“Drop” Is a Cozy Thriller That’s Perfect for Date Night
What do horror fans look for in a date night movie? While those of us used to extreme gore and violence can make a romantic evening out of the most savage film, first dates usually call for a softer touch. We want a compelling story that will hold our...
“Hell of a Summer” Is a Crowd-Pleasing Remix of the Classic Slasher Formula
Hell of a Summer adds Gen Z flare to this classic subgenre by pitting a group of self-absorbed teens against a bloodthirsty killer....
“Touch Me” Defends the Monstrous Millennial
Of all the generations alive today, millennials seem to be the most reviled. Constantly shamed for their love of avocado toast, we’re called weak or soft and blamed for killing everything from diamonds, gyms, and napkins, to the concept of traditional marriage itself. Yet millennials have also seen their...
“Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare” is a Promising Slasher that Fails to Take Flight
Let’s be honest. Peter Pan has always been a little bit creepy. J. M. Barrie’s original story follows a series of child abductions with the title character serving as a thinly disguised metaphor for the angel of death. No matter how charming the original Disney film and subsequent musical...
It’s Difficult to Fall In Love With “Love Hurts”
We all know what we’re getting with a Valentine’s Day movie. Perhaps a creative meet cute or friends to enemies subplot enacted by gorgeous actors with sparkling, white teeth, immaculate wardrobes, and flawless hair. They’re designed to ensure our continued belief in love and exemplify relationship goals. But those...
“Push” Is a Symbolic Battle Between a Pregnant Woman and Dangerous World
Charbonier and Powell keep the story draped in shadows, revealing just enough of this formidable killer to chill us to the bone....
“Smile 2” Puts a Pop Filter on a Devastating Story
Smile 2 may put a shiny, pop filter over addiction and recovery, but its message still hits just as hard. ...
“Woman of the Hour” Exposes the Dangers of the Dating Game
Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut remixes this disturbing story to highlight the dangers women face when playing the dating game in real life....
“Apartment 7A” is a Blunt Argument for Bodily Autonomy
the film is a paranoid nightmare revealing the ways in which our patriarchal society thrives by gaslighting, abusing, then discarding women....
“Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the Inland Empire” is Faux True Crime at Its Most Horrific
Somewhere in between horror and true crime lies the faux documentary. While technically falling under the found footage genre, this unique subtype tells a fictional story through the lens of investigative journalism. Rather than disconnected snippets the audience must mentally piece together, the faux documentary walks us through each...