Chris Messina

I.S.S.: A Sturdy Space Thriller
I.S.S.: A Sturdy Space Thriller

I.S.S. is a serviceable space thriller, one that remains light on ideas but sticks to sturdy tropes.

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.

THE BOOGEYMAN Trailer
THE BOOGEYMAN Trailer

The film adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Boogeyman’.

THE SECRETS WE KEEP Trailer
THE SECRETS WE KEEP Trailer

In post-World War II America, a woman kidnaps her neighbor and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she believes he committed against her.

SHE DIES TOMORROW: An Underwhelming Sophomore Feature
SHE DIES TOMORROW: An Underwhelming Sophomore Feature

Amy Seimetz’s sophmore directorial effort is full of great performances, but never engages with the premise enough.

SHARP OBJECTS “Fix” (S1E3): Character Over Plot In Arresting Third Episode

Fix may lose focus of some of its narrative threads but they are never completely out of sight: it is clearly taking its time developing these characters, which will most likely work out best for the series in the long run.

BLAME: A Tour De Force From Quinn Shepherd
BLAME: A Tour De Force From Quinn Shephard

Quinn Shephard’s Blame is an admirable debut feature, utilizing the framework of The Crucible to delve into themes of adolescent angst, social politics, and high school drama.