Caillou Pettis is a professional film critic and journalist as well as the author of While You Sleep, The Inspiring World of Horror: The Movies That Influenced Generations, and co-author of Out of Time: True Paranormal Encounters. He has been writing in the entertainment industry for over seven and a half years professionally. Throughout the years, he has written articles for publications including Gold Derby, Exclaim!, CBR, Awards Radar, Awards Watch, Flickering Myth, BRWC, Starburst Magazine, Punch Drunk Critics, Mediaversity Reviews, Vinyl Chapters, Northern Transmissions, and Beats Per Minute.
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It Ends with Us

It Ends with Us Review: Book Fans Will Be Disappointed

It Ends with Us, directed by Justin Baldoni and adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, had the potential to be a powerful exploration of love, trauma, and resilience. However, despite its promising source material and a star-studded cast, the film ...
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The Mouse Trap (2024).

The Mouse Trap Review: A Painfully Misguided Venture

The Mouse Trap, directed by Jamie Bailey and written by Simon Phillips, is a horror reimagining of Walt Disney’s 1928 animated short film, Steamboat Willie. It was released following the public domain status of Mickey’s Steamboat Willie version on January ...
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Janet Planet Review

Janet Planet Review: Introspective and Truly Beautiful

In her feature directorial debut, Annie Baker dives into the nuanced and sometimes tumultuous waters of a mother-daughter relationship in the coming-of-age drama Janet Planet. Starring Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo, the film sets ...
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A Good Girls Guide to Murder Review

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 1 Review

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, the television series adapted by Poppy Cogan from Holly Jackson’s bestselling novel, and directed by Dolly Wells, is a captivating foray into the teen detective genre that is sure to leave viewers both entertained ...
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trap josh harnett m night movie 2024 (2)

Trap Review: Josh Harnett Is Creepy In This Tense Thriller

M. Night Shyamalan‘s latest venture, Trap, attempts to blend the conventional serial killer narrative with his signature psychological thrills. With a stellar cast featuring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill, the film promises a roller-coaster ...
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Batman: Caped Crusader Review: A Noir Rebirth of the Dark Knight

Batman: Caped Crusader offers a fresh, noir-inspired reimagining of the Batman mythos. The series delves into the early crime-fighting career of a young Bruce Wayne in a grim, corrupt Gotham City. Drawing inspiration from Batman stories of the 1940s and ...
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Dead Sea Review: An Underwhelming Crime Horror Film

Phil Volken’s Dead Sea attempts to blend the crime and horror genres but unfortunately ends up stranded in a murky narrative with underwhelming execution. Despite a promising premise, the film flounders with predictable plot twists, one-dimensional characters, and a lackluster atmosphere ...
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DEADPOOL and WOLVERINE

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: A Chaotic, Hilarious, and Heartfelt Ride

The eagerly awaited Deadpool & Wolverine marks the thirty-forth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Shawn Levy, the film stars Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine. This dynamic duo delivers a ...
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Sense and Sensibility (2024) Review: Well-Intentioned But Flawed

Roger M. Bobb‘s 2024 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility presents a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic novel. With a screenplay by Tom Huddleston, the film stars Deborah Ayorinde as Elinor Dashwood, Bethany Antonia as Marianne Dashwood, Dan Jeannotte as ...
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Young Woman and the Sea Review

Young Woman and the Sea Review: Evocative and Inspiring

Young Woman and the Sea 2024 is an evocative and inspiring biographical sports drama that masterfully recounts the story of Gertrude Trudy Ederle, the trailblazing swimmer who became the first woman to conquer the English Channel. Directed by Joachim Rønning ...