mystery

Horrific Inquiry: THE BIRDS (1963)
Horrific Inquiry: THE BIRDS (1963)

While the visuals and horror may not have stood the test of time, The Birds proves there is still more to be taken away watch after watch.

HINTERLAND: Here Be Monsters
HINTERLAND: Here Be Monsters

Hinterland’s high concept is let down by a weak script that doesn’t make the most of the film’s intriguing setting and talented cast.

DON'T WORRY DARLING: A Better Film Could've Been Found Within This Mystery
DON’T WORRY DARLING: A Better Film Could’ve Been Found Within This Mystery

While Don’t Worry Darling has some very good perks it ultimately tries to work with too many ideas without giving them one direction.

Fantastic Fest 2022: MISSING
Fantastic Fest 2022: MISSING

Missing retains the feeling of a J-horror, slowly building the intensity of its mystery while examining the potential compassion and deliverance of death.

THE WONDER: The Subtle Power Of A Convincing Narrative
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: MY POLICEMAN & THE WONDER

Byh The Wonder and My Policeman playing at the Toronto International Film Festival could not be any more different.

Horrific Inquiry: URBAN LEGEND (1998)
Horrific Inquiry: URBAN LEGEND (1998)

Urban Legend may have become a legend of its own in the years since its release, yet it still retains its place within the slasher films of the 1990s.

WHEN I CONSUME YOU: A Respectable but Ultimately Uneffecting Effort
WHEN I CONSUME YOU: A Respectable but Ultimately Uneffecting Effort

The strength lies in the movie’s ability to make the most with a small budget, but it cannot mask the shortcomings of an uncompelling story.

ROGUE AGENT: When Cat Becomes Mouse
ROGUE AGENT: When Cat Becomes Mouse

Rogue Agent isn’t your average spy movie⁠—mostly because the central character is not your average spy.

WHERE'S ROSE: A Bleak & Transfixing Tale of True Evil
WHERE’S ROSE: A Bleak & Transfixing Tale of True Evil

John Mathis’ Where’s Rose is more concerned about real-life horrors than it is with fantastical ones, and it is all the better for it.

DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS: Where Film Noir Tackles Race Relations
DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS: Where Film Noir Tackles Race Relations

In 1995, Devil in a Blue Dress didn’t receive the recognition it deserved. Despite positive…

Horrific Inquiry: CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)
Horrific Inquiry: CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)

From the layers of trauma to the shocking twist ending, Carnival of Souls is a classic cinematic experience best shared with others.

Inquiring Minds: ALPHAVILLE (1965)
Inquiring Minds: ALPHAVILLE (1965)

For the second Inquiring Minds we tackle the 1965 Jean-Luc Godard sci-fi noir feature, Alphaville.

Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Report 3: CARAJITA & ATTACHMENT
Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Report 3: CARAJITA & ATTACHMENT

One of my favorite times of the year is coming to a close. While I…

Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Report 1: FAMILY DINNER, HUESERA & A WOUNDED FAWN
Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Report 1: FAMILY DINNER, HUESERA & A WOUNDED FAWN

In her first report from Tribeca Film Festival 2022, Kristy Strouse reviews Family Dinner, Huesera & A Wounded Fawn!

Horrific Inquiry: BURIED (2010)
Horrific Inquiry: BURIED (2010)

For this Horrific Inquiry, we take a look at the 2010 horror starring Ryan Reynolds: Buried.