The Last Matinee (2020) [ Deluxe ]
It’s a classic "trapped in one location" setup, but Contenti uses the theater’s architecture—the red velvet curtains, the labyrinthine projection booth, and the shadowy balcony—to create a suffocating sense of dread. Style Over Everything
Be warned: when the violence hits, it hits hard. This is a giallo, after all. The kills are creative, practical, and unflinchingly gruesome. There’s a specific focus on the eyes—a recurring trope in Italian horror—that will have even seasoned horror fans squinting through their fingers. Why You Should Watch It The Last Matinee (2020)
If you’re the kind of person who finds comfort in the smell of stale popcorn and the flicker of a 35mm projector, (2020)—originally titled Al Morir la Matinée —is a movie made specifically for you. Directed by Uruguayan filmmaker Maxi Contenti, this neo-giallo slasher doesn’t just pay homage to the genre; it marinates in it. A Rainy Night at the Movies It’s a classic "trapped in one location" setup,
Red Velvet and Cold Steel: Why The Last Matinee is a Love Letter to Cinema As the killer dismantles the audience
The Last Matinee is more than just a body count movie. It’s a nostalgic, somewhat tragic look at the death of the theatrical experience. As the killer dismantles the audience, there’s a subtext about the vanishing magic of cinema-going.
While many modern slashers lean into irony, The Last Matinee plays it straight with a heavy dose of style. The cinematography is drenched in primary colors—mostly deep, blood-reds and cold blues—reminiscent of Dario Argento’s Suspiria .
It’s a classic "trapped in one location" setup, but Contenti uses the theater’s architecture—the red velvet curtains, the labyrinthine projection booth, and the shadowy balcony—to create a suffocating sense of dread. Style Over Everything
Be warned: when the violence hits, it hits hard. This is a giallo, after all. The kills are creative, practical, and unflinchingly gruesome. There’s a specific focus on the eyes—a recurring trope in Italian horror—that will have even seasoned horror fans squinting through their fingers. Why You Should Watch It
If you’re the kind of person who finds comfort in the smell of stale popcorn and the flicker of a 35mm projector, (2020)—originally titled Al Morir la Matinée —is a movie made specifically for you. Directed by Uruguayan filmmaker Maxi Contenti, this neo-giallo slasher doesn’t just pay homage to the genre; it marinates in it. A Rainy Night at the Movies
Red Velvet and Cold Steel: Why The Last Matinee is a Love Letter to Cinema
The Last Matinee is more than just a body count movie. It’s a nostalgic, somewhat tragic look at the death of the theatrical experience. As the killer dismantles the audience, there’s a subtext about the vanishing magic of cinema-going.
While many modern slashers lean into irony, The Last Matinee plays it straight with a heavy dose of style. The cinematography is drenched in primary colors—mostly deep, blood-reds and cold blues—reminiscent of Dario Argento’s Suspiria .