Censor

Magnet Releasing | Release Date: June 11, 2021

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 43 Ratings

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Rebecca31Nov 30, 2021

Enid (Niamh Algar) works as a film censor and after viewing one of the latest video nasties she is shocked to find it strangely familiar. She begins to delve deep into her own memories to try and solve the past mystery of her sister’sEnid (Niamh Algar) works as a film censor and after viewing one of the latest video nasties she is shocked to find it strangely familiar. She begins to delve deep into her own memories to try and solve the past mystery of her sister’s disappearance. The further she investigates the more the line between fiction and reality become blurred.

A wonderful debut from director Prano Bailey-Bond and a magnificent and thrilling experience you won’t want to miss. Censor forces you to question the role of the film censor during a time of mass hysteria over violence in films and its alleged connection to a rise in crime. “Won’t somebody please think of the children?!” But what happens when it’s your job to view these extremely violent movies on a daily basis and decide what should and shouldn’t been seen by the wider public? What happens to your own mind if it’s continually subjected to endless gore and horror? We follow Enid as the story slowly starts to unravel keeping you in a constant state of dread and unease. As an avid viewer of horror movies it’s refreshing to see something different, unpredictable and genuinely unnerving throughout. This should be a reminder to production companies that throwing huge money at movies just for the sake of it doesn’t always pay off and is not the answer to everything.

I love a good low budget horror movie, and even though it’s only new in 2021, Censor already has a cult movie vibe to it. I assume that’s what Prano Bailey-Bond was going for, because it feels very retro. Highly recommended for all the movie buffs.… Expand

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bertobellamyJul 14, 2021

'Censor,' which follows the journey into the darkness of Enid,— a woman who censors films for a living —, is the debut film of Prano Bailey-Bond, who seems invested in discovering the origin of evil.

But does it comes from the outside or'Censor,' which follows the journey into the darkness of Enid,— a woman who censors films for a living —, is the debut film of Prano Bailey-Bond, who seems invested in discovering the origin of evil.

But does it comes from the outside or within? While governments are occupied blaming always external forces for the turmoil inside their countries, the evil within rises. Their double standards are as horrifying as the violence they use to condemn, and 'Censor' reminds us of it with an original and entertaining piece. But is it enough to censor the "bad stuff" inside our minds to stay safe? Can we really stay away from dark impulses? Is it better to live in a happy fiction than the crude reality? Despite the B-movie feeling, 'Censor' sure has some deep questionings.

If you love Peter Strickland films, then you're in for a treat.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetJan 23, 2022

This film reminded me of Mandy - the Nicolas Cage film (a remake, I think it was?). Its got some bright, almost neon like lighting and its partly set in the woods. It also has a strong sense of the uneasiness of morals - where does the lineThis film reminded me of Mandy - the Nicolas Cage film (a remake, I think it was?). Its got some bright, almost neon like lighting and its partly set in the woods. It also has a strong sense of the uneasiness of morals - where does the line become drawn between fantasy, fiction and reality? of course the video nasties scare/scandal of the 1980s must have been a worrying time. I was just a kid then but I can understand where the fear came from and I don't necessarily think that things are entirely different nowadays - what with the internet and everything, no doubt there's some extreme films or videos available to watch. Anyway, as a film this does well at giving an atmospheric feel, with creepy, low noises played in the background while the main character moves about, making you wonder when the next jump scare may be. It's certainly unsettling...as it should be, I suppose. Sadly, one of the creepy elements is very much based on reality, something that can (and does) happen in real life but I won't elaborate, so as not to provide obvious spoilers. This is a slightly sinister and probably thought provoking watch, with a good performance from Niamh Algar, so yes, I'd recommend it.… Expand

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r96skMar 6, 2022

Very, very good!

'Censor' features a great premise and it turns out to be one that is executed excellently. The feel of the film throughout is near perfection, with the tone all right and the 1980s aesthetic seemingly on point. It's pacedVery, very good!

'Censor' features a great premise and it turns out to be one that is executed excellently. The feel of the film throughout is near perfection, with the tone all right and the 1980s aesthetic seemingly on point. It's paced ideally, with zero moments of drag.

Niamh Algar puts in a super performance as lead. I recently watched her also impress in television's 'Deceit' - which was broadcast within a week or so of this production's cinema release, there are actually some (minor) similarities between the two; a set of dark roles for Algar, that's for sure! She's the clear standout, though props to the support cast too.

Looking at a few other reviews, it seems to come down to how effective the ending is to you. For me? I think it's a great conclusion.… Expand

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danmilwardNov 20, 2021

I really liked how the story gradually unfolded. That is to say how Enid Bains gradually unfolded. This is the kind of film that leaves you thinking afterwards. I was still unpacking and reconciling it days after I saw it.

I loved the sleazyI really liked how the story gradually unfolded. That is to say how Enid Bains gradually unfolded. This is the kind of film that leaves you thinking afterwards. I was still unpacking and reconciling it days after I saw it.

I loved the sleazy film director and his demise. I loved his nasty cast out in the bush. What a gloriously distasteful characters. If I had to pick something not to like it’d be that I was enjoying the first act too much (all those video nasties) and it took me a little while to realise the second act / Enid’s reality was ‘the’ video nasty. Highly recommend this movie.… Expand

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GiugiOct 5, 2022

Actually very strange film that manages to mix well the madness of the protagonist with the serious and austere context of the environment that surrounds her, creating a beautiful and very disturbing harmony that culminates perfectly in theActually very strange film that manages to mix well the madness of the protagonist with the serious and austere context of the environment that surrounds her, creating a beautiful and very disturbing harmony that culminates perfectly in the final sequence where the hitherto hidden madness of the protagonist is revealed. Despite this, however, the film has some problems related to the uselessness of some sequences and some characters that seem to be placed there only to make the film last longer, and this is a shame because for a long part of the film it is not clear exactly where the story wants. Go and address.… Expand

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