Censor is a British horror-thriller film directed by Prano Bailey-Bond and starring Niamh Algar in the lead role as Enid Baines. Enid is a film censor who reviews and approves films for public exhibition in England during the 1980s. She takes her job seriously and has a reputation for being meticulous in her examinations of violent and gruesome films.
Enid's sense of duty is partially driven by guilt over her sister's disappearance many years earlier. Her sister, Nina, was presumed dead but her body was never found. Enid has struggled to cope with the loss and is haunted by memories of the time leading up to her sister's disappearance.
One day, Enid is assigned to review a disturbing film that portrays a violent murder that seems to be a recreation of her sister's disappearance. The film resonates with Enid and she becomes obsessed with finding out more about the filmmakers and the connection between the film and her past.
As Enid delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the film, she begins to experience vivid hallucinations and a disorienting sense of reality and fantasy. She becomes increasingly unstable and begins to unravel as she confronts the dark secrets of her past and the terrifying consequences of her job.
Censor is a chilling and atmospheric film that explores the themes of trauma, memory, guilt, and the power of film to shape our perception of reality. It is a must-watch for fans of horror and psychological thrillers.
