“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....
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 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....
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. ...
The Black Demon Sinks in its Final Act
Nothing says the return of summer like a shark movie. From the gnashing teeth and imperiled swimmers to ignored warnings and an implausible climax; we can practically smell the blood and sunscreen. The first entry in this exciting subgenre is Adrian Grunberg’s The Black Demon, an ambitious film that...
To Catch a Killer takes a Humanistic Approach to the Procedural
The story lags under the weight of its message, but film is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that doesn’t shy away from the problematic elements of the sub genre....
Jethica Is a Lean Comedy With a Quirky Punch
Ohs dresses up a haunting parable about stalking and harassment in the comforts of a wry supernatural thriller...