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Amie Simon
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Renfield (2023) |
Every conflict in this film is a masterful choreography of blood, bone, and tearing skin, with Nic Cage vamping it up (I KNOW I KNOW BUT I HAD TO SAY IT) by channeling the signature moves of both Bela Lugosi and Frank Langella. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Jun 07, 2023
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Living with Chucky (2022) |
A beautiful love letter, not just to the series, but also to all the people who work to bring it to life. It's filled with great stories about creating these horror classics and building a creepy doll loving horror family along the way. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Apr 20, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
Y’all know I was expecting a LOT of splatter, and I was not disappointed. The body count is high, the limbs are flying, there’s a really juicy brain shot, and praise be for all the practical F/X! - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Apr 19, 2023
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Women Talking (2022) |
Polley captures every nuance on her actors’ faces, letting the performances wash over you within the beauty of each frame. Easy to see how TALKING got Oscar noms for Best Picture & Adapted Screenplay, but it’s a crime Sarah didn’t get a Best Director nod. - Three Imaginary Girls
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| Posted Mar 09, 2023
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Huesera: The Bone Woman (2022) |
While HUESERA falls under the category of body horror, it’s not exactly the kind you’re expecting. There’s plenty of cracking bones & skittering spirits, but underneath all that is the kind of dread a woman feels from giving up parts of herself ... - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Feb 21, 2023
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The Fabelmans (2022) |
THE FABELMANS is a lovely, human & very relatable story. The additional layer showing you the love of cinema ... from a Director who’s telling you how & when he fell in love with it, and a whose films you also love, is what makes the film truly special. - Three Imaginary Girls
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| Posted Feb 11, 2023
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Attachment (2022) |
ATTACHMENT is beautifully shot and performed, and tells a realistic, endearing queer love story whilst unraveling a slow burn of supernatural terror. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Feb 10, 2023
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Devil's Workshop (undefined) |
Bottom line: this is an indie horror made with love that’s worth your time. Hold onto your butts for that last 15 minutes! - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Goodnight Mommy (2022) |
Watts, who is fantastic in literally everything, is perfect in this role. But outside of one tension-filled scene with some incredibly gorey F/X and a more expert hand at hiding a big surprise, this version is missing the palpable unease of the original. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Sep 17, 2022
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The Andy Baker Tape (2021) |
This is definitely one of those films where the protagonist isn’t particularly likable, which in this case ends up being something that keeps you guessing about the outcome. THE ANDY BAKER TAPE is a thrilling ride, and I recommend you check it out! - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 10, 2022
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Sam Now (2022) |
There are lots of wonderful things about this film, and it also just says SO MUCH. It gave me many feels about family, abandonment, relationships, trauma, feeling trapped and auuugggghhhh just so much other complicated life stuff. - Three Imaginary Girls
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| Posted Jul 14, 2022
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After Blue (2021) |
There’s no question I adored literally everything about this queer, French fantasy! Lovely neon 1980’s aesthetics on 35mm; a synthy soundtrack by Pierre Desprats; steamy Lesbian sex; amazing set pieces & practical F/X ...It’s mind-blowingly entertaining. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Jun 04, 2022
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Umma (2022) |
... while this isn’t a splattery movie, I really appreciated the subtle effects that demonstrated Umma’s presence, and found the final confrontation to be pretty terrifying.
- I Love Splatter
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| Posted May 21, 2022
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Torn Hearts (2022) |
Director Brea Grant’s cautionary tale is a solid ride; the camera follows each character closely and keeps you on the edge of suspense. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted May 20, 2022
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The Aviary (2022) |
Co-WritersDirectors Chris Cullari and Jennifer Raite put together an effective thriller, and both Malin and Lorenza are fantastic. I really enjoyed that the two women take up the majority of the screen time, and their back-and-forth chemistry is great. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Apr 30, 2022
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You Are Not My Mother (2021) |
Its been awhile since Ive gotten completely immersed in a horror film, and MOTHER is one I dont think Ill ever be able to escape. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Mar 26, 2022
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Studio 666 (2022) |
This is definitely the kind of horror film you want a big group of friends to watch with for maximum enjoyment, and Im sure Foo Fighters fans will be thrilled to see them doing something completely different. - Three Imaginary Girls
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| Posted Feb 22, 2022
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Nightmare Alley (2021) |
... while this is an interesting study of human monsters; I missed seeing actual del Toro creatures. A Lot. It is for sure my least favorite GDT film, but its still a solid 3 out of 5 stars and its not without some greatness, e.g. THE WOMEN. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Feb 10, 2022
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Blacklight (2022) |
In addition to the action being pretty lackluster, theres a lot of heavy-handed commentary on the state of our country ... And honestly, theres no real stakes to fret over so theres nothing about the plot that kept me invested. - Three Imaginary Girls
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| Posted Feb 10, 2022
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Mass (2021) |
If there was ever a film that deserved award nominations for everyone, THIS is it. - Three Imaginary Girls
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| Posted Oct 22, 2021
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Jakob's Wife (2021) |
Really the whole reason you need to watch this is for Barbara Crampton. To see her take the lead and slay the entire film using all of the talent she has is just BEAUTIFUL. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 07, 2021
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The Reckoning (2021) |
By the time she gets helped out of her cell by the most unnecessary side character/savior of all time and finally got to her Revengenda I had pretty much lost all interest in anything that was happening because how? And why? And nope. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted May 10, 2021
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Boys from County Hell (2020) |
Director Chris Baugh has crafted a great watch with some good F/X (splatter galore!) and insanely likeable characters. In addition to just being super enjoyable, BOYS had a few moments that choked me up. A strong entry into the vamps subgenre. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Apr 24, 2021
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Lucky (2020) |
Brea Grant has written a clever satire about the way women have to fight every single day just to be heard, and also about the danger in "giving up" and letting bad things happen to you because "this is just how things are." - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Apr 17, 2021
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I Am Lisa (2020) |
Alright, look, YES this sounds ridiculous - and it is! But, if you lean into that, you'll enjoy it. I appreciate the skillful use of practical F/X, and you know I'm always here for empowering, female-led horror. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Apr 17, 2021
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Slaxx (2020) |
Elza Kephart's over-the-top comedy horror about possessed jeans that go on a killing spree is exactly what you think it is and MORE than what you're expecting. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Apr 17, 2021
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The Stylist (2020) |
This film is absolutely GORGEOUS with strong acting and some really beautiful layers about female friendship, loneliness, and belonging. Overall, a stunning feature launch for Gevargizian. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Feb 27, 2021
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Climate of the Hunter (2019) |
The vintage atmosphere coupled with the fantastic performances of all three leads really pulled me into this story - and it's honestly really refreshing to see something so different in this genre. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Feb 19, 2021
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The Queen of Black Magic (2020) |
I found the extremely uncomfortable torture and gore fascinating to watch. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Feb 16, 2021
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Promising Young Woman (2020) |
PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN is wickedly sharp and swings at the issues of consent and culpability from all sides. - Three Imaginary Girls
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| Posted Dec 21, 2020
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Anything for Jackson (2020) |
I'm not big on jump scares, but this has some great ones as well as some premium splatter. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Nov 17, 2020
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Synchronic (2019) |
Another lovely entry form Benson and Moorhead - these guys always put out amazing work that leaves you thinking about it long after the credits have rolled. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Oct 20, 2020
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12 Hour Shift (2020) |
Writer and Director Brea Grant has crafted a wickedly fun 86-minute piece of entertainment, with some genuinely wacky surprise musical and dance numbers that add to your watching enjoyment. Another great entry in the horror-comedy subgenre. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Oct 02, 2020
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The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw (2020) |
I was on the edge of my seat for the entire film and constantly thrilled by watching Audrey do her intended "thing." The world-building in EARNSHAW is perfection, the atmosphere is positively gorgeous, and the performances all feel very, very authentic. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Oct 02, 2020
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Spiral (2019) |
It wasn't hard to figure out where SPIRAL is leading - but it was still a nice surprise on many levels. A queer leading couple, super creepy atmosphere, and so many turns I wasn't sure what to expect. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Sep 27, 2020
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Rent-a-Pal (2020) |
RENT-A-PAL is a slow burn (and I mean slooooowwwwwww) - which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I would just say that if you're expecting tons of splatter, this isn't gonna be it for you. But as far as psychological thrillers go, Rent-A-Pal delivers. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Sep 13, 2020
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The Block Island Sound (2020) |
A disquieting little indie horror film that does an amazing job of drawing you into its story; so much so that I'm still thinking of it days after viewing. The paranoia slowly builds to an explosive conclusion ... - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Sep 03, 2020
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The Mortuary Collection (2019) |
COLLECTION is a true joy to watch: a nod to classic anthologies that hit me right in my CREEPSHOW and TALES FROM THE CRYPT-loving heart. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 23, 2020
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Special Actors (2019) |
Of all the films I've watched this year, SPECIAL ACTORS made me laugh the hardest. Ueda has once again constructed a film full of loveable characters and hilarious touches that just make it a pure joy to watch. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 23, 2020
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Morgana (2019) |
As a woman who's approaching 50 and is becoming more acutely aware of how women who are aging slip into invisibility and are branded as "past sexy" and not desirable, I wept with relief while watching the story of Morgana Muses. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 23, 2020
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Hail to the Deadites (2020) |
What I loved the most about DEADITES was its candid discussions with the women of THE EVIL DEAD. Hearing how amazing they feel knowing their roles in these films had an impact on fans made me love them all even more. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 23, 2020
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Random Acts of Violence (2019) |
Violence is like the perfect mashup of DEEP RED and THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. Gorgeous red and green washes, surreal murder scenes, and a genuine sense of terror - it all works together to bring me everything I love about horror movies. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 23, 2020
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The Columnist (2020) |
Director Ivo van Aart has crafted THE COLUMNIST as a fun, satiric look at living out your revenge fantasies - and what happens when the line between what you judge as right or wrong blurs to the point of you not being able to tell the difference. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 23, 2020
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Sleep (2020) |
SLEEP is a delirious and delicious supernatural mystery with a creepy patriarchal cult wrapper. I enjoyed every frame, and loved seeing how the whole thing unraveled. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 23, 2020
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Fried Barry (2020) |
I'm not quite sure how to describe Writer and Director Ryan Kruger's insane sci-fi comedy, other than to tell you that you just have to let yourself experience it without thinking it through too much. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Aug 23, 2020
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The Beach House (2019) |
Brown slowly and subtly drops clues as to what's happening from the start - and by the time Mitch and Jane resurface, the switch has flipped from uncomfortable weirdness to gnarly tentacled body horror. I legit squirmed more than once! - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Jul 07, 2020
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Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo (2019) |
Inmate is a great portrait of a fascinating man. As much as I admired Trejo before, I'm all in now - and I can't wait for Machete Kills in Space! - Three Imaginary Girls
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| Posted Jul 02, 2020
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The Invisible Man (2020) |
Almost halfway through the film, I was worried that it was going in a direction that would make me hate the story - but thankfully, that wasn't the case. Whannel turns the story around with a terrifying action sequence which clarifies the arc ... - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Jun 21, 2020
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The Hunt (2020) |
Unfortunately the message ends up coming across as, "Hey we're all the same! If we just came together, we would stop fighting" - a message confirmed in the special features by the filmmakers, btw - and it just doesn't work. ESPECIALLY RIGHT NOW. - I Love Splatter
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| Posted Jun 21, 2020
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Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl (2018) |
Goldstein is really great at mixing all the bits and pieces together, creating a solid thread for the viewer to follow - but really what makes this film so good is Nash herself. - Three Imaginary Girls
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| Posted May 21, 2020
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