Cool and gross ideas. But lacks that special something to elevate it. Tim and Millie, an unmarried couple, move out to the countryside for Millie’s new job. But a mysterious encounter in the woods affects them unnaturally. Soon they find themselves physically drawn to each other… This directorial debut from Michael Shanks (and also written…
Tag: 2025
Review: The Life of Chuck
Whoever said this is “The best Stephen King film ever made” is insane. At the end of the world we also say goodbye, and thank you, to Chuck. Directed by Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep, Hush, Gerald’s Game) comes this adaptation of a Stephen King novella. It stars Tom Hiddleston (Avengers) Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a…
Review: Weapons
A very effective horror thriller. With some concessions. When an entire classroom of children disappear one night, all blame is focussed onto their teacher, Justine. Director Zach Cregger wow’ed critics with Barbarian in 2022, and has returned with the mysteriously titled Weapons. Starring Julia Garner (recently performed in The Wolf Man) and Josh Brolin (Dune),…
Review: War of the Worlds (2025)
H.G. Wells has risen from the grave this year, and has begun a slow walk to find Rich Lee to lay a curse on him. A top American Government security officer bears witness to the end of days when meteorites hit the Earth. On top of that, he must protect his family and save the…
Review: Fantastic Four – First Steps
I want to give a thematic four stars, but I can’t quite do it. Earth 828, the Fantastic Four are the planet’s protectors. But when a silver-clad being from outer space threatens the planet with destruction, the charismatic heroes must rise to the challenge. To protect not only the planet, but their new family… Directed…
Review: Ballerina (2025)
This movie dances with joy in the established John Wick universe. A young girl is brought into an assassin syndicate after her father is killed. Now she willing to defy everyone around her for revenge. Ballerina, also known as the mouthful “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” is a blast. Directed by Len Wiseman,…
Review: The Phoenician Scheme
Always a hit or miss with me. But it is still a joy to watch. A ne’er-do-well businessman faces off constant assassination while establishing a trans-continental transportation empire. Director Wes Anderson returns for another unorthodox experience, having given us The Grand Budapest Hotel, Asteroid City, and more. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton and Michael…
Review: The Surfer
Each year we get a weird and unsettling Nic Cage movie. A father takes his son surfing at the beach he grew up with. But when the locals don’t take kindly to their appearance, the father risks everything to keep his dream alive. The Surfer is a grim but striking movie directed by Lorcan Finnegan,…
Review: Sinners
Ludicrous, but when it is all said and done, Sinners is a classic horror in the making. In 1930s America, young Samuel wants to become a blues guitarist. To achieve this dream, he joins a pair of twins who are setting up a new club house. But everyone’s plans and excitement are about to be…
Review: Snow White
Disney really need to pick a lane and stick to it. Snow White, surviving princess of the kingdom, finds herself a target of the Evil Queen. After fleeing into the woods, she finds a band of freedom fighters who can perhaps help her retake the land. This live action remake of Walt Disney’s seminal work…