Night and Mystery in London "Last Night in Soho" offers an intriguing look at 1960s London, wrapped in the form of a supernatural thriller. Edgar Wright shows once again that he knows how to play with genres: the film starts almost like a light story about a girl dreaming of breaking into the fashion world, but it quickly shifts in tone and turns into something tense — at times even unsettling. The plot centers on Eloise, a fashion design student who moves to London hoping to find her place in a city that seems to live at full speed. Looking for a place to stay, she rents an old room once inhabited by a young singer named Sandie. From that moment on, something strange begins to happen in the girl’s life, and she becomes increasingly drawn into the smoky, dazzling, yet dark atmosphere of 1960s Soho. For me, this shift was unexpected because I hadn’t read the synopsis beforehand and expected a much more grounded story. Thomasin McKenzie confidently carries the film, but Anya Taylor-Joy as Sandie inevitably steals the spotlight from time to time — in a good way. Her presence livens up an already restless story, and the contrast between the two heroines works especially well. The film picks up speed quickly, and what follows is a series of sharp turns after which it becomes difficult to tell where reality ends and where the world born of Eloise’s imagination — or fears — begins. One of the film’s strongest qualities is its sound. It becomes a part of the action, amplifying the tension and setting the rhythm. The visuals work in the same direction: bright neon reflections, cramped rooms, clouds of smoke — all of it creates the sense of a city that both attracts and oppresses at the same time. The cast is genuinely strong: in addition to McKenzie and Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg, and Terence Stamp shine here as well. Smith and Rigg are particularly impressive — it’s as if they guide Eloise through the nighttime streets of London, revealing what lies beneath the city’s glamorous surface. Their characters set the tone for many scenes and help viewers better understand the protagonist’s inner state. The film evokes a range of emotions — from curiosity to mild bewilderment. It’s dark, unusual, and at times very stylish. But it does have its flaws: some may find the pacing slow, others may feel the story is too vague. Wright leaves certain ideas partially unexplored, so some questions do remain unanswered. At least, that was the case for me at moments. Nevertheless, "Last Night in Soho" is a stylish and distinctive work. It combines mysticism, thriller elements, and psychedelia, and the 1960s atmosphere gives it a unique charm. I’d say it’s one of the more interesting genre films of recent years. It’s especially appealing for those who enjoy stories filled with foggy alleyways, gleaming storefronts, and the sense that something far darker lurks just behind them. 7 out of 10