Last Night in Soho
Last Night in Soho
Aspiring fashion designer Eloise is mysteriously able to return to 1960s London, where she encounters dazzling wannabe singer Sandie. But the glamour is not as it seems, and the dreams of the past crack and splinter into something darker.
Nishant Arora reviewedJune 17, 2025
A neon-drenched fever dream, *Last Night in Soho* is a mesmerizing and cautionary tale about the dangers of romanticizing the past. Director Edgar Wright masterfully contrasts the dazzling allure of 1960s London with a dark, psychological horror story.
The Good: The film is a technical and stylistic marvel. Wright’s signature energetic editing and meticulous sound design create a truly immersive experience. The seamless choreography that blends Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy through mirrors and dreamscapes is breathtaking. The film's warning against toxic nostalgia is a potent and relevant theme, gorgeously wrapped in the glamour and grime of the Swinging Sixties.
The Bad: While the first half is a stunning setup, the narrative stumbles in its final act. The shift from psychological thriller to a more conventional slasher-horror feels jarring and undermines some of its thematic depth. The plot's much-discussed twist can feel predictable, and the ghostly apparitions, while initially creepy, become repetitive and less effective as the film barrels toward its somewhat muddled conclusion.
A visually stunning but thematically conflicted film, *Last Night in Soho* is an intoxicating experience that dazzles more than it completely satisfies.