Posts in Horror
'The Monkey' Review: There’s More Than a Little Monkey Business Going On Here

There more than a little Monkey-business going on, as Director Osgood Perkins’ latest film, ‘The Monkey’ is certainly not on the level of his ‘Longlegs’, as the film struggles with tonal coherency.

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'The Substance' Review: Identity, Fame, and a Ton of Blood [TIFF 2024]

An electric body horror that would wake up any viewer, no matter the time of day - 'The Substance' is a must see for horror fans everywhere. Beyond being thematically rich, this film is a thrilling watch, technically strong and heralded by utterly convincing performances. [TIFF 24]

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‘Speak No Evil (2024)’ Review: An Unnecessary Remake Anchored by a Thrilling James McAvoy

James Watkins repurposes Christian Tafdrup’s 'Speak No Evil 'for an American audience. Elevated by a strong turn from James McAvoy, the movie sadly makes unfortunate changes to its ending that sink the film’s core terrifying message.

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‘Faces’ Review: Horror Short Scares in Bloody Spades [Fantasia 2024]

We need more movies like ‘Faces’. Not only on the small scale, but in theaters nationwide, working to reform a genre that has only been kept alive by content of the same caliber. Efficient, full of care, and running on fear, Faces is a good old fashioned horror thrill-ride.

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'Longlegs' Review: The 'Viral' Horror Does Not Disappoint

Watching ‘Longlegs’ in a theatre packed with people sitting on the edge of their seats is a thrilling experience that shouldn’t be missed. The film unfolds like a nightmare, making it one of the most compelling horror movies of the year,  but, like a nightmare, may not have a lot to say beyond a creepy feeling.   

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‘Vines’ Review: A Body Horror Short Takes Home a Trio of Awards [Seattle Film Festival 2024]

The world is a chaotic place, and it is riddled with all sorts of existential problems that challenge our place in the universe. Climate change is certainly among these issues. How can we solve such complex issues ? Maybe with films such as director Luke Zwanziger’s eerily atmospheric body horror short ‘Vines’.

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