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![[BHFF] DAUGHTER Review – An Intelligent and Psychologically Labyrinthine Journey](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_325aef485120473cbc9efb20751da2b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_325aef485120473cbc9efb20751da2b4~mv2.jpg)
E. L. King
- Oct 22, 2022
[BHFF] DAUGHTER Review – An Intelligent and Psychologically Labyrinthine Journey
E.L. King says Corey Deshon's Daughter is a tense, nuanced, clever thriller delicately navigating depravity and power dynamics. Beyond...
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Death
- Oct 21, 2022
[BHFF] V/H/S/99 Review – It's the End of the 90s Zeitgeist as We Know It
Death says V/H/S/99 loses the 90s zeitgeist in translation in some places, but the shorts make up a fun collection of scary stories in...
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Sarah Kirk
- Oct 21, 2022
[BHFF] MOTHER SUPERIOR Review – An Artistically Dark Thriller Centered on Folk Feminism
Sarah Kirk describes Mother Superior as a captivating and haunting debut feature exploring occult magic and the eternal cycle of the...
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Breanna Lucci
- Oct 21, 2022
[BHFF] OLD FLAME Review – Anxiety, Former Lovers, and Dangerous Secrets
Breanna Lucci says Old Flame holds a plethora of alluring storylines and emotions, all delivered through thoughtfully crafted dialogue....
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Alex Nguyen
- Oct 21, 2022
[BHFF] SINPHONY Review – An Uneven Horror Anthology Lacking Connective Tissue
Alex Nguyen says Sinphony is an uneven affair where the vignettes act more as a series of genre exercises than a cohesive whole. Horror...
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E. L. King
- Oct 20, 2022
[BHFF] MOTHER, MAY I? Review – Mommy Dearest Plays a Dangerous Game with Childhood Trauma
E.L. King says Laurence Vannicelli's psychological horror Mother, May I? is thoughtfully crafted with distinct sensitivity, and embraces...
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Breanna Lucci
- Oct 18, 2022
[BHFF] FLOWING Review – This Mist Brings Out the Worst in You
Breanna Lucci says Paolo Strippoli’s Flowing is psychologically immersive with complex family dynamics, thrilling performances, and...
Sydney Bollinger
- Oct 17, 2022
Don’t Break the Oath Review – A Horror Anthology with Unique Perspective and Thrilling Stories
Sydney Bollinger says reading Don't Break the Oath is a refreshing break from the "boys club" of horror as writers tackle serious issues,...
Mitchell Brown
- Oct 17, 2022
THE MONSTER SQUAD Review – A Halloween Adventure Paying Tribute to the Universal Classic Monsters
Mitchell Brown says Fred Dekker's The Monster Squad is an underrated, delightful, and hilarious cult classic. Have you ever wanted to see...
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E. L. King
- Oct 17, 2022
[BHFF] INFLUENCER Review – Kurtis David Harder's Venomous Thriller Knocks Influencers Down a Peg
E.L. King says Influencer is a subtly sexy thriller with a clever subversion of the traditional Black Widow trope. We can expect the...
Breanna Lucci
- Oct 10, 2022
PREY Review – Where Nature, Violence, and Feminine Power Meet
Breanna Lucci says Prey is perhaps the best addition to the Predator series and focuses heavily on the female experience in a harsh and...
E. L. King
- Oct 3, 2022
SPIRIT HALLOWEEN Review – A Spooky Family Friendly Adventure Lacking Heart and Zest
E.L. King says David Poag's Spirit Halloween lacks the adventurously contagious frivolity and excitement required to captivate audiences...
Megan Borns
- Sep 19, 2022
SO VAM Review – The Inherent and Unapologetic Queerness of Vampires
Megan Borns says Alice Maio Mackay's So Vam explores the link between vampires and queerness. So Vam, directed and co-written by...
Breanna Lucci
- Sep 14, 2022
THE RETALIATORS Review – It’s a Thin Line Between Morality and Revenge
Breanna Lucci says that The Retaliators poses the ultimate moral dilemma while captivating us with heart-wrenching performances. From...
Brant Lewis
- Sep 13, 2022
FLUX GOURMET Review – A Gorgeous Feast of Aesthetic and Sound
Brant Lewis calls Flux Gourmet a hypnotic dark comedy drawing us in with its sharp sound design, luxurious production, and costumes....
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Breanna Lucci
- Sep 6, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] DO NOT DISTURB Review – Psychedelics, Love, and Toxic Relationships
Breanna Lucci says Do Not Disturb is an entertaining drug-induced nightmare that explores complex issues. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS...
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E. L. King
- Sep 6, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] FOLLOW HER Review – Fetishes, Lies and Video Tape
E.L. King says Sylvia Caminer's Follow Her brings a clever, fresh and frightening perspective to the "social media is bad" trope. The...
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Breanna Lucci
- Sep 6, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS Review – Unlikely Friends Meet a Wormy Demise
Breanna Lucci says Alex Phillips' feature-length directorial debut takes audiences on an elaborate, worm-filled, drug-fueled adventure....
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Julia Straub
- Sep 5, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] FANGA Review – A Horrifying Tale as Old as Time
Julia Straub says Fanga is a masterful reworking of Beauty and the Beast, employing captivating cinematography and contemporary themes to...
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Megan Borns
- Aug 29, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] THE EYES BELOW Review – A Stunning Supernatural Study in Shadowplay
Megan Borns says The Eyes Below is a magnificently-executed film filled with brilliant cinematography. Many people are plagued by sleep...
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