Censor

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Censor

Released Jun 11, 2021

1h 24m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Film censor Enid takes pride in her meticulous work, guarding unsuspecting audiences from the deleterious effects of watching the gore-filled decapitations and eye gougings she pores over. Her sense of duty to protect is amplified by guilt over her inability to recall details of the long-ago disappearance of her sister, recently declared dead in absentia. When Enid is assigned to review a disturbing film from the archive that echoes her hazy childhood memories, she begins to unravel how this eerie work might be tied to her past.

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Critics Consensus

Occasionally uneven but bold and viscerally effective, Censor marks a bloody good step forward for British horror.

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Indie movies like this one aren't out to make a killing, but consider me slain.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 22, 2021

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

This thrilling, dizzying debut from Welsh writer-director Prano Bailey-Bond is a nostalgic treat for anyone old enough to remember the infamous "video nasties" scare of the early 80s.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 22, 2021

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Adam White

Independent (UK)

Censor feels lovingly worked-at, slathered in period detail and aesthetic beauty.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 20, 2021

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Michael Cook

Geek Vibes Nation

Director Prano Bailey-Bond imbues the film with the kind of tension that creeps up on you until it becomes overwhelming.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 17, 2025

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Geoffrey Macnab

iNews.co.uk

Director Prano Bailey-Bond combines satire, horror and social commentary in her ingenious and revelatory film.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 16, 2025

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Filled with as much humor as it does gore, Bailey-Bond’s film reminded me a lot of Cindy Sherman’s Office Killer, though its denouement is much, much bloodier.

Oct 11, 2024

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Shaun

Old movie- Poor plot development. Waste of time to watch

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/13/21

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David L

Fantastically directed and beautifully shot. Not really scary but the visuals will stick with you. Entertaining and a great watch. Loved it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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M D

Would have been more interesting if the ending made sense.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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Bill W

The movie looks like an 80s B-movie it's kinda slow going and has a weird ending.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/15/25

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joely r

This film can be described in 2 words: Absolute Cinema

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Jeffrey P

Slower than molasses but a very interesting idea with a nice retro style. Ending doesn’t make the best sense.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/27/24

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Synopsis

Film censor Enid takes pride in her meticulous work, guarding unsuspecting audiences from the deleterious effects of watching the gore-filled decapitations and eye gougings she pores over. Her sense of duty to protect is amplified by guilt over her inability to recall details of the long-ago disappearance of her sister, recently declared dead in absentia. When Enid is assigned to review a disturbing film from the archive that echoes her hazy childhood memories, she begins to unravel how this eerie work might be tied to her past.

Director: Prano Bailey-Bond
Producer: Helen Sara Jones
Screenwriter: Prano Bailey-Bond, Anthony Fletcher
Distributor: Magnet Releasing
Production Co: Timpson Films, Ffilm Cymru Wales , Film 4, BFI Film Fund, Rook Films, Silver Salt Films
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 18, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $88.0K
Runtime: 1h 24m

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