thriller

HEAD COUNT: A Horror That Never Finds Its Footing
HEAD COUNT: A Horror That Never Finds Its Footing

While Head Count shows potential and has some really good high level thoughts, there’s just not enough scares to bring the film to life.

THE INTRUDER: The Housing Market is a Killer
THE INTRUDER: The Housing Market Is A Killer

Directed by Deon Taylor, The Intruder treads into territory that is unfathomable for most of us and may not be the kind of place you want to stay in.

THE NIGHTINGALE: An Uncompromising Examination of the Evils of Colonialism
THE NIGHTINGALE: An Uncompromising Examination Of The Evils Of Colonialism

By using a traditional revenge movie template, Jennifer Kent reminds us that we can have no catharsis for the horrors of the past.

THE PERFECTION: Twists Galore In Half-Baked Netflix Thriller
THE PERFECTION: Twists Galore In Half-Baked Netflix Thriller

The Perfection is a twisty thriller, with plenty of gore but does it make up for the absurd plot? Josh Martin reviews.

THE CHILD REMAINS: Wasted Potential
THE CHILD REMAINS: Wasted Potential

With such an interesting true story to draw from, it’s a real shame that The Child Remains is so underwhelming.

THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL: Evil Comes In Many Forms
THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL: Evil Comes In Many Forms

Yes, it’s a dark crime drama – but The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil is more mainstream friendly than most South Korean thrillers.

Interview with Hilary Swank and Clara Rugaard for I AM MOTHER
Interview With I AM MOTHER Stars Hilary Swank & Clara Rugaard

We spoke with Hilary Swank and Clara Rugaard, stars of the upcoming sci-fi thriller I Am Mother, about what makes this specific sci-fi so intriguing.

MA: Throws A Trashy Party
MA: Throws A Trashy Party

With abundant humor and a gruesome ending, Ma is a knowingly silly horror film that allows Octavia Spencer to revel in the grime.

DOMINO – Brian De Palma’s Latest is a Compromised Yet Sporadically Engrossing International Crime Thriller
DOMINO: A Compromised Yet Sporadically Engrossing Crime Thriller

Though fundamentally flawed, De Palma’s latest film Domino offers fleeting glimpses of greatness that the iconic director once achieved.

Serial Killer Cinema: Deadly Depictions

Serial killers depicted in film have taken the industry by storm and became popularized by the audience and their need to question what they know about humanity.

The Tweaked Neorealism Of DOGMAN
The Tweaked Neorealism Of DOGMAN

Dogman stands as a uniquely moving viewing experience, reinvigorating a film movement that otherwise might seem obsolete or outdated.

ROOM FOR RENT: Lin Shaye’s Performance Keeps This Dud Alive
ROOM FOR RENT: Lin Shaye’s Performance Keeps This Dud Alive

Room For Rent is like the world’s worst filled donut; doughy and undercooked until you get to the sweet, jam-filled middle middle that is Lin Shaye and it’s all worth it again.

ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW: A Strangely Alluring Crime Indie
ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW: A Strangely Alluring Crime Indie

Though not flawless, All Creatures Here Below will likely have you both conflicted as much as moved by its events, in addition to stirring performances by Karen Gillan and David Dastmalchian.

THE REALM: The Collapse of a King
THE REALM: The Collapse Of A King

Like any great anti-hero story, the lead of The Realm knows he’s a bad man, and Sorogoyen makes him go through hell to atone for his sins.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E7) "Not All Men": Meteors and Toxic Masculinity
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E7) “Not All Men”: Meteors & Toxic Masculinity

Picture a world where women live in fear of men’s violent outbursts. This all too relevant scenario is where episode 7 of the Twilight Zone reboot begins.