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MALIGNANT Review – A Magnificent and Invigorating Return to Horror
Brant Lewis describes Malignant as a horror rollercoaster that perfectly embraces its campiness. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS] James...
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SLAXX Review – Denim Justice Runs Wild
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Julia Straub
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HALLOWEEN ENDS Review – Evil is a Contagious Love-Hate Relationship
E.L. King says Halloween Ends displays promise with its exploration of evil but ultimately disappoints. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS]...
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POSSESSOR Review – Brandon Cronenberg Explores Bodily Autonomy, Gender Euphoria, and Dysphoria
Brant Lewis says Possessor is an excellent sophomore feature that explores gender through body horror. Brandon Cronenberg made a splash...
Brant Lewis
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US Review – A Night in with the Tethered is Fresh Home Invasion Horror
Julia Straub says that Us is a unique psychological horror that’s chilling social commentary and careful symbolism that can’t be...
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VIVARIUM Review – A Fresh Spin On Suburban Horror
Savannah Chess discusses how Vivarium depicts suburbia, children, marriage, and the horrific trap of it all. Many view the American...
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THE GUEST ROOM Review – A Unique Blend of Science Fiction and Revenge Horror
E.L. King says Stefano Lodovichi's narrative is chaotic and violent while endearingly tender in other key moments. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS...
E. L. King
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SINISTER Review – Obsession is a Curse
Julia Straub says Ethan Hawke shines as the psychological effects of Ellison Oswalt's ego unfold onscreen. Sinister (2012), directed by...
Julia Straub
Oct 27, 2022
ORPHAN: FIRST KILL Review – Exploring The Multiple Sides of Esther
Breanna Lucci says Orphan: First Kill is a welcome prequel, with a fantastic performance by Isabelle Fuhrman and a multi-dimensional...
Breanna Lucci
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HELLRAISER Review – Flesh for Fantasy
Brant Lewis says the latest Hellraiser is a successful reimagining of the franchise modernizing the story while keeping its essential...
Brant Lewis
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[BHFF] MEGALOMANIAC Review – A Feel-Bad Journey Where the Grotesque and Depraved Shine
Mitchell Brown says Megalomaniac centers on patriarchy, unflinching brutality, and a troubled character’s tightrope walk of empathy....
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[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...
E. L. King
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[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...
Sarah Kirk
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[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....
Breanna Lucci
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[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...
Alex Nguyen
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[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...
E. L. King
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[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...
Breanna Lucci
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![[BHFF] INFLUENCER Review – Kurtis David Harder's Venomous Thriller Knocks Influencers Down a Peg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_163e5d8971fe40dcb90eacc0687172b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_959,h_720,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/0048f1_163e5d8971fe40dcb90eacc0687172b0~mv2.jpg)
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[BHFF] INFLUENCER Review – Kurtis David Harder's Venomous Thriller Knocks Influencers Down a Peg
We can expect the unexpected from writer, producer, editor, and director Kurtis David Harder in his latest thriller, Influencer....
E. L. King
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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...
Breanna Lucci
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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...
E. L. King
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