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The trailers for Civil War, the latest film by Alex Garland, give the audience a very specific expectation of what they’re going to see. It looks like a film
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Alex Garland’s Civil War isn’t shy about its premise. It’s right there in the title.
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We’ve already gotten one scary look at Civil War, and the new trailer for Alex Garland’s
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Alex Garland has written or directed several excellent, terrifying, disturbing films. Films like 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Ex Machina and Annihilation.