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Afraid? is a Slasher That’s Lost in the Woods

I have always believed the purest horror is the kind that strands you in the woods with bad choices, worse friends and a killer who solves problems like a MacBook powered by evil. For me, Friday the 13th is the… Continue Reading →

Zootopia 2: A Smart Sequel About Prejudice, Truth and Trust

I have always been fascinated by the little snap judgments people make when they think no one is watching. Growing up, I saw it all the time. Someone would clutch their purse a little tighter when a stranger walked by,… Continue Reading →

December 1, 2025

Marvel Zombies Finally Rise Up!

Marvel Zombies definitely have a voracious appetite. Established at the end of 2005, the killer hunger of this undead menace has raged through more than 30 releases through almost 20 years via Marvel Comics. And now, just in time for… Continue Reading →

September 24, 2025

Hot Spring Shark Attack Might be the Next Cult Hit

I’ve always had a soft spot for a good B-movie. The kind where the plot is ridiculous, the effects are rubbery and the actors deliver their lines like they’re auditioning for a community theater production of Jaws 5: The Musical…. Continue Reading →

July 3, 2025

Does Jurassic World: Rebirth Resurrect the Franchise?

The year is 1993. I’m 8 years old, visiting Orlando with my family for a trip to Disney World. After a few days filled with scorching heat and roller coasters, we decided to go to the theater to watch a… Continue Reading →

July 2, 2025

Deep Cover Nails the Art of the Lie, One Improv Scene at a Time

Back in college, I dipped my toe into the unpredictable world of improv acting, which is to say, I was once coerced into participating in a classroom performance called 12 Angry-ish Jurors. Picture the classic courtroom drama, but with far… Continue Reading →

June 17, 2025

Your Heart Will Soar For How to Train Your Dragon

My 3-year-old son has reached the point in life where he has declared naps to be completely uncool. To tackle this, my husband and I have introduced “quiet time” in the afternoon, which allows him to either watch a movie… Continue Reading →

June 9, 2025

Freaky Tales Makes a Sinful Connection

I love anthology movies, especially those with an overarching story, because they blend the excitement of varied storytelling with the satisfaction of a cohesive narrative. Films like Sin City (2005) captivated audiences by weaving multiple perspectives into a larger, interconnected… Continue Reading →

April 1, 2025

The War of the Rohirrim Attempts to Live Up to Tolkien’s Legacy

In 2012, as a fan of fantasy stories, my excitement was through the roof knowing that The Lord of the Rings was getting a live-action movie adaptation. The idea of seeing Middle-earth brought to life on the big screen, with… Continue Reading →

March 23, 2025

Novocaine is the Body Horror — Yet Not Horror — Movie of the Year

Can you genuinely envision a life devoid of pain? As someone who has a low-pain threshold, the idea sounds utterly enchanting. A visit to the doctor would be a mere formality, free from the usual anxiety that comes with a… Continue Reading →

March 12, 2025

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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Afraid? is a Slasher That’s Lost in the Woods

Zootopia 2: A Smart Sequel About Prejudice, Truth and Trust

Does Jurassic World: Rebirth Resurrect the Franchise?

Your Heart Will Soar For How to Train Your Dragon

The War of the Rohirrim Attempts to Live Up to Tolkien’s Legacy