Perpetrator (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Perpetrator” is more interested in ways to use and shoot blood than truly give life to its characters and anything it sets up plot-wise.
Horror
You’ll Never Find Me (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Starring only two people, “You Will Never Find Me” is a masterful depiction of building up to something bizarre and making every moment worth it.
Pollen (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
D.W. Medoff’s “Pollen” is a horror film that doesn’t frighten you with scares, but chills you with its authentic portrait of trauma.
The Blackening (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Blackening” is one of the funniest films I’ve seen in years and has the makings of being a classic thank to being funny throughout the whole film, and not just a handful of scenes.
The Boogeyman (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Boogeyman” crafts grief, scares, and compelling performances in a way few monster movies do.
Yellowjackets: Season 2 – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of the five-season planned “Yellowjackets” drags early on and seems imbalanced between the past and present, but does end on a high note.
Clock (2023) – What Happened, How It Ended, and What Could Come Next
A summary of how “Clock” (2023) ended and whether a prequel or sequel is possible.
Grey House (2023) – Play Review
Strange, startlingly, but never horrifying, “The Grey House” may have some kinks to work out, but it is a welcome change for premiering shows on Broadway.
Clock (2023) – Movie Review
While there has always been peer pressure and conversations regarding a biological clock regarding maternity, “Clock” depicts the experience in all its horror.
Evil Dead Rise (2023) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Family togetherness takes a dark turn as Mommy is possessed by the Deadites and looks to unite her whole family in her bloody quest!
Beau is Afraid (2023) – Movie Review w/ Spoilers
This nightmare comedy dives into your worst fears. You could love it and you can hate it, but you should really see Beau is Afraid.
The Pope’s Exorcist (2023) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
An ancient evil possesses a 12-year-old boy with larger designs on the pope’s exorcist.
Renfield (2023) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Renfield, familiar to Dracula betrays him by seeking a new empowered and purposeful life in heroic pursuits, but there is Hell to pay!
Servant: Season 4 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While the final season of “Servant” began with so much promise, unfortunately, it ends in disappointment like so many productions attached to M. Night Shyamalan lately.
Summoning Sylvia (2023) – Review/ Summary
“Summoning Sylvia” is one of the funniest horror movies you may ever see, that is intentionally funny and good.
The Ghost Within (2023) – Movie Review
Margot Richardson can’t escape nightmarish visions of her facially deformed sister murdered by her father long ago. She desperately struggles to find meaning by returning to her abandoned childhood home.
Scream 6 (2023) – Review/ Summary
“Scream 6” is entertaining, but its existence feels more about the last film being profitable more than this franchise still having something to say.
Unseen (2023) – Review/ Summary
With thrills and actors who more than deserve your attention, “Unseen” is a horror/ thriller that will make you glad that it isn’t platform exclusive.
Children of the Corn (2023) – Review/ Summary
“Children of the Corn” feels like the kind of release done so a studio can hold onto the license.
The Strays (2023) – Review/ Summary
“The Strays” is a weird film that could have been about more, but in its pursuit of sensationalism, any points about society that could be made are lost.
Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) – Review/ Summary
“Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey” feels like a throwback to when slasher movies began, and the goal was to freak out the audience with intense visuals.
Disquiet (2023) – Review/ Summary
“Disquiet” gives “Angels of Death” vibes, as we watch a man try to escape a hospital with monsters who all want to kill him and some who may be friends or foes.
Knock At The Cabin (2023) – Review/ Summary
“Knock At The Cabin” is another M. Night Shyamalan film where the trailer may have sold you, but the movie lacks payoff.
The Reading (2023) – Review/ Summary
Mo’Nique’s first joint venture with Lee Daniels since reconciling has her getting beaten and bruised and then coming off like a crazed psychopath.
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.
(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.
