Recaps of Fresh, Speak No Evil and Resurrection from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival
Category Archive: Supernatural Thrillers
“Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin” (VIDEO REVIEW) The 7th Time is NOT the Charm!
A young woman who was abandoned by her mother as a baby, travels to a secluded Amish community with a documentary film crew seeking answers about her mother and extended family.
“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.
“Welcome to the Blumhouse” returns to Prime Video this week for its second year. This film series consists of four anthological horror-thrillers. October 1st brought us the first two, “Black as Night” and “Bingo Hell”. A couple genre flicks that each had their ups and downs, but in the end did deliver some early Halloween season screams.
“Malignant” (REVIEW) James Wan’s Return to Horror!
Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.
In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman.
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.
After a mysterious group breaks into Laura’s home and attempts to abduct her eight-year-old son, David, the two of them flee town in search of safety. But soon after the failed kidnapping, David becomes extremely ill, suffering from increasing psychosis and convulsions. Following her maternal instincts, Laura commits unspeakable acts to keep him alive, but soon she must decide how far she is willing to go to save her son.
8-year-old Jenny is constantly caught in the middle of the feuding between her mother and father. When her mother is tragically killed in a hit-and-run, Jeff and Jenny try to piece together a new life. But it takes a dark turn. The puppets and frightening characters come to life and Jenny is the only person who can see them.
Four friends head to Hawaii to investigate reports of a haunting at an abandoned resort in hopes of finding the infamous Half-Faced Girl. When they arrive, they soon learn you should be careful what you wish for.
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.
“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.
“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. .
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.
“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.
Doctor Sleep (REVIEW) The Saga of Danny Torrance Continues!
Still irrevocably scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook, Dan Torrance has fought to find some semblance of peace. But that peace is shattered when he encounters Abra, a courageous teenager with her own powerful extrasensory gift, known as the “shine.”
After hearing a young boy’s cry for help, a sister and brother venture into a vast field of tall grass in Kansas but soon discover there may be no way out…and that something evil lurks within. [Netflix]
Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat – or so she believes.
“Us” is now available on Blu-ray and is loaded with special-features. Check out this review to see what it adds in this release. #UsMovie
A breakdown of “Glass” on Blu-ray and the complete collection of special-features included in this release.
Film Face/Off – “Pet Sematary (1989) Vs. “Pet Sematary” (2019)
In this episode of the Film Face/Off I’ll breakdown “Pet Sematary” from 1989 with this years remake in five categories.
My review of #PetSematary the 2019 remake of the film adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel, in theaters this weekend.
“Velvet Buzzsaw” – Review (Does the Substance Match the Style?)
A review of the artsy thriller #VelvetBuzzsaw now streaming on Netflix.
“Glass” – Movie Review (Shyamalan’s Cinematic Universe Continues!)
M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass” is out now and here is my review to let you know what it delivered in terms of entertainment.
“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.
A review of #KrampusOrigins coming November 6th.
‘The Darkest Minds’ (Review) Another Assembly Line YA Adaptation?
A review of the newest YA film adaptation ‘The Darkest Minds’ based on the novel by Alexandra Bracken. #TheDarkestMinds #TheDarkestMindsReview
‘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.
A review of #TruthOrDareMovie a new horror film out in theaters this weekend.
‘The Lullaby’ | Movie Review
A review of the upcoming horror film #TheLullaby coming to Video on Demand in March.
‘The Ritual’ | Movie Review
A review of the horror/thriller #TheRitual now streaming on #Netflix. Check it out!
“A QUIET PLACE” Super Bowl TV Spot
Check out the Super Bowl TV spot for the upcoming horror/thriller directed by, and starring John Krasinski.
Insidious: The Last Key | Movie Review
A review of “Insidious: The Last Key” in theaters this weekend.
A First-Look at the Trailer for “BLUMHOUSE’S TRUTH OR DARE”
Check out the first trailer for the supernatural thriller “Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare” coming April 2018.
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Headline This Tense First Trailer for “A QUIET PLACE”
Get a first look at the new horror/thriller starring Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, “A Quiet Place” in theaters April 2018.
A review of “Hex” an independent horror/thriller coming to Amazon Nov. 17th.
“Wish Upon” is coming to Blu-ray and offers a collection of special-features as well as an unrated cut, find out if it delivers the entertainment.
2017 Horrible Imaginings Film Festival Recap
A look back at the “2017 Horrible Imaginings Film Festival” last weekend in San Diego…
Mother! beings with a stream of images: a jewel being placed in a metal holder, a reverse metamorphosis of […]
A group of kids band together when a monster, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children…
“INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY” Gets its First Trailer
The fourth chapter in the “Insidious” franchise is here. Check out the first Trailer for “Insidious: The Last Key” in theaters January 2018
When mysterious deaths surround an American Ambassador, the evidence leads to their young son who could possibly be the Antichrist…
“The Recall” | Rapid Fire Review
A group of friends on vacation at a lake house cross paths with an ominous woodsman on the eve of an alien invasion…
A woman tries to reconnect with her estranged daughter and has no idea she is being tormented by a demonic witch, and the events that will follow…
“The Autopsy of Jane Doe” | Movie Review
Two coroners get a body late at night with no visual signs of death, and soon realize their is a much sinister mystery surrounding the corpse…
A family running a seance scam from their home decide to start using a Ouija board as a new prop and accidentally summon a dark spirit that attaches itself to the youngest child…