The Asylum Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer/director John K. Webster’s Night Explorers: The Asylum is a better horror film than its generic title might suggest. It begins with a traditional ghost-hunting plot reminiscent of the ones found in Grave Encounters or Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. Still, it sidesteps the expected found footage…
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‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’ Review — Friedkin’s Final Film
It’s not often that we so definitively know an artist’s last project will, in fact, be their last. The world isn’t as clean and tidy as that, and oftentimes, it’s tragic to find that a piece of art is the…
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Limbo (Zhi Chi) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Hong Kong director Soi Cheang enters the gruesome world of serial killers in his noir thriller, Limbo (Zhi Chi). There’s a serial killer on the prowl who targets young female drug addicts and slowly tortures them. First, he cuts off their hands…
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Lousy Carter Featured, Reviews Film Threat
LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Writer-director Bob Byington’s Lousy Carter tells the story of an irrational, hopeless, and borderline narcissist who, in creative irony, is named Lousy. Literature professor Lousy Carter (David Krumholtz) is rude, unsparing, unreasonably sardonic, and evidently self-centered. But…
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Oliver Jackson-Cohen Gives Nuanced Performance In Taut Thriller
Summary Jackdaw is a simple yet intense thriller with gritty cinematography and well-developed characters, making it a riveting watch. Oliver Jackson-Cohen delivers a nuanced and emotionally vulnerable performance as the titular character, adding depth to the gripping tale. The film's…
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‘The Elevator Game’ has its ups and downs
Ryan’s sister Becki has disappeared while playing a viral phenomenon known as The Elevator Game. He becomes an intern for a group of YouTubers with a channel dedicated to the supernatural. When their producer Kevin announces that their sponsor is…
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Door Mouse Featured, Reviews Film Threat
As a punk-infused journey of existential dread, writer-director Avan Jogia’s Door Mouse exists as a uniquely singular experience — leaning on fantastic editing and production design to tell a neo-noir story centered around murder and mayhem. Oh, and there are body-snatching secret…
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Saw X Review: One of Jigsaw’s Best Games Ever
Saw X weaves a complex tapestry of suspense, redemption, and betrayal, marking a riveting addition to the iconic horror franchise. Directed and edited by Kevin Greutert, and penned by the talented duo of Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger, this installment…
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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Summary PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie focuses on Skye, giving the story a personal slant and emotional payoff that helps ramp up the tension. Taraji P. Henson is the standout as Victoria Vance, nailing the theatricality of her character and…
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Save Your Money and See it Normally
After an incredible Saw X London premiere I had to see the film again but in a different format, but I kind of wish I hadn’t. Here’s my Saw X 4DX review. Hoping for a miraculous cure, John Kramer travels…
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Saturn Bowling Featured, Reviews Film Threat
One won’t look at bowling the same way after Saturn Bowling. French director Patricia Mazuy’s exploration of predatory behavior is about as dour as they come, and nowadays, one would be hard-pressed to find material as dark as what one will…
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The Re-Education of Molly Singer Review: A Half-Hearted Comedy
The Re-Education of Molly Singer, directed by Andy Palmer, attempts to blend the familiar tropes of college comedy with the story of personal redemption. Starring Britt Robertson as the titular character, the film promises a quirky journey of self-discovery and…
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