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Interview: Filmmaker P.J. Starks Talks ‘The Last Sleepover,’ ‘New Fears Eve,’ ‘Half-O-Ween!’

Filmmaker P.J. Starks has made a name for himself in the indie film community as a writer, producer, and director. You may know him by reputation from such films as 13 Slays Till X-mas, Volumes of Blood, New Fears Eve, and The Boy From Below. He was kind enough to …

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‘DAYDREAMERS’ Review – A Stunning Vampire Epic

Daydreamers is one of the first vampire films to emerge from Vietnam, and it deserves major attention for both its ambition and execution. In a genre often saturated with formulaic stories and flashy but hollow aesthetics,   Daydreamers brings something unique to the table. It’s not just another entry in the …

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Review: Nicolas Cage Stars In: ‘THE SURFER’

Nicolas Cage’s new film The Surfer is a fever dream brought to life—a sun-soaked descent into psychological chaos that unfolds like an acid trip on screen. From its very first frame, the film grips you with its unrelenting tension, spiraling trauma, and an almost hallucinogenic pace. It’s a movie that …

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‘HAVOC’ (2025) Review – A Stylistic, Over-The-Top Actioner

Havoc is a new, fast-paced, style-over-substance thriller from director Gareth Evans, best known for his masterfully brutal The Raid series. Evans undoubtedly knows how to construct and execute intense, kinetic action scenes. His background in action choreography and eye for dynamic cinematography are on full display here. The visuals are …

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Amazon Prime Video’s ‘THE BONDSMAN’ – TV Series Review

The Bondsman marks the long-awaited return of Kevin Bacon to genre television, and it’s honestly great to have him back. Fans of The Following—which also starred the excellent James Purefoy—will definitely feel a little nostalgic seeing Bacon dive into another dark, weird, and stylish world. This time around, he’s playing …

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David Cronenberg’s ‘THE SHROUDS’ – Movie Review

The Shrouds

The Shrouds may be one of David Cronenberg’s most personal films to date, but it ultimately falters in its execution, particularly in how it handles the human elements of its story. There’s a sterile, disconnected feel to much of the film, as though Cronenberg had something profound to say but …

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