“Birth/Rebirth” is a Feminist Take on “Frankenstein” and “Pet Sematary”
Laura Moss’s film is an honest and necessary story about the lengths some will go to bring life into the world and what others will give up to sustain it....
“The Pod Generation” Explores the Power of Reproductive Freedom
Sophie Barthes’s film The Pod Generation is a fascinating thought experiment that turns everything we know about pregnancy and motherhood on its head....
“Sympathy for the Devil” is an Action-Packed Thrill Ride Through Hell
Adler’s film is essentially a dark dance between its two captivating stars. ...
“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....