While many horror films are scary, few can deliver a chilling narrative that stays with you for some time. When a movie manages to create an uncomfortable atmosphere filled with dread, the groundwork is built for a uniquely terrifying experience. Written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Longlegs portrays a startling vision of evil through the lens of an intriguing detective story. Uncomfortable in all the right ways, this is a horror film that won’t soon be forgotten.

An art form often filled with cliches and typical storytelling, it’s always refreshing to see a film that offers a new perspective in the world of cinema (even if the results are lacklustre). Written and directed by Chris Nash, In a Violent Nature is a slasher film told from the villain’s point of view. As inventive as the concept is, this movie ends up being a tedious experience with some wonderfully gory kills in between.

Birthed in 1979 with the inaugural picture, the Mad Max franchise has grown to become a cinematic achievement adored by many. Following the groundbreaking release of Mad Max: Fury Road, the series has returned once more with a prequel story on an epic scale. Directed by George Miller, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is another jaw-dropping trip to the wasteland. Some technical faults aside, this brilliant film delivers exceptional worldbuilding, wonderful character development and unforgettable action sequences.

With releases like A Quite Place and Bird Box, post-apocalyptic science fiction has been explored quite a bit in recent years. Although, as is the case with any genre, there is always room for well-told cinematic stories, no matter how common they appear on the surface. Directed by Ben Brewer, Arcadian delivers what you would expect from a picture of this nature, with a few welcome surprises along the way.