Mixing metaphor with emotions can often be a rich recipe within the kitchen of cinema. When prepared proficiently, a meal like this will successfully satiate a specific audience’s appetite. Written and directed by David Lowery, Mother Mary is a spellbinding psychological drama basted in a supernatural flavour. This blend of mesmerising music, enchanting visuals and superb acting results in a full-course of fantastic filmmaking.

2017’s A Ghost Story from writer/director David Lowery stands as a prime example of emotional cinematic storytelling at its finest. Able to convey a million feelings with each frame on screen, this film successfully explores a variety of human topics in an incredibly impactful way.

For horror to be effective, terrifying visuals are not enough. To be truly spine-chilling, sound is perhaps the most important element of all. Written and directed by Ian Tuason, Undertone is a horror film which thrives in sequences underpinned by audio. As a whole, this is a solid horror experience.

Born in the early 1900s, the monster movie genre has long been fertile ground for entertaining cinematic experiences. But while many filmmakers have succeeded in this niche, a good few have discovered that a monster alone is not enough to create a successful picture. Written and directed by Gene Gallerano
and William Pisciotta, The Yeti is a film with an abundance of potential and little follow-through. This dull creature feature is a reminder that even the simplest premise requires careful construction for success.

While they may not always mix, comedy and thrills can sometimes be a potent recipe for an enjoyable movie. Attempting to combine these elements, Send Help is the latest movie from cinema legend Sam Raimi. Written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, this film is a fun watch despite its uneven pacing.