‘Longlegs’ (2024) Review: A Satanic Fairytale Meets Serial Killer Procedural
Evil comes in many forms, and the evil that slithers throughout Longlegs extends beyond Nicolas Cage’s titular boogeyman.
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[REVIEW] Handling The Undead (2024) Is A Unique Zombie Film That Captures The Horrors of Grief
Handling the Undead follows three separate families grappling with the loss, and sudden return of a loved one. Anna (Renate Reinsve) is prevented from a suicide attempt by her father Mahler (Bjørn Sundquist), who brings home her newly resurrected son Elias from the grave.
Steven Soderbergh Charmingly Flips the Traditional Ghost Story in Presence
Steven Soderbergh has consistently demonstrated himself as one of the most innovative creatives in American cinema. His 2018 horror film Unsane, famously filmed using an iPhone 7 Plus, elevated the woman-in-peril subgenre with technique and style. His latest, Presence, takes on a similar experimental approach to a well-known horror story. Penned by David Koepp, who previously wrote Soderbergh’s tight and thrilling chamber piece Kimi, Presence is a darkly comic and slow-burn genre film that pre
Review: 'Late Night with the Devil'
Late-night talk shows, a quintessential part of American television, have been entertaining audiences with their formula of witty monologues, rotating guests, musical performances, and comical skits since the late 1940s.
SXSW Review: 'Bottoms'
Following her heightened college post-grad anxiety trip in Shiva Baby, Emma Seligman returns to high school in Bottoms with her partner in crime, co-writer Rachel Sennott. Together, they’ve assembled a chaotic, feminist, and endearing coming-of-age comedy about two horny and awkward teenage girls. As graduation approaches, the pair think their best shot at having sex with cheerleaders is to punch, kick, and bodyslam them. While the film follows a familiar structure to its sex comedy predecessors
SXSW Review: 'Evil Dead Rise'
Dubstep fills the theater before writer and director Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise premiere at this year’s SXSW, hyping audiences for the experience. The excitement carries itself throughout the film’s sharp 97-minute runtime, and after my viewing, I can say with confidence: fans of the sick and twisted should prepare themselves for Evil Dead Rise. It mixes the same absurd humor from Sam Raimi’s 1980s Evil Dead films and the unrelenting brutality of Fede Álvarez’s 2013 remake. Ditching the cabin i
Review: 'Watcher'
I’m a big fan of scream queen Maika Monroe, with her amazing performances in horror films It Follows, The Guest, and Villains. Her contribution to indie horror is inspiring. She’s always on the lookout to be involved with bold stories from fresh new voices in the film industry. Monroe graces her characters with such range and emotion, with the ability to swiftly convey fear and fortitude as a final girl. This time, Monroe plays an isolated outsider in Watcher, which is written and directed by Ch
'Sick': A Relentless Slasher Set During Covid (REVIEW)
Toilet paper shortage, disinfecting groceries, religiously keeping up with Dr. Fauci updates; events so distinct from a definitive era in our lives. A time when fear and uncertainty took control, forming lingering trauma. A divide between those who took the virus seriously and those who treated it with contempt. The single day in question for director John Hyams’ new slasher/ home invasion horror film Sick is April 3, 2020. A title card immediately reminds us of the worst early days of the pande
Review: 'The Bob's Burgers Movie'
Bob’s Burgers has been one of my most reliable comfort shows for years. A modest boardwalk seaside atmosphere, an oddball family working together to keep their burger joint afloat, and the unconditional support and love the characters give each other brings me so much joy. The beloved animated show was created by Loren Bouchard and has been running on Fox for 12 seasons, with a 13th season recently greenlit. Following the likes of The Simpsons Movie and South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut, Bob’s
