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KIN: Promising Sci-Fi Thriller Self-Destructs
KIN: Promising Sci-Fi Thriller Self-Destructs

Kin is a meandering road saga, filled with detours and dull patches and an ending that is both truly bizarre and unintentionally funny.

CASTLE ROCK “Past Perfect” (S1E8): Not A Whimper But A Bang

While feeling a bit like a preparatory hour designed to give us a push into the final climax, there’s still some good ol’ terror to be had in the latest Castle Rock episode.

REVENGE: An Intriguing But Uneven Scandinavian Thriller

Despite its strong beginning and its tangled plot and hard-to-ignore plot holes, the Norwegian thriller Revenge is an enjoyable film.

BOARDING SCHOOL: This School Teaches a Whole New Brand of Horror
BOARDING SCHOOL: This School Teaches A Whole New Brand Of Horror

Boarding School follows in suit with the continued reinvigoration of the horror genre, breaking away from the cliché and introducing new scares.

SEARCHING: A Cautionary Tale Elevated by a Gimmick
SEARCHING: A Cautionary Tale Elevated By A Gimmick

A striking cautionary tale with authentic performances, Searching is a small thriller whose computer-screen gimmick actually elevates its subject matter.

Actor Profile: Winona Ryder

We break down the career of Winona Ryder, showcasing her talent for the horror genre and more over her 30+ years in front of the camera.

SHARP OBJECTS “Milk” (S1E8): Outstanding Finale Cements Masterful Miniseries
SHARP OBJECTS “Milk” (S1E8): Outstanding Finale Cements Masterful Miniseries

Sharp Objects’ powerful series finale is a masterful instance of persistent hard work and a careful attention to detail paying off.

THE LITTLE STRANGER: Repression Casts An Intriguing Spell
THE LITTLE STRANGER: Repression Casts An Intriguing Spell

The Little Stranger is a demanding but absorbing thriller – it will not spoon feed you scares, and it’s all the better for it.

BLUE IGUANA: A Blood-Splattered Action Comedy
BLUE IGUANA: A Blood-Splattered Action Comedy

Blue Iguana is a fun throwback to 80’s action crime movies, aided by fantastic performances and a punchy script.

FIVE FINGERS FOR MARSEILLES: A South African Western living in the shadow of its influences
FIVE FINGERS FOR MARSEILLES: A South African Western Living In The Shadow Of Its Influences

Five Fingers for Marseilles is sporadically entertaining while watching, but devoid of the food for thought a film with this subject matter urgently needs.

MILE 22: An Abysmal, Cacophonous, Incoherent Ride

Team WahlBerg’s latest effort Mile 22 is abysmal, wasting the talents of all parties involved for a schlocky, aggressive shoot ‘em up picture.

ALONG CAME THE DEVIL: Not Your Average Horror Film
ALONG CAME THE DEVIL: Not Your Average Horror Film

Along Came the Devil balances haunting imagery and genuine scares with a realistic story about family, tragedy, and overcoming loss

Strong acting, wonderful direction, and a mostly alluring script overcome a somewhat commonplace story (in this day and age) with familiar themes in Extinction.
EXTINCTION: An Intriguing, If Slightly Familiar, Sci-Fi Yarn

Strong acting, wonderful direction, and a mostly alluring script overcome a somewhat commonplace story (in this day and age) with familiar themes in Extinction.

A SECOND CHANCE: Subverting Familiar Character Types
A SECOND CHANCE: Subverting Familiar Character Types

A Second Chance manages to pose a shocking moral quandary without falling into an academic exercise by grounding its characters in real feelings.

STRIKE, DEAR MISTRESS, AND CURE HIS HEART: A Surreal Character Study Overpowered by Narration
STRIKE, DEAR MISTRESS, AND CURE HIS HEART: A Surreal Character Study Overpowered By Narration

Strike, Dear Mistress, and Cure His Heart is too reliant on its use of narration, but still manages to capture the horror of dysfunctional relationships.