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James Gunn’s ‘Creature Commandos’ (Non-Spoiler Review) – A Solid Yet Imperfect Reboot To The DC Universe

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 - by Ryan Sabroski

A solid start to the DC Universe but with structural and aesthetic issues. Read our full review of James Gunn’s ‘Creature Commandos’!

James Gunn’s ‘Creature Commandos’ (Non-Spoiler Review) – A Solid Yet Imperfect Reboot To The DC Universe Read More
Naomi Scott as Skye Riley in Smile 2
Horror / Mystery / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

‘Smile 2’ Non-Spoiler Review – A Bigger And Better Psychological Supernatural Sequel

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 - by Ryan Sabroski

“[E]verything is done with such craft and care that it becomes a must-watch.” Read our non-spoiler review of Parker Finn’s ‘Smile 2’!

‘Smile 2’ Non-Spoiler Review – A Bigger And Better Psychological Supernatural Sequel Read More
Dylan O'Brien in Celine Held and Logan George's drama mystery thriller film, Caddo Lake
Drama / Mystery / Reviews / Thriller

‘Caddo Lake’ (Max) Non-Spoiler Review – The Most Daring Diachronic Mystery Thriller Since ‘Westworld’

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 - by John Daniel Tangalin

A mystery thriller about generational trauma starring Dylan O’Brien, Eliza Scanlen, and Lauren Ambrose. Read our full review of ‘Caddo Lake’!

‘Caddo Lake’ (Max) Non-Spoiler Review – The Most Daring Diachronic Mystery Thriller Since ‘Westworld’ Read More
Hunter Schafer in Tilman Singer's horror mystery thriller film, Cuckoo
Horror / Mystery / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

Tilman Singer’s ‘Cuckoo’ (Non-Spoiler Review) – Schafer’s Horror Debut Is A Pharmakon

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Hunter Schafer joins her ‘Euphoria’ peers in this year’s horror catalogue. Read our full non-spoiler review of Tilman Singer’s ‘Cuckoo’!

Tilman Singer’s ‘Cuckoo’ (Non-Spoiler Review) – Schafer’s Horror Debut Is A Pharmakon Read More
Josh Hartnett and Ariel Donoghue in M. Night Shyamalan's black comedy crime thriller film, Trap
Comedy / Crime / Horror / Mystery / Reviews / Thriller

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ (Non-Spoiler Review) – A Grounded Approach To Focal Antagonism

August 4, 2024August 5, 2024 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Josh Hartnett and Saleka personify trauma and surveillance in what could be the next ‘Split’. Read our review of M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’!

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ (Non-Spoiler Review) – A Grounded Approach To Focal Antagonism Read More
Mia Goth and Elizabeth Debicki in Ti West's A24 slasher horror crime film, MaXXXine
Crime / Horror / Mystery / Reviews / TCS

‘MaXXXine’ (A24) Non-Spoiler Review – Tough Trouble In Tinseltown As Ti West’s Trilogy Is Tied Together

July 4, 2024July 5, 2024 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Ti West and A24 conclude their ‘X’ trilogy in a similar fashion to how Craven initially ended ‘Scream’. Read our full review of ‘MaXXXine’!

‘MaXXXine’ (A24) Non-Spoiler Review – Tough Trouble In Tinseltown As Ti West’s Trilogy Is Tied Together Read More
Nell Verlaque in Eli Roth's slasher horror mystery thriller film, Thanksgiving
Adaptation / Adaption / Comedy / Horror / Mystery / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

‘Thanksgiving’ Review — Eli Roth Creates A New Holiday Horror Classic

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 - by Zeke Blakeslee

Possibly a holiday horror favorite for years to come, even if the concluding scene isn’t wholly necessary. Read our review of ‘Thanksgiving’!

‘Thanksgiving’ Review — Eli Roth Creates A New Holiday Horror Classic Read More
Jane Widdop in Tyler MacIntyre's horror slasher mystery film, It's a Wonderful Knife
Comedy / Horror / Mystery / Reviews

‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ (Shudder) Non-Spoiler Review – A Seasonal Slasher That Deserves A Somewhat Sharper Story

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Tyler MacIntyre’s film offers but a mere glimmer of hope for the future of our reality. Read our review of ‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’!

‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ (Shudder) Non-Spoiler Review – A Seasonal Slasher That Deserves A Somewhat Sharper Story Read More
Adaptation / Adaption / Drama / Mystery / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

William Oldroyd’s ‘Eileen’ Non-Spoiler Review — A Stylistic 1960s Brought To 2023

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 - by Edgar Ortega

William Oldroyd’s ‘Eileen’ concludes its story not very strongly, but its characters and technical achievements make the journey worthwhile.

William Oldroyd’s ‘Eileen’ Non-Spoiler Review — A Stylistic 1960s Brought To 2023 Read More
Isan Beomhyun Lee in Kevin Greutert's horror mystery thriller film, Saw X
Horror / Mystery / Reviews / Thriller

‘Saw X’ Non-Spoiler Review – Kramer At His Best (And Riskiest)

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 - by John Daniel Tangalin

“Victims redefine the risks of life and not dying … even if the events aren’t best executed.” Read our non-spoiler review of ‘Saw X’!

‘Saw X’ Non-Spoiler Review – Kramer At His Best (And Riskiest) Read More

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