Missing (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Missing,” a pseudo-sequel to 2018’s “Searching,” is the kind of mystery/ thriller that gets your heart pumping and glued to the screen like a kid watching Cocomelon.
Thriller
With car chases, life or death moments, and usually someone driven to madness, the Thriller tag has productions featuring these kinds of thrills.
Mindcage (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this supernatural crime thriller, Martin Lawrence may not take a career turn like his peers, but he does find himself in one of his best productions in years.
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.
Barbarian (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Barbarian” has quality jump scares and freaky moments, but it leaves so many questions.
Under Her Control aka Le jefa – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Under Her Control,” aka “Le jefa,” is a rather dry film for most of the duration until it finally gets interesting in the latter half of the film.
Into The Deep (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Into The Deep” lacks the level of mystery needed to make its small cast flourish.
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.
Beast (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Beast” is an unbelievable action film that presents a meager attempt at an emotional father/daughter relationship.
Fall (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fall” will make your anxiety skyrocket and create moments when you will suspend disbelief and hold your breath as you question whether the leads will live or die.
Prey (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Amber Midthunder commands this “Predator” prequel that may lack notable characters beyond hers but provides the kind of violence expected.
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.
Bullet Train (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bullet Train” reminds you not only of Brad Pitt’s star power but also how action at its best is done in close quarters.
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?
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?
Bumblebees (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
It’s initiation night for the Bumblebees, and bets are on whether the new recruit can do what’s required.
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.
Firestarter (2022) – Review/ Summary
In this remake of Firestarter, you get what purely feels like an origin story left on a frustrating ellipsis to set up a sequel.
Ozark: Season 4 – Summary/ Review
Ozark’s last season at times feels formulaic, and seemingly recognizing that you can see dramatic decisions were made in an attempt to shake things up.
Spy X Family: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Mission 1: Operation Strix” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With a nearly perfect balance of comedy, action, and emotional moments, Spy x Family is more than meets the eye.
No Exit (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Utilizing its small cast, No Exit is an often intense film to watch, which leaves you to wonder who may make it out alive.
Student Body (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Student Body is bloody, vulgar, and ridiculous. But whether or not it is in the best way? That’s hard to say.
Kimi (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Kimi is a meek thriller that doesn’t fully tap into the role of listening devices or the people who troubleshoot the AI behind them.
Single Black Female (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Single Black Female delivers on the story, performances and madness you expect.
Emily The Criminal (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Aubrey Plaza reminds of her versatility as she takes on a woman desperate to make money and avoid being exploited.
Scattered (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While Scattered is a straightforward thriller, which gives everything away in the trailer, it is nonetheless entertaining.
See For Me (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
See For Me gives you a quality, one-location thriller that forces you to have complicated feelings about the lead, despite them being legally blind.
Tokyo Twenty Fourth Ward: Season 1/ Episode 1 “RGB” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With the rare 40+ minute pilot, Tokyo 24th Ward seems to want to set a difficult precedent for other anime to follow in 2022.
The 355 (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Unfortunately, The 355 is a run-of-the-mill action movie with meek attempts at building notable relationships between its stars.
The Cleaning Lady: Season 1/ Episode 1 “TNT” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Between a violent cartel, a mother doing what it takes for her son, the immigrant experience, and more, The Cleaning Lady has everything it needs to be a hit.
Ragdoll: Season 1 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In this procedural murder mystery, the highs are the crime, and the lows are the investigation and lack of consistent and meaningful character development.
The King’s Man (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The King’s Men rids itself of its predecessors’ flashy style and humor for a more serious tone and tighter story.
Squid Games: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Red Light, Green Light” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In its premiere episode, while things seem a bit dry at first, about halfway through the episode, you see what has people hyped about Squid Games.
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
In this reboot of Resident Evil, all the familiar names from the video game are introduced in an origin story format.
Swipe Night: Killer Weekend: Episode 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As part of keeping its users engaged, Tinder has come up with an interactive murder mystery for swipers to play – let’s talk about it.
Last Night In Soho (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
If there was ever a reason to go to the movies, it would be for Last Night In Soho just because it tries to do so much, and surprisingly gets it right.
Kate (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
The main thing Kate has to offer is brutal action. As for the story and characters? Like a lot of action films, that is an end to a means.
The Protégé (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
With twists, flinch-worthy action, comedic moments, and a quality story, this Maggie Q vehicle makes you question why hasn’t she been the star of more action films?
