A young woman goes searching for answers after her friend mysteriously vanishes in Whitehall, NY, an Adirondack town known for its Bigfoot sightings.
Category Archive: Mysteries
“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.
“The Rental” (REVIEW) You Might Second Guess Your Next Airbnb Trip!
Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light.
“JU-ON: Origins” (REVIEW) A Mixed Bag That’s Still Worth a Try!
“JU-ON: Origins” will focus on the true events of which is the inspiring base of the story. Those are the beginning of the “curse” and give a raw look at the chain of terror that befalls all of those who come into contact with the house. [Netflix]
“Relic” (REVIEW) A Creepy Spin on the Haunted House Movie!
When elderly mother Edna inexplicably vanishes, her daughter Kay and granddaughter Sam rush to their family’s decaying country home, finding clues of her increasing dementia scattered around the house in her absence. .
“Unsolved Mysteries” (REVIEW) Netflix Brings Back a Classic!
The iconic series UNSOLVED MYSTERIES is back! Fusing signature elements from the
original series with contemporary immersive, character-driven storytelling, the 12 new
episodes are rooted in the experiences of ordinary people who have lived the unthinkable — from the trauma of a loved one’s unexplained disappearance or horrific death, to the shock of a bizarre paranormal encounter.
Quick Takes – 7500 | Wasp Network | Shirley | You Should Have Left
Quick-take movie reviews for “SHIRLEY”, “7500”, “WASP NETWORK” and “YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT”
In the twilight of the 1950s, on one fateful night in New Mexico, young switchboard operator Fay and charismatic radio DJ Everett discover a strange audio frequency that could change their small town and the future forever.
“Body Cam” (REVIEW) It’s Dark, It’s Sinister, But is it Thrilling?
When a routine traffic stop results in the unexplained, grisly death of her colleague, a cop realizes footage of the incident will play for her eyes only. As the attacks mount, she races to understand the supernatural force behind them.
“The Droving” (REVIEW) A Smooth Blend of Genres
A man returns from the military in search for his lost sister, who mysteriously went missing around the time of a strange traditional festival called ‘The Droving’.
“Blow the Man Down” (Review) A Moody Crime Drama to Catch on Prime Video
Mary Beth and Priscilla Connolly attempt to cover up a gruesome run-in with a dangerous man. To conceal their crime, the sisters must go deep into the criminal underbelly of their hometown, uncovering the town’s darkest secrets. [Amazon Studios]
“The Hunt” – Video Review
Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don’t know where they are, or how they got there. They don’t know they’ve been chosen… for a very specific purpose … The Hunt.
A soon-to-be stepmom is snowed in with her fiancé’s two children at a remote holiday village. Just as relations begin to thaw between the trio, some strange and frightening events take place. [NEON]
Strange occurrences plague a small town detective and his family as he investigates the disappearance of a young boy.
Lionel Essrog, a lonely private detective living with Tourette Syndrome, ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna. Armed only with a few clues and the engine of his obsessive mind, Lionel unravels closely guarded secrets that hold the fate of New York in the balance.
An enigmatic translator with a dark past is brought in for questioning after an ex-pat friend, who came between her and her photographer boyfriend, ends up missing and presumed dead.
“Dark Waters” (REVIEW) Ruffalo Shines in an Unassuming Performance
A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world’s largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything – his future, his family, and his own life – to expose the truth.
A young rancher forms an affinity for a Lakota girl from a nearby reservation. When she disappears, this rancher will stop at nothing to find her and while doing so he unearths information that will change his life forever.
“Parasite” (VIDEO REVIEW)
On one side you have the Kim’s, an unemployed family living in a semi-basement apartment. They struggle to get by and fold pizza boxes to make a little money for food. Then you have the Park’s, a wealthy family that lives in a lavish home without a financial care in the world. When the family son Ki-Woo Kim gets a job as a tutor for the Park’s daughter he see’s an opportunity. One that will bring the Kim family some money, but also one that will entangle them in a much grimmer situation that will change both families forever.
On one side you have the Kim’s, an unemployed family living in a semi-basement apartment. They struggle to get by and fold pizza boxes to make a little money for food. Then you have the Park’s, a wealthy family that lives in a lavish home without a financial care in the world. When the family son Ki-Woo Kim gets a job as a tutor for the Park’s daughter he see’s an opportunity. One that will bring the Kim family some money, but also one that will entangle them in a much grimmer situation that will change both families forever.
In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas Lockhart (Boyd Holbrook), hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer who mysteriously resurfaces every nine years. But when the killer’s crimes begin to defy all scientific explanation, Locke’s obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity. [Netflix]
A young group of rebels keep watch over an American hostage. The teenage commandos perform military training exercises by day and indulge in youthful hedonism by night, an unconventional family bound together under a shadowy force known only as The Organization. [NEON]
A young woman named Jennifer awakes from a recent accident with no memory of who she is. Her husband is by her side helping but as she recovers, she begins to suspect her life wasn’t the happy one that she assumed.
A group of students travel to a mid-summer festival in rural Sweden. The beautiful landscape is a perfect complement to the mushrooms and questionable teas they enjoy. But it doesn’t take long before the activities of this bizarre pagan cult, and their intentions take a subtle, but sinister turn.
“Knives Out” features an ensemble cast in a murder mystery that looks like one not to be missed. Take your first look at the trailer, poster, and still images for this upcoming Lionsgate release.
“Blindsided” follows a group of friends who are stalked by a dark presence when staying the night at a secluded home.
A troubled detective take on the case of a serial-killer in this British noir crime thriller from Aoun Kahn.
A review of the new crime-thriller “El Chicano” directed by Ben Hernandez Brey starring Raúl Castillo.
A review of the new home-invasion thriller starring Meagan Good, Michael Ealy and Dennis Quaid. Directed by Deon Taylor.
A breakdown of “Glass” on Blu-ray and the complete collection of special-features included in this release.
A review of the new crime-drama from S. Craig Zahler “Dragged Across Concrete” starring Vince Vaughn and Mel Gibson.
A review of Us from Jordan Peele in theaters this weekend. #UsMovie #SXSW
A review of #TheHighwaymen which premiered at #SXSW and is coming to #Netflix on March 29th.
“Devil’s Path” – Review (An LGBTQ Thriller Layered With Tension) Coming to VOD March 5th.
“Greta” – Review (Huppert & Moretz Deliver!)
A review of the new thriller “Greta” starring Isabelle Huppert and Chloë Grace Moretz in theaters this weekend. #GretaMovie
“Happy Death Day 2U” – Review (A Successful Sequel?)
A review of #HappyDeathDay2U coming to theaters this Valentines Day!
“Velvet Buzzsaw” – Review (Does the Substance Match the Style?)
A review of the artsy thriller #VelvetBuzzsaw now streaming on Netflix.
A Quick Take review of the twisted thriller “A Simple Favor” now available on Blu-ray and On Demand.
A Quick-Take review of the tense mystery thriller “Bad Times at the El Royale” now available on home entertainment and On Demand.
“Unbreakable” & “Split” – A Throwback Double Feature
A double-feature Throwback Review of #Unbreakable and #Split.
“Bird Box” – Review (Bullock Shines in A Story That at Times, Didn’t)
A review of #BirdBox the new thriller on Netflix starring Sandra Bullock.
“Siberia” – Review (John Without the Wick?)
A review of the crime-thriller ‘Siberia’ starring Keanu Reeves now available on VOD and some streaming platforms.
‘Homecoming’ Season 1 – Quick Take!
‘Homecoming’ season 1 is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Here is my Quick-Take breakdown of what the Julia Roberts led series delivers.
‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ – Review (A New Dragon Tattoo Story Worth Telling?)
A review of #TheGirlInTheSpidersWeb coming to theaters this weekend!
‘Searching’ (Review) High Level Tension in a Small Package
A review of the newest computer-screen movie ‘Searching’ a thriller starring John Cho. #SearchingMovie
‘Winter Ridge’ (Review) A Nicely Woven British Indie
A review of the upcoming British-thriller ‘Winter Ridge’ starring Matt Hookings, directed by Dom Lenoir. #WinterRidgeFilm
‘Hereditary’ – Review (Is It A Twisted Family Tale Worth Watching?)
A review of the newest horror film from A24 #Hereditary starring Toni Collette.
Touched – Movie Review (#NBFF2018 Official Selection)
A review of the gripping psychological-drama #Touched that recently screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival, written and directed by Karl R. Hearne.
New Featurette for ‘SPINNING MAN’ Starring Pierce Brosnan
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the tense mystery ‘Spinning Man’ coming soon.
‘Red Sparrow’ | Movie Review
A non-spoiler review of the new espionage thriller #RedSparrow starring Jennifer Lawrence & Joel Edgerton.