Cat Person (2023) – Review and Summary
If you ever wondered what a woman may think when dating a man, both the positive and negative, “Cat Person” is here to illuminate you.
Horror
(Theory) Why The Oscars Don’t Take The Horror Genre Seriously
While Jordan Peele can be seen as an exception, generally, Horror hasn’t made much of a splash at the Oscars, and here is a theory why.
Fear (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fear” might be creepy enough to make you uncomfortable, but something about the writing and performances may make you cringe.
Infinity Pool (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Infinity Pool” is a mesmerizing and seductive nightmare in which Mia Goth plays hostess.
There’s Something Wrong With The Kids (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
For those who find kids creepy, “There’s Something Wrong With The Kids” will have you give a side eye to any and all kids throughout your travels – even your friends’ kids.
M3GAN (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“M3GAN” continues the horror trends of 2022 by trying to craft a new horror icon but also work well as a stand-alone feature (though it does set up a sequel).
Interview With The Vampire: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the first adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles in serial form, race swapping isn’t the only notable thing about AMC’s version of “Interview With The Vampire.”
Lullaby (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “Lullaby,” Jewish faith is used to develop this horror film in ways you have likely not seen before.
Let The Right One In: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Let The Right One In” completes its first season with few blemishes as it presents an emotional story with violence, love, and sacrifice.
Bones And All (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bones and All” can be seen as a sometimes brutal horror love story, but it may not go as far as expected.
The Menu (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “The Menu” handles the pretentious characters with a certain level of comedic flair, the humor may not appeal to those who don’t find the personalities of the rich and pompous entertaining.
Prey For The Devil (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While you have to appreciate “Prey For The Devil” reminding you the history of exorcisms is rooted in the ignorance of psychology and medicine, that doesn’t make its desire to become a franchise any more appealing.
The Midnight Club: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Final Chapter” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“The Midnight Club” is a sluggish watch with predictable jump scares and while it could get better, it makes a paltry effort to convince you to stay.
Let The Right One In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Anything For Blood” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The third adaption of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel brings a heart not seen as strong in the previous movie adaptations.
Interview With The Vampire: Season 1/ Episode 1 “In Throes of Increasing Wonder” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Modernized in some ways but keeping the core story intact, we watch Louis again recounting meeting Lestat in an adaptation that struggles against its predecessors.
My Best Friend’s Exorcism (2022) – Movie Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“My Best Friend’s Exorcism” is a run-of-the-mill horror film that lacks scares but does attempt to have a sweet friendship at its center.
Smile (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
It’s the start of horror movie season, and “Smile” is a good way to start your annual fix.
Don’t Worry Darling (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Don’t Worry Darling” solidifies Olivia Wilde’s name as someone who can be trusted when they’re noted as the director.
The Razing (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While many films romanticize having long-lasting friendships, “The Razing” reminds you of the trouble that comes from people knowing the worst about you.
Pearl (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Pearl” is an origin story more geared towards being a streaming release than a theatrical one.
Margaux (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Margaux” has visual effects not up to the grade you might be used to, the cast and story will keep you around until the end.
Barbarian (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Barbarian” has quality jump scares and freaky moments, but it leaves so many questions.
Who Invited Them (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Who Invited Them” reminds you of the dangers of having a house party where anyone could step into the place you call home.
The Harbinger – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
As long as you start “The Harbinger” recognizing it is an indie movie, not a big-budget production, you can forgive its flaws and enjoy what is given.
The Invitation (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Invitation” is the type of film ruined by a trailer that gives everything away, and the film does not compensate for that.
Orphan: First Kill (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While over a decade past any fathomable need for it, “Orphan: First Kill” does remind you why the original film was controversial and notable.
Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bodies, Bodies, Bodies” satirical take on Gen Z/late Millennials will leave you giggling and potentially forgiving its ending.
Nope (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Unlike his past movies, Jordan Peele’s “Nope” doesn’t seek to be too deep or inspire a litany of online think pieces. It’s just a decent alien movie.
Resident Evil: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Welcome to New Raccoon City” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
After several movies and dozens of games, “Resident Evil” has a serial show, but does it stand out in a good way?
Summer Time Rendering: Season 1/ Episode 1 “So Long, Summer Days” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Summer Time Rendering” presents a movie-level type of story which mixes the supernatural, a murder mystery, and apparently some groundhog day elements.
Night Breakers (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In a seemingly post-apocalyptic world, the surface has soldiers who may kill people, and shadows have monsters. Let’s see if this group can get to their destination alive.
Girls Night In (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this silly horror short, two girls questions if the man who seemingly wants to kill them might be cute under his mask?
The Black Phone (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Black Phone” avoids being a generic horror movie by having notable characters and and a story focused on more than jump scares and gore.
First Kill: Season 1/ Episode 1 “First Kiss” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While the tone and vibe are a bit corny, it’s easy to get sucked in by the leads’ chemistry and their different perspectives as hunters.
Love Death + Robots: Night of the Mini Dead (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Night of the Mini Dead gives you Robot Chicken vibes in the best way.
Men (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Unnerving and graphic, but with an ending that lacks a punch, Men leans more towards art house than being a commercial horror.
Vampire In The Garden: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review
Humans (The Warms) battle for survival against a vampire invasion that has pushed their people to the brink of extinction.
Hatching (2022) – Review/ Summary
Best described as coming-of-age body horror, Hatching is just as much about the monster as an independent thing as its connection to the lead.
Choose or Die (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Choose or Die is the kind of pseudo-horror that has a better story buried beneath what it gives you.