Author: Susan Hill

Susan Hill is a film connoisseur whose enthusiasm for movies is second to none. She is a passionate critic, journalist and writer who loves discovering new cinematic gems.

The Uncanny Counter

“The Uncanny Counter” (Korean: 경이로운 소문; RR: Gyeongirowoon Somoon) is a South Korean television series starring Jo Byeong-gyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, and Yoo In-soo. Based on the Daum webtoon Amazing Rumor by Jang Yi, it centers on the titular character So Mun, a high school student with disability who is enlisted to be part of the Counters, a group of paranormal-hunters who search for and fight against evil spirits that escape from the afterlife to prey on humans. The series premiered on OCN on November 28, 2020, and concluded on January 24, 2021, becoming the…

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D.P.2

D.P.: Deserter Pursuit is an action South Korean series directed by Han Jun-hee, starring Jung Hae-in, Koo Kyo-hwan and Kim Sung-kyun. D. P. is a South Korean drama series that centers around a group of soldiers assigned with the task of locating deserters. Adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Kim Bo-tong, the series was directed by Han Jun-hee. The show features Jung Hae-in as Private Ahn Jun-ho, a newly recruited soldier who becomes a part of the D. P. unit. Initially hesitant, Jun-ho soon realizes that this opportunity allows him to gain insight into the darker aspects…

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Captain Fall

“Captain Fall” is a comedy series on Netflix created by Jon Iver Helgaker, Jonas Torgersen, and Joel Trussell. This adult animated series breaks all the rules of etiquette and is designed to potentially offend any “good” citizen. It features a ship full of slaves, sexual jokes aplenty, arms trafficking, and a captain who is completely oblivious to everything. And that’s exactly why he was hired. About the Series This animated series is filled with irony, but with a classic touch. It may resemble something like “The Love Boat,” but it’s completely different. This show has it all, with daring storylines…

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The Murderer

The Murderer is a 2023 Thai thriller comedy film directed by Wisit Sasanatieng. The film stars Phetthai Vongkhamlao, Thanapat Siriwat, and Sutatta Udomsilp. The film follows a British expat named Earl (Vongkhamlao) who is accused of murdering his Thai in-laws. The only witness to the crime is Earl’s wife, Sai (Udomsilp), who claims that Earl is innocent. Detective Boonlue (Siriwat) is assigned to the case, and he must piece together the evidence to determine whether Earl is guilty or not. About the movie A murder mystery comedy featuring a charming detective surrounded by eccentric characters, situations, and vibrant colors that…

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The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders

The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders is a Mexican documentary directed by María José Cuevas. “The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders” is a documentary that delves into the case of Juana Barraza, a Mexican woman who was convicted of murdering 42 elderly women in Mexico City between 1998 and 2005. The documentary provides an in-depth exploration of Barraza’s life, her motives behind the killings, and the investigation that ultimately led to her apprehension. During the early 2000s, Mexico City faced a series of murders that posed a significant challenge to the local law enforcement. These crimes involved the…

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Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case

The documentary tells the story of a British woman who worked in a bar in Tokyo, Japan. Was she a victim of a sexual predator, involved with a cult, or simply running away? “Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case ” takes us on a journey through a different side of Japan, far from the polished and safe image of the late 90s. This documentary sheds light on a case that captured the media’s attention and revealed a hidden reality. Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case is a Japanese documentary directed by Hyōe Yamamoto. About the Documentary On July 1st, Lucie Blackman, a…

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Sweet Magnolias

Sweet Magnolias is a Netflix series created by Sheryl J. Anderson, and starring JoAnna Garcia, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley. Sweet Magnolias is a series that embodies the melodramatic spirit of television and the charm of small, familiar American towns. As one critic put it, it is a litany of romantic clichés, while for others (the fans), it is a wonderfully enchanting series that touches the heart. Sheryl J. Anderson’s book series is faithfully reflected in the show (created by the author herself), and it caters to a specific audience by delivering what they desire: a classic, romantic, and deeply familial…

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The Deepest Breath Documentary Netflix

“The Deepest Breath” is a 2023 documentary directed and written by Laura McGann about Italian freediver Alessia Zecchini’s attempt to break a world record with the help of diver Stephan Keenan. This documentary, released by A24, is now available for streaming on Netflix. About the Documentary The opening sequences of the documentary are revealing: Zecchini tries to break the world record and descends, only to return unconscious, on the brink of death. Fear of death? The athlete herself answers the question: when someone has to die, they die. There is no more. A tragedy presented from the very beginning. The…

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Unknown: Cave of Bones

‘Unknown: Cave of Bones’ is a 2023 Netflix documentary that follows paleoanthropologist Lee Berger as he and his team investigate the what might be considered the world’s oldest graveyard to date, and it has turned out not to be human. The site, known as the Rising Star Cave, is located in South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind and contains the remains of over 15 individuals who lived over 250,000 years ago, members of the species Homo naledi. ‘Unknown: Cave of Bones’ is part of the series ‘Unknown’ and this installment is directed by Mark Mannucci. This documentary tells us how the…

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Kohrra

“Kohrra” is a drama series written by Gunjit Chopra, Sudip Sharma, and Diggi Sisodia. It stars Saurav Khurana and Suvinder Pal Vicky. “Kohrra” is an Indian series that takes us into the investigation of a murder, amidst the mist, with a foreigner as the protagonist, and behind it all, a whole drama to unravel. About the Series “Kohrra” is a classic crime investigation series where two police officers have to solve a mystery. Nothing new? Apparently not, but the series takes us through a cold, dry, and harsh treatment, just like the mist itself that leads us to discover the…

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