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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 →

A24’s Heretic: A Wickedly Clever Sermon from Heaven or Hell?

The year 2024 has emerged as a significant period for religious horror. Notable films such as Immaculate and The First Omen exhibit several parallels, particularly in their explorations of a familiar narrative: the impending arrival of the Antichrist. As a… Continue Reading →

November 3, 2024

The Devil’s Bath Rinses Off Misleading Intentions

Cheesy horror movie titles, especially ones that I remember from the ’70s and ’80s, are a special breed, reflecting the era’s enthusiasm for over-the-top thrills, gore and campy storylines. Titles like Chopping Mall, Slumber Party Massacre and Killer Klowns from Outer… Continue Reading →

October 28, 2024

Clone Cops Spins Comedy into the Death Game Genre

Death games have long been a captivating theme in cinema, exploring humanity’s darkest impulses and the thrill of survival. Films like The Running Man (1987), based on a Stephen King novella, brought this concept to the forefront, depicting a dystopian… Continue Reading →

September 27, 2024

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Flys High

Truth. Justice. And the American Way. This was a catch phrase that eventually became the symbolic characteristics of the alien Kal-El, whose small-town roots would eventually form the basis of Superman back in 1938. The all-American character (from another planet)… Continue Reading →

September 25, 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

Fede Brings Another Franchise Back From The (Evil) Dead With Alien: Romulus

Fede Alvarez has become a reboot darling in the horror world. His version of Evil Dead (2013) shocked audiences and won over a whole new generation of fans. Personally, that movie has grown on me over the years because it… Continue Reading →

August 20, 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine Breathes New Life Into the MCU

The Deadpool movies have garnered a massive following due to their unique blend of irreverent humor, high-octane action and a charismatic antihero who breaks all the rules. Ryan Reynolds’ portrayal of Deadpool is pitch-perfect, delivering rapid-fire quips and meta-references that… Continue Reading →

August 4, 2024

Nicolas Cage Fights for His Family at the End of the World in Arcadian

In recent years, the movie landscape has been inundated with a plethora of post-apocalyptic films, reflecting a growing fascination with dystopian futures and societal collapse. From desolate wastelands to technologically advanced but morally bankrupt societies, these movies offer an exploration… Continue Reading →

July 25, 2024

Film Masters Embraces Martial Arts with The Crippled Masters

Long before Dana White expanded the popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), there was a different type of mixed martial arts craze in America. During the ’60s and the ’70s, the chopsocky subgenre (sometimes referred to as Bruceploitation) was… Continue Reading →

July 22, 2024

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The Devil’s Bath Rinses Off Misleading Intentions

Catch a Killer Debuts at the 55th Nashville Film Festival

Fede Brings Another Franchise Back From The (Evil) Dead With Alien: Romulus

Film Masters Embraces Martial Arts with The Crippled Masters