“Fear the Night” goes through the motions of Home Invasion Horror
Though competently made and sufficiently bloody, Fear the Night is a home invasion horror movie as generic as its title....
It’s Oppenheimer and It’s Ken: “Barbenheimer” as a Study in Masculinity
When paired as a double feature, “Barbenheimer'' becomes an exploration of the destructive power of patriarchy and dangerous men who believe it’s their destiny to dominate the world. ...
“Cobweb” is an Instant Halloween Classic
Cobweb is filled with the kind of illogical fright that kept many of us checking under our childhood beds for monsters or hiding under the covers through long, dark nights....
“Outpost” Explores the Horrors of Abuse and Isolation
Written and directed by Jo Lo Truglio, Outpost is a harrowing journey through trauma, recovery, and psychosis as Kate attempts to hide away from her pain and finds that the old saying is true: wherever you go … there you are. ...
“The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster” Brings Frankenstein Mythology Into the Modern Age
With a clever twist on the “Mad Scientist” archetype, Story harnesses the rage of the Black community and stitches together a complex tapestry of terror, heart, and social commentary....
“The Blackening” May be the Most Enjoyable Horror Film of the Summer
Though important, The Blackening is also incredibly fun. Like the best kind of horror comedies, it wears its commentary on its sleeve and skewers ridiculous tropes that have reigned supreme for far too long....
“The Wrath of Becky” and the Hero We Need
The Wrath of Beck more than meets the moment. Angel and Coote deliver a bloody and cathartic film that goes down like a strong drink on a hot night....
“The Dead Hour” is a Fun Throwback to Late Night Horror Anthologies
Coleman and Iske make smart choices with limited resources and installments pleasantly capture the cheese of low-budget TV reenactments....
“A Woman Kills” Blends True Crime and French Horror to Explore the Female Fascination with Death [SPOILER REVIEW]
Though experimental, problematic, and narratively challenging, the film is an interesting look at objectification and vilification that sharply satirizes society’s fascination with taboo violence. ...
“Carmen” is a Gorgeous but Obtuse Dance of Love and Death
Millepied brings the story to life through breathtaking dance and a gorgeous score, but this update suffers from a vague and sometimes incomprehensible plot. ...