Russell Crowe Is Giving Up
When I first heard about The Exorcism, starring Russell Crowe as Anthony Miller, a troubled actor, and directed by Joshua John Miller, I was intrigued. With a cast that includes Ryan Simpkins, Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, Adrian Pasdar,…
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King Saud Featured, Reviews Film Threat
King Saud is the rarest of pure indie films in that it’s written by, directed by, and stars Mark Toma. In a retro L.A. Noir style, LAPD detective Wolfe (Toma) is assigned a case to investigate the gruesome murder of…
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A Whirlwind of Nostalgia and Innovation
The Twisters 2024 movie, the highly anticipated standalone sequel to the 1996 classic Twister, directed by Lee Isaac Chung, delivers a whirlwind of excitement, drama, and impressive visual effects. Written by Mark L. Smith and based on a story by…
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The Kills Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Kills, a unique blend of action and comedy, is a black-and-white film written and directed by Jonathan Niederer. It revolves around Olivia (Anette Puskas), a hit woman with a bad attitude and a fiery determination to right the wrongs…
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Maika Monroe and Nic Cage Are Electric
Osgood Perkins‘ Longlegs is a masterclass in horror and thriller filmmaking. It blends atmospheric tension with a deeply unsettling narrative that haunts long after the credits roll. With Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe starring as the leads, the film delivers a chilling exploration of…
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‘Black Eyed Susan’ Review – Horror Sci-Fi Wishes It Were ‘Ex Machina’
The Big Picture Black Eyed Susan is not for the faint of heart, containing graphic violence against women. It lacks deep introspection into the issues of violence and pleasure, mishandling the main thesis. Black Eyed Susan fails to provide a…
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‘House of Sayuri’ Review – A Tone-Bending House of Horrors and Revenge
The Big Picture House of Sayuri explores themes of cultural heritage, identity, and resilience. The film is smart, complex, and frightening, overcoming any flaws in tone to still strike fear. Strong performances enhance these tonal shifts, providing humorous and frightening…
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Nine Ball Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Thirty years in the making, Victor Bevine’s Nine Ball is a story of perseverance. Though the final product looks like it was made in the 90s, the story manages to stay relevant in 2024. Nine ball is a straightforward game.…
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My Spy: The Eternal City Review: A Hugely Bland Sequel
Was there seriously anybody out there that was rooting for a sequel to Pete Segal‘s My Spy to get made? I’m willing to bet that the answer to that is no. Not only was it one of the most forgettable films…
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‘Trap,’ ‘Rebel Moon’ Director’s Cut, and This Week’s Best New Releases, Reviewed and Ranked
It’s a blockbuster week with not one, but two new releases from beloved yet divisive filmmakers hitting the big (and small) screen. The first is M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap starring Josh Hartnett as a serial killer who is trapped at…
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Matt Damon & Casey Affleck Star In Doug Liman’s Painfully Dire Crime Comedy Misfire
A crime thriller starring Matt Damon, reuniting him with his “The Bourne Identity” filmmaker Doug Liman, and de facto little brother Casey Affleck, should be a cause for celebration, or at least a team-up of much anticipation. But the bickering,…
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The Last Breath Featured, Reviews Film Threat
That an actor named Sands should die in the hills after filming at sea is a pun too weird to not mention. It is as if director Joachim Hedén’s The Last Breath has accidentally mounted this illustrious thespian into perfect…
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