Category: Reviews
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Check In If You Dare: “Haunted Hotel” Joins Animation’s Spookiest Lineup
Animation has given us some of our most cherished horror stories. Every October, viewers dust off classics like “Monster House,” “Coraline,” “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown,” “The Corpse Bride,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” But full-length features aren’t the only way animators have scared us silly. Television series like “The Fright Krewe,” “Scooby Doo,”…
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Brand Name, No Backbone: Amityville: Uprising Review
Horror films often fail to deliver the scares their genre promises. Some rely entirely on brand recognition, hoping audiences will show up based on a familiar title alone. These low-budget, poorly marketed franchise extensions are always gambles. For my month-long horror movie marathon—one film and review per day for twenty-eight days—I selected “Amityville: Uprising” (2022),…
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When the Suit Becomes The Man: A Dive into Clown’s Grotesque World
Clowns have always occupied a peculiar space in cultural mythology—teetering between whimsy and dread. In cinema, they are often stripped of their playful veneer and reimagined as avatars of evil. When a film leans into this archetype, it either succeeds in burrowing into a viewer’s subconscious fear or collapses under the weight of cliché. With…
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Netflix’s ‘Long Story Short’: A Clever, Cheeky Look at Family, Roots, and Growth
For years, animated works were viewed simply as cartoons—entertainment meant solely for the enjoyment of youth, with little reason for deeper analysis or critique. Whether a series offered a strong narrative, provoked thought, or carried meaningful themes was of minimal concern. But as animation began evolving with adults in mind, the standards shifted. Longevity now…
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Why The Long Walk Is More Than Just a Horror Film — It’s an Emotional Odyssey
Some films have heart, some have bite—and a rare few manage to carry both. The 2025 adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” is one of those rare works. It stands out not only as one of the most emotionally soaked, unforgettable films of the year, but as one that lingers far beyond, leaving its…
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Unlikely Allies and New Beginnings: The Thunderbolts Brings Fresh Energy
At the heart of Marvel’s empire lies its vast pantheon of superheroes, characters who have leapt from comic panels to dominate global screens. The Avengers stand as perhaps the most beloved team among them, yet even Earth’s Mightiest Heroes cannot escape the inevitable cycle of renewal. As one generation falls—claimed by sacrifice, diverging paths, or…
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When Legends Collaborate: The Promise and Pitfalls of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
When Spike Lee and Denzel Washington collaborate, the film industry is abuzz with anticipation. And thus it was no surprise that the news of their fifth project together, “Highest 2 Lowest,” sparked widespread anticipation among movie enthusiasts. This is a common response when iconic figures collaborate. But the real question becomes, did it live up…
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Horror’s Grotesque Side Gets a Philosophical Twist in “Together”
Horror thrives on creepiness; the more skin-crawling, the better. This ability to evoke visceral fear keeps audiences returning, whether they’re subconsciously confronting primal anxieties or simply indulging in voyeuristic nightmares. Among horror’s most unsettling offerings is body horror, a subgenre featuring corporeal grotesqueries that violate our physical boundaries. Films like “The Autopsy of Jane Doe,”…
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Somewhere Quiet: A Journey Through Fog
Some films appear enticing, tantalizing, and inviting—yet with that first bite, they leave you craving more, transforming from a satisfying meal into a course of speculation. These are the experiences that linger, prompting reflection and questions of purpose. That’s the essence of “Somewhere Quiet.” As a lover of good films, I sometimes find myself needing…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Mechanical: Analyzing Alien Earth
Since its debut in the summer of 1979, the Alien franchise has steadily evolved, with its most last feature film in the installment, Alien Resurrection, bringing the series close to the fifty-year mark. A television series was hardly something anyone anticipated. Yet, on July 25th, fans of this enduring saga were given Alien: Earth. The…
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