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Belief Is the Real Monster in Bugonia

I have a long, complicated history with group projects. Not the school kind, where some kid named Kyle shows up with nothing but a Capri-Sun and the confidence of a man who did zero work, but the adult kind: meetings,… Continue Reading →

Him Kicks Off Strong, but Fumbles the Ball

It’s that time of year in Tennessee when the leaves change colors — from bright reds and fiery oranges to golden yellows — covering the landscape in stunning fall hues. We are patiently waiting for cooler temperatures and more signs… Continue Reading →

September 19, 2025

Eddington Weaponizes Surrealism

Ari Aster has been on a heater lately. Hereditary turned grief into a haunted house you wear on your face, Midsommar made broad daylight feel like a nightmare you can’t blink away, and Beau Is Afraid… well, that one wasn’t… Continue Reading →

August 18, 2025

Unicorns are Magically Murderous in A24’s Death of a Unicorn

As the days grow warmer and the twilight lingers longer, I gravitate toward the thrill of creature-feature films. Something is captivating about the suspense of movies that showcase sharks prowling the deep sea, colossal octopi ensnaring unsuspecting prey and alligators… Continue Reading →

March 26, 2025

Rumours is a Soap-Opera Satire Filled with Supernatural Terrors

Growing up, my aunt and sisters would constantly make me watch soap operas, and while they were fully invested in all the drama, I was just along for the ride — whether I wanted to be or not. Most of… Continue Reading →

March 11, 2025

Dream Scenario Lets Nicolas Cage be a Remarkable Nobody

Is there any role that Nicolas Cage won’t take? Cage is renowned for his exceptional versatility as an actor, seamlessly transitioning between an impressive array of roles that span across genres and characters. His ability to embody diverse personalities, from… Continue Reading →

December 26, 2023

Beau Is Afraid is a Three-Hour Schizophrenic Episode

Throughout my life, I have seen many films that I thought were disturbing. At the tender age of 15, someone brought a copy of The Exorcist to watch at at my Halloween party. I made it to the crucifix scene,… Continue Reading →

April 19, 2023

A24 Gets Family Friendly with Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

A24 is a studio whose name is synonymous with some of the best films in modern time. It’s given us a couple of truly horrifying movies from Ari Aster in Hereditary and Midsommar, along with Kevin Smith’s Tusk. Last year,… Continue Reading →

January 2, 2023

Random Acts of Violence is a Horror Film That Hates Itself

Actor Jay Baruchel is known for many movies throughout his career. He has been a novice wizard beside Nicolas Cage (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, 2010). He helped a dying friend break into Skywalker Ranch to see Star Wars: Episode I (Fanboys,… Continue Reading →

August 22, 2020

Midsommar Proves Horror Works, Even on Vacation

Group of people wearing white, festival clothing in the movie Midsommar

Spring and summertime bring lots of adventures. Many readers of this review probably take time off to attend festivals for concerts or films around the world. Even others travel to countries to attend cultural festivals that celebrate the heritage of… Continue Reading →

July 3, 2019

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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Him Kicks Off Strong, but Fumbles the Ball

Unicorns are Magically Murderous in A24’s Death of a Unicorn

A24 Gets Family Friendly with Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Midsommar Proves Horror Works, Even on Vacation