We Loved The Damned

I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast

Main Reviews:

1. The Damned (2025)

   • Psychological horror set in 19th-century Iceland.

   • Directed by Thordur Palsson, starring Odessa Young as Eva, a widow managing a remote fishing station.

   • The story explores a community’s moral conflict when a shipwreck forces them to choose between self-preservation and rescuing the stranded crew.

   • Highlights: Atmospheric storytelling, isolation, and moral complexity. Praised for cinematography capturing the stark Icelandic landscape.

   • Critical Reception: Positive reviews with a strong Rotten Tomatoes rating. Premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.

2. Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2025)

   • Netflix documentary directed by Chris Smith.

   • Focuses on tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson and his $2 million/year anti-aging regimen, "Project Blueprint."

   • Explores the ethical and scientific implications of life-extension efforts.

   • Critical Reception: Mixed. IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Thought-provoking yet divisive.

3. Lady Like (2024)

   • Documentary by Luke Willis about drag performer Rex Wheeler (Lady Camden).

   • Chronicles Wheeler’s journey from ballet dancer to internationally recognized drag artist.

   • Themes: Self-discovery, resilience, and healing through performance art.

   • Narrated by Nina West. Available on Apple TV.

Classic Review:

• Inside (2007) [À l’intérieur]

  • French horror-thriller by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury.

  • Plot: Pregnant Sarah (Alysson Paradis) is terrorized by a violent intruder (Béatrice Dalle) on Christmas Eve.

  • Known for intense suspense and graphic violence, it’s a hallmark of French extreme horror.

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