A dystopian world where there are no women and all living creatures can hear each other’s thoughts in a stream of images, words, and sounds called Noise.
Category Archive: Thriller & Suspense
A crooked legal guardian who drains the savings of her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears.
Inspired by larger-than-life actual events, this riveting crime thriller follows the rise and fall of Silk Road, the infamous darknet site that sent a seismic shock through the World Wide Web.
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.
A young hitman falls for a girl who witnesses him commit a murder. Unable to bring himself to dispose of
her, he takes her home and quickly learns that there is more to her than meets the eye.
“Locked Down” (REVIEW) Hathaway & Ejiofor Deliver Plenty of Chemistry in this Pandemic-Set Crime Drama
A couple attempts a high-risk, high-stakes jewelry heist at a department store.
“Shadow in the Cloud” (REVIEW) An Odd Blend of… Everything
Captain Maude Garrett joins the all-male crew of a B-17 bomber with a top-secret package. Just as her quick wit is winning them over, strange happenings and holes in her backstory incite paranoia surrounding her true mission. But this crew has more to fear…lurking in the shadows, something sinister is tearing at the heart of the plane.
“Greenland” (REVIEW) An Adventurous Journey through Guilty Pleasure Theatrics!
A family struggles for survival in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster [STXfilms].
“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.
“The Midnight Sky” (REVIEW) Lacking in Depth But Not in Entertainment!
Following a global catastrophe Augustine, lonely scientist in the Arctic, races to send a message that will stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home.
“Songbird” (REVIEW) A Bland Version of the Purge with a Pandemic Twist!
In 2024 a pandemic ravages the world and its cities. Centering on a handful of people as they navigate the obstacles currently hindering society: disease, martial law, quarantine, and vigilantes [STXfilms].
In this 1970s set crime drama, a woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey [Amazon Studios].
“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.
“Run” (REVIEW) A Tense Thriller Carried by Emotionally Charged Performances!
They say you can never escape a mother’s love… but for Chloe, that’s not a comfort — it’s a threat. There’s something unnatural, even sinister about the relationship between Chloe and her mom, Diane. Diane has raised her daughter in total isolation, controlling every move she’s made since birth, and there are secrets that Chloe’s only beginning to grasp [Hulu].
“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].
“Alone” (REVIEW) A Suspenseful Thriller from Fantasia 2020!
A recently widowed traveler is kidnapped by a cold blooded killer, only to escape into the wilderness where she is forced to battle against the elements as her pursuer closes in on her. [Magnet Releasing]
Fantasia Fest 2020 Recaps Reviews of Crazy Samurai Musashi, Climate of the Hunter and Free Country.
“Spree” (REVIEW) Keery Delivers All the Needed Creep for this Thriller!
Thirsty for a following, Kurt Kunkle is a ride-share driver who has figured out a deadly plan to go viral.
Quick Takes – Unhinged (REVIEW) Crowe Delivers the Perfect Amount of Crazy!
After a confrontation with an unstable man at an intersection, a woman becomes the target of his rage.
Quick Take Reviews – THE PREY & TESLA
A couple quick movie reviews for, TESLA starring Ethan Hawke, and THE PREY from director Jimmy Henderson.
“Train to Busan: Peninsula” (REVIEW) A Capable Sequel!
A small group is sent into the wasteland of the Peninsula to retrieve a truck believed to be filled with money.
“Project Power” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Blend of Action, Humor & Visual Flair!
On the streets of New Orleans, word begins to spread about a mysterious new pill that unlocks superpowers unique to each user. The catch: You don’t know what will happen until you take it. When the pill escalates crime within the city to dangerous levels, a local cop teams with a teenage dealer and a former soldier to fight power with power and risk taking the pill in order to track down and stop the group who created it.
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.
“Ghosts of War” (REVIEW) An Appealing Blend of Genres!
Five American soldiers assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. This unexpected respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield.
“Fatal Affair” (REVIEW) Can Long & Epps Save a Generic Plot-Line?
Ellie tries to mend her marriage with her husband Marcus after a brief encounter with an old friend, David, only to find that David is more dangerous and unstable than she’d realized.
“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.
“Force of Nature” (REVIEW) A Wild Ride!
A group of thieves plan a heist during a hurricane and encounter trouble when a couple cops try to force everyone in the building to evacuate.
Quick Takes – 7500 | Wasp Network | Shirley | You Should Have Left
Quick-take movie reviews for “SHIRLEY”, “7500”, “WASP NETWORK” and “YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT”
A former banker, his actress wife, and their spirited daughter book a vacation at an isolated modern home in the Welsh countryside where nothing is quite as it seems.
“Da 5 Bloods” (Review) A Spike Lee Masterpiece!
Four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.
“Darkness Falls” (REVIEW) Not as Dark as its Title May Suggest
After his wife’s suicide, Detective Jeff Anderson (Shawn Ashmore) becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers. He’ll have to break all the rules to stop them from killing other women. [Vertical Entertainment]
“Becky” (Review) A Delightfully Violent Ride!
Spunky and rebellious, Becky is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father Jeff in an effort to try to reconnect. The trip immediately takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick, suddenly invade the lake house.
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.
“Capone” (REVIEW) Hardy Shines in a Film that Sadly Doesn’t!
Al Capone, after 10 years in prison, starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past.
“The Wretched” (REVIEW) A Fun Horror Romp!
A rebellious teenage boy embarks on a gutsy crusade to stop the terrifying evil he suspects has possessed his neighbor in this bone-chilling occult thriller.
“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.