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TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2021: SEE FOR ME
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2021: SEE FOR ME

Referencing and reminiscent of horror films that have come before, See for Me does not live up to its inspirations.

THE DOSE: Two Nurses Play God In This Muted Thriller
THE DOSE: Two Nurses Play God In This Muted Thriller

The Dose is a subtly taut psychological thriller from Martin Kraut, detailing the ethics of euthanasia through male rivalry.

THE AMUSEMENT PARK: Welcome to Hell
THE AMUSEMENT PARK: Welcome to Hell

For 45 years, the film was believed to be lost, but George Romero’s film has now resurfaced, and The Amusement Park is definitely worth a visit.

I AM LISA: A Female Led Lycanthropic Thrill-Fest
I AM LISA: A Female Led Lycanthropic Thrill-Fest

It mostly delivers on the thrills and kills, providing enough of a jolt of energy to satisfy genre fans.

CRISIS: An Okay Opiod Anthology
CRISIS: An Okay Opiod Anthology

There are some fine performances and strong scenes here and there but the editing darts between so many stories that it’s just begging for a fan cut.

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.

THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD: Nature Always Bites Back
THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD: Nature Always Bites Back

While it may not be as ambitious or as deep as it could have been, it is an exciting genre film with a charismatic performance from Angelina Jolie.

WRATH OF MAN: Not Mad, Just Disappointed
WRATH OF MAN: Not Mad, Just Disappointed

Wrath of Man fails to make the most of an inventive story structure and a typically solid Statham performance, smothered under layers of bland masculinity.

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.

STOWAWAY: Takes Time To Get This Mission Moving
STOWAWAY: Takes Time To Get This Mission Moving

Stowaway had the potential to be an incredible examination into the philosophy surrounding survival and hope, yet delivers with a lackluster presentation.

Interview With Joe Penna, Director And Co-Writer Of STOWAWAY
Interview With Joe Penna, Director And Co-Writer Of STOWAWAY

Film Inquiry interviews Joe Penna about his film Stowaway and the sense of isolation it presents and the everlasting prospect of hope.

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.

SAY YOUR PRAYERS: Well-Balanced Dark Religious Comedy With Stellar Performances
SAY YOUR PRAYERS: Well-Balanced Dark Religious Comedy With Stellar Performances

Say Your Prayers is a thoughtful and humorous exploration of morality, religion, and the strength of individual people.

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.