adaptation

SALEM'S LOT: I Blinked, It Was Over
SALEM’S LOT: I Blinked, It Was Over

King’s books are often made into films,and they can be hit or miss depending on who made them. The new Salem’s Lot is the latter.

Toronto International Film Festival 2024: PAYING FOR IT
Toronto International Film Festival 2024: PAYING FOR IT

An unexpected and comical disclosure of one couple’s path, Paying For it leaves a lingering impression.

SCROOGED: 35th Anniversary Edition: Curmudgeon In 4k
SCROOGED: 35th Anniversary Edition: Curmudgeon In 4k

Scrooged skillfully blends a cocktail of valuable lessons and infectious laughter, ensuring its place as a memorable addition to the holiday film canon.

SURPRISED BY OXFORD: An Exercise In Watchful Dragons And Genre Smuggling
SURPRISED BY OXFORD: An Exercise In Watchful Dragons And Genre Smuggling

For those who have only a mild familiarity or hold an aversion for faith-based movies, Surprised by Hope is a cut above.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: Kills Time And Your Spirit
Unveiling History And Cinematic Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide To Martin Scorsese’s KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

Killers of the Flower Moon isn’t just a historical tale but a profound and subtle commentary on history, humanity, and the power of storytelling.

A HAUNTING IN VENICE: Branagh Steers Christie Into New, Choppy Waters
A HAUNTING IN VENICE: Branagh Steers Christie Into New, Choppy Waters

A Haunting in Venice is a new direction, going for something more creepily claustrophobic, but doesn’t quite nail the landing.

THE BOOGEYMAN: You'll Sleep With The Lights On
THE BOOGEYMAN: You’ll Sleep With The Lights On

If you like the stories of Stephen King or you just like to be scared, this is something you should really be checking out.

Horrific Inquiry: CARRIE (1976)

Grounded by the incredible performance of Sissy Spacek and the masterful direction of De Palma, Carrie is a horror masterpiece that defies convention.

Horrific Inquiry: THE INVISIBLE MAN (1933)

It has been 90 years since the release of The Invisible Man and much of the film holds true in spite of its age.

DEAD RINGERS: Brilliantly Deadly
DEAD RINGERS: Brilliantly Deadly

Dead Ringers proves not only the power of the limited series but the ability to successfully remake a classic for a new age of viewers.

THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!
THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!

The most positive praise that can be bestowed on The Super Mario Bros Movie is that it’s not as bad as 1993’s Super Mario Bros.

Horrific Inquiry: THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM (1967)
Horrific Inquiry: THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM (1967)

While this is far from a good horror film, it’s hard not to acknowledge the possible influences both it and Poe have had on horror

Horrific Inquiry: THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (1932)
Horrific Inquiry: THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (1932)

The Most Dangerous Game proves itself to be a classic film that goes beyond the staples of film infancy.

Horrific Inquiry: THE MIST (2007)
Horrific Inquiry: THE MIST (2007)

Nuanced and deeply layered, The Mist proves itself not only to be a well crafted horror, but an example of the true power of adaptations.

Interview With Ruth Wilson Star And Producer Of TRUE THINGS
Interview With Ruth Wilson Star And Producer Of TRUE THINGS

Film Inquiry spoke with star and producer Ruth Wilson for her new film True Things!