Reviews

Tristan Risk Gives A Haunting Performance In Nick Meunier’s ‘The Mother Of Beauty’ (2017) – Short Film Review

Nick Meunier’s The Mother of Beauty shines a light on the serenity of nature while going as dark as possible when the struggle of life disrupts that familiarity. This short film straddles the uneasy balance between life, death, and the cycle in which both flow. The Mother of Beauty is a …

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Movie Review: ‘Werewolves Within’ (2021) Wildly Wicked, Whodunit Werewolf Film

Sam Richardson in the mystery/thriller/comedy film, “WEREWOLVES WITHIN,” an IFC Films release. Produced by Ubisoft Film & Television, Vanishing Angle, and Sam Richardson. Photo Credit: IFC Films.

I knew from the moment I saw the trailer and stills for Werewolves Within that it was my type of film. From director Josh Ruben (SCARE ME), and penned by screenwriter and bestselling author, Mishna Wolff (I’M DOWN) – based on the virtual reality video game by Ubisoft. The ensemble …

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Movie Review: D.W. Thomas’ ‘Too Late’ (2021) Shows The Comedy Business Can Be Murder

I remember at a time in my life I actually did stand-up comedy. I failed, but I don’t regret it, but I remember afterward the feeling of embarrassment, failure, and just wanted to crawl into a hole and die. Being a comedian isn’t as easy it may look. This is …

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‘Let Us In’ (2021) Combines Creepypasta and Kid Friendly Horror – Movie Review

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: A friend of a friend of a friend heard about awful things happening to people all across the United States who encountered black-eyed children asking to be let inside… And you’re probably not the only one. I had family members sending me …

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Netflix’s ‘Fear Street Part 1: 1994’ (2021) Takes Us Down A Bloody Road Of Nostalgia – Movie Review

I remember the day like it was yesterday… I was shopping with my mom, and the fresh smell of rain was on the horizon. A cool summer breeze made the day even better. I wandered over to the book and magazine section of the store, and I saw one particular …

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Book Review: ‘To Dust You Shall Return’ (2021) A Gruesome, Heartfelt Tale About Power, Love, and Strength!

To Dust You Shall Return

I rarely accept offers to review books because I’m a busy lady and books are far more time-consuming than a movie. However, reading is something I truly enjoy and I figured while reviewing a few books, I may end up finding a gem. When I read the synopsis for Fred …

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Tobe Hooper’s ‘Invaders From Mars’ (1986): A Cult Classic Kids’ Horror Movie – Retro Review

One question we horror fans hear a lot is: What’s a good scary movie? What’s the one movie that really scared you? This is a question I hear often, and honestly, I always answer it truthfully. There are tons of movies that horrified me and some I just love to …

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Still Casting Shadows… The Magic Of ‘Dark Shadows’ (1966) Still Strong After 55 Years – Retro Review

Dark Shadows Feature Image

It was on this day, June 27th of 1966, that audiences watched a train hurtling through the cold, moonlit night along a rocky coastline. Aboard this train was a young woman in her twenties, Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke). Her destination: the small fishing village of Collinsport, Maine. She has been …

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Movie Review: Prano Bailey-Bond’s Morbidly Beautiful Horror, ‘Censor’ (2021)

Censor

As soon as I saw the official trailer for Censor, I knew I wanted to check it out. This beautiful cinematic horror film was directed by Prano Bailey-Bond as well as written by them and Anthony Fletcher. It stars Niamh Algar. Synopsis for Censor Film censor Enid takes pride in her …

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