Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: April 4 at 1:16 pm Last date of publication: April 4, 2026 2:00 pm Number of publications: 1878
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Julia – freelance writer.

She is a huge fan of everything Damien Chazelle does. And Robert Eggers. And Luca Guadagnino. Well, it’s hard to pick one. Her main areas of interest are offbeat horror, large-scale TV dramas, and 2000s rom-coms. She loves well-thought-out characters who might make you throw the remote at the TV but won't raise any questions about their motivation – yes, Livia Soprano, we're talking about you. Julia's main activity while watching a movie or TV show is crying: at the magnificence of the moment when Théoden screams "Death!", at the opening song in La La Land, at the grand finale of Dark, and at Rust Cohle's monologues in True Detective.

Experience

  • Over 3 years in entertainment news as a contributing writer
  • Organized the premiere and Q&A with the director of the film The Anger (2021) in Saint Petersburg

Expertise & favorite media

  • New releases
  • Celebrity news
  • Anime (Chainsaw Man, Berserk, Attack on Titan)
  • Movies by Robert Eggers, Damien Chazelle, and Luca Guadagnino

Education

Bachelors' degree in Asian and African Studies, History of China (Saint Petersburg State University)

Latest News by Julia Talakh

23 Years Later, This Haunting Korean Flick Remains the Gold Standard of Psychological Horror
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
23 Years Later, This Haunting Korean Flick Remains the Gold Standard of Psychological Horror
It isn't a horror where monsters jump out of closets – it's a horror where the real monster is memory.
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Not Only 'Parasite': 5 Best Movies Directed by Bong Joon Ho, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Not Only 'Parasite': 5 Best Movies Directed by Bong Joon Ho, Ranked by IMDb
From a tragicomic thriller about a serial killer to political horror.
Jenna Ortega Says She "Really Loves" This 45-Year-Old Horror Classic: "Unlike Anything I'd Ever Seen"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Jenna Ortega Says She "Really Loves" This 45-Year-Old Horror Classic: "Unlike Anything I'd Ever Seen"
This movie is an absolute of suffering, bordering on ancient frenzy.
The Wildest Yakuza Movie Ever Made Turned 25 – and It Still Hasn't Been Topped
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
The Wildest Yakuza Movie Ever Made Turned 25 – and It Still Hasn't Been Topped
It's a movie you can't forget, even if you really want to.
5 Lesser-Known Stephen King Adaptations You've Probably Never Seen, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Lesser-Known Stephen King Adaptations You've Probably Never Seen, Ranked by IMDb
The most obscure, strange and underrated adaptations.
This 25-Year-Old Provocation Is Still One of the Most Uncomfortable Films You'll Ever See
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 25-Year-Old Provocation Is Still One of the Most Uncomfortable Films You'll Ever See
The movie is unforgettable, but we wouldn't recommend it for a light evening viewing.
Is 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Worth Watching? Spoiler, It's Even Better Than Season 1
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Is 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Worth Watching? Spoiler, It's Even Better Than Season 1
This chapter is darker, more uncompromising, and more politically charged than anything Marvel has released in recent years.
Christoph Waltz Says He Saw This 97%-Rated "Unique" Surreal Drama "20, 30 Times"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Christoph Waltz Says He Saw This 97%-Rated "Unique" Surreal Drama "20, 30 Times"
This film is about the crisis of cinema, the torments of an artist who has lost his inspiration, and how life's worries hinder creators.
8 Best Netflix Horror TV Series to Binge After 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Best Netflix Horror TV Series to Binge After 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen'
Mysticism, psychological thrillers, supernatural forces, and stories about ordinary people encountering the unexplained.
This 100%-Rated Show Starring J. K. Simmons Is the Most Underrated TV Sci-Fi Masterpiece
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 100%-Rated Show Starring J. K. Simmons Is the Most Underrated TV Sci-Fi Masterpiece
If you missed this series when it aired, now is the time to catch up.