Censor

"A stylish calling card for all involved, one that certainly demonstrates an impressive level of directorial control for a debut filmmaker."

"Bailey-Bond creates something almost unbearably close and oppressive, like the bottom of a murky fish tank. It's a very elegant and disquieting debut."

"Censor offers an admirable pastiche, spiked with black humor."

"A tribute to Video Nasties that can't keep up its momentum."

"The movie shows the mark of a filmmaker in full command of vintage horror's most disturbing strengths - and well-equipped to resurrect them."

"Bailey-Bonds' confident feature debut is an intense love letter to the genre, one that feels refreshingly protective of horror."

"Niamh Algar really knocks it out of the park with her performance."

"If this is the future of British filmmaking, it's looking brighter than ever..."

"It hits the same note of vague unease ad nauseam, even as the semblance of a mystery plot takes gradual shape."

"Despite its flaws, Censor shows us that Bailey-Bond is an inquisitive filmmaker who is willing to take risks."

"The film unfortunately pulls back from its social interrogation just when it's working up a head of steam."

"Censor wears its genre influences on its sleeve, but it's very much its own thing."

"Gazes on movie history with style and commitment, but little apparent purpose beyond simulation."

"As an experience of mood, tone, performance and dazzlingly macabre style, it's a striking and wholly original piece..."

"There are a number of compelling books about the Video Nasty scare... but Censor works, too."