Movies with unexpected twists are my favorite type of movies. I went into this one expecting a suspenseful mystery with twists and turns because the intro said so and yeah, it did deliver on the intrigue I expected because the twists had my mouth hanging open for minutes. Directed by Kim Farrant, this Netflix film puts together friendship, betrayal and paranoia against the picturesque yet ominous backdrop of Croatia.

I think I’ve been drawn to psychological horror films that rely more on atmosphere than cheap jump scares, and I expected Caveat directed by Damian Mc Carthy, to fit that mold perfectly but, they under delivered because the storyline, setting and acting was giving low-budget.

I could feel the hairs on my skin stand while watching this film. But, it was oddly satisfying and has also unlocked another fear in me of how far men can go to get rid of their partners just because they have fallen out of love with them and have found a new spark in someone else. At the point of writing this, I could still feel my heart pounding loudly in my chest. I don’t know how I came across this film, but I don’t regret it one bit. It's a supernatural horror film that puts together psychological tension with traditional ghost story elements.

I honestly have tried wrapping my head around the title of this horror thriller because in my opinion, it doesn’t correspond with the content at all. Or maybe we have gotten to that stage where just any title does it right? Anyway, an intriguing clip of this film on TikTok led me to it. Although it taps into real life fears, I didn’t quite enjoy the pacing. Anyway, I still loved its execution and storyline. And btw, maybe I’m the unrealistic one as it bothers me so much that I want to ask if people just up and visit people they barely know just because an invitation came in? Is it a thing? Cause I would never!

I thought so highly of this film before watching it considering its strong cast. Imagine having 50 Cent, Bruce Wills and Ryan Phillippe in one film. I mean with its kind of plot that is centered around betrayal, revenge and stolen diamonds, it’s supposed to be a blockbuster but all I could say in the end was “sighs. They only aimed but couldn’t hit the bullseye”.

Although overly verbose, Rootless is one of those books that deserve an award. It is one of those entertaining yet educational novels that explore the dynamics of a marriage strained by conflicting dreams and cultural expectations.