Tag: Horror
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Rosario: A Case Where Curiosity Conjured a Catastrophe
With some films, everything is predictable. The films seem to be written to be predictable, so much so that they lack any resonance or materialism. This seems to be the case with the 2025 horror film “Rosario.” ” A film with a pulse but not a heartbeat. A Premonitory Meeting This is the story of…
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Unapologetically Dark: Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty Pushes Boundaries of Horror
FX’s horror drama The Beauty bears all the hallmarks of Ryan Murphy’s evolving artistic identity—one that continues to push beyond conventional boundaries and lean unapologetically into narratives that flirt with excess, discomfort, and psychological extremity. Whether The Beauty represents a departure or a distillation of Murphy’s sensibilities is open to debate. What is clear is…
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A Humanized Farewell: How Last Rites Reframes the Conjuring Series”
Sometimes the only way to understand unfamiliar terrain is to walk it yourself. Despite the mixed reactions surrounding The Conjuring: Last Rites, I chose to experience the film firsthand—partly because of my long-standing appreciation for the franchise, and partly because this installment was positioned as the closing chapter of a story I had followed for…
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“In Defense of the Unfinished: The Artistic Merit of It Ends”
Not all films adhere to conventional storytelling or move at a familiar pace. Some deliberately reject formulas, choosing instead to linger in ambiguity. These films resonate not because of a tightly constructed plot, but because they provoke emotion and thought that hold our attention long after the screen goes dark. “It Ends” (2025), a horror,…
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The Black Phone 2 and Narrative Dots
A franchise is a story told in multiple installments, and the stronger the interconnectedness between those parts, the more cohesive the franchise becomes. Ideally, viewers should be able to connect the narrative dots without excessive effort. Some franchises achieve this balance exceptionally well. “The Black Phone” series offers a recent and effective example of a…
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‘The Housemaid’ Review: A Shocking, Satisfying Thriller That Redefines Redemption
Thrillers rank high on my watch list, second only to horror. Through casual browsing and keeping an ear to the ground, I came across a 2025 thriller titled “The Housemaid”—a film with an unassuming name that delivers a surprisingly forceful punch when it comes to entertainment. A Girl and A Goal “The Housemaid” follows a…
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She Never Came Back: The Narrative Void of Bring Her Back
This film was introduced to me as one of the standout horror releases of 2025. Claims of that magnitude are typically met with measured skepticism rather than immediate excitement. Still, there is value in examining what broader audiences are embracing as exemplary at any given cultural moment. With that in mind, “Bring Her Back” earned…
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H.I.M.: Football, Faith, and the Dark Rituals of American Greatness
Films are made for many reasons, and not all of those reasons will resonate with every viewer. One such film that has been heavily critiqued—and in some circles outright dismissed—is Monkeypaw Productions’ 2025 release “H.I.M.,” starring Marlon Wayans. “H.I.M.” arrived with significant anticipation, largely because it carried Jordan Peele’s imprint. While the film was produced…
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More Than Monstrous: Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein is a Hauntingly Beautiful Triumph
There is nothing quite like a classic—especially when it is realized on the big screen with care and reverence. The true delight lies in seeing a beloved literary work rendered faithfully, in a way that honors the images and emotions long cultivated in the reader’s imagination. Adaptations are always a gamble, but when they succeed,…
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Gremlins: A Mogwai for Christmas, the Gift of Unleashed Chaos
Keeping with the theme, the next Christmas entry on the list of cinematic gifts is “Gremlins.” A bona fide 1980s classic, it unapologetically wears its holiday tag—despite being a little bit of everything: part comedy, part horror, and wholly entertaining. That genre-blending quality is precisely what has earned it enduring cult status. To Be or…
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