Tag: movie
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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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Horror Fans Rejoice: Yeon Sang-ho’s First English-Language Film is Coming
A leading Korean filmmaker is making waves in the US market is currently busy creating new projects, including his first English-language action-horror film. The anticipation is killer. Anyone who loves movies, especially horror enthusiasts, is familiar with the name Yeon Sang-Ho. Yeon Sang-ho gained a significant following with the release of “Train to Busan.” This…
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A New Era for Barney: The Anticipated Adaptation Takes Shape”
Only a few short years ago cinephiles were shocked by the rise of a new subgenre shock horror animated adaptations. Childhood favorites were getting a makeover. Or maybe the apt term is disfigured, a perspective highly predicated on viewer’s taste. Amongst the flurry of possible adaptations was once a particularly interesting one, a feature film…
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The Power of Horror Compels Him: Flanagan’s Bold Exorcist Reboot
Who’s prepared for a trip back in time? In the climate of today’s industry, any given day, week, or month might bring announcements of an adaptation, revival, or sequel. These announcements often spark excitement or disdain, depending on the title. The recent news of a forthcoming film project based on “The Exorcist” is likely to…
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Hancock 2: A Desperate Revival or a Superhero Worth Saving
Are you ready for a second helping of Hancock?
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The Weight of Blooms: Extreme Emotionalism of “It Ends With Us”
Some films are so profoundly stirring that no words can adequately articulate them—they are simply rare gems. Some movies have a rich narrative that underpins the depth of emotion in the film; its interwoven into the screenplay and nothing needs to be added. Then there are those features where the actors bring such passion and…
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The Forge: Forged in Faith
‘The Forge’ is a faith-based film with a positive message about personal growth, mentorship, and brotherhood…
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“RECONNECTING WITH HEART: The Power of Sisterhood in Summer Camp”
A reflective film with a heartfelt message about family and togetherness over perfection.
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