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SCALES: Emancipating the Monstrous Feminine
SCALES: Emancipating the Monstrous Feminine

The debut feature from Saudi Arabian filmmaker Shahad Ameen, Scales weaponizes repressed femininity in the…

Horrific Inquiry: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997)
Horrific Inquiry: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997)

In the latest edition of Horrific Inquiry, we take a look back at 1997 slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer.

THE WANTING MARE: A Visionary Debut
THE WANTING MARE: A Visionary Debut

For its high-concept presentation, The Wanting Mare is not a very demanding picture but more of an invitation to a unique passion.

THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW: An Entertaining But Mediocre Take On An Old Classic
THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW: An Entertaining But Mediocre Take On An Old Classic

In a transformative paranoia and confined space, The Woman in the Window may not be the best remake of a classic tale, but it is far from the worst.

Horrific Inquiry: KAIRO (2001)
Horrific Inquiry: KAIRO (2001)

The latest edition of Film Inquiry’s horror movie-centered column, Horrific Inquiry, takes a look at the 2001 Japanese film Kairo, or Pulse.

Horrific Inquiry: DEAD SILENCE (2007)
Horrific Inquiry: DEAD SILENCE (2007)

While it might have become a bit dated along the way, Dead Silence is still a brilliant horror film to terrify.

MEMORIES OF MURDER Criterion Review: Bong Joon-Ho's Masterpiece, Restored
MEMORIES OF MURDER Criterion Review: Bong Joon-Ho’s Masterpiece, Restored

Criterion’s upcoming edition of Memories of Murder comes highly recommended to both fans of the film and new viewers alike.

THE OAK ROOM: Atmospheric Slow Burn With Potential
THE OAK ROOM: Atmospheric Slow Burn With Potential

The Oak Room brings light to the darkness of storytelling but at times this is not enough to stay invested in the story and its characters.

Horrific Inquiry: APRIL FOOL’S DAY (1986)
Horrific Inquiry: APRIL FOOL’S DAY (1986)

It’s a clever and fresh take on not only an oversaturated genre but also an intriguing take on one of the most fool-hearted days of the year.

AGORAPHOBIA: A Suspenseful Thriller Mixing Mental Illness And The Paranormal
AGORAPHOBIA: A Suspenseful Thriller Mixing Mental Illness And The Paranormal

For a low-budget production, Agoraphobia is a high-quality film with a solid storyline and good cast.

Horrific Inquiry: THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920)
Horrific Inquiry: THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920)

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, from Robert Wiene, is a film held close to the hearts of film historians, German expressionists, and horror fans alike.

WATCHMEN, The Movie: Why, God, Why?
WATCHMEN, The Movie: Why, God, Why?

Whether you’re looking for ethical complexity or fascinating character studies, you won’t find it in Watchmen.

THE WINTER LAKE: A Grim, Well-Acted Irish Thriller
THE WINTER LAKE: A Grim, Well-Acted Irish Thriller

While underdeveloped and sluggish in approach, Phil Sheerin’s The Winter Lake is a sedate, rustic thriller examining familial complexities.

AWOKEN: A Horror Movie To Make You Lose Sleep
AWOKEN: A Horror Movie To Make You Lose Sleep

Wearing its influences on its sleeve and a love letter to horrors of the past, Awoken is a sharp little horror movie with bite and shocks.

Interview With Daniel J. Philips, Writer And Director Of AWOKEN
Interview With Daniel J. Phillips, Writer And Director Of AWOKEN

Sean Fallon spoke with director and writer Daniel J. Phillips about his film Awoken, his influences and his next projects.