The Conjuring : Last Rites

We dive into an exciting lineup of films, from horror franchises to festival gems, and share our personal top 10 lists for 2025 so far.• The Conjuring: Last Rites successfully returns the franchise to form after a weaker third installment• Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing delivers a thrilling 90s-style crime film with excellent performances from Austin Butler and Matt Smith• Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) showcased impressive international cinema with standouts including Twinless, Dicinove, and Night Stage• Queer cinema had a strong showing at MIFF, featuring films that explore sexuality and identity in nuanced ways• Our top films of 2025 so far include Sinners, Weapons, 28 Years Later, and Superman• The year has been particularly strong for what some call "elevated horror" with directors taking big creative risksJoin us next week for a special episode featuring our first interview with film directors from Lesbian Space Princess.