'The Conjuring: Last Rites’ just doesn't come together in concept or on the page, and the film falls well short as a result. If you’re a fan of this franchise, it may be worth checking out to see the Warrens slow dance into the sunset. Otherwise, this is a wash of an experience at the cinemas.
Read MoreAll we have to say about ‘Clown in a Cornfield’ is keep the clowns away. They’re always going to be scary - whether they haunt or nightmares or they’re simply a poor suggestion on your playlist.
Read More‘Heart Eyes’ combines a Valentine’s day rom-com with a traditional slasher, but neither side of the coin creates any luck for the film.
Read MoreThe aptly named ‘Smile 2’, Parker Finn’s sequel to the successful ‘Smile’ offers new themes and great performances, although it can still a feel a bit too familiar.
Read MoreWhile ‘The Watchers’ falls apart near its end, its assured direction from Ishana Night Shyamalan showcases a singular talent in the making and a new voice to look out for in genre cinema.
Read MoreMali Elfman’s feature length directorial debut, Next Exit thoughtfully navigates our complex relationship with life after death, suggesting that our lack of knowledge may be a good thing.
Read MoreThere are few films of the modern era that feel as authentically retro as Ti West’s latest horror flick X. Whether that’s the distinct visuals, crisp sound design, overly enthusiastic performances, or the waves of blood and guts, almost every aspect of X feels as though it’s been pulled directly from the 1970s.
Read MoreThe latest instalment in the ‘Saw’ franchise, Spiral, wishes to revitalize the franchise through a traditional detective thriller, à la David Fincher’s Se7en. By doing this, director Darren Lynn Bousman and screenwriters Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger craft the most serious (and best) Saw sequel yet, utilizing the franchise’s greatest hits to its advantage.
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