Movie Reviews

Can you make a movie about a daytime game show suspenseful? Well, The Luckiest Man in America dares to answer that question in a way no one sees coming, starring a never-better Paul Walter Hauser (I, Tonya, Richard Jewell), and a pitch-perfect Walton Goggins (Fatman, Them That Follow) as the …

Something special happens when you mix horror and religion. The things we fear blend magically with the tenets of faith because both are steeped in the mysteries of the unknown. The Exorcist (1973) was one of the earliest films that scared the ever loving bejeezus out of me. It shook …

Locked is an intriguing and suspenseful film that not only showcases the immense versatility of young actor Bill Skarsgård but also proves that a thrilling narrative doesn’t require elaborate sets or a large cast. The movie unfolds primarily in a confined, high-stakes setting: inside a luxurious SUV, with most of …

Being a short horror story author, I was eager to screen First Word on Horror. I had certain expectations going in, but I can say I was taken on a ride I wasn’t prepared for. There is nothing that makes First Word on Horror stop. Like a freight train, it …

Twenty years ago, Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller joined forces to bring Sin City to the big screen, adapting three of Miller’s iconic graphic novels—The Hard Goodbye, The Big Fat Kill, and That Yellow Bastard. The result was nothing short of revolutionary. Upon its release, Sin City boasted an incredibly …

Gingerbread Man is a thrilling 2025 short film directed by the talented Lewis Leslie, which combines suspense, mystery, and emotional depth in a captivating package. The film centers around an overweight, out-of-shape detective, brilliantly portrayed by the Emmy-nominated rapper T.O.N.E-z. His performance is a true tour-de-force, offering an unexpected depth …

Coming of age stories often have a special connection to their audiences when they feel a piece of themselves in the character they’re following. Such is the case in Anna Key, a 2024 drama about finding oneself in a chaotic place. Let’s take a look at this indie hit and …

James Balsamo is a Jack of All Trades in the indie horror scene.He’s a director/writer/producer/actor/makeup FX artist/cinematographer/editor. I’m known about James’ work for years now but somehow never got around to checking it out. That changed when James asked me if I want to check out and review Bite School …

I know that it’s been a little while since 2023’s The Haunted Mansion and even longer for the Eddie Murphy vehicle in 2003. It is worth noting that there is a 20-year gap between these two films and both took différent approaches toward emulating the Disney attraction that it was …

I grew up in a magical time, primed for shows that I cherish to this day. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were my first real love. It was an obsession, I had every toy, I had every VHS cartoon collection, everything was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, even my underwear. The movie …