Last Night in Soho

I loved it, saw this for Anya but the acting, the script, the cinematography all in general was great. I really feel for Sandie and all the horrors she went through, also the soundtrack was perfect

Last Night in Soho (2021) Ghosts from the Past (11,645 – 31 Jul 2022 / 26 Apr 2025 - by Claudio Carvalho) In a small town in England, Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie) is an aspiring fashion designer that loves the 60's, misses her mother that committed suicide and lives with her beloved grandmother. When she is accepted by a college in London, she moves to a student housing, but she feels disturbed in the dormitory with the parties of her mates. She decides to move to an old house owned by Ms. Collins (Diana Rigg) and rent a room. When she goes to bed, she mysteriously travels to the 60's during the nights and follows the life of the aspiring singer Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy). She meets in a club the "agent" Jack (Matt Smith) and soon she learns that he is a pimp that turns her into a prostitute. Meanwhile, Eloise is affected by her discoveries and haunted by ghost from Sandie's past. "Last Night in Soho" is an original horror movie, with a great story despite the flaws. The cast is excellent, and the production is very beautiful with the reconstitution of the 60's. Thomasin McKenzie is a promising actress and she is perfect in the role of Eloise. The soundtrack, inclusive with Barry Ryan's Eloise, is another plus of this good film. For Diana in the beginning is for the actress Diana Rigg that died before the release of the movie. Yesterday I saw this highly recommended film again. My vote is eight. Title (Brazil): "Noite Passada em Soho" ("Last Night in Soho") My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/

It kicks off with an interesting hook, keeping you engaged with its stylish atmosphere. But as the story unfolds, it loses its intrigue, drifting into a predictable slog that fails to deliver on its early potential. The so called "twist" is anything but, you’ll spot it coming from a mile away. Thankfully, Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy performances are great, making it a totally just okay/fine movie.

Driven by the exuberant blend of Mackenzie and Anya's performances, Last Night in Soho took me down paths so essential and sinister that they made me dance to the music. So I danced, and danced, and in the end, I stopped to watch the grand finale of a plot full of beauty.

When I first saw the trailer on YouTube, I was hooked by the visual-stunning and mystery plot set in the 1960s. And the filmmaker, Edger Wright was known for stylish filmmaking, I decided to watch it. After watching it, I can say that the film delivers striking visuals and an interesting plot with twists and turns that will meet your expectations. The story follows Eloise Tunner, a young woman with a deep love for 1960s era who moves to London to study fashion design. She rents a room in an old building owned by a mysterious woman, Ms. Collins. She was struggling to fit in at her school and at night she begins have vivid dreams that transports her to 1960s where she follows the life of a girl named Sandie. Sandie was a great singer with ambitions. At first dreams, Eloise felt incredible going back to the era she loves, and she was captivated by the vibrant nightlife of Soho and Sandie’s confidence. But as Sandie’s dreams turned into nightmares, Eloise tried to uncover about the past. One of the film’s interesting facts is how it tells the story. The storyline was told in the dreams of Eloise followed along the storyline of Sandie. The transition between the past and present was something you might not see before. The transitions include mirrors and reflections which confuse Eloise with the present. The cinematography bathes the city Soho in neon lights, creating a contrast between the 1960s era’s allure and its hidden dangers. The contrast between the bold designs of 1960s and contemporary looks helps emphasize the time shifts Wright’s signature use of dynamic editing and immersive sounds are parts of the movie which drags the viewers along the plot. Eerie soundtracks sung by Sandie was a highlight of the movie which captivates the viewers. The film also focuses on 1960s glamorous fashion. The outfits for Sandie reflect her ambition and the past. As for the acting and performances, the actors did a great job. Thomas McKenzie who portrayed Eliose and Anya Taylor Joy who portrayed Sandie really immersed in the characters. McKenzie portrayed her innocence, and Sandie brings a magnetic presence to Sandie, making the character enchanting. The mysterious person in the 1960s, portrayed by Matt Smith, also added a tension to the movie. The storytelling of the actors left me an unforgettable feeling. Moreover, the soundtracks include the 1960s hits, enhances the nostalgic mood while foreshadowing the dark themes. Songs like ‘Downtown’ and ‘You’re my world’ takes on eerie meanings as the story continues. Overall, the film is a visually mesmerizing thriller with unforgettable visuals and music which captures the beauty of the present and the dark past. The film starts as a dreamlike escape to the past which it turns out into a nightmare later. If you’re looking forward to watching psychological thrillers with stunning visuals, a haunting experience and a touch of horror, and those Last night in Soho is the one for you. In my opinion, it’s definitely worth watching.

Edgar Wright co-wrote and directed this British psychological horror thriller. The cast includes Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, and Terence Stamp. The plot revolves around a young fashion student (Thomasin) from a remote village who moves to London and who has a fascination with 1960s fashion and music. After being tormented by her roommates, she chooses to move to a nearby house owned by an elderly lady. Every night, she is transported to the 1960s, where she sees a young girl named Anya who is recruited as a prostitute and has a vision of her being stabbed to death in the same room. I don't like Thomasin's voice; it is irritating. The film had a decent fright with ghosts, and the criminal element is amazing, but the cast ruined it for me. Anya is a wonderful actor, and I would have wanted her to have the lead part.

Very entertaining and unique thriller. The cast is uniformly solid but it’s the camera and the recreation of 1960’s London that are the real stars. The sequence where the lead actress is whisked back to the mid 60s and glides around Trafalgar Square and the Strand to the blaring sounds of “You’re My World” sent shivers down my spine. Only this director and Tarantino with “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” have truly captured a bygone era on film so damn well. Diana Rigg, in her last film, of course is fabulous as well.

We have an interesting idea here. Although it's not the most original thing in the world, we have good references from classics like Psycho and Suspiria. The big negative issue is with appealing scripts that rely on the protagonist's stupidity to move the story forward. That's unforgivable to me. The attempts at plot twists are actually honest, even if they don't always surprise. In addition, the editing and photography style are positive in my opinion. The cast is ok, but Thomasin McKenzie doesn't have room to shine in a limited character like Ellie and with a very mediocre script to work with. If she's better than this, we'll need another film to confirm it.

What a twist...what a twist... Ad nauseam.

The worst movie I've ever seen. Hands down.