Described by Netflix as a “dark comedy thriller,” the preposterously titled, The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is one of the most ridiculous mystery shows to emerge in quite some time. With Kristen Bell at its center (who is no stranger to mysteries considering her tenure on … Continue reading TV Review: The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
Sundance 2022: Master
★★★★ The second racially-charged Amazon Studios release at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, Master is potent, twisty psychological horror. Led by a terrific cast, including Regina Hall and Zoe Renee, this slick slow-burn builds up a tangible atmosphere of racism and intensity. The darkness of the film’s thematic thrust may make audience members uncomfortable. For … Continue reading Sundance 2022: Master
Sundance 2022: Dual
★★★★ This year’s Sundance Film Festival features quite the eclectic lineup of titles. Dual, written and directed by Riley Stearns, was one of my most anticipated movies going into the festival, and it absolutely does not disappoint. The consistently fantastic Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy, Oculus) plays two roles with a committed fervor. A … Continue reading Sundance 2022: Dual
Sundance 2022: Speak No Evil
★★★ Speak No Evil is bleak, potent horror that evokes feel-bad classics like Funny Games and Wolf Creek. Picked up by Shudder ahead of its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, this crazy little film is a slow-burn indie with a mind of its own. The haunting images of the movie’s final moments will no … Continue reading Sundance 2022: Speak No Evil
TV Review: Servant – Season 3
The first season of Servant was a masterfully executed curiosity unlike anything I have ever seen before. Hailing from divisive creator M. Night Shyamalan, the creepy horror drama was teeming with captivating mysteries, phenomenal acting performances, and gorgeously-photographed pretentious displays of food. Now three seasons deep, Servant continues to deliver the strange and unusual in … Continue reading TV Review: Servant – Season 3
Film Review: Warhunt
★★★ Anytime I hear about a new horror film, no matter what it is, I will typically at least give it a chance. When I noticed that WarHunt boasted both Mickey Rourke and Jackson Rathbone among its cast, my interest was immediately piqued. The horrors of war are inherently awful, and rarely do they need … Continue reading Film Review: Warhunt
Film Review: Scream
★★★★★ 1996’s Scream from director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson has, over the years, become a bonafide horror classic, and for good reason. In fact, for yours truly, it remains my favorite film of all time, and subsequently the most consistent franchise in a landscape teeming with sub-par sequels. 2022’s Scream knows how amazing … Continue reading Film Review: Scream
Film Review: Borrego
★★★ Full disclosure: I am a major fan of Lucy Hale. In my opinion, she can do no wrong. Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare certainly has its haters, but I adored Hale in that movie, and watched it opening weekend with a crowd having a blast. I was crushed beyond belief when my 2020 pandemic comfort-food … Continue reading Film Review: Borrego
Film Review: Shattered
★★★★ Psycho-sexual thrillers tend to be among my favorite guilty pleasures in cinema, and Shattered is an outrageously fun addition to this neglected subgenre. Scripted by David Loughery (who also worked on solid thrillers Obsessed and Lakeview Terrace), it turns out to be a match made in heaven when you throw in Kidnap (yet another … Continue reading Film Review: Shattered
Film Review: The Free Fall
★★★ A sexually-charged psychological horror film, The Free Fall, does well by its lead character, Sara (Andrea Londo), and crafts a harrowing tale. To my surprise, it is actually a hybrid of multiple horror subgenres, but to disclose anything more would be considered a spoiler. Either way, I was impressed by the level of narrative … Continue reading Film Review: The Free Fall