mystery

GLASS ONION: An Inspired Sequel Loaded With Twists and Plenty of Fun
GLASS ONION: An Inspired Sequel Loaded With Twists and Plenty of Fun

It is a well-made, multilayered murder mystery, whose appeal lies not only in its subversive story, but in its prescient ability to predict the future.

THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER: The Ghosts of Our Memories
THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER: The Ghosts of Our Memories

Is The Eternal Daughter a scary movie in the traditional sense? No, but it will send shivers down your spine and into your soul.

Horrific Inquiry: PILGRIM (2018)
Horrific Inquiry: PILGRIM (2018)

A horrific holiday horror, Pilgrim has all the trimmings – both the good and the bad.

WEDNESDAY: A Welcome Addition To the Family
WEDNESDAY: A Welcome Addition To the Family

While Wednesday is not without its flaws, this young adult rendition of the Addams Family eldest is both entertaining and intriguing.

THE SILENCING: Killing Girls For Sport
THE SILENCING: Killing Girls For Sport

The Silencing is an American thriller film from 2020 from Belgian director Robin Pront and starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

THE PATIENT: An Intimate Push And Pull Of Psychopathy
THE PATIENT: An Intimate Push And Pull Of Psychopathy

This is a series that really elevates in its dialogue and writing, but is sold by amazing  performances from Domhnall Gleeson and Steve Carell.

Staff Inquiry: Top Tens of 2022
DECISION TO LEAVE: Caught In A Bad Romance

An impeccably crafted puzzle box of a film, Decision to Leave cements Park Chan-wook’s place in cinema as our modern master of suspense.

Horrific Inquiry: THE BIRDS (1963)
Horrific Inquiry: THE BIRDS (1963)

While the visuals and horror may not have stood the test of time, The Birds proves there is still more to be taken away watch after watch.

HINTERLAND: Here Be Monsters
HINTERLAND: Here Be Monsters

Hinterland’s high concept is let down by a weak script that doesn’t make the most of the film’s intriguing setting and talented cast.

DON'T WORRY DARLING: A Better Film Could've Been Found Within This Mystery
DON’T WORRY DARLING: A Better Film Could’ve Been Found Within This Mystery

While Don’t Worry Darling has some very good perks it ultimately tries to work with too many ideas without giving them one direction.

Fantastic Fest 2022: MISSING
Fantastic Fest 2022: MISSING

Missing retains the feeling of a J-horror, slowly building the intensity of its mystery while examining the potential compassion and deliverance of death.

THE WONDER: The Subtle Power Of A Convincing Narrative
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: MY POLICEMAN & THE WONDER

Byh The Wonder and My Policeman playing at the Toronto International Film Festival could not be any more different.

Horrific Inquiry: URBAN LEGEND (1998)
Horrific Inquiry: URBAN LEGEND (1998)

Urban Legend may have become a legend of its own in the years since its release, yet it still retains its place within the slasher films of the 1990s.

WHEN I CONSUME YOU: A Respectable but Ultimately Uneffecting Effort
WHEN I CONSUME YOU: A Respectable but Ultimately Uneffecting Effort

The strength lies in the movie’s ability to make the most with a small budget, but it cannot mask the shortcomings of an uncompelling story.

ROGUE AGENT: When Cat Becomes Mouse
ROGUE AGENT: When Cat Becomes Mouse

Rogue Agent isn’t your average spy movie⁠—mostly because the central character is not your average spy.