Natalie Stendall

I'm a freelance writer interested in the relationship between film, literature and history. My writing has appeared in Little White Lies, Hyperallergic and Bright Wall/Dark Room.

Hyperallergic • 10th April 2020

On Vivarium: The Identity Crises Subverting the Modern Home Invasion Movie

The contemporary home invasion genre is pessimistic, but it reflects growing frustration with a system of ownership that benefits the privileged 1%.

Bright Wall/Dark Room • 13th March 2020

Surrendering the Past

Debunking 'hot takes' on historical accuracy and cinematic storytelling.

Little White Lies • 27th January 2020

Why filmmakers can’t resist the lure of lighthouses

From Shutter Island to The Lighthouse, these remote locations are soaked in mystery and symbolic meaning.