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E. L. King
Oct 3, 2022
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...
Megan Borns
Sep 19, 2022
SO VAM Review – The Inherent and Unapologetic Queerness of Vampires
Megan Borns says Alice Maio Mackay's So Vam explores the link between vampires and queerness. So Vam, directed and co-written by...
Breanna Lucci
Sep 14, 2022
THE RETALIATORS Review – It’s a Thin Line Between Morality and Revenge
Breanna Lucci says that The Retaliators poses the ultimate moral dilemma while captivating us with heart-wrenching performances. From...
Brant Lewis
Sep 13, 2022
FLUX GOURMET Review – A Gorgeous Feast of Aesthetic and Sound
Brant Lewis calls Flux Gourmet a hypnotic dark comedy drawing us in with its sharp sound design, luxurious production, and costumes....
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Breanna Lucci
Sep 6, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] DO NOT DISTURB Review – Psychedelics, Love, and Toxic Relationships
Breanna Lucci says Do Not Disturb is an entertaining drug-induced nightmare that explores complex issues. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS...
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E. L. King
Sep 6, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] FOLLOW HER Review – Fetishes, Lies and Video Tape
E.L. King says Sylvia Caminer's Follow Her brings a clever, fresh and frightening perspective to the "social media is bad" trope. The...
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Breanna Lucci
Sep 6, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS Review – Unlikely Friends Meet a Wormy Demise
Breanna Lucci says Alex Phillips' feature-length directorial debut takes audiences on an elaborate, worm-filled, drug-fueled adventure....
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Julia Straub
Sep 5, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] FANGA Review – A Horrifying Tale as Old as Time
Julia Straub says Fanga is a masterful reworking of Beauty and the Beast, employing captivating cinematography and contemporary themes to...
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Megan Borns
Aug 29, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] THE EYES BELOW Review – A Stunning Supernatural Study in Shadowplay
Megan Borns says The Eyes Below is a magnificently-executed film filled with brilliant cinematography. Many people are plagued by sleep...
Cayenn Landau
Aug 29, 2022
BODIES BODIES BODIES Review – A Whodunnit That Slays Murder Mystery Expectations
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Megan Borns
Aug 27, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] PEPPERGRASS Review – A Pandemic Story and an Exercise in Futility
Megan Borns says Peppergrass is a cinematic foray into changing one’s circumstances. The outset of the pandemic has proven to be a...
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Breanna Lucci
Aug 27, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] BAD GIRL BOOGEY Review – Fringe Culture, Mental Health, and Queer Horror
Breanna Lucci says Bad Girl Boogey is a confusing experience failing to elicit much more than frustration at its physically sickening...
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Megan Borns
Aug 26, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] THE LEECH Review – Disturbing Religious Horror Severely Lacking in Palatability
Megan Borns says The Leech has supernatural influences and explores themes of religious zealotry in an excruciatingly disturbing,...
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Julia Straub
Aug 25, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] FINAL SUMMER Review – Camp Horror Returns with a Vengeance
Julia Straub says this throwback slasher hits its mark, bringing classic horror staples to life for a new generation. Writer and director...
Sarah Kirk
Aug 25, 2022
NOPE Review – Aliens and Outrageous Chaos Combine in an Exploration of Comedic Terror
Sarah Kirk says Jordan Peele’s Nope is a captivating, anxiety-ridden, predator versus prey sci-fi horror experience. Ever wonder if alien...
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Megan Borns
Aug 23, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] DISTRESS SIGNALS Review – Wilderness Survival Horror is an Allegory for Depression
Megan Borns says Distress Signals shows a surprising, on-the-nose depiction of mental illness and recovery. Getting lost in the woods is...
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Breanna Lucci
Aug 22, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] THEY WAIT IN THE DARK Review – A Sinister Past Refusing to be Forgotten
Breanna Lucci says They Wait in the Dark attempts to strangle you with its complexities, drama, and social commentary. They Wait in the...
Savannah Chess
Aug 22, 2022
OFFSEASON Review – Aquatic Demons, Sinister Townies, and an Island to Remove From Travel Itineraries
Savannah Chess says Off Season is the journey of a grieving daughter facing the demons of her late-mothers past in this atmospheric...
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Julia Straub
Aug 22, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] COMPULSUS Review – Exploring Vigilante Justice in the #MeToo Era
Julia Straub says Compulsus staggers in the execution of its message of empowerment. Director Tara Thorne makes her feature debut with...
Sammy Mannion
Aug 18, 2022
CRIMSON PEAK Review – Ghosts and Deception Make an Interesting Marriage
Samantha Mannion says Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak explores relationships, dark secrets, desire, and deceit. Director Guillermo del...
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