Recap reviews of the new documentary ‘Sly’ and the mystery thriller ‘Locked In’ now streaming on Netflix and ‘The Marvels’ now playing in theaters.
Category Archive: Mysteries
Tom Nichols is a hardened New England detective, unflinching in his pursuit of a case where nothing is as it seems and it begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.
An undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she’s strived for and holds dear.
KNOCK AT THE CABIN (Review) Shyamalan Delivers a WINNER!
M. Night Shyamalan’s newest film KNOCK AT THE CABIN is coming to theaters this weekend! Check out my review to see why this one’s a return to form for Shyamalan and a movie you definitely want to check out in theaters!
During a normal night hosting his late-night radio show, a caller reveals he has taken the host’s family and will kill them all unless he completes a series of demands.
A routine trip aboard a bullet train for five assassins becomes anything but, when they all learn their newest missions, all have something in common.
In a desolate region of inland California, ranch-owning siblings OJ (Kaluuya) and Emerald (Palmer) discover something extraordinary in the skies and set out to capture it on film.
A fading CIA intelligence officer broken down from her life in the field and left with little money at the expense of her vices, is given one last mission to recruit an asset connected to a Saudi Royal Family. An operation that will test her already fractured mental state.
‘STRIKING DISTANCE’ (1993) Willis Takes His TRADEMARKS to the River!
Today we’re taking a look back at a solid river thriller from 1993 starring Bruce Willis called STRIKING DISTANCE from director Rowdy Herrington.
When Kath and Max show up to a remote cabin in the woods for a quiet getaway they arrive to find another mysterious young couple already there. With the cabin double booked the strangers make the best of the night, but when Max is missing the next morning Kath is obsessed with finding him.
A couple of wealthy Londoners try to cover up a tragic accident with a young man enroot to a lavish weekend party in the Moroccan desert. But when the father arrives seeking his son, the tension escalates as secrets are exposed and morals are tested.
When a drug dealer is sentenced to a 10-year stint in prison he is given the offer of a commuted sentence if he agrees to be transferred to a maximum-security prison to coerce a confession from a serial killer in an attempt to locate the bodies of several young girls.
Two inmates form a connection while grappling with their pasts in a state-of-the-art penitentiary run by a brilliant visionary who experiments on his subjects with mind-altering drugs. Based on The New Yorker short story, “Escape From Spiderhead,” by George Saunders.
Two CIA operatives, and former lovers, reunite at idyllic Carmel-by-the-Sea to re-examine a mission eight years ago in Vienna where a fellow agent might have been compromised.
An expert tailor must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters in order to survive a fateful night.
During a blizzard and stranded at an isolated highway rest stop in the mountains, a college student discovers a kidnapped child hidden in a car belonging to one of the people inside.
Street-smart Nathan Drake, is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter, Victor “Sully” Sullivan, to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan.
An agoraphobic Seattle tech worker uncovers evidence of a crime.
While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.
A young woman moves into a new apartment with her fiancé only to be tormented by the feeling that she is being stalked by an unseen watcher in an adjacent building.
“Nightmare Alley” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Captivatingly Atmospheric Noir Mystery!
An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.
“True Story” (VIDEO REVIEW) Hart & Snipes Shine in this Gripping Miniseries!
A tour stop in Kid’s hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for one of the world’s most famous comedians.
“Encounter” (VIDEO REVIEW) An Efficiently Enjoyable Sci-fi Thriller
A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from a mysterious threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind.
Official Trailer for “WOLF” Starring Lily-Rose Depp & George MacKay Coming this December from Focus Features
A high-concept arthouse drama about a boy who believes he is a wolf.
An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.
“Last Night in Soho” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Stylishly Sinister Thriller!
Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie. But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker.
“LAMB” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Compelling But Ultimately Unfulfilling Mystery
A childless couple, María and Ingvar discover a mysterious newborn on their farm in Iceland. The unexpected prospect of family life brings them much joy, before ultimately destroying them.
A widow begins to uncover her recently deceased husband’s disturbing secrets.
A family on a tropical holiday discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly.
When Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his drought stricken home town after an absence of over twenty years to attend the funeral of his childhood friend, who allegedly murdered his wife and child before taking his own life, Falk opens up an old wound the decades old, unsolved death of a teenage girl.
An undercover British journalist infiltrates the online propaganda channels of the so-called Islamic State, only to be sucked in by her recruiter.
“Into the Labyrinth” (L’Uomo del Labirinto)(REVIEW) Interesting Concepts Lost in a Jumbled Narrative
A kidnapped girl is found 15 years after her abduction. A celebrated psychiatrist is trying to deal with her trauma and a retired detective who only has hours to live is ready to put it all on the line to find a vicious killer. Will he be able to succeed? And who is the real villain?
Follows a genius engineering graduate who is interested in the Bank of Spain’s safe.
Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murders of rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur [Saban Films].
A woman takes advantage of her growing celebrity status when the police and the public think her dead husband is just missing.
“The Little Things” (REVIEW) The Oscar Winning Trio Shine in this Grim Thriller
Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Instead, he becomes embroiled in the search for a killer who is terrorizing the city.
“Promising Young Woman” (REVIEW) Mulligan Shines in this Simmering Thriller!
Everyone said Cassie was a promising young woman … until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. But nothing in Cassie’s life is what it appears to be: she’s wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she’s living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs of the past.
“What Lies Below” (REVIEW) A Quick Paced Ride of Mystery and Suspense!
A 16 year-old girl returns home from camp and learns that her mother has a new boyfriend, one she intends to marry to, a man whose charm, intelligence and beauty make him look like he’s not human at all [Vertical Entertainment].
“Black Bear” (REVIEW) Plaza Simmers with Intensity in this Gripping Thriller!
At a lake house, a filmmaker plays a calculated game of desire and jealousy in the pursuit of a work of art that blurs the boundaries between autobiography and invention.
“Make Up” (REVIEW) A Creative Twist on the Coming of Age Formula!
A young woman comes to stay with her boyfriend at a remote holiday park in Cornwall, and is pulled into obsession when she suspects he has cheated on her.
“Let Him Go” (REVIEW) Lane & Costner Carry this Moody Drama!
Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge and his wife Margaret leave to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy. When they discover that the Weboys have no intention of letting the child go, George and Margaret are left with no choice but to fight for their family.
“Rebecca” (REVIEW) Stylish, Atmospheric & Surprisingly Flat
A young newlywed arrives at her husband’s imposing family estate on a windswept English coast and finds herself battling the shadow of his first wife, Rebecca, whose legacy lives on in the house long after her death.
Evil Eye & Nocturne (Welcome to the Blumhouse) A Double-Feature Review!
A double-feature review of EVIL EYE & NOCTURNE from “Welcome to the Blumhouse” coming to Prime Video October 13th!
Black Box & The Lie (Welcome to the Blumhouse) A Double-Feature Review!
A double-feature review of BLACK BOX & THE LIE from “Welcome to the Blumhouse” coming to Prime Video […]
After an au pair’s tragic death, Henry hires a young American nanny to care for his orphaned niece and nephew who reside at Bly Manor with the chef Owen, groundskeeper Jamie and housekeeper, Mrs. Grose.
“Antebellum” (SPOILER REVIEW) An Interesting Film at the Very Least!
Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late [Lionsgate].
“Enola Holmes” (REVIEW) Millie Bobby Brown Leads This Charming Adventure!
When Enola Holmes-Sherlock’s teen sister-discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord [Netflix].
Fantasia Fest 2020 Recaps Reviews of Crazy Samurai Musashi, Climate of the Hunter and Free Country.
A young woman goes searching for answers after her friend mysteriously vanishes in Whitehall, NY, an Adirondack town known for its Bigfoot sightings.
“She Dies Tomorrow” (REVIEW) An Acquired Taste!
After waking up convinced that she is going to die tomorrow, Amy’s carefully mended life begins to unravel. As her delusions of certain death become contagious to those around her, Amy and her friends’ lives spiral out of control in a tantalizing descent into madness.