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4.5/5
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Scream VI
(2023)
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Heather Wixson
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Scream VI is not only a worthy entry in this franchise, but it is also just a really exceedingly well-crafted modern slasher that can be appreciated for what it brings to the proverbial table by long-time Scream fans and series newcomers alike.
Posted Mar 08, 2023
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5/5
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Infinity Pool
(2023)
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Heather Wixson
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Cronenberg has crafted one of the most intoxicatingly perverse films of the last decade, a cinematic achievement that is shockingly audacious, completely unhinged, and excessively violent, and I could not have loved it more.
Posted Jan 23, 2023
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4/5
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M3GAN
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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One of M3GAN’s greatest assets is its script from Akela Cooper, who brings her own unique sensibilities to the table here to craft a story that is both darkly comedic but wholly heartfelt in equal measure.
Posted Jan 05, 2023
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3.5/5
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Deadstream
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Vanessa and Joseph Winter’s low-budget, high-ambition project really hits its stride, resulting in one of the most fun haunted house movies in years.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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4/5
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Sissy
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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An ingenious story that dives into some topical issues these days, like bullying and the duality of our online personas versus the harsh realities of our offline lives, but also wholly entertains as it delivers up some stylishly gnarly kills and visuals.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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The Menu
(2022)
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Cass Clarke
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The Menu invites us not to mindlessly consume, but to savor all it has to offer.
Posted Nov 20, 2022
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4/5
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The Offering
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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The Offering’s thoughtful interpretations of Jewish folklore and demonology make the storytelling effectively horrifying as well as meaningful and make this an accomplished debut feature film.
Posted Nov 10, 2022
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3.5/5
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Terrifier 2
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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Despite the inclusion of the unique, blood-splattered kills Art is known for, and Thornton’s once again impressively sinister performance as the homicidal clown, Terrifier 2 might be too much of a good thing.
Posted Oct 03, 2022
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4/5
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Deep Fear
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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Some great jump scares and a shocking conclusion, as well as the interactive feeling of the film make Deep Fear a deeply unsettling experience.
Posted Sep 25, 2022
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4.5/5
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Smile
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Finn has created one helluva dark and memorable horror feature debut that is sure to have horror fans talking long after the credits roll.
Posted Sep 25, 2022
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5/5
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Missing
(2021)
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Michelle Swope
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Missing is mind-blowingly genre-bending and plays a brilliant game of cat and mouse with the audience.
Posted Sep 23, 2022
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5/5
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Pearl
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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[Pearl is] gloriously demented and Mia Goth proves here that she truly is one of the most fascinating performers working today.
Posted Sep 16, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Artifice Girl
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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The Artifice Girl is a remarkably poignant debut feature film that boasts an excellent cast and intriguing concepts that will hopefully spark not only thought, but conversation.
Posted Aug 01, 2022
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4/5
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The Harbinger
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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The Harbinger uses the fear of contracting coronavirus, combined with a demonic entity which invades your dreams and feeds on fear, to effectively tell a horrifying and profound story of survival and our need to be remembered.
Posted Jul 25, 2022
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4.5/5
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Nope
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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What Nope really is about are powerful entities that are hellbent on consumption, with little regard for the lives they are affecting, and we see that play out in both fantastical and realistic ways throughout Peele’s thought-provoking screenplay.
Posted Jul 20, 2022
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4/5
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Swallowed
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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Highlighted by haunting Queer subtext, Swallowed features cringeworthy subject matter in an empathetic, but still horrifying manner, and arresting performances, which will leave the audience with a discomfort that is hard to shake.
Posted Jul 16, 2022
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4/5
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Huesera: The Bone Woman
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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The storytelling in Huesera does a great job of taking a familiar concept and approaching it from a perspective that we don’t get nearly enough of, and that made me appreciate the cinematic magic that Cervera was able to conjure up with her debut feature.
Posted Jul 05, 2022
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4/5
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A Wounded Fawn
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Both [Travis] Stevens and co-writer Nathan Faudree find some clever ways of twisting our expectations by infusing their slasher story with a heightened sense of mythological surrealism, resulting in a wickedly wondrous descent into pure madness.
Posted Jul 05, 2022
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3/5
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Space Oddity
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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I do wish that Rebecca Banner’s script for Space Oddity went a little deeper than it does, but the film does deliver a delightfully charming experience brimming with emotion that demonstrates Sedgwick’s keen abilities behind the camera as a storyteller.
Posted Jul 05, 2022
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4/5
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Attachment
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Attachment is a confidently crafted debut feature from Gislason that thoughtfully examines Jewish folklore in ways I haven’t seen before and it also features a pair of fantastic performances from both Josephine Park and Ellie Kendrick.
Posted Jul 05, 2022
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4/5
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The Leech
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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The Leech is horny, and bloody, and loud and it’s impossible not to have a good time watching it.
Posted Jun 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Outwaters
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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The Outwaters does a great job of making the viewer feel like a part of the terror onscreen, setting up a believable story, and utilizing outstanding practical effects.
Posted Jun 29, 2022
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3/5
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Firestarter
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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There’s this sense of urgency felt throughout this Firestarter from the very start, but as a result, that means we never really get a chance to settle in with the McGees at all, which feels like a missed opportunity here considering the cast involved.
Posted Jun 13, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Aviary
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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I think that both Cullari and Raite do a great job of utilizing certain restrictions to their advantage to create a cinematic experience that effectively reflects the isolation that these women are feeling outside the confines of the cult.
Posted Jun 13, 2022
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4/5
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Hatching
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Director Hanna Bergholm and screenwriter Ilja Rautsi do a great job of crafting a story that seamlessly meshes psychological horror with an unconventional creature feature, resulting in one of the most unique viewing experiences that I’ve had in 2022.
Posted Jun 13, 2022
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3/5
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Umma
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Umma isn’t necessarily the most original genre movie to be released this year, but I just enjoyed how earnestly the story approaches all the genre elements and the relationships of these characters.
Posted Jun 13, 2022
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4/5
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Next Exit
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Elfman demonstrates here that she’s a talent to watch, and her story is elevated by a pair of incredible performances by both Parker and Kohli as well.
Posted Jun 13, 2022
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4/5
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Family Dinner
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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I love how well Hengl manages to take this holiday feast into an undeniably disturbing direction that satisfies and horrifies in equal measure.
Posted Jun 13, 2022
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7/10
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Shaky Shivers
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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Sung Kang ditches the fast and furious lifestyle for his directorial debut Shaky Shivers — a delightful gateway horror treat that recalls the Goosebumps television show or Are You Afraid of the Dark.
Posted Jun 11, 2022
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7/10
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Flux Gourmet
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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Flux Gourmet is more flavorful obscurity du jour from Peter Strickland.
Posted Jun 10, 2022
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4/5
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Men
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Garland dares to take his latest project in some uniquely bold directions that pretty much defy genre conventions, resulting in a truly singular viewing experience.
Posted May 11, 2022
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3/5
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Homebound
(2021)
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Michelle Swope
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Loftus’ wild-eyed portrayal of Holly, and her reactions to the horror she witnesses off-screen, make Homebound an entertaining and engaging psychological thriller.
Posted May 10, 2022
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Shepherd
(2021)
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Sara Clements
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While Shepherd may feel somewhat unsatisfying with its unanswered questions and weak characters, it explores in an interesting way how loss has such a powerful control on us.
Posted May 07, 2022
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3.5/5
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Kicking Blood
(2021)
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Michelle Swope
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Kicking Blood is a thought-provoking, compassionate examination of addiction and imaginative exploration of the human condition.
Posted Apr 08, 2022
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4/5
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Its almost hard to believe that The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent works as well as it does, but it genuinely is one of the most wonderfully gonzo action comedies I've seen in a very long time.
Posted Apr 01, 2022
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Night's End
(2022)
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Sara Clements
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Incredibly promising but sadly needed to summon the ghost of what it could have been. Haunted by past works and wanting to try something different doesnt always work.
Posted Apr 01, 2022
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3.5/5
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You Are Not My Mother
(2021)
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Michelle Swope
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You Are Not My Mother effectively uses Irish mythology, an accurate, honest depiction of mental illness, a genuine portrayal of a teenager trying to cope with growing up, and three generations of strong women to weave together a bewitching story.
Posted Mar 24, 2022
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Windfall
(2022)
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Sara Clements
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The filmmakers have crafted a film that successfully separates itself from other thieving thrillers. But while it does this, it fails to build satisfying layers to its characters. Thankfully, the performances impress.
Posted Mar 19, 2022
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4/5
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Hypochondriac
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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Hypochondriac is funny, heartbreaking, and thought-provoking. Heimann's willingness to share the story of accepting his own nervous breakdown in a brutally honest, and sometimes amusing way, and Villa's extraordinary performance as Will, is awe-inspiring.
Posted Mar 15, 2022
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4/5
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Bitch Ass
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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Bitch Ass is one of the most impressive slashers I've seen in a while and a story about an intriguing Black, masked horror villain, which features a strong, Black cast, especially one with potential for a franchise, is long overdue.
Posted Mar 15, 2022
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5/5
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X
(2022)
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Heather Wixson
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Without a doubt, X is a triumph in every possible way: it defies expectations, its both thoughtful and thought-provoking in equal measure, and the way that West is able to effortlessly build tension and terror throughout is downright transcendent.
Posted Mar 14, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Cellar
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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A strong, determined performance from Cuthbert, some notable scares, and the overwhelming feeling of dread the film expertly crafts, make The Cellar an enjoyable, spooky experience.
Posted Mar 13, 2022
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4/5
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Jethica
(2022)
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Michelle Swope
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Boasting standout performances from Madden, Hernandez, and Robinson, a highly imaginative story, and excellent comedic timing, Jethica is a blast.
Posted Mar 13, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Seed
(2021)
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Michelle Swope
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Featuring a fantastic cast, who perfectly embody the obsession with social media, wild creature effects, and an intense, blood-splattered final act, The Seed is a highly enjoyable horror comedy.
Posted Mar 10, 2022
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2.5/5
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Moonfall
(2022)
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Asher Luberto
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Emmerich's storytelling is cluttered at best, incomprehensible at worst, but the camp does make it go down easy.
Posted Mar 01, 2022
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No Exit
(2022)
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Sara Clements
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No Exit excels at crafting mystery. There's never a moment where it's predictable. Just when you seem to have a hold on the who and why, something else happens that warrants an expression of disbelief.
Posted Feb 26, 2022
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3/5
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Threshold
(2020)
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Heather Wixson
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Young and Powell demonstrate that you don’t need a huge budget to tell an interesting story, and that sometimes ingenuity and fortitude can go a long way.
Posted Feb 22, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Strings
(2020)
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Heather Wixson
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It might take some time to get going, but once it does, it rewards your patience by creating a horrifyingly hypnotic, low-key descent into the unknown that will crawl right under your skin.
Posted Feb 22, 2022
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The Ledge
(2022)
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Sara Clements
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The film may take the traditional chase scene in a new direction, but it loses its grip with a script that fails to impress outside of the action.
Posted Feb 19, 2022
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A
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The Guilty
(2021)
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Zofia Wijaszka
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The Guilty is a a tense thriller, but it's also a film about the titular guilt and a mental health issue that needs to be addressed more openly. It contains numerous twists and turns that thoroughly shock the audience and lead to a satisfying conclusion.
Posted Feb 11, 2022
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