A blood-soaked story of retribution, “Becky” is a kick-ass horror for the summer that fits right into the topsy-turvy world of 2020. As if …continue reading Reel Review: Becky (2020)
In our monthly look back at forgotten VHS favorites from the video store era, we revisit Brian De Palma’s dark and twisted thriller “Raising …continue reading Video Rewind: Raising Cain (1992)
Filmmaker Tyler Cornack manages the wildly absurd premise of “Butt Boy” to create a thrilling and exceptionally well-made film you have to see to …continue reading Take Two Review: Butt Boy (2019)
“Getaway” is a dark and empowering, female-driven thriller that keeps you guessing; featuring a standout performance by newcomer Jaclyn Betham. The opening scene tracks …continue reading Reel Review: Getaway (2020)
Australia’s great lost film has aged like fine rotgut — an examination of apocalyptic masculinity more potent than ever, with a lingering aftertaste. Trigger Warning: …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Wake in Fright (1971)
Nature vs. Nurture is scrutinized in this tense and disturbing psychological thriller/found footage film from writer/director Tucia Lyman. A fascinating new variant of the …continue reading Reel Review: M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters) (2020)
While well made and boasting strong lead performances, “Exit 0” unfortunately lacks the necessary thrills to make it very memorable. Billy and Lisa are …continue reading Reel Review: Exit 0 (Eric B. Hughes, 2020)
Family, truth, and consequences are examined in this dark and compelling thriller anchored by a gritty lead performance from Bethany Anne Lind. The early …continue reading Reel Review: Blood on Her Name (2020)
“A Stranger Among the Living” is a spooky, character-driven mix of current events, “Night of the Living Dead”, and “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. …continue reading Horror-on-Sea: A Stranger Among the Living
This tense creature feature isn’t a disappointment or a masterpiece, instead landing squarely in the middle as an interesting but imitative thriller. Underwater is …continue reading Reel Review: Underwater (2020)
