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Mr. Crocket

Mr. Crocket Review: A Mother’s Descent into Darkness

In Mr. Crocket, written by Carl Reid and Brandon Espy and directed by Espy, audiences are plunged into a nightmarish world where childhood innocence is corrupted by a malevolent force. With an intriguing premise centered on a demonic children’s show ...
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'Salem's Lot (2024).

‘Salem’s Lot Review: Gary Dauberman Delivers The Goods

Gary Dauberman‘s ‘Salem’s Lot is an engrossing and atmospheric adaptation of Stephen King‘s 1975 novel, successfully transforming the source material into a cinematic experience that feels both classic and contemporary. With a cast led by Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Alfre ...
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Strange Darling

Strange Darling Review: A Tense and Twisted Game of Survival

JT Mollner’s Strange Darling is an electrifying psychological thriller that refuses to follow conventional storytelling. Driven by a nonlinear narrative structure, the film is a meticulously crafted and tension-filled tale about the dangers of lust, manipulation, and survival. With standout ...
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Hold Your Breath

Hold Your Breath Review: Atmospheric But With Disappointing Execution

Hold Your Breath, directed by Karrie Crouse and Will Joines, is a psychological horror-thriller set in the harsh, isolated landscape of 1930s Oklahoma. With dust storms that threaten to swallow the world whole, the film explores themes of motherhood, trauma, ...
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The 4:30 Movie

The 4:30 Movie Review: A Nostalgic Dive into Youth and Love

Kevin Smith‘s The 4:30 Movie takes viewers on a humorous, heartwarming journey through the trials of teenage love, friendship, and the transformative magic of cinema. Set in 1986 New Jersey, this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy weaves Smith’s signature humor with a ...
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Joker: Folie à Deux Review: A Dark, Chaotic Dance of Madness

Todd Phillips returns to Gotham with Joker: Folie à Deux, a riveting sequel that builds on the disturbing, gritty foundation laid by its 2019 predecessor. This time, Phillips takes the film into daring new territory by embracing a jukebox musical ...
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Wolfs

Wolfs Review: Disappointing Effort But With Right Ingredients

Jon Watts’ Wolfs is a film that promises an engaging blend of action and comedy, fueled by the undeniable star power of George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Set against a backdrop of high-stakes situations, gritty violence, and quick-witted banter, the ...
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TIFF 2024: SATURDAY NIGHT Perfectly Homages SNL, But May Be Inaccessible For Some

Saturday Night was one of the biggest premieres of the Toronto International Film Festival 2024. The Jason Reitman-directed film chronicles the 90 minutes just before the debut of the biggest experimental TV show of all time, Saturday Night Live! While ...
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Omni Loop

Omni Loop Review: Sci-Fi Intrigue with Existential Reflection

Bernardo Britto’s Omni Loop skillfully blends science fiction with existential drama, delivering an introspective meditation on life, death, and the inevitability of repetition. Anchored by Mary-Louise Parker’s nuanced portrayal of a jaded quantum physicist, the film explores profound philosophical questions ...