Tense and well-acted, “Held” is a smart feminist thriller — with a scary premise — that held my attention throughout. In the feminist thriller …continue reading Movie Night: Held (2021)
The Airbnb owner in “A Perfect Host” is anything but as he ruins a peaceful weekend getaway in a variety of strange and increasingly …continue reading Reel Review: A Perfect Host (2019)
Inspired by true events, “Stay Out Stay Alive” is a chillingly convincing tale of what happens when the darker side of human nature takes …continue reading Portland Horror Film Fest: “Stay Out Stay Alive”
With stellar performances and strong writing, “True Fiction” is a mind-bending film about the nature of reality — a modern horror classic in the making. …continue reading Reel Review: True Fiction (2019)
A chilling film reminiscent of “Misery” and “The Hateful Eight”, this tense and gory fright fest will literally get under your skin. It’s springtime, …continue reading Reel Review: Winterskin (2018)
The incomparable Lin Shaye stars in “Room for Rent”, a thriller that harkens back to the obsessive darkness of films like “Fatal Attraction” and …continue reading Reel Review: Room for Rent (2019)
A clever script and stellar cast help elevate “The Samaritans” above its budget limitations, resulting in a smart and entertaining indie horror / thriller. …continue reading Killer Karma: Review of “The Samaritans” (2019)
In the tense home invasion-style horror “The Cabin”, a young couple’s getaway becomes a nightmare when they cross paths with a psychopathic killer. When …continue reading Reel Review: The Cabin (2018)
Berlin Syndrome is a tense thriller designed to showcase the strengths – and weaknesses – of the human spirit. Directed by Cate Shortland, Berlin Syndrome …continue reading Reel Review: Berlin Syndrome (2017)
Despite a juicy and sensationalized plot, If Looks Could Kill is hindered by a poor script and too many clichés to count Despite its …continue reading Reel Review: If Looks Could Kill (2016)
