Charlie Cargile

Central Illinois based film journalist. Lover of cinema of all varieties but in love with films with an independent spirit. Elder Emo. Cat Dad. Metalhead.

Yorgos Lanthimos’s ‘BUGONIA’ (2025) – Movie Review

Yorgos Lanthimos is one of my absolute favorite filmmakers, though I came to him later in his career with Poor Things. Since then I’ve bought his entire filmography and have watched and rewatched all of his films. I’m always excited for a new Yorgos Lanthimos film, especially when it pairs …

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Paul Ragsdale and Angie De Alba’s ‘ONLYFANGS’ (2025) – Movie Review

I’ve been following Paul Ragsdale and Angie De Alba since I reviewed their film Streets of Vengeance back in 2016. I’ve been a huge fan ever since and I’m always anxiously awaiting their latest film. Well, the times has arrived for a new A & P Productions film, Onlyfangs. Read …

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Antonio Negret’s ‘Shaman’ (2025) – Movie Review

Possession films are a dime a dozen. They have been done to death. That’s why it’s so refreshing when a film comes that does something different with this tired genre. One of the latest films to try to shake things up is Shaman. Did it succeed? Read on for my …

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Ronin James’s ‘AMITYVILLE BARBI VS THE EVIL DEAD-O’s’ (2025) – Short Film Review

I’m a huge fan of The Evil Dead series. Any time something is said to be in that style, it always piques my interest. One of the latest is Amityville Barbi Versus The Evil Dead-O’s. Read on for my thoughts on the short film. Synopsis Barbi (JESSA FLUX) has a …

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Brandon Slagle’s ‘AFFINITY’ (2025) – Movie Review

I’ve seen a couple of Brandon Slagke’s films: The Flood and Arena Wars, and enjoyed them both immensely. When I was given the chance to check out his latest Affinity, I was excited to do so, especially with Marko Zaror (from John Wick 4, The Killer’s Game, and Fight or …

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Nathan Dalton’s ‘HAUNTED HOUSE OF PANCAKES’ (2025) – Movie Review

I’m a big fan of creature features that are ridiculously over the top, hilarious and fun. Haunted House of Pancakes fits that description perfectly. Read on for my thoughts on Haunted House of Pancakes. Synopsis On Halloween night, a demonic possession takes over a diner, transforming the food into bloodthirsty …

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