By: Amanda Guarragi There are films in the religious horror subgenre that have trouble being unique because of the conventions that are used. A film can never be too “tropey” especially in horror. It’s those very tropes that make us enjoy many others. Immaculate, directed by Michael Mohan, does follow similar beats for the subgenre, but the story is what subverts expectations to make it … Continue reading ‘Immaculate’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The lure of small-town myths is what makes Stephen King’s stories captivating. Every character is connected to the grounds they walk on. Their families have lived in the particular town for decades and have never found the heart to leave. Each family has their story, whether it is good or bad. In Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, the characters find out just how haunted … Continue reading ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The Saw franchise has always been under a moral code from John Kramer (Tobin Bell). He only harmed those who have done terrible things or are horrible people. Over the years, the franchise has suffered balancing morally challenging backstories for their characters and the gore. The early Saw films did have a good structure. The characters were linked to Kramer and the … Continue reading ‘Saw X’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There have been many Stephen King adaptations over the years; some have been better than others. The Boogeyman is unique because it is a short story in King’s anthology series Night Shift. Co-writers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman adapted a 10-page story into a feature film, which turned out well. The lore of the boogeyman has been around for decades, … Continue reading ‘The Boogeyman’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Some writers can see different versions of other people but have difficulty understanding their identities. Writers write stories about other people because they don’t find their lives as interesting. They want things to happen for inspirational purposes, not because they want the actual experience. In Brandon Cronenberg’s Infinity Pool, James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em Foster (Cleopatra Coleman) enjoy an all-inclusive beach vacation … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival 2023: ‘Infinity Pool’ Review
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