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Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Though the expanded cut is supposed to follow Vidal’s vision, it is important to remember that version of Caligula never existed. As soon as Brass was brought on, he made extensive rewrites.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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The Dead Thing
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The Dead Thing is a compelling watch that mixes horror with elements of an erotic thriller. There are some great scares and impactful moments. It captures the grind of dating, the pain and fear of toxic relationships, and the need to find someone.
Posted Jul 31, 2024
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Cuckoo
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The villain is a hell of a lot of fun and Schafer holds her own as the increasingly injured hero. It may not reveal all of its secrets, but it is a hell of a ride.
Posted Jul 31, 2024
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The Mandela Effect Phenomenon
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Unfortunately, The Mandela Effect Phenomenon has neither the desire or ability to delve too deeply into anything resembling an explanation. By the time it abruptly ends, it is missing structure, meaningful insight, and a tin foil hat.
Posted Jul 10, 2024
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The Inheritance
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The Inheritance manages to be a straightforward horror movie that provides enough twists to keep anyone watching on their toes. It is a haunted house movie that carries on in the tradition of the popular sub-genre without ever seeming derivative.
Posted Jul 08, 2024
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Cold Blows The Wind
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Cold Blows the Wind is an indie horror film that sucks in anyone watching. Great sound design, interesting characters, and some light grindhouse elements all combine for an excellent watch.
Posted Jul 02, 2024
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The Omicron Killer
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The problem is it either goes too far – a dance number involving a doctor – or it is just plain dumb -any scene involving cops. Ultimately, it asks what is the dividing line between so bad it’s good and just so bad.
Posted Jun 25, 2024
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The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout is a documentary about a movie that was made with more than just cinephiles in mind.
Posted Jun 24, 2024
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The Devil's Bath
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The pacing allows the chance to witness Agnes’s life unspool with each passing moment. It is a difficult viewing experience that also serves as a stark reminder of all the female voices that went unheard for centuries.
Posted Jun 18, 2024
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New Wave
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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New Wave does lose its way at times, but it also has a personal feel that makes it a consistently entertaining watch. The music and clothes bring a sense of fun, while Ai’s story highlights a sense of family that is endearing.
Posted Jun 12, 2024
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Beacon
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Director Roxy Shih never lets up on the suspense. Emily’s first encounter with Ismael is fraught with fear and distrust. It never goes away as Ismael spends the majority of Beacon trying to prove to her that he is someone she doesn't have to worry about.
Posted Jun 12, 2024
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8/10
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The Weekend
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Its well told story and powerful ending make for a memorable watch.
Posted Jun 11, 2024
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8.5/10
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#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead is a fantastic addition to the slasher sub-genre. It is the right combination of funny, exciting, and disgusting that only the best slashers are able to pull off.
Posted Jun 10, 2024
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Pandemonium
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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In the end, it makes for a fascinating watch. The twisted main story gets off to a great start. There is a depth that will pull audiences in. However, once the side stories kick in, Pandemonium loses steam.
Posted May 31, 2024
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Hundreds of Beavers
(2022)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Hundreds of Beavers is a unique mix of decades old comedy, video games, and Looney Toons. Everything blends together seamlessly in a story that is all about having fun. There is nothing else like it.
Posted May 31, 2024
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The Image of You
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The Image of You will not be the start of a resurgence of erotic thrillers, but it does stand out in today’s more sterile cinematic landscape. It is the type of entertaining fluff there is not enough of anymore.
Posted May 11, 2024
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For Sale
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Charm may be the strongest thing about the film. Quirky music and characters are the biggest takeaway from For Sale. Roth is particularly good as the shady agent who will do anything to get his sale.
Posted May 06, 2024
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Wildcat
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Though some moments seem undercooked – the subplot involving Pulitzer Prize winning poet Robert Lowell adds nothing – the vast majority is a captivating watch. The movie is also a great introduction to Southern Gothic literature.
Posted May 05, 2024
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Breathe
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The main culprit is the poor writing. It is easy to accept Earth is still and lifeless. It is even easy to forgive all the great tech Darius has managed to make due to…reasons. Why the planet looks like it has gone through a world war is another matter.
Posted Apr 27, 2024
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The Coffee Table
(2022)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The Coffee Table is a gruesome and uncomfortable movie. It does not hang its hat on gross out moments, though. Much of its horror is centered around feelings. (Though there is blood. Lots and lots of blood.) It is an wrenching and captivating watch.
Posted Apr 26, 2024
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Enter the Clones of Bruce
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Enter the Clones of Bruce also looks at the wide ranging influence of the actor, but in a completely different way. It is an often outrageous, but still sobering look at what could have been.
Posted Apr 10, 2024
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Sting
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Sting has some excellent effects, including some downright brutal kills. The movie is filled with terrifying moments and the spider is absolutely creepy. This will appeal to the adrenaline driven visceral part of your brain.
Posted Apr 09, 2024
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The People's Joker
(2022)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The People’s Joker succeeds thanks to the love and care that is brought to the project – more than is often seen by Disney and Warner Bros. This is a commentary on today’s corporate world not an all out attack on any one company.
Posted Apr 07, 2024
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Snow Valley
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There are hints of something more sinister and mysterious, but the sudden twist and rushed ending take away any hopes of salvaging this. It is never bad, but it also is never interesting- which is a whole lot worse.
Posted Mar 26, 2024
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Dusk for a Hitman
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The character driven plot leaves little room for the gun play or fast paced action normally found in these types of films. Ultimately, how much a person enjoys Dusk for a Hitman will depend on how much they are willing to invest in Lavoie.
Posted Mar 25, 2024
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Riddle Of Fire
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There is a charm to Riddle of Fire that is not often seen in these types of films. Instead of dealing with the angst and turmoil of growing up, the movie focuses on the adventure and joy.
Posted Mar 23, 2024
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Late Night with the Devil
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Late Night with the Devil does have some of the characteristics associated with the found footage, but it mostly does its own thing. The end result is a scary watch that is compelling television and a great movie.
Posted Mar 19, 2024
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9/10
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Birdeater
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Ever since the days of Ozploitation, Australia has been a source for great genre cinema. Birdeater is another fantastic edition that is uncomfortable to watch yet impossible to turn away from.
Posted Mar 10, 2024
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Dead Mail
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Initially, it seems like it is going to be a mystery, before turning into a thriller about obsession. The final act returns to unraveling clues, but there is a different atmosphere due the revelations over the course of the film.
Posted Mar 10, 2024
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T-Blockers
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There is little subtlety when it comes to T-Blockers. It is very much a case of what you see is what you get. And this movie has no problems getting right up in your face. But through all the gunk and gore, there is also a lot of heart.
Posted Mar 07, 2024
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History of Evil
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The tension Mirohesseni creates in the early moments due to political turmoil morphs over the course of the plot. Mixed in with some excellent jump scares and tried and trued horror tropes, and History of Evil is a enjoyably difficult watch.
Posted Feb 22, 2024
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Midnight Peepshow
(2022)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The main issue is the film never provides enough. There is the promise of sex, sin, and gore, and while Midnight Peepshow does deal in each of those subjects, it always seems to pull back before going too far.
Posted Feb 14, 2024
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Out of Darkness
(2022)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Prehistoric horror is a sub-genre that is woefully underserved. These types of movies tend to involve dinosaurs or time travel. Out of Darkness is a well-crafted horror story that is one of the most unique genre watches in years.
Posted Feb 06, 2024
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Ghostwritten
(2021)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Ghostwritten may have one twist too many, but great acting and a gripping old school ghost story will keep audiences watching.
Posted Feb 05, 2024
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There Is a Monster
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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As a whole, the movie is never actively bad, but it ends up taking itself too seriously. This makes sense considering its inspiration, but it also takes away from what is otherwise a run of the mill thriller.
Posted Jan 30, 2024
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A Cold Grave
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The production may be the best of anything released by DBS Studios. Director Brendan Rudnicki creates an appropriately spooky atmosphere and there are some nice makeup effects.
Posted Jan 23, 2024
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Realm of Satan
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Realm of Satan has the expected moments of darkness, but it is a mostly grounded affair. It manages to delve into the lives of a group of people without ever being intrusive or overwhelming. It is simple, imaginative, and very entertaining.
Posted Jan 23, 2024
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Sunrise
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Meandering and confusing, but the straightforward approach prevents things from ever becoming outright horrible. There are a lot of good ideas, the script is just never to tie them all together.
Posted Jan 15, 2024
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Destroy All Neighbors
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Everything is put in the background as sheer zaniness takes over. Trippy visuals and great special effects take center stage as Destroy All Neighbors bombards the audience’s senses. It manages. It is a gory and lighthearted watch that is bloody fun.
Posted Jan 15, 2024
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Self Reliance
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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This is more than a film that throws everything at the wall. It is a movie about connections. While the relationship between Tommy and Maddy is supposed to take center stage, it is the arc between Tommy and James that is the most heartfelt.
Posted Jan 09, 2024
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Man on the Run
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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It often seems like filmmaker Cassius Michael Kim is unsure of what type of story he wants to tell. The combined effort often comes off as a disjointed mess.
Posted Jan 02, 2024
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Merry Good Enough
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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While the main premise is more than what most families will experience – hopefully! – the relationships between the families and those in their orbit will be very familiar. It is a refreshing watch for the season.
Posted Dec 31, 2023
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10/10
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The Holdovers
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The Holdovers is an emotional ride that never feels manipulative. The pacing patient allows every moment and each character time to fully develop. The final moments hit the hardest as the movie cements itself as one of the best movies of 2023.
Posted Dec 31, 2023
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Memory
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Delicate story about a budding relationship in which both participants can fall apart. A story about two broken people trying to find solace in one another can be a difficult watch. Thanks to its great acting, Memory is able to pull it off.
Posted Dec 23, 2023
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8/10
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A Disturbance in The Force
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There is so much Star Wars content that it is hard to get interested - even when they cover something that was as difficult to find as The Star Wars Holiday Special. A Disturbance in the Force succeeds thanks to a genuine love of the source material.
Posted Dec 15, 2023
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The Sacrifice Game
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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It can be argued that the Christmas setting for the film is little more than window dressing. Still, The Sacrifice Game is a fun holiday horror movie that is stylish, wacky, and gross. It is a great addition to any holiday horror watchlist.
Posted Dec 09, 2023
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A Creature Was Stirring
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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A Creature Was Stirring does not ignore the more visceral scares. There are some impressive special effects that range from scary to just plain disgusting. The monster is based on something that is terrifying in its own right but rarely seen in horror.
Posted Dec 04, 2023
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Empire V
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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With its fantastic wardrobe and sprawling set pieces, the film looks absolutely gorgeous. The creature design is fantastic and there are montages mixed in that set it apart from other creature features.
Posted Dec 03, 2023
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Loop Track
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Loop Track is a smartly written thriller that builds to a great reveal. There are clues along the way that some viewers will pick up on, but it all makes the bonkers final act that much better.
Posted Nov 30, 2023
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Everyone Will Burn
(2021)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The finale is arguably the best part of Everyone Will Burn. The story culminates in a chaotic conclusion that will leave anyone watching satisfied.
Posted Nov 28, 2023
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