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Horrific Inquiry: PIRANHA (1978)
Horrific Inquiry: PIRANHA (1978)

While Piranha may not be the best horror film, even boarder lining ridiculous at times, it is undeniably entertaining.

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…

SHE WILL: Casts A So-So Spell
SHE WILL: Casts A So-So Spell

While it crafts compelling images, She Will doesn’t do enough to stand out from other recent films to use psychological horror to tell a tale of #MeToo.

THE OUTWATERS: In Conversation With Writer and Director Robbie Banfitch
THE OUTWATERS: In Conversation With Writer And Director Robbie Banfitch

Film Inquiry spoke with writer/director Robbie Banfitch about the making of his newest film: The Outwaters.

SPIDERHEAD: Not Much Here to Look At
SPIDERHEAD: Not Much Here to Look At

Despite solid source material in George Saunders’ short story, Spiderhead is a visually inert misfire and one of director Joseph Kosinsky’s lesser works.

Sydney Film Festival 2022: SALOUM & BURNING DAYS
Sydney Film Festival 2022: SALOUM & BURNING DAYS

From the 2022 Sydney Film Festival, Alex Lines covers Jean Luc Herbulot’s Saloum and Emin Alper’s Burning Days.

Horrific Inquiry: THE STEPFATHER (1987)
Horrific Inquiry: THE STEPFATHER (1987)

The Stepfather is not the knock-out it wants to be, yet there is a horror within its framework and excellent lead performance.

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!

JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION: Is More Teeth Enough?
JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION: Is More Teeth Enough?

The final installment of the World trilogy, Jurassic Park Dominion breaks through with more dinosaurs and a mixed bag for audiences.

KEEPING COMPANY: Are You A Shark?
KEEPING COMPANY: Are You A Shark?

Keeping Company weaves a critical look at society, greed-fueled power and consequence of capitalism while crafting a film that delivers humor and horror.

MIRACLE: Losing My Religion
MIRACLE: Losing My Religion

A thought-provoking exploration of morality and mortality divided neatly into two parts, Miracle isn’t clear-cut or easy to comprehend, but it is compelling.

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

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

TORN HEARTS: The Pursuit Of Fame Is A Bloody Affair
TORN HEARTS: The Pursuit Of Fame Is A Bloody Affair

Torn Hearts’ excellent female-led cast lead a fun, campy, psychological nightmare showing that the music industry can be killer.

THE INNOCENTS: Children of the Damned
THE INNOCENTS: Children of the Damned

Vogt’s decision to not pull any punches is a large part of what makes The Innocents such an effective horror film.

ESCAPE THE FIELD: There Is No Escape
ESCAPE THE FIELD: There Is No Escape

Where many have found immense success within the genre, Emerson Moore’s “Escape the Field” will be a film that falls quickly from memory.