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.

‘REDHEAD’ (2023) – Movie Review

What would you do if the only man you ever truly loved was killed in front of you and you barely made it out alive? Would you sit at home and isolate with your grief? Or would you take revenge? This is the question Autumn has to ask herself in …

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‘Poor Things’ (2023) Movie Review

I’m a huge Emma Stone fan, and I have loved her and had a massive crush on her since Superbad. When I heard that Emma was teaming up with The Killing of a Sacred Deer director Yorgos Lanthimos for a comedy take on a Frankenstein-esque story, I got majorly excited, …

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Carter Smith’s ‘SWALLOWED’ (2022) – Movie Review

Swallowed

I remember way back in 2008 when Carter Smith’s The Ruins came out. I remember being repulsed and disgusted by the film, and I mean that in the best way. For years I’ve been wondering what happened to Carter Smith. Apparently I’ve been living under a rock, as he directed …

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Michael Lombardi’s ‘THE RETALIATORS’ (2022) Blu-Ray Review

The Retaliators (2022)

I’m a huge fan of revenge films, low-budget horror films, and heavy metal. It stands to reason that the indie horror/revenge film The Retaliators, which stars and features music from some of the biggest bands from the rock/metal scene, would be right up my alley.  Did The Retaliators satisfy my …

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Shawn Burkett’s ‘Don’t F*ck In The Woods 2’ (2022) – Movie Review

Don't Fuck In The Woods 2

Six long years ago, I reviewed a little film called Don’t Fuck In The Woods, a film that introduced me to the world of director Shawn Burkett and Concept Media (read that review here). Now the long-awaited sequel Don’t Fuck In The Woods 2 is finally here! Was it worth …

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‘SHE CAME FROM THE WOODS’ (2023) – Movie Review

She Came From The Woods (2022)

I’m such a sucker for slasher films. For me, there is just something enthralling about watching normal people fighting to survive the night against someone or something that is stalking them. Throw in supernatural elements and I’ll love it even more. That’s why when I heard about She Came From …

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Trailer for John Keeyes’ ‘The Survivalist’ (2021)

We’re still smack dab in the middle of a global pandemic, yet there is no shortage of films coming out about viral outbreaks and what comes after. The latest is John Keeyes’ The Survivalist which stars Johnathan Rhys Meyers and pits him against John Malkovich. Check out the trailer below. …

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Tory Jones’s ‘They See You’ Exclusive Trailer Reveal!

I’m a huge fan of Tory Jones. I was blown away by the intensity of his debut The Wicked One, fell in love with his follow-up Angel, and was blown away yet again by how The Wicked Ones upped the intensity and violence of the original film. I’ve been anxiously …

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Tory Jones’ ‘Wicked Ones’ (2020) Movie Review

It’s been three years since I reviewed Tory Jones‘ The Wicked One (read that review here). There has been much talk over the past few years about a sequel and even one false start, but now the much-anticipated sequel Wicked Ones is finally here. The film premieres in Jeffersonville, Kentucky on …

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