Reviews
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‘Presence’: A Haunting Family Drama with a Chilling Finale
I went into Presence expecting something akin to Paranormal Activity—a supernatural horror flick filled with jump scares and creepy hauntings—but…
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‘Grafted’ Review: Beauty, Body Horror, and the Price of Perfection
Grafted is a fascinating body horror film that blends grotesque physical transformation with poignant social commentary, resulting in a compelling…
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Review: ‘American Primeval’ Paints a Bloody Picture of Pre-Civil War American West
***Caution. Spoilers ahead*** There are Westerns with heroes and villains, and then there’s “American Primeval.” The Six-episode series certainly makes…
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‘Wolf Man’ Review: A Dark, Thrilling Transformation That Never Fully Unleashes
Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man offers an ambitious, yet ultimately underwhelming take on the classic Universal monster, aiming to explore themes…
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Review: ‘Laid’ Exposes the Costs of Self-Absorption in a Hilarious, Raunchy Ride
*** Cautions. Spoilers ahead*** I spend most of my time on Peacock watching English Premier League soccer, so it’s refreshing…
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‘Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare’: Where the Magic Dies a Slow Death
Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare is the latest offering from the so-called Twisted Childhood Universe, which specializes in turning once-cherished fables…
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Review: ‘Missing You’ Grabs You for a Manchester-based Mystery and Quick Binge
***Caution. Spoilers ahead*** I’m a sucker for any Harlan Coben mystery adaption, and Missing You was no exception despite…
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‘Nosferatu’: Robert Eggers’ Eerie, Erotic, and Entrancing Telling of a Vampiric Classic
Right off the bat, I need whoever is reading this to understand that I don’t like Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and…
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‘Werewolves’: A Howling Adventure That Scratches the Surface of Its Potential
Werewolves have long occupied a niche in horror, and Werewolves, directed by Steven C. Miller, aims to capitalize on their…
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‘Street Trash’ (2024): A Gooey, Gory, and Surprisingly Thoughtful Update to a Cult Classic
Ryan Kruger’s Street Trash reimagines the 1987 cult classic with a bold and entertaining vision that blends gory fun, social…
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