‘GUY RITCHIE’S THE COVENANT’ (Review) An Emotionally Gripping Journey of Respect!

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim). After an ambush, Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save Kinley’s life. When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must repay his debt by returning to the war zone to retrieve them before the Taliban hunts them down first.

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!

M3GAN (Review) A Delightful Ride of Killer Robot Mayhem!

A new player has stepped into the killer doll movie genre, and her name is M3GAN, she has killer dance moves and deadly intelligence. She isn’t just a toy…she’s family! Check out my review of M3GAN to see if it kicks 2023 off on a positive note at the theater!

“Barbarian” (REVIEW) A Delightfully Disturbing Horror Flick!

Two strangers discover they have been double booked at the same Airbnb, but the house is far from what appears when a hidden tunnel system is discovered underneath it.

“Summit Fever” (REVIEW) An Anxiety Inducing Thriller!

A group of skilled climbers go on an expedition to Switzerland in an attempt to scale a trio of challenging mountains. But when a storm rolls in and one of the climbers gets injured, they will be stranded near the summit with only their sheer will and each other to rely on for survival.

‘Emergency Declaration’ (REVIEW) A Textbook Summer Blockbuster!

After a terrorist attack involving a deadly virus takes place onboard a plane destined for Hawaii, those on board, with their fuel levels low, will declare an emergency declaration when no country will allow them to land.

‘Fall’ (REVIEW) You’ll Wish Your Chair Had A Seatbelt!

Still reeling from a recent climbing tragedy, Becky and her friend Hunter decide to climb a 2,000-foot radio tower to reclaim her happiness. An attempt that fails drastically when they find themselves stranded on the top of it.

‘Prey’ (REVIEW) An 80’s Franchise is Reborn!

A young female warrior sets out to prove she’s capable of defending her tribe. She’s skilled, fearless, and determined. But she quickly learns the Prey she’s hunting in the forest is actually a highly evolved alien, with advanced weaponry, and a taste for killing.

‘The Gray Man’ (REVIEW) A Return of the Great Action Adventure!

When the CIA needs a mission completed off-the-books, they turn to a small group of operatives known as Gray Men. When the most skilled of the group, Sierra Six, accidentally uncovers a sleuth of agency secrets, another psychopathic operative of a different form is hired to acquire him and his information. Dead or alive.

‘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.

‘Gone in the Night’ (REVIEW) An Engaging Mystery!

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.

“Jurassic World Dominion” (REVIEW) Cluttered But Nostalgically Adventurous!

This summer, experience the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time. CHRIS PRATT and BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD are joined by Oscar®-winner LAURA DERN, JEFF GOLDBLUM and SAM NEILL in Jurassic World Dominion, a bold, timely and breathtaking new adventure that spans the globe.

“Top Gun: Maverick” (REVIEW) Tony Scott Would be Proud of This Return to the Danger Zone

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

“Infinite Storm” (REVIEW) Watts Carries this Thriller with a Commanding Performance!

When a climber gets caught in a blizzard, she encounters a stranded stranger and must get them both down the mountain before nightfall.

“The Girl on the Mountain” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Wilderness Set Thriller

When a reclusive backwoodsman finds a mute little girl wandering alone in the forest, he must protect her from the evil forces determined to end her life.

“No Exit” (REVIEW) A Textbook Crowd Pleaser!

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.

“Kimi” (REVIEW) A Satisfying Thriller!

An agoraphobic Seattle tech worker uncovers evidence of a crime.

Sundance 2022 Recaps (FRESH, RESURRECTION & SPEAK NO EVIL)

Recaps of Fresh, Speak No Evil and Resurrection from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival

“892” (REVIEW) Sundance 2022

A Marine war veteran faces mental and emotional challenges when he tries to reintegrate back into civilian life.

“Watcher” (REVIEW) Sundance 2022

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.

“Shattered” (REVIEW) A Thriller That’s Both Steamy and Stale

A rich divorcee Chris falls in love with a mysterious woman Sky where Chris, ex-wife and his child eventually gets trapped and a desperate fight for survival will most likely ensue.

“Borrego” (REVIEW) A Suitable Thriller Set in the California Desert

A young botanist relocates to a small desert town to study an invasive plant species and must fight for her survival when she’s kidnapped by an inexperienced drug mule after his ultralight plane crashes in the desert.

“See for Me” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Trip Down the Home-Invasion Highway

A home-invasion thriller with a blind protagonist connected to a new phone app as her only way to survive. An engrossing, nail-biting and entertaining as hell game of cat-and-mouse.

“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.

“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 & Poster for the Action Thriller “BORREGO” Starring Lucy Hale

After witnessing a drug mule’s plane crash in the Borrego desert, a botanist is kidnapped and forced on a dangerous journey to a remote drop off point.

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.

“Great White” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Routine Trip in the Shark Genre

A fun filled flight to a remote atoll turns into a nightmare for five passengers when their seaplane is destroyed in a freak accident and they are trapped on a raft, 100 miles from shore with man-eating sharks lurking beneath the surface.

“Finch” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Delightful Adventure Filled with Heart

On a post-apocalyptic earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his creator’s beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship and what it means to be human.

“Escape from Mogadishu” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Nail-biting Thriller!

In 1991 war-torn Somalia the personnel and the families of both the South Korean and the North Korean embassies have the same goal: to escape from Mogadishu.

“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.

“Halloween Kills” (VIDEO REVIEW) Another Serviceable Round of Haddonfield Shenanigans!

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series.

“There’s Someone Inside Your House” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Fun Assembly Line Horror Romp

The graduating class at Osborne High is being targeted by a masked assailant, intent on exposing the darkest secret of each victim, and only a group of misfit outsiders can stop the killings.

“The Guilty” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Thrilling Showcase of Gyllenhaal’s Talents!

A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman.

“Black as Night” & “Bingo Hell” (REVIEW) Welcome to the Blumhouse Returns to Prime Video

“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.

“Small Engine Repair” (REVIEW) An Emotionally Compelling Drama

When Frankie invites his pals to a whiskey-fueled evening and asks them to do a favor on behalf of the brash young woman they all adore, events spin wildly out of control.

“The Protégé” (REVIEW) An Easily Enjoyable Assassin Thriller

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody and trained in the family business, Anna is the world’s most skilled contract killer. But when Moody – the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival – is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge.

“Don’t Breathe 2” (REVIEW) A Bland Reheating of the Original Recipe

The sequel is set in the years following the initial deadly home invasion, where Norman Nordstrom lives in quiet solace until his past sins catch up to him.

“Yakuza Princess” (REVIEW) A Delightfully Violent Martial-Arts Thriller!

The heiress to half of the Yakuza crime syndicate forges an uneasy alliance with an amnesiac stranger who believes an ancient sword binds their two fates. She must unleash war against the other half of the syndicate who wants her dead.

“Superhost” (SHORT REVIEW) A Lively Little Indie Horror Flick!

With their follower count dwindling, travel vloggers Teddy and Claire pivot to creating viral content around their most recent “superhost,” Rebecca, who wants more from the duo than a great review.

“Candyman” (REVIEW) By the Numbers…But Still Enjoyable

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.

“The Night House” (REVIEW) Hall Shines in this Sinister Tale of Grief

A widow begins to uncover her recently deceased husband’s disturbing secrets.

Five Jean-Claude Van Damme HIDDEN GEMS

In this video I breakdown five solid movies from his straight-to-video era, that are actually hidden gems for JCVD fans!

“Son” (REVIEW) A Chilling Tale of Motherly Love, and Demons

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.

“The Forever Purge” (REVIEW) The Rules are Different but the Result is the Same

All the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end.

New Trailer for “THE ICE ROAD” Starring Liam Neeson & Laurence Fishburne Coming to Netflix June 25th!

After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, a ‘big-rig’ ice road driver (Liam Neeson) must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners.

“Army of the Dead” (REVIEW) A Big Budget B-Movie Zombie Romp

Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.

“Cliff Walkers” (REVIEW) A Beautifully Crafted Spy Flick That Feels Overly Intricate

In the puppet state of Manchukuo in the 1930s, four Communist party special agents, afterreturning to China, embark on a secret mission. Sold out by a traitor, the team find themselves surrounded by threats on all sides.