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"Wuthering Heights: The House of the Damned" Review – A Gothic Horror Reimagining That Falls Flat
Literary classic gets a horror make that's downright dreadful.
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 252 min read


"I See the Demon" Review: Strong Performances Can’t Save an Underdeveloped Horror Mystery
Director Jacob Lees Johnson puts an intriguing sci-fi spin on familiar horror territory with "I See the Demon".
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 222 min read


Soho International Film Festival Review: "Jesus Land"
“Jesus Land” recalls Satanic Panic hysteria through a heartbreaking story of religious extremism, racism, and survival.
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 152 min read


"Split Rock" Review: Striking Visuals Can't Overcome Sluggish Pacing
As the horror genre continues to have a stellar 2026, it's admirable when a filmmaker knows the atmosphere he wants, even when the finished product doesn't fully cohere. That was my takeaway from “Split Rock,” writer and director Ryan Glover's sophomore supernatural horror feature. While I respected the film's artistic ambitions, its uneven pacing made it hard to stay invested. The film follows geologists Lauren (Clark Backo) and Ben (Drew Ray Tanner) as they travel into the
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 102 min read


"Falling Review" :KJ Apa leads bro code romance flick
“Falling,” a dialogue-driven romantic comedy that puts friendship and the bro code to the test
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 72 min read


"I Will Be Alright" Review: Cyrus Neshvad Finds the Cruel Irony in the Promise of Freedom
America often promotes the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of freedom, hope, and opportunity. In his short film “I Will Be Alright", director Cyrus Neshvad flips this familiar image on its head. The story centers around Laïla, a 16-year-old Iranian refugee facing the possibility of being deported back to the country she fled. As she fights to stay in a place she believed would keep her safe, Laïla works while dressed as the Statue of Liberty. This striking metaphor speaks v
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 42 min read


Beyond Fest Review: “Marge” Turns Motherhood and Generational Trauma Into Chilling Horror.
“Marge” uses motherhood, generational trauma, and a horrifying family secret to deliver a sharp, unsettling Beyond Fest horror short.
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 32 min read


"Hellbilly Hollow" Review: Practical Gore Can’t Fill This Hollow
Actor Kevin Wayne steps into directing with his feature debut, "Hellbilly Hollow", produced by Bad Man Films. Bernadette Chapman penned the screenplay, and the film was shot on location at the actual Hellbilly Hollow haunted attraction in Vincent, Alabama. The film opens with a young boy witnessing the murder of his sister by an unseen force. Years later, the boy has grown up to become Tickles (Kevin Wayne), a disfigured, childlike clown, alongside his brother Bull (Kurt De
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 212 min read


"Man of War" Review: LaMonica Garrett Is Ready for the Big Leagues
LaMonica Garrett commands William Kaufman’s gritty, explosive military action thriller.
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 202 min read


"Sunny Dancer" Review: Bella Ramsey Leads an Uneven but Affecting Coming-of-Age Story
Sunny Dancer is a heartfelt comedy-drama about teenagers finding friendship, humor, and connection at a camp for young people affected by cancer
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 132 min read


"Runner" Review : Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson Deliver Throwback Fun
Ritchson and Wilson shine in an entertaining buddy action throwback.
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 122 min read


"By Any Means" Review: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg Power a Flawed Throwback Thriller
By Any Means pairs Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg in a gritty buddy thriller whose strong chemistry outweighs its underdeveloped history.
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 42 min read


“Dead Janitors Club” Review: Dirty Work, Dark Laughs, and Twisted Charm.
Dead Janitors Club serves dark laughs, crime-scene chaos, and twisted charm in a messy but entertaining one time watch.
DERRICK DUNN
Aug 232 min read


"Spa Weekend" Review — The Ladies Bring the Laughs, but Something Is Missing
The cast brings plenty of laughs and believable chemistry to Spa Weekend. But uneven transitions and missing connective tissue make it feel like something may have been left behind in the editing room.
DERRICK DUNN
Aug 202 min read


Shackled Review: A Lean Dystopian Thriller That Knows When to Tighten the Chain
Shackled turns futuristic parole into deadly punishment in Luke Spears’ lean, tense dystopian crime thriller.
DERRICK DUNN
Aug 112 min read


Above & Below Review: Antonio Banderas Can’t Save This Waterlogged Shark Thriller
Jesse V. Johnson’s Above & Below attempts to combine a crime thriller, a heist film, and shark-fueled survival horror into one lean B-movie.
DERRICK DUNN
Aug 72 min read


"Evil Dead Burn" Review: A Bloody Return That Plays It Too Safe
Sébastien Vaniček delivers the gore, practical effects, and demonic chaos fans expect, but Evil Dead Burn follows the franchise formula too closely to become a truly memorable nightmare.
DERRICK DUNN
Aug 32 min read


"I Love Boosters" is Another Bold and Fearless Satire From Boots Riley
I Love Boosters is bold, chaotic and unapologetically original.
DERRICK DUNN
May 243 min read


"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" Review: Fun, Flashy, but Overly Safe.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sends your favorite plumbers to space. The film delivers charm, humor, and crowd-pleasing moments. But while the energy is undeniable, the story struggles to reach its full potential.
DERRICK DUNN
Mar 312 min read


"Scream 7" Cuts Deep- But Not Quite Clean.
Kevin Williamson’s Scream 7 honors the franchise’s legacy with strong performances and suspense, but an underdeveloped motive keeps it from reaching the series’ heights.
DERRICK DUNN
Feb 262 min read

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