Category: Horror
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Buddy Review: Inside Casper Kelly’s Bloody Takedown of ’90s Kids’ TV
Casper Kelly’s feature debut, Buddy, uses the sugary aesthetic of ’90s kids’ TV — think Barney & Friends by way of analog horror — to tell a much darker story about what happens to children on sets run by people who hold all the power. Behind the felt puppets and primary colors is a pointed,…
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It Ends Review: Alexander Ullom Turns Existential Dread Into Horror
Alexander Ullom’s “It Ends” turns existential dread into an unsettling portrait of post-pandemic Gen-Z anxiety. With four friends trapped on an endless road, this deceptively simple horror film asks the question that’s perhaps scarier than any monster: what happens when the panic wears off and you’re still not sure what comes next?
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Backrooms Review: Kane Pixels Brings the Internet’s Most Unsettling Universe to the Big Screen
At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons — known online as Kane Pixels — has delivered one of the most anticipated horror films of 2026, and A24’s biggest opening weekend in the studio’s history. Backrooms, the feature film adaptation of Parsons’ viral YouTube series, arrives with the weight of enormous expectation and an internet fandom…
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“Obsession” Review: Curry Barker’s Monkey’s Paw Horror Is One of 2026’s Best Films
Curry Barker’s Obsession is deceptively simple in premise and relentless in execution — a supernatural horror film rooted in male entitlement, romantic cowardice, and the very real anxieties of modern dating. Anchored by a career-defining performance from Inde Navarrette and a sharp, darkly comedic screenplay, Barker’s feature debut is one of 2026’s best films and…
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Hokum Review: Adam Scott Anchors a Haunting Study of Guilt and Reality
Hokum blends Irish folklore with psychological horror, using guilt and grief to blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Led by Adam Scott, Damian McCarthy delivers a haunting and emotionally grounded genre piece.
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5 Film Reviews: From Indie Drama to Horror Chaos and Blockbuster Spectacle
A quick catch-up on five recent films spanning indie drama, documentary storytelling, horror spectacle, and blockbuster franchise filmmaking. From intimate character studies to chaotic genre thrills and nostalgic IP-driven entertainment, this roundup explores the range of tones and styles shaping today’s cinematic landscape.
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Review — Radio Silence Expands Its Blood-Soaked Satire with Bigger Stakes and Sharper Family Chaos
Radio Silence returns with Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, expanding its blood-soaked horror satire with new families, bigger stakes, and a deeper focus on power and legacy. While the sequel mirrors much of the original’s structure, it finds new life through chaotic set pieces, sharp humor, and an emotional core centered on Grace’s…
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undertone Review: A24’s Debut Horror Is a Masterclass in Sound, Dread, and Guilt
Podcasts, paranoia, and a demon drawn from ancient folklore — Ian Tuason’s undertone is a masterfully controlled debut that uses sound, silence, and negative space to excavate grief, guilt, and the fear of becoming your mother. A24 knew exactly what they were acquiring. Here’s the full review.
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Same America, Different Wounds: A Review of Slanted and The Gates
All film is political — but some films arrive at exactly the right moment, carrying exactly the right wounds. Slanted and The Gates, both released March 13th, tell the stories of people of color navigating a country that claims them and rejects them in the same breath. One transforms the body. The other traps it.…
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The Bride! Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Radical Frankenstein Reimagining Turns Female Rage Into Gothic Spectacle
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! is one of the most divisive genre films of the year. Led by a fearless performance from Jessie Buckley and an unexpectedly tender turn from Christian Bale, the film reimagines the Frankenstein myth through feminist rebellion, surreal spectacle, and gothic visual poetry.