“Breathe” Is a Fascinating Concept That Runs Out of Air
Bristol sets up a fascinating thought experiment, puts all the pieces in place, then gets lost trying to find the way out....
“Arcadian” Is a Touching Reminder to Teach Our Children Well
The film is a beautiful reminder that everything we’ve built will eventually crumble leaving our children to contend with what we’ve left behind....
“Exhuma” Is a Frightening Grave Filled With Too Many Secrets
Exhuma fires on all cylinders with a strong cast, an engaging concept, an interesting approach to folklore, and a spooky creature design. ...
“With Love and a Major Organ” Explores the Horror of Emotional Vulnerability [BUFF Review]
Kim Albright’s film takes the idea of apathetic detachment to the extreme by presenting a world in which it's not only possible to avoid sentiment, we can literally cut out our hearts and exist in a fog of pure practicality....
“Sting” is a Familiar Story Bolstered by An Impressive Execution
Roache-Turner imbues the film with a razor-sharp wit and threatens characters we’ve been trained to assume will be safe....
“Omen” and the Horror of Generational Trauma [BUFF Review]
Despite the narrative jumble, Baloji has woven together a beautiful and heartfelt story of four lives damaged by a toxic family system....
“Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person” is an Uplifting Story of Depression and Death [BUFF Review]
Part rom-com, part horror, this charming French Canadian film sheds light on conflicting desires and the deadly downside of trying to conform. ...
“Late Night With the Devil” is Cozy and Nostalgic Halloween Fun
Despite a few messy plot details in the final act, the Cairne Brothers have created a rare Halloween treat: a fun throwback horror film that simultaneously feels fresh and exciting....
“Infested” Will Make Your Skin Crawl in the Best Way [BUFF Review]
With an emotional punch and nightmarish spiders growing larger by the minute, Infested fires on all cylinders to create one of the scariest horror films of the last few years. ...
“Monkey Man” Is Bloody, Joyful Catharsis
Patel takes us on a thrilling ride with sweeping chases and rapidly moving sequences that careen through dirty streets and VIP rooms alike....