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Adaptation / Adaption / Horror / Mystery / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

‘The Rule Of Jenny Pen’ (IFC Films/ Shudder) Non-Spoiler Review – A Lackluster Attempt At Elderly Hell

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 - by Zeke Blakeslee

A surreal exchange of character performances between two old men deserves more. Read our review of ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’!

‘The Rule Of Jenny Pen’ (IFC Films/ Shudder) Non-Spoiler Review – A Lackluster Attempt At Elderly Hell Read More
Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington in Paddington in Peru
Adaptation / Adaption / Adventure / Animated / Comedy / Mystery / Reviews / TCS

‘Paddington In Peru’ Non-Spoiler Review | Slightly Inferior Sequel Is Still Wonderfully Enjoyable

February 20, 2025February 22, 2025 - by Loretto Valiao

A third entry in a critically acclaimed series that doesn’t match what came before. Read our full non-spoiler review of ‘Paddington In Peru’!

‘Paddington In Peru’ Non-Spoiler Review | Slightly Inferior Sequel Is Still Wonderfully Enjoyable Read More
Lily Rose Depp in Robert Eggers's dark fantasy supernatural horror mystery film adaptation, Nosferatu
Adaptation / Adaption / Fantasy / Horror / Mystery / Reviews / TCS

‘Nosferatu’ (2024) Review – Robert Eggers Creates A Festival Of Carnally Sublime Freaks

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 - by Zeke Blakeslee

“[A] wildly intoxicating tale of death, desire, and love.” Read our full review of Robert Eggers’s ‘Nosferatu’!

‘Nosferatu’ (2024) Review – Robert Eggers Creates A Festival Of Carnally Sublime Freaks Read More
Taron Egerton in Jaume Collet Serra and TJ Fixman's action crime mystery thriller Neflix film, Carry On
Action / Mystery / Reviews / Thriller

‘Carry-On’ (Netflix) Non-Spoiler Review – ‘Die Hard 2’ Meets ‘Phone Booth’ In Suspenseful Security Cinema

December 12, 2024December 27, 2024 - by John Daniel Tangalin

An all-too-familiar crime thriller from Netflix and Dreamworks. Read our full non-spoiler review of ‘Carry-On’!

‘Carry-On’ (Netflix) Non-Spoiler Review – ‘Die Hard 2’ Meets ‘Phone Booth’ In Suspenseful Security Cinema Read More
Action / Adaptation / Adaption / Adventure / Animated / Fantasy / Horror / Mystery / Reviews / Science Fiction / TCS

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

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