Reviews

Around the turn of the century, France gifted the horror-loving masses with a slew of powerful, intense, nerve-shredding films that came to be known as the New French Extremity movement. While no two movies were exactly the same, they were all commonly punctuated with extreme, uncomfortable, severe depictions of violence, …

One Cut of the Dead simply can’t be reviewed without spoilers, so continue no further if you want to remain spoiler-free. Zombie films hold a special place in my heart. As someone who frequently comfort-watches Night of the Living Dead in order to unwind before bed, I’ve yet to fall …

Growing up, Rampage was one of my favorite video games to play, whether it be console or arcade. When the feature film was announced, I was cautiously optimistic. After seeing the trailer to the film, which obviously took several liberties with the source material, I thought it looked like a fun …

When first hearing that filmmaker Vito Dinatolo’s full-feature directorial debut, Face of Evil, would tackle a viral epidemic and a nationwide conspiracy with a small, independent budget, I was skeptical, to say the least. Intending to feature a national crisis, government corruption and a quick spreading zombie plague on an estimated …

As an indie movie reviewer, I sometimes get sent films I’ve never heard of. Some projects are so obscure that there’s not any information online so I can see what I’m getting myself into. This can lead to surprising gems or barely watchable flops. So when I was asked to …

We all know the standard tale of vengeance that Meir Zarchi’s 1978 film, I Spit on Your Grave, perfected. The protagonist, typically female, becomes a victim of sexual assault and seeks justice where the legal system falls short. More recently, other gems such as Leah McKendrick’s M.F.A. have used this story …

The horror movie, Pledge, just recently had its premiere at the 2018 Fantasia International Film Festival. Before going into this film, I didn’t know much about it beyond its title. As always, Fantasia doesn’t disappoint. But is it worth checking out? This horror thriller is directed by Daniel Robbins and is written …

The Fantasia International Film Festival is known for its greatness, and 2018 is proving to be one of the best years yet for them. So many amazing films have premiered including the highly anticipated, The Witch in the Window. If you enjoy a spooky, heartfelt ghost story, then this one …

Much like zombie films, paranormal movies have been run into the ground with the same old story over and over again. However, when I saw the trailer for IFC Midnight’s new film, Our House, it peeked my interested. The story looked intriguing an I’m huge fan of Thomas Mann. Did …

Let’s face it, dating can be absolute hell. We probably all have our own personal dating horror stories, encounters we’d love to completely forget ever happened. I’ve had my own fair share, but nothing in my wildest dreams could ever compare to the nightmarish experience in Night of the Virgin, the …