Anyone who intentionally chooses to watch CRACKCOON(2024) knows what to expect. Luckily, the filmmakers embraced the schtick and has a blast with it. The film (along with dozens of others in the wake of Cocaine Bear) takes a ridiculous premise—a raccoon getting into a stash of illegal drugs and turning …
Read More »Ian Tuason’s ‘UNDERTONE’ (2026) Review: Horror in Sound and Silence
UNDERTONE (2026) is one of the more interesting horror films to come along in recent years, largely because it leans into a concept that feels both simple and fresh. Rather than relying on elaborate visuals or constant jump scares, the film builds its dread almost entirely through sound. It’s a …
Read More »Micro-Budget Horror: ‘HELL IS INSIDE’ (2025) – Movie Review
Low-budget filmmakers are often advised to “use what they have,” and in Christopher Williams’ HELL IS INSIDE, that philosophy is front and center. The story follows Margo (Mackenzie Lee), a young woman attempting to escape her past while staying at a remote farmhouse inn. Her fragile sense of stability is …
Read More »‘MAN FINDS TAPE’ (2025) – Movie Review
Found-footage horror has always walked a fine line between immersion and gimmick, and Man Finds Tape (2025) understands that better than most recent entries in the genre. Co-directed by Paul Gandersman and Peter S. Hall, the film begins with a simple hook: a young man in a small Texas town …
Read More »Sputters, Then Stalls: ‘VAN LIFE’ (2026) Movie Review
Thor Moreno’s 2026 semi–found footage thriller Van Life presents a compelling premise that ultimately struggles to sustain its feature-length ambitions. The film follows Zoe (Kelsey Osborne), a law school dropout who abandons her conventional path to pursue solitude and self-discovery in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. When Zoe goes …
Read More »A Sharp Idea with a Dull Hook: ‘MEATHOOK’ (2024) – Movie Review
MEATHOOK (2024) sets out with an intriguing premise: instead of ending when the final girl survives, it asks what happens after the movie is over. Trauma doesn’t disappear when the killer is defeated, and survival isn’t the same thing as resolution. It’s a smart idea and one that feels ripe for …
Read More »Not Your Usual Love Story: Why ‘Paying For It’ Works
Paying for It, directed by Sook-Yin Lee, is one of those films that sounds provocative on paper but ends up being surprisingly warm, funny, and thoughtful on screen. Based on Chester Brown’s graphic memoir, the movie explores relationships, intimacy, and personal freedom—but it does so in a way that feels relaxed …
Read More »Paranormal Cirque Review: A Dark, Immersive Twist on the Modern Circus
Paranormal Cirque isn’t just a show—it’s an experience. From the moment you approach the ominous circus tent, it’s clear you’re not walking into a traditional circus. The atmosphere immediately signals something darker, stranger, and more daring. Enter horror displays, vendors, and fun before you even enter the big top world. …
Read More »‘WE BURY THE DEAD’ (2025) Review: Grief Is the Real Monster
We Bury The Dead isn’t a zombie movie in the way most people think of zombie movies. There’s no real interest in thrills, body counts, or clever rules of survival. Instead, it’s a quiet, heavy film about grief, obligation, and the exhausting work of moving on. DAISY RIDLEY plays Ava, …
Read More »Fearless At A Young Age: Junie Liv Thomasson On Life In Indie Horror – Interview
At a time when many young actors are just discovering their footing, JUNIE LIV THOMASSON has already carved out a notable presence in the indie horror world—an arena known for demanding performances, long days, and creative problem-solving on the fly. With appearances in projects such as Ghosts of Amityville, Don’t …
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