Stars Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The great American tradition of New York underground cinema shines on in writer/director Mars Roberge’s striking feature Stars. Adapted from the play by Doron Braunshtein, the movie follows the toil of a group of homeless women staying in a shelter in…
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“Viking Wolf” (2022): Terrifying Transformation
Teenager Thale (Elli Rhiannon Müller Osborne, “Royalteen”) has recently moved with her family from Oslo to a quaint Norwegian community for her mother’s (Liv Mjönes, “Midsommar”) new job as the town’s police chief. Almost immediately a fellow high school student…
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It Is In Us All
Unwanted and unseen describes the two primary characters of writer-director Antonia Campbell-Hughes’ audacious feature-length debut, It Is in Us All. Repressed yet complacent, […] The post It Is In Us All first appeared on Film Threat. Disclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated…
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Haunted Mansion Review: A Ghostly Misstep That Fails to Fully Unravel Its Potential
In a world where haunted houses have been a staple of horror cinema for decades, Justin Simien’s take on the classic tale in Haunted Mansion attempts to bring a fresh perspective to the genre. Unfortunately, while it displays glimmers of…
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Awake Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PORTLAND FESTIVAL OF CINEMA, ANIMATION AND TECHNOLOGY 2023 REVIEW! There is a genuine hopefulness at the heart of writer-director Greg Derochie’s Awake. At only five minutes long, the sci-fi short has an extremely simple scope but accomplishes much. There is some…
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TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Review – Do The Turtles Return With a Bang?
Get ready to join the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in their latest animated escapade, “TMNT: Mutant Mayhem”! Directed by Jeff Rowe, this action-packed film bursts onto the screen with a visually stunning animation style. While some may draw comparisons…
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Return to Dust Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The elephant in the room with writer-director Li Ruijun’s drama, Return to Dust, is that it was promptly banned in China under suspicious circumstances after a relatively successful release. When a film like this is banned in its home country, perhaps…
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review
The Spider-Verse style, as many call it, is becoming a source of inspiration across various animation studios. Yet, few feel like an imitation of what the Spider-Verse crew innovated. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish blended Spider-Verse vibes with a…
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Talk To Me Review: Demon Possession Gets an Upgrade
Talk To Me, directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, was a compelling and nightmarish debut that masterfully wove together horror, grief, and the thrill of chasing an unforgettable escape. The film followed Mia, a teenage girl coping with her mother’s…
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Familiar, But Refreshing Angle Boosts Apple TV+ Biopic
Summary The Beanie Bubble focuses on the flaws of Beanie Baby co-founder Ty Warner and how they led to the downfall of the company. The film highlights the female characters, played by Sarah Snook, Elizabeth Banks, and Geraldine Viswanathan, and…
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Justice League Warworld Review: A Stellar Cosmic Showdown with Room for Improvement
In Justice League: Warworld, director Jeff Wamester takes audiences on a thrilling cosmic adventure that brings the iconic superhero team face-to-face with a formidable threat. Packed with jaw-dropping action, impressive animation, and a star-studded voice cast, the film captures the…
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‘The Crucible’ West End Review: Milly Alcock Is Riveting
On the surface, the story of The Crucible is hardly one that feels connected to our modern day. A story embroiled in fear, paranoia, and mob mentality, Arthur Miller's play follows the events of the Salem Witch Trials. But as…
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