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Red One is the Ultimate Christmas Action Movie

There’s something uniquely thrilling about Christmas-themed action movies that makes them incredibly fun to watch. It’s the perfect mix of holiday cheer and a high-stakes adventure — a blend that feels both cozy and exhilarating. The contrast of festive decorations,… Continue Reading →

Woman of the Hour Examines The Dating Game Killer

Woman of the Hour, the new thriller, is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala, who appeared as a contestant on The Dating Game during his killing spree in 1978. At that time, Alcala had already murdered… Continue Reading →

November 7, 2024

A “Euro-Kinski” Double Feature Highlights Film Masters’ Halloween

All Hallows’ Eve always feels like the best time of year to watch a horror movie. I tend to go out of my way to find a variety of films that I’ve been planning to see, but never seemingly got… Continue Reading →

October 21, 2024

Trauma Terrorizes a Pop-Music Prima Donna in Smile 2

How do you top a sleeper hit featuring the slow-burn psychological terrors of an unseen antagonist, haunting and wrecking the lives of its victims to the point that death is their only escape route? You focus your franchise on a… Continue Reading →

October 17, 2024

Caddo Lake Scratches That Missing M. Night Itch

If you’ve been missing the big, mind-bending twists of M. Night Shyamalan movies, I have a recommendation for you. Caddo Lake is the latest original mystery thriller produced by M. Night, which is written and directed by Celine Held and… Continue Reading →

October 16, 2024

Uzumaki Spirals into Animated Horrors

The Spooky Season often takes me to destinations I might not ordinarily visit, and I usually appreciate the journey. Now that October has arrived, it’s time to finally get into the Halloween spirit with something strange. Via its Toonami late-night… Continue Reading →

October 4, 2024

Wolfs is a Gamble That Doesn’t Pay Off

George Clooney and Brad Pitt have established undeniable on-screen chemistry, particularly in films like Ocean’s Eleven (2001) and its sequels, where they play Danny Ocean and Rusty Ryan, respectively. Their dynamic is akin to a well-placed bet at a poker… Continue Reading →

September 30, 2024

Catch a Killer Debuts at the 55th Nashville Film Festival

Film noir, a genre that emerged in the 1940s, remains a beloved staple of cinematic storytelling, captivating audiences with its moody atmospheres, moral ambiguity and intricate plots. Rooted in post-war disillusionment, films like The Maltese Falcon (1941) established noir’s signature… Continue Reading →

September 23, 2024

Damian McCarthy’s Oddity: Original Horror at its Finest

Woman looking at a creature with open mouth.

This year, the horror genre has seen numerous prequels, reboots and remakes, so, when an original horror movie emerges, it brings a sense of freshness. These original films sometimes manage to secure theatrical releases, just like this one did. Despite… Continue Reading →

August 30, 2024

Exhuma is the Most Fun You Will Have with the Supernatural This Year

Superstitions about dead relatives have always fascinated me, deeply rooted in both cultural heritage and personal experience. Growing up, I was surrounded by tales and beliefs about how the spirits of our deceased loved ones linger around us, influencing our… Continue Reading →

June 28, 2024

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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