This year’s festival had a diverse lineup that ranged from chilling thrillers to immensely entertaining horror comedies.

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Matthew Rhys and Rosamund Pikes new thriller absolutely floored me.

If youre looking for your next gripping thriller, look no further thanDrop.

Close-up of Tash’s face while she wears her bluetooth headset in Odyssey

The films quick pace and ever-intriguing script make for an endlessly entertaining rollercoaster ride.

Fahy is excellent in the leading role, embodying the fear and on-edge feeling that permeate the film.

Dropexpertly holds our attention while providing plot twists and turns that maintain the films excitement from beginning to end.

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Brandon Sklenar plays Henry as charming yet grounded opposite Fahys stressed-out character.

I mentioned in myDropreviewthat I couldnt wait to see the film again, and it remains true.

Elliot’s billionaire boss aims to exploit the unicorn’s curative properties, leading to unexpected consequences.

Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All At Once

Death of a Unicorncan be silly and over-the-top, but it also doesnt lose its groundedness.

This is the kind of film thats best seen with a good crowd.

Theres line dancing, speed dating, brotherly bonding, and kickass action scenes.

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Theres line dancing, speed dating, brotherly bonding, and kickass action scenes.

Daisy Ridley as Ava looking upset while sitting next to dead bodies in We Bury the Dead

Drop follows widowed mother Violet on her first date in years at an upscale restaurant. Initially charmed by her date Henry, Violet’s evening takes an unsettling turn as she becomes increasingly disturbed by a series of anonymous messages sent to her phone, leading to escalating tension and suspense.

Rosamund Pike drives her car in Hallow Road

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Drop follows widowed mother Violet on her first date in years at an upscale restaurant. Initially charmed by her date Henry, Violet’s evening takes an unsettling turn as she becomes increasingly disturbed by a series of anonymous messages sent to her phone, leading to escalating tension and suspense.

A woman with her hands on her face in Idiotka

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Friendship, released in 2024, follows suburban dad Craig Waterman as he encounters his enigmatic neighbor Austin Carmichael. Their connection over urban exploration and shared interests takes a turn when Craig’s obsessive nature threatens the budding camaraderie.

Colby Minifie with a hand over her mouth and Kate Burton behind her in The Surrender-2

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Death of a Unicorn, directed by Alex Scharfman, follows Elliot and his daughter Riley as they accidentally kill a unicorn while traveling to a work retreat. Elliot’s billionaire boss aims to exploit the unicorn’s curative properties, leading to unexpected consequences.

Grace Glowicki as Gravedigger on the Dead Lover set

Ben Affleck adjusts his tie in front of the mirror in The Accountant 2

Sam Morelos & Chloe Fineman in a car in Summer of 69

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