A remarkable supernatural neo-noir film. Puritan comes from writer and director Hadi Hajaig and features Nick Moran, Georgina Rylance, Pete Hodge, David Soul, and Ralph Brown in the cast. Simon Lambros composed the music, with cinematography by Peter Ellmore. Simon Puritan (Moran) works as a medium in London’s East End. He struggles with life's difficulties, which have led to alcoholism and frequent migraine headaches. His world takes an unexpected turn when a client introduces him to Ann Bridges (Rylance). Despite its limited budget, Hadi Hajaig’s film is full of style and atmosphere. Although the story unfolds in contemporary London, Hajaig places Simon Puritan within a Gothic setting. It's a place where figures like Jack the Ripper and Aleister Crowley linger, with architecture reminiscent of Nicholas Hawksmoore. The director uses shadows and filtered light to create an unsettling mood, emphasizing deep reds and dark blacks for dramatic effect. There’s a strong sense of the supernatural as Puritan finds himself in familiar film noir territory. The storyline is intentionally complex, with captivating characters appearing to obscure Puritan's understanding. Initially, the reasons behind some characters’ actions are unclear, but as Hajaig combines different genres, and Simon attempts to escape what has become a whirlpool of crime and deceit, everything gradually comes together with a sinister edge. The film’s ambiguities work in its favor; they draw viewers into Simon’s disoriented state of mind while keeping them engaged in this visually striking and unusual movie. The acting is merely adequate, and the sound quality occasionally leaves something to be desired, but I am certain that more people would appreciate and recognize it if fans of noir had a chance to see it. 8/10

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