Chad gets the Axe is a fun swipe at social media popularity and the toxicity of the internet, with a modern-day satanic cult thrown in for good measure. While it is not overly scary and there is minimal gore, there are a couple of good jump scares, and the story … Chad Gets The Axe (2022)Read more
Horror Movies
Brightwood, Horror Movie Review
Brightwood is a clever addition to the time travel subgenre. Instead of getting lost in the mechanics of paradoxes and and alternate timelines, the film wisely keeps its eye on the two characters experiencing this horrifying event. Brightwood A couple find themselves trapped while on a run around a pond. Written … Brightwood, Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Horror, Justice, and Resilience by E.F. Schraeder
Horror taught things that were unavailable in any other genre. It was okay to be terrified because in horror, anxiety and paranoia were warranted. Shaken up like a nice emotional cocktail, all the feels made sense in fiction, poetry, and film. Like a deep breath, indulging in horror reading and … Horror, Justice, and Resilience by E.F. SchraederRead more
Alone at Night (2022)
It tries to do something clever but doesn’t quite manage it because I am not sure what that was. The plot felt lazy and repetitive and, while I could have gotten over that with a decent ending, the ‘twist’ that was delivered just made things worse Alone at Night (2022) … Alone at Night (2022)Read more
Birth/Rebirth, Horror Movie Review
The film amounts to a profound parenting nightmare, and each actor takes on the role of parent to create an unnerving dynamic again guided by authenticity. All of it pulls the psychological scabs of exhausted parenting. Birth/Rebirth A morgue technician successfully reanimates the body of a little girl, but she … Birth/Rebirth, Horror Movie ReviewRead more
The Dogs of Gore: Brad Anderson’s Blood as a Modern Reimagining of Lewis Teague’s Cujo
Perhaps, then, Cujo, and its reimagining, Blood, are not about the chaos and destruction enacted by their dogs of gore but rather are about the women who overcome the odds to stop them. Perhaps, then, Cujo, and its reimagining, Blood, are not about the chaos and destruction enacted by their … The Dogs of Gore: Brad Anderson’s Blood as a Modern Reimagining of Lewis Teague’s CujoRead more
The In-Law Gang! (2023)
The ILG could have been a fantastic, tense and horrific exploitation thriller or hilarious buddy revenge comedy, but it plows a fairly safe middle ground with an ending that is likely to disappoint a lot of viewers – although it will likely get you talking about it! The In-Law Gang! … The In-Law Gang! (2023)Read more
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
Øvredal’s camera lurks and leers around corners, from above, through rigging, creating a constant unease while offering great visual variety, given the limited location options. The Last Voyage of the Demeter A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden I give people credit for finding new ways to tell the Dracula … The Last Voyage of the DemeterRead more
Our Deadly Vows (2023)
Our Deadly Vows (2023) Grace and Chance Charles celebrate their one-year anniversary with friends before bidding them farewell…perhaps forever. (IMDB) Written and Directed by Chris Chalk A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker ***mild spoilers ahead*** Our Deadly Vows is another recent viewing that left me a bit on the … Our Deadly Vows (2023)Read more
Accidental Exorcist
Falicki’s movies are kind of a genre unto themselves; they dare you to coin a phrase that would best sum up their sordid qualities. I’ve tried several out—dungeon chuckler, sausage slasher, grue humour, boil burster, thromedy—and have yet to land on one that does it justice. Suffice to say you’ll … Accidental ExorcistRead more
The Meg 2: The Trench
The Meg 2: The Trench A Movie Review by by George Wolf “New Meg. Old Chum.” That’s a great tag line, one that promises just the kind of campy fun that Meg 2: The Trench delivers…….eventually. But for the first 60 minutes, director Ben Wheatley treads water with a cliche-riddled setup that … The Meg 2: The TrenchRead more
Haunted Mansion – Movie Review
I cannot figure out why it’s so hard to mine the dozens of ghosts mentioned in this ride and book for a decent haunted house story, but I’ve definitely learned to stop getting my hopes up. If Justin Simien can’t do it and the Muppets can’t do it, it’s probably … Haunted Mansion – Movie ReviewRead more
Talk to Me – Horror Movie Review
Talk to Me somehow feels familiar, but uncomfortably so. It’s a horror show always eager to deface the rulebook, and leave you with a wonderfully organic sign that this game is not over. Talk to Me In theaters When a group of friends discovers how to conjure spirits by using an … Talk to Me – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Sharksploitation
Sharksploitation Sharksploitation is a 2023 American documentary film written and directed by Stephen Scarlata, who also produced the film alongside Kerry Deignan Roy and Josh Miller.The documentary examines the sharksploitation film subgenre, which centers around sharks and shark attacks. A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf The film’s a little rough around the edges, and it suffers from a … SharksploitationRead more
Mother, May I?
Often in these possession/haunting films, you can’t help but wonder why so much time lags, why so few questions are raised, and why everyone is so willing to quietly accept the weird behaviour. Bannicelli sets us up to believe, while Gallner and Roden keep our faith alive. Mother, May I? … Mother, May I?Read more