“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...
“Swallowed” Explores the Horrific Things We Do for Love
Writer and director Carter Smith’s Swallowed is a captivating blend of body horror and romance that manages to be both an intimate love story between friends drifting apart and a horrific battle for survival with an enemy lurking somewhere within....
“Consecration” is an Unholy Premise with an Uneven Execution
Few archetypes carry as much cultural weight as the nun. Though a relative rarity in the horror genre, the image of a woman of the cloth has been used to great advantage in films like The Devils, The Exorcist III, and Mrs. 45. The newest film to tackle this...
“Blood” is a Tender and Terrifying Story of Motherly Sacrifice
Anderson uses a monstrous archetype to explore a tender story of addiction, sacrifice, and motherly love dressed up as the horrifying birth of a young vampire....
“M3GAN” is Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare
Part Chucky, part Terminator, part Orphan (with a little Aliens thrown in for good measure) M3GAN is a terrifying adventure in parenting and a cautionary tale about technology run amok....
“Barbarian” is a Dark and Twisted Well of Terror
With a seemingly endless series of twists and turns, each as dark as the cavernous hallway at its center, Barbarian manages to be both a terrifying mystery and one of the most enjoyable cinematic experiences of the year....