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Catch the Fair One

Lean, mean and personal revenge thriller

Sally Shapiro - Dead Cities

Sally Shapiro
Dead Cities

Reclusive Swedish singer returns with more sad-disco bangers

Homebound

Impressive psychological horror updates and subtly subverts older gothic literary traditions

Olga

An understated exploration of the mindset of an Olympic hopeful

Adult Adoption

An incredible portrayal of family, loneliness, and mental health

Good Madam

Assured Apartheid metaphor lacks genuine scares but has a potent allegorical force

Inu-oh

Historical tale is demanding and, at times, mesmerising

Anaïs in Love

Perfect mix of director, script, and star makes for a delightful romantic comedy

Benediction

Elegant and painfully sad take on the life of Siegfried Sassoon

Ashgrove

Alternative reality pandemic film plays with layers of secrecy

The Seed

Some fine practical effects fail to elevate middling alien invasion horror

Zalava

Excellent chiller is a masterful piece of cinematic sleight-of-hand

Asteroid (Sayarak)

A subtle examination of family and childhood dreams

Nitram

Brilliant and abominable at once, this study of a mass murderer is brutally uncomfortable on many levels

Her Way

Sex work drama sands away some rough edges leaving a slightly uncomfortable crowd pleaser

Once Upon A Time in Uganda

A heart-felt ode to the unifying passion of film

The Gravedigger’s Wife (Guled & Nasra)

A heartfelt and heart-breaking story of love and survival

Yuni

Charming and candid coming-of-age story tells a familiar narrative very well

Dundee Rep

The Children

A challenging and captivating examination of the trauma caused by ecological disasters

Klangstof Ocean View

Klangstof
Ocean View (EP)

Dutch trio return with dreamy EP