Movie Review Archives

Arrival

Close Encounters of the Squid Kind

Reviewed Oct 29, 2021

Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

Dune

Spice World before the hostile takeover by Posh, Sporty, ...

Reviewed Oct 26, 2021

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive. Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, War

A Quiet Place Part II

I still think your best defense is to crank a playlist of...

Reviewed Oct 22, 2021

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path. Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Halloween Kills

Evil Dies Tonight… along with 11 firefighters, 2 nurses...

Reviewed Oct 19, 2021

Michael manages to free himself from Laurie Strode's trap to resume his ritual bloodbath. As she fights for her life from injuries from their last encounter, she inspires her daughter Karen, her granddaughter Allyson, and all of Haddonfield to rise up against the unstoppable monster. Genres: Horror

A Quiet Place

At last a movie for the librarians!

Reviewed Oct 15, 2021

A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound. Genres: Drama, Horror, Science Fiction

No Time to Die

Live And Let Delta

Reviewed Oct 12, 2021

Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

American Psycho II: All American Girl

That '70s girl takes after that '80s psycho

Reviewed Oct 8, 2021

Rachel is a criminology student hoping to land a position as a teacher's assistant for professor Robert Starkman. She's sure this position will pave the way to an FBI career, and she's willing to do anything to obtain it -- including killing her classmates. The school psychiatrist, Dr. Daniels, becomes aware that Rachel is insane, but Rachel is skilled at her dangerous game of death and identity theft. Genres: Horror, Thriller

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Turns out this American Carnage does not stop right here ...

Reviewed Oct 5, 2021

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Don’t Breathe 2

And if that mockingbird don't sing, mama's gonna borrow a...

Reviewed Oct 1, 2021

The Blind Man has been hiding out for several years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl orphaned from a devastating house fire. Their quiet life together is shattered when a group of criminals kidnap the girl, forcing the Blind Man to leave his safe haven to save her. Genres: Horror, Thriller

American Psycho

A Nightmare on Wall Street

Reviewed Sep 28, 2021

A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies. Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Don’t Breathe

He brought a turkey baster to a gunfight.

Reviewed Sep 24, 2021

A group of teens break into a blind man's home thinking they'll get away with the perfect crime. They're wrong. Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller

The Haunting of Hill House

Bent Neck Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

Reviewed Sep 21, 2021

Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it. Genres: Drama, Mystery

You’re Next

It's always nice to see a blended family on screen

Reviewed Sep 17, 2021

When the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon learns that one of their victims harbors a secret talent for fighting back. Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

The Haunting

Whoever walks with Hill House definitely walks alone.

Reviewed Sep 14, 2021

Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Marrow is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true nature of its horror. Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Jennifer’s Body

We got more harsh digs than Hannah Montana

Reviewed Sep 10, 2021

Jennifer, a gorgeous, seductive cheerleader takes evil to a whole new level after she's possessed by a sinister demon. Now it's up to her best friend to stop Jennifer's reign of terror before it's too late. Genres: Comedy, Horror

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Always bet on Asian.

Reviewed Sep 7, 2021

Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Candyman

Say his name five times and Candyman will appear, 18 mont...

Reviewed Sep 3, 2021

A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman. Genres: Horror, Thriller

The Haunting

When you don't know whether to call Ghostbusters, or answ...

Reviewed Aug 31, 2021

Dr. John Markway recruits three strangers for a sleep-disorder study at the eerie and isolated Hill House. It soon becomes clear his real interest lies in the mansion itself and its sinister history, as they are forced to confront the nature of its horror… Genres: Horror

The Strangers: Prey at Night

Tamara always waits half an hour after being stabbed to s...

Reviewed Aug 27, 2021

A family's road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked killers pay them a visit to test the family's every limit as they struggle to survive. Genres: Horror, Thriller

Straw Dogs

Is he researching Stalingrad or the next Home Alone movie?

Reviewed Aug 24, 2021

A young couple moves to a quaint southern town. Soon their perfect getaway turns out to become a living hell when dark secrets and lethal passions spiral out of control. Genres: Drama, Thriller

The Strangers

The night Tamara came home

Reviewed Aug 20, 2021

After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and haunting voices, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt’s remote getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as three masked strangers invade. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to survive. Genres: Horror

Straw Dogs

No honey, it's just the neighbors dropping by to borrow a...

Reviewed Aug 17, 2021

David Sumner, a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy, an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie. Eventually the taunts escalate. Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

The Conversation

The proof that Shirley was cheating on Laverne

Reviewed Aug 13, 2021

A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered. Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Suicide Squad

Dumb friends get nom nom podcast!

Reviewed Aug 10, 2021

Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy