Category: Movies
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Brain Freeze: Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man Melts Under Pressure
Children are some of the most terrifying figures in horror films. There is something about the look of innocence juxtaposed with the outright loss of it that unsettles the mind. It is a walking contradiction, one that raises the hair on our arms and sends a chill through the blood. Upon the announcement that Eli…
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The Passenger: Hitching a Ride With Familiar Fear
There is something about horror and the open road that continues to pull audiences in. Perhaps it is the isolation. Perhaps it is the vulnerability that comes with knowing that once the pavement stretches far enough behind you, help can feel like a distant possibility. Or perhaps it is simply the fear of discovering that…
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Zombies, Bad Decisions, and a Test Nobody Asked to Take
Because something can be attempted does not necessarily make it rational for it to be so. The 2026 feature This Is Not a Test challenges viewers to deliberate on one simple question: Is everything expedient? Does an outcome, or the cinematic device used to arrive there, automatically lend itself to a great story? This Is…
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End of Oak Street: Honey, I Think the Neighborhood Has Dinosaurs
Just when we thought the world was safe from dinosaurs, interdimensional traversal, and wormholes, along comes The End of Oak Street, changing the way one looks at time loops, the security of everyday life, and keeping first things first. The End of Oak Street opened with a bit of fanfare, but it was the glowing…
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A Classic Crawls Back From the Dead Without a Pulse: Night of the Living Dead 2026
Night of the Living Dead has long earned its status as a horror classic. While there is always a desire to revisit beloved material, revisiting it is not always necessary. Still, necessity does not always outweigh artistic ambition, and that is likely why this horror favorite received a rebranding and retelling in 2026. Unfortunately, the…
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The Fall After the Fall: Review of Fall 2: Deadpoint
Sometimes, once a fall happens, there should be no getting back up. The recent sequel, Fall 2, proves that the initial concept of certain films is enough on its own. A great premise, paired with one strong execution, can preserve the novelty of an idea far better than an attempt to repeat it. Not every…
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Toy Story 5: Finding Its Place in a Changing World
Developing a sequel is challenging, as the law of diminishing returns is almost always at play. Films with many installments tend to lose viewership over time as each sequel dilutes what made the original special. Oversaturation of a product leads to consumer fatigue. However, the creators of Toy Story seem to have beaten the odds…
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The Last House Is a Thrilling Survival Ride with an Uneven Landing
Survival films can take viewers to an emotional apex, striking a level of fear that can sometimes feel more horrifying than a traditional horror film. Yet it is incredibly challenging for a film carrying multiple genre classifications beyond its central survival designation to accomplish that balance without becoming exaggerated or feeling more like a spoof…
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The Road After “I Don’t”: Kevin James Leads Sole Mio With Heart
Can a film be equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming while carrying a distinct moral imperative? Yes, and the 2026 film Sole Mio stands as perfect proof. I had seen the poster for the film several times while scrolling through social media. I made a mental note of it but never quite ventured to press play.…
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Strung Proves Casting Cannot Replace Craft
Strung is a 2026 feature, just under the two-hour mark, directed by Malcolm D. Lee, positioned as a thriller and released directly to streaming on Peacock. While it had no theatrical rollout, pre-streaming promotion created enough curiosity to drive viewership. The question remained. Did Strung have what it took to live up to its promise?…
