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THE INVISIBLE MAN: An Effective Modernization Of The Classic Monster
THE INVISIBLE MAN: An Effective Modernization Of The Classic Monster

From its opening scene of a mansion overlooking the ocean to its anxiety-inducing conclusion, The Invisible Man brings Universal Monsters to a whole new level.

Homeland (S8E4) "Chalk One Up": Heating Things Up For The "Prestige"
Homeland (S8E4) “Chalk One Up”: Heating Things Up For The “Prestige”

Stakes are suddenly higher than they’ve ever been, in Homeland’s latest outing: “Chalk One Up”.

FANTASY ISLAND: A Holiday from Hell
FANTASY ISLAND: A Holiday From Hell

What should have been a sun-soaked blockbuster, Fantasy Island leaves us feeling shamelessly entertained and frustratingly ripped-off.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia Report 1: Two British Genre Filmmakers Make Their Debut
Fantastic Film Festival Australia Report 1: Two British Genre Filmmakers Make Their Debut

In his first report from Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2020, Matthew Singleton reviews Saint Maud and A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life!

AFTER MIDNIGHT: A Lovesick, Country-Fried Creature Feature
AFTER MIDNIGHT: A Lovesick, Country-Fried Creature Feature

After Midnight shows much potential in its early-goings, which makes the lack of a satisfying follow-through all the more disappointing.

Homeland (S8E3) "False Friends": New Highs & New Lows
Homeland (S8E3) “False Friends”: New Highs & New Lows

In an episode that somehow pulls at the reigns while simultaneously cracking the whip, Homeland viewers are pulled back and forth between compelling choices and questionable ones.

Homeland (S8E2) "Catch And Release": An Explosive Escalation
Homeland (S8E2) “Catch And Release”: An Explosive Escalation

This episode of Homeland leaves us wondering if perhaps, the show may finally be coming to understand the responsibility in commenting on volatile real-world situations.

THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right
THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right

The Rhythm Section has some enjoyable elements, but in the end, this mostly formulaic flick isn’t the female-driven spy thriller we’ve been looking for.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina didn’t quite deliver on all fronts, deploying more inspiration from Riverdale — a decision that ultimately backfires.

THE OUTSIDER (S1,E5) "Tear-Drinker": The Grief Eater Grows Impatient
THE OUTSIDER (S1E5) “Tear-Drinker”: The Grief Eater Grows Impatient

The Outsider’s measured pace is beginning to feel like it was put in place to forcefully expand this story into 10 episodes, not just for the slow-burn effect.

THE TURNING: A Scary Amount of Wasted Potential
THE TURNING: A Scary Amount Of Wasted Potential

The last few years have come with a slew of fantastic horror films, and unfortunately The Turning does not fall into that category.

THE GRUDGE: Uhhhhhhhhh...
THE GRUDGE: Uhhhhhhhhh…

The best moment in this 2020 rendition of The Grudge is when the title card…

Louis Le Prince: The Unsolved Disappearance of the Father of Cinema
Louis Le Prince: The Unsolved Disappearance Of The Father Of Cinema

When you think of the “father of cinema” or the one person that might have…

KNIVES AND SKIN: A Surface Level Stab at Lynchian Horror
KNIVES AND SKIN: A Surface Level Stab At Lynchian Horror

There are some elements to admire in Knives and Skin, but the film ultimately suffers from being an under-baked slice of surrealism set in Midwestern America.

THE WITCHER Season 1: Enjoyable, But Not Without Its Flaws
THE WITCHER Season 1: Enjoyable, But Not Without Its Flaws

The inaugural season of The Witcher manages to outdo expectations over the course of its eight-episode run, but there’s no doubt that the show does have plenty of visible flaws.