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Perhaps the most brutal family reunion you will ever witness, Evil Dead Burn scorches its way to theaters this weekend. Serving as the sixth installment of the beloved Evil Dead franchise, the film proves the series is not slowing down in its ability to traumatize audiences. Following Alice (Souheila Yacoub), who is reeling in the aftermath of her husband Will’s death. But despite their rocky…

After renting their guest house to an mysterious duo, a husband and wife begin fearing their new tenants have sinister intentions. Starring Adam Scott and Danielle Deadwyler, The Saviors is an intriguing comedy thriller reminiscent of classic 80s films, but with deep themes that go far beyond neighborhood hijinks. Sean (Scott) and his wife Kim (Deadwyler) are struggling in their marriage and on…

With a government conspiracy on the brink of exposure, an unsuspecting weather reporter finds herself pulled into an espionage ring, discovering that humans are perhaps not alone after all. Directed by Steven Spielberg with a script by David Koepp, Disclosure Day has everything you’d expect out of a science-fiction picture by the acclaimed director. But this film goes beyond thrilling adventures…

Liminal spaces have long been a horrorscape explored on the internet, but the most captivating one has been the concept of the “backrooms”. And it’s finally transitioning from niche YouTube channels to the big screen with A24’s Backrooms. The directorial debut of Kane Parsons, written by Will Soodik, the film is easily the most anticipated horror release of the year. While it’s deeply unsettling…

As we’re in the midst of a new era of all-consuming diet culture, Saccharine is a supernatural horror film that examines the lengths people will go to satisfy their desires. Written and directed by Natalie Erika James, the film is a timely exploration with glossy visuals that will surely ruin your appetite. But in conversation with James, there’s much more to the story than a critique of…

Love can be a crazy thing, and there’s never been a wilder example of that and “be careful what you wish for” than in Curry Barker’s Obsession. It’s a film that will get under your skin with the wild places it goes to, while simultaneously leaving you sinking into your seat at the absurdly awkward happenings. Bear (Michael Johnston) is an awkward guy with a huge crush on his coworker Nikki (Inde…

The latest installment in Blumhouse’s reimagining of classic monsters has arrived with Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. A very different take on the concept than we’ve gotten before. And while there are aspects that are certainly interesting and worth praising for attempting to do something different, it feels like another notable horror franchise altogether, with a mummy shoehorned in. Charlie (Jack…

A24’s sonically driven film undertone has finally found its way to home viewing, releasing today on VOD. And while I considered it one of the most unsettling films I had seen in a long time, its release saw it suffer the same fate as Longlegs, another recent horror release with heightened expectations. Especially when it’s being peddled around as the “scariest film of the year”. But as we all…

Who would have thought the pseudo-documentary-turned-cult-classic Faces of Death would see itself getting a modern reimagining? A film so controversial that it became an urban legend in and of itself. However, rather than being a straightforward remake of the 1978 film, this new iteration serves as a self-referential extension of the original. And while it may not strike up as much fear as the…

In the days leading up to their wedding, a couple’s relationship is rocked when a horrifying revelation causes a massive shockwave that could derail the entire affair. Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, The Drama certainly has plenty of that to entertain and mortify audiences. And while the film definitely pushes boundaries, it’s a message we should perhaps not overlook as…

When a young woman is resurrected to become a companion for a monstrous creature, she’ll find herself on a journey of liberation. And not only for her. Written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Bride! is a totally original take on the classic monsters, giving the Mary Shelley tale a Bonnie and Frankenclyde style adaptation. While its visuals get a lively jolt, its story is uneven and lacks…

Joe Keery’s first post-Stranger Things project hits theaters this weekend, and it’s a little horror comedy called Cold Storage. Written by veteran screenwriter David Koepp, the film clocks you in for some infectious fun alongside some unlikely heroes. And despite its shortcomings, you can’t help but enjoy parts of the wild ride thanks to its charismatic leads. Travis (Joe Keery) works the night…

The love-hate romance film of the year is upon us in Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights”, a steamy adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel. While there have been a fair share of film adaptations previously, this new incarnation approaches the material with optimal sexual tension, perhaps to its detriment. And with a tagline of “Come undone”, the reactions to this film will certainly have folks…

The love-hate romance film of the year is upon us in Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights”, a steamy adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel. While there have been a fair share of film adaptations previously, this new incarnation approaches the material with optimal sexual tension, perhaps to its detriment. And with a tagline of “Come undone”, the reactions to this film will certainly have folks…

An under-appreciated office employee gets the revenge of a lifetime when she finds herself stuck on a deserted island with her insufferable new boss. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, and directed by genre-beloved filmmaker Sam Raimi, Send Help is a slapstick-esque survival horror-thriller with wild twists and turns that mostly make up for some of its flaws. Rachal McAdams as Linda…

It was only six months ago that the revival of the 28 Days Later franchise raged its way into theaters with 28 Years Later. Reuniting director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland, the film places viewers in the midst of a new world order nearly three decades after a virus devastated Great Britain. Shot back-to-back, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple continues the story, with Nia DaCosta…