huge cast but is really well-acted and the story remained very suspenseful until the end and I will leave it at that... I also liked the fact that every character is multi-dimensional and that any guesses you might have about who the killer will most likely be wrong and that the film very uniquely keeps itself to a sequel. Finally I think it's great to see that you don't need a massive budget, special effects and big stars to make a truly compelling movie.

Recommended!