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LOST GIRLS AND LOVE HOTELS: Never Finds Itself
LOST GIRLS AND LOVE HOTELS: Never Finds Itself

A snapshot of malaise that goes on far too long, the movie soaks in mood when it should have floated through it.

RATCHED: An Origin Story at Its Finest
RATCHED: An Origin Story At Its Finest

Ratched returns Murphy to his deliciously horrific TV roots, bringing the origin of an iconic character to life for a new generation.

THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME: A Visceral Look At Life After War
THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME: A Visceral Look At Life After War

The Devil All The Time balances each story, giving it is time to flourish and each character’s contribution to the others to be fully realized.

Toronto International Film Festival 2020: I CARE A LOT
Toronto International Film Festival 2020: I CARE A LOT

I Care a Lot subjects its audience to the devils whose company is never entreated, but whose dastardly dispositions are never without flair.

#ALIVE: Self-Isolation, But Make It Zombie Apocalypse
#ALIVE: Self-Isolation, But Make It Zombie Apocalypse

While it may not land as smoothly as it hopes for, what #Alive offers here is still refreshing, warranting the attention of its audience.

Frightfest Film Festival 2020: Interview with Francesco Giannini, Director of THE HALL
FrightFest Film Festival 2020: Interview with Francesco Giannini, Director of THE HALL

Stephanie Archer had the opportunity to speak with the Francesco Giannini about his film The Hall.

Frightfest Film Festival 2020: Interview with Francesco Giannini, Director of THE HALL
Frightfest Film Festival 2020: THE HALL

Heightened by its mirroring of current events, The Hall is an incredibly exhilarating ride you won’t want to get off of.

CENTIGRADE: Needs More Heat
CENTIGRADE: Needs More Heat

Cetigrade is a chilly thriller that never turns up the heat, leaving the audience with little reason to chill with the imperiled couple.

Fantasia Film Festival 2020: Interview with 2011 Director Alex Prieur-Grenier
Fantasia Film Festival 2020: Interview with 2011 Director Alex Prieur-Grenier

Wilson Kwong spoke with director Alex Prieur-Grenier about his film 2011, premiering at Fantasia Film Festival 2020.

UNHINGED: A Rousing and Rusty Thriller
UNHINGED: A Rousing and Rusty Thriller

Unhinged attempts to evoke the fears and stress of living in our modern times, yet it mostly remains stuck in first gear.

CUT THROAT CITY: When You're Born Underwater
CUT THROAT CITY: When You’re Born Underwater

As we struggle to come to terms with the sins of our country’s past and present, Cut Throat City helps us to better see the sickness within our society.

TRAIN TO BUSAN PRESENTS: PENINSULA: A Solid Sequel to a Modern Horror Classic
TRAIN TO BUSAN PRESENTS: PENINSULA: A Solid Sequel to a Modern Horror Classic

Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula does not reach the heights of its predecessor, but it’s still a satisfying summer diversion.

SPUTNIK: In Soviet Russia, Aliens Invade You
SPUTNIK: In Soviet Russia, Aliens Invade You

Sputnik is a solid alien-driven thriller; it’s when it focuses on the more human elements to its story that it stumbles.

WHAT WE FOUND: Tense Thriller with a Childhood Friendship Twist
WHAT WE FOUND: Tense Thriller with a Childhood Friendship Twist

What We Found is a well-paced thriller that explores important issues while blending darker elements with a realistic and engaging friendship at its core.

SHE DIES TOMORROW: An Underwhelming Sophomore Feature
SHE DIES TOMORROW: An Underwhelming Sophomore Feature

Amy Seimetz’s sophmore directorial effort is full of great performances, but never engages with the premise enough.