based on short story

Horrific Inquiry: THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM (1967)
Horrific Inquiry: THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM (1967)

While this is far from a good horror film, it’s hard not to acknowledge the possible influences both it and Poe have had on horror

IN THE TALL GRASS: Is The Mind-Bending Premise Enough?
IN THE TALL GRASS: Is The Mind-Bending Premise Enough?

Somewhere in the passable 90-minute In the Tall Grass is an hour long short that’s riveting, tense, and short enough to not overstay its welcome.

IN A NEW YORK MINUTE: A Unique, But Uneven Look At Love
IN A NEW YORK MINUTE: A Unique, But Uneven Look At Love

Overall, In A New York Minute feels unique in its premise and execution, and a very promising entry early in Ximan Li’s filmography.

BURNING: A Harrowing Examination Of Duality, Class And Isolation
BURNING: A Harrowing Examination Of Duality, Class And Isolation

Lee Chang-dong’s masterful Burning is a pot of luscious ambiguity that has us pining for answers.

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS: Pretty To Look At, Wooden Underneath
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS: Pretty To Look At, Wooden Underneath

The most frustrating thing about The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is it’s not a terrible movie – just a movie that’s never interesting, magical, or perilous.

THEY REMAIN: A Dim, Lulling Drone
THEY REMAIN: A Dim, Lulling Drone

They Remain lives in the shadows of many similar films that came before it, but it’s not quite as captivating as any of those due to gimmicky cinematography and a story without much momentum.

Interview With Sean Meehan, Director Of LOST FACE
Interview With Sean Meehan, Director Of LOST FACE

We spoke with Sean Meehan, director of short film Lost Face, based on a Jack London short story, set in frozen mid-1800’s Russian-America.

WALKING OUT: Bomer & Wiggins Commit To A Simplistic Script With Vast Depth
WALKING OUT: Bomer & Wiggins Commit To A Simplistic Script With Vast Depth

Walking Out, by the Smith twins, is an unrelenting and beautifully shot story of a father and son surviving in the brutal Montana wilderness.

WAKEFIELD: A Man Plays Voyeur To His Own Failures
WAKEFIELD: A Man Plays Voyeur To His Own Failures

Wakefield is an introspective and interesting examination into a man who willingly decides to isolate himself from his family and the world.

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Adaptations
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Adaptations

The Film Inquiry team discusses their favorite film adaptations, whether they’reb ased on books, comics, plays or short stories! Share your favorite adaptations in the comments.

THE FALLEN IDOL: A Master Portrait Of Turmoil From A Child's Perspective
THE FALLEN IDOL: A Master Portrait Of Turmoil From A Child’s Perspective

The Fallen Idol is a fascinating look at adultery through the eyes of an innocent child, and has had a long-standing legacy as a result.

SALT AND FIRE: An Enthralling Treatise On The Environment & Truth
SALT AND FIRE: An Enthralling Treatise On The Environment & Truth

Salt and Fire is an alluringly ambiguous environmental thriller by Werner Herzog, featuring purposefully stilted and brilliant performances.