3 films to watch this weekInstep Desk

February 4, 2024

3 films to watch this weekInstep Desk

The Creeping

Directed by Jamie Hooper

Starring Riann Steele, Sophie Thompson, Jonathan Nyati, David Horovitch

Synopsis: A woman battles a malevolent presence when she returns home to take care of her ailing grandmother.

Review: “An analysis of family trauma and how it impacts across generations, The Creeping is an astute study of demons of the past with plenty of classic scares to boot.” - Rotten Tomatoes

3 films to watch this weekInstep Desk

Nayab

Directed by Umair Nasir Ali

Starring Yumna Zaidi, Jawed Sheikh, Fawad Khan

Synopsis: A determined young woman dreams of shattering stereotypes to play cricket for Pakistan’s national team. Her brother, once a rising star himself, grapples with his past.

Review: “Amidst the number of films and series released on sports in Pakistan, Nayab comes off as a strong contender for a story that is not banal. It explores how a goal could be connected to a number of narratives that are beyond just the world of cricket. Most importantly, it succeeds in humanizing the character instead of just caricaturizing them.” – Diva Online­

3 films to watch this weekInstep Desk

Sijjin

Directed by Hadrah Daeng Ratu

Starring Ibrahim Risyad, Anggika Bolsterli, Messi Gusti, Delia Husein, Niken Anjani

Synopsis: A young woman uses black magic to threaten her cousin’s wife.

Review: “The jump scares and overall setting of the whole movie is carefully crafted to give chills down your spine. If you are a horror fan, this movie definitely deserves a watch.” - IMDb

3 films to watch this weekInstep Desk