Review: Despite artistic value ‘She Dies Tomorrow’ falls short
Although expertly crafted and executed, “She Dies Tomorrow” is definitely an art film – and one that is abrasive and befuddling at that.
Review: ‘The Rental’ offers nothing new to horror genre
Unfortunately, this vacation gone awry isn’t anything you haven’t already seen done before – and done better.
Review: ‘Ghosts of War’ is hauntingly bad
After a 16-year hiatus, director Eric Bress is back with “Ghosts of War,” but the return didn’t go as planned.
Review: ‘Swallow’ is a genuinely disturbing viewing experience
There’s certainly artistic value to be found in pushing boundaries with disturbing content, but the more disgusting something is, the better the overall film must be in order for the subject matter to feel justified. In “Swallow,” that’s never accomplished.
Review: ‘The Invisible Man’ and Elisabeth Moss demand to be seen
In “The Invisible Man,” writer-director Leigh Whannell has crafted a smart, satisfying and flat-out terrifying modern twist on H.G. Wells’ classic tale.
Review: ‘Underwater’ fails to add anything new to survival-thriller genre
Well… it’s January, folks. That means it’s time to struggle through a slew of mediocre movies until the exciting ones show up, and director William Eubank’s “Underwater” is here to get things started.
Review: ‘Doctor Sleep’ revisits old haunts with a new, supernatural twist
While it doesn’t channel the same horrors as its predecessor once did, “Doctor Sleep” provides an intriguing exploration of the lore and mythology at the heart of the series.
Review: ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ is well worth the 10-year wait
After 10 years of waiting, the highly anticipated Zombieland sequel finally arrived, and it’s certainly worth the wait. “Double Tap” is a smart, entertaining adventure that perfectly realigns itself with the world fans have dreamed of returning to for years.
Review: ‘Joker’ is dark, twisted, unenjoyable, and still good?
“Joker” is an unsettling and extremely heavy film, and at times it verges on being unenjoyable, but there are still enough elements to impress – mainly in Phoenix’s broken performance.
Review: ‘It Chapter Two’ delivers scares, but stumbles along the way
There’s plenty to like about “It Chapter Two,” but ultimately it’s unable to capture the same aura that made its predecessor so enthralling.
Review: ‘Midsommar’ is a disturbing, beautiful horror masterclass
“Midsommar” is a sophomore accomplishment worth celebrating, even if its glacial pacing and indulgence may alienate viewers.
Review: ‘Pet Sematary’ proves sometimes dead is better
“Pet Sematary” is a middle of the road horror adaptation with a handful of solid scares and unnerving performances, that ultimately struggles to overcome issues with pacing and an abundance of exposition.
Review: Jordan Peele’s genius on full display in ‘Us’
After bursting onto the scene in 2017 with Get Out, director Jordan Peele is back for more with his sophomore feature, Us. While his directorial debut was certainly a thriller filled with plenty of scares, the film’s focus was its brilliant social commentary; but this time around, it’s all about the terror.
Review: ‘Greta’ is absolutely wild in the best way possible
After premiering to some mediocre feedback in early September 2018 at Toronto International Film Festival, “Greta,” and its stale reviews, had a while to marinate before its March 2019 release date. But, I’m here to set the record straight. THEY WERE WRONG. “Greta” is absolutely wild, in all the best ways.
Review: ‘Escape Room’ derailed by unlikable characters
While “Escape Room” starts out with a strong action sequence and some promising momentum, it quickly comes to a halt, thanks to the film’s biggest flaw: its unlikable characters.