Censor

Perception meets reality in this chilling journey of censorship.

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Synopsis

In the movie Censor, directed by Prano Bailey-Bond, Enid works at the British Board of Film Classification during the height of the 'video nasty' era in 1985. Traumatized by the disappearance of her sister as a child, Enid applies stringent censorship rules with an unwavering commitment to protecting audiences from the harmful effects of gory and explicit content. However, when she watches a film that mirrors her own past, she is forced to confront her suppressed memories and question the fine line between reality and fiction, unraveling a dark mystery that blurs the boundaries of censorship and sanity.

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Reviews

Censor combines gripping psychological horror with a compelling exploration of trauma and censorship. Rotten Tomatoes gave this film a commendable rating of 89%, praising Niamh Algar's haunting performance as the troubled protagonist. The portrayal of Enid's descent into a nightmarish world of blurred realities and suppressed memories is both chilling and thought-provoking. Metacritic also rated Censor positively with a score of 69/100, highlighting the film's unique storytelling and atmospheric direction. Despite some pacing issues, IMDb's rating of 6.0/10 reflects the overall impact of the movie on viewers, with many appreciating its homage to 80s horror and its fresh take on the psychological thriller genre.