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For months, the hype train for Undertone has been roaring down the tracks, fueled by a chorus of critics and viewers showering it with unconditional praise. Now that it’s finally landed on Max, I figured it was time to punch my ticket. Look, I know the horror fandom is intense, and I’m fully prepared for a pitchfork-wielding mob to assemble in my comments. But everyone is entitled to their opinion—including me. So, without further ado, let’s talk about why Undertone left me disappointed. The Good, The Bad, and The Boring Before I completely tear into it, let’s be fair: the cast did a fine job, including leading lady Nina Kiri. My issues don’t lie with the performances. My dismay began with the cinematography. The movie is absolutely obsessed with wide, panning shots. Over and over again, I found myself squinting at the screen, desperately trying to spot a ghost, a monster, or anything lurking in the shadows. Spoiler alert: there
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As horror fans, we spend our lives chasing a very specific dragon. We scour endless rows of streaming titles and theater marquee lists, hunting for that elusive, traumatic thrill that made us fall in love with the genre in the first place. More often than not, it’s a disappointing cycle that leaves us craving a spark we can rarely recapture. But last night, I finally felt that old chill again. I sat down to watch Curry Barker’s independent phenomenon, Obsession. I’ll admit I was actively dreading it, terrified that the staggering online hype wouldn’t hold up. Thankfully, I can look you dead in the eye and tell you it made me feel like a terrified nine-year-old peeking through my fingers at Friday the 13th all over again. Obsession goes vastly beyond cheap gore and goo; it is an emotional, heartbreaking, and deeply disturbing descent into psychological ruin. And if you’re a cat parent, brace yourself. WARNING: Mild Spoilers! A Wish
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Two names you likely never expected to see sharing a production credit—melodrama mogul Tyler Perry and horror kingpin Jason Blum—have joined forces for Strung. It’s a twisted psychological thriller now streaming on Peacock. I braved the madness so you don’t have to. And the verdict is in: this movie is an absolute orchestra of chaos. Classic Thriller Fodder The setup is classic thriller fodder. Chloe Bailey stars as a talented violinist hired by a formidable grandmother (Lynn Whitfield) to be the live-in tutor for a young girl (Romy Woods). The red flags start waving the second Chloe unpacks her bags at the family mansion. She realizes she’s already had a one-night stand with the girl’s stepfather (Lucien Laviscount). Add in a heavily pregnant mother (Coco Jones) radiating pure, unhinged energy right off the bat, and you have a recipe for disaster. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for Chloe and the dad to rekindle their illicit flame. But wait—it’s a trap!
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V.CI. have gone creature crazy and have slapped two spine-tinglers from the golden age of Drive-in madness together on one Blu-ray disc titled (appropriately enough) Creepy-Creatures Double-Feature! This monster mash gets underway with The Crawling Hand from 1963… A manned space mission goes tits-up in the worst possible way resulting in a self-destruct request from an astronaut that’s miraculously lived without oxygen for over twenty minutes. The cosmic wreckage from said blast rains down over a small California beach town where it’s discovered by young science student Paul (Rod Lauren) and his Nordic gal pal, Marta (Sirry Steffen). Among the debris is one of our bomb-shattered astronauts arms with hand still attached (which is solid for title accuracy’s sake), and soon that arcane appendage is up and about causing that patented monster mayhem died-in-the-wicked-wool Monsterkids like us love six ways to Sunday… but, that horrid hand doesn’t stop there as it possesses Paul for a lil’ Jekyll n’ Hyde riffage!
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ForeignMoviesReviews
Official synopsis Three decades ago, the Rose of Nevada vanished at sea, along with its crew. Now, it has returned. In a remote fishing village, its reappearance is embraced as an auspicious sign, with the local citizens convinced the luck of their economically devastated community may turn, if only the ship sails again. Joining the crew is Nick (George MacKay), desperate to provide for his young family, and Liam (Callum Turner), a mysterious drifter eager to escape his past. After a successful voyage, they return to harbor, only to find that nothing is as they remember it. Review Filmmaker Mark Jenkin is masterful at crafting haunting dramas with eerie genre-film elements shot and set in and around England’s coastal Cornwall area. He follows up his 2022 psychological horror Enys Men (reviewed here) with the gripping time-slip mindbender Rose of Nevada. As mentioned in the official synopsis above, the unexplained sudden reappearance of a fishing boat that was presumed lost in
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GamingProductReviewsSci-Fi
Calling fans of Fallout: New Vegas! Gunnar has once again teamed up with Fallout to make you feel like a high roller in New Vegas with the new Fallout Lucky 38 gaming glasses! For those not familiar with our friends at Gunnar, they specialize in making glasses that have anti-blue light tech. Screens give off blue light that’s invisible to the eyes but can cause strain and fatigue for them. Gunnar’s glasses help block this light to allow those who look at screens all day to work in comfort. Gunnar’s glasses are used by pro e-sport players, gamers, the military, and even animators at Dreamworks. The Lucky 38 is a round metal frame that sports the logo of the towering mysterious casino, with flexible hinges that will allow comfort for hours of wear, and leather side shields that can be removed. The glasses come with a microfiber cleaning cloth, a microfiber pouch, and a leather carrying case that proudly displays
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Film FestivalsForeignMoviesReviews
MARGINALIA (U.S., 2025) Official synopsis: Summoned to Karnstein Abbey to serve as a mourner at the funeral of their recently deceased abbess, Sister Trista discovers a dark secret involving demons, witchcraft and killer rabbits. But Sister Trista has a secret of her own. Nunsploitation, a Hammer Films’ horror vibe, and the retro charm and surreal qualities of filmmaker Guy Maddin’s work: Writer/director/editor/cinematographer Mark Beal’s beautifully bizarre Marginalia has all this and more. This black-and-white supernatural feature will win cinephiles over with its atmosphere to spare, which includes impressive practical effects work, cool stop-motion creatures, and wonderful medieval set design, costumes, and illustrations. Composer Alexander Hellonious’s evocative score fits the proceedings perfectly. Beal kicks things off right away with one of the most imaginative demises you’re likely to see this year. The cast members do a fine job with their committed performances, led by Jessica Bell as Sister Trista. Beal does assured work at the helm, and as he did with
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Most people hear the name James Gunn and think Guardians of the Galaxy or his shiny new Superman movie. Not me. When I hear his name, my mind immediately goes to the gutter—specifically to Slither, his 2006 masterpiece of sci-fi slime that helped turn him into the cinematic mastermind he is today. So, the second I heard about the glorious new 20th Anniversary 4K Steelbook, I threw my wallet at the screen. Let’s say it did not disappoint. Slimey Tentacle Aliens If you’ve never experienced this beautiful disaster, the story is a classic “alien parasite meets the backwoods” nightmare. A space rock lands in a sleepy town. Then a local businessman is transformed into a walking tentacled biological hazard as the alien begins a messy mission to consume every living thing on Earth. It’s up to the town’s delightfully dry-witted Sheriff (Nathan Fillion, delivering peak Fillion) and a resilient local wife of the victim (Elizabeth Banks) to stop the infestation
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They Will Kill You—the raucous, blood-soaked action-horror-comedy that transforms a Manhattan high-rise into a literal house of the damned. If you’re a genre fan who lives for a perfect blend of laugh-out-loud humor and John Wick-style stunts, lock this in right now: this movie is an absolute must-watch. Zazi Beetz (Deadpool 2) stars as Asia, a woman who thinks she’s struck gold with a standard New York City apartment at “The Virgil.” Instead, she quickly uncovers that her gorgeous high-rise is actually a demonic death trap operating as a temple to Satan. To survive the night, Asia is forced to wage an absolute war against a gauntlet of robed zealots through corridors drenched in blood. And an onslaught of fights and supernatural twists. Director Kirill Sokolov (Why Don’t You Die!) masterfully helms the chaos from a script he co-wrote with Alex Litvak (Predators). Bringing extra horror pedigree to the table, IT director Andy Muschietti produces the film alongside Barbara Muschietti
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MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers
Norway has already mastered the art of the rampaging mountain troll and the claustrophobic tunnel collapse. Now, it is setting its sights on the coastline. Kraken, the latest creature feature from the land of the midnight sun, is officially headed your way. The verdict? Some Scandinavian legends are better left rotting at the absolute bottom of a fjord. If you are looking for a visceral addition to the “Nature Strikes Back” subgenre, Samuel Goldwyn Films is handling the distribution to ensure this beast gets the showcase it deserves. Kraken hits select theaters and digital on June 12. Just make sure you know what kind of cruise you are booking before you buy a ticket. Something Fishy in the Fjord The eco-horror trouble starts, as it so often does, with the seafood. When wild salmon begin exhibiting “unnatural behavior”—which, in horror movie terms, is the universal signal to sell your boat and move to Nebraska—inexplicable deaths begin piling up in Norway’s
Continue reading →
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For months, the hype train for Undertone has been roaring down the tracks, fueled by a chorus of critics and viewers showering it with unconditional praise. Now that it’s finally landed on Max, I figured it was time to punch my ticket. Look, I know the horror fandom is intense, and I’m fully prepared for a pitchfork-wielding mob to assemble in my comments. But everyone is entitled to their opinion—including me. So, without further ado, let’s talk about why Undertone left me disappointed. The Good, The Bad, and The Boring Before I completely tear into it, let’s be fair: the cast did a fine job, including leading lady Nina Kiri. My issues don’t lie with the performances. My dismay began with the cinematography. The movie is absolutely obsessed with wide, panning shots. Over and over again, I found myself squinting at the screen, desperately trying to spot a ghost, a monster, or anything lurking in the shadows. Spoiler alert: there
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers
As horror fans, we spend our lives chasing a very specific dragon. We scour endless rows of streaming titles and theater marquee lists, hunting for that elusive, traumatic thrill that made us fall in love with the genre in the first place. More often than not, it’s a disappointing cycle that leaves us craving a spark we can rarely recapture. But last night, I finally felt that old chill again. I sat down to watch Curry Barker’s independent phenomenon, Obsession. I’ll admit I was actively dreading it, terrified that the staggering online hype wouldn’t hold up. Thankfully, I can look you dead in the eye and tell you it made me feel like a terrified nine-year-old peeking through my fingers at Friday the 13th all over again. Obsession goes vastly beyond cheap gore and goo; it is an emotional, heartbreaking, and deeply disturbing descent into psychological ruin. And if you’re a cat parent, brace yourself. WARNING: Mild Spoilers! A Wish
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsReviewsThrillerTrailers
Two names you likely never expected to see sharing a production credit—melodrama mogul Tyler Perry and horror kingpin Jason Blum—have joined forces for Strung. It’s a twisted psychological thriller now streaming on Peacock. I braved the madness so you don’t have to. And the verdict is in: this movie is an absolute orchestra of chaos. Classic Thriller Fodder The setup is classic thriller fodder. Chloe Bailey stars as a talented violinist hired by a formidable grandmother (Lynn Whitfield) to be the live-in tutor for a young girl (Romy Woods). The red flags start waving the second Chloe unpacks her bags at the family mansion. She realizes she’s already had a one-night stand with the girl’s stepfather (Lucien Laviscount). Add in a heavily pregnant mother (Coco Jones) radiating pure, unhinged energy right off the bat, and you have a recipe for disaster. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for Chloe and the dad to rekindle their illicit flame. But wait—it’s a trap!
Continue reading →
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V.CI. have gone creature crazy and have slapped two spine-tinglers from the golden age of Drive-in madness together on one Blu-ray disc titled (appropriately enough) Creepy-Creatures Double-Feature! This monster mash gets underway with The Crawling Hand from 1963… A manned space mission goes tits-up in the worst possible way resulting in a self-destruct request from an astronaut that’s miraculously lived without oxygen for over twenty minutes. The cosmic wreckage from said blast rains down over a small California beach town where it’s discovered by young science student Paul (Rod Lauren) and his Nordic gal pal, Marta (Sirry Steffen). Among the debris is one of our bomb-shattered astronauts arms with hand still attached (which is solid for title accuracy’s sake), and soon that arcane appendage is up and about causing that patented monster mayhem died-in-the-wicked-wool Monsterkids like us love six ways to Sunday… but, that horrid hand doesn’t stop there as it possesses Paul for a lil’ Jekyll n’ Hyde riffage!
Continue reading →
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Official synopsis Three decades ago, the Rose of Nevada vanished at sea, along with its crew. Now, it has returned. In a remote fishing village, its reappearance is embraced as an auspicious sign, with the local citizens convinced the luck of their economically devastated community may turn, if only the ship sails again. Joining the crew is Nick (George MacKay), desperate to provide for his young family, and Liam (Callum Turner), a mysterious drifter eager to escape his past. After a successful voyage, they return to harbor, only to find that nothing is as they remember it. Review Filmmaker Mark Jenkin is masterful at crafting haunting dramas with eerie genre-film elements shot and set in and around England’s coastal Cornwall area. He follows up his 2022 psychological horror Enys Men (reviewed here) with the gripping time-slip mindbender Rose of Nevada. As mentioned in the official synopsis above, the unexplained sudden reappearance of a fishing boat that was presumed lost in
Continue reading →
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Calling fans of Fallout: New Vegas! Gunnar has once again teamed up with Fallout to make you feel like a high roller in New Vegas with the new Fallout Lucky 38 gaming glasses! For those not familiar with our friends at Gunnar, they specialize in making glasses that have anti-blue light tech. Screens give off blue light that’s invisible to the eyes but can cause strain and fatigue for them. Gunnar’s glasses help block this light to allow those who look at screens all day to work in comfort. Gunnar’s glasses are used by pro e-sport players, gamers, the military, and even animators at Dreamworks. The Lucky 38 is a round metal frame that sports the logo of the towering mysterious casino, with flexible hinges that will allow comfort for hours of wear, and leather side shields that can be removed. The glasses come with a microfiber cleaning cloth, a microfiber pouch, and a leather carrying case that proudly displays
Continue reading →
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MARGINALIA (U.S., 2025) Official synopsis: Summoned to Karnstein Abbey to serve as a mourner at the funeral of their recently deceased abbess, Sister Trista discovers a dark secret involving demons, witchcraft and killer rabbits. But Sister Trista has a secret of her own. Nunsploitation, a Hammer Films’ horror vibe, and the retro charm and surreal qualities of filmmaker Guy Maddin’s work: Writer/director/editor/cinematographer Mark Beal’s beautifully bizarre Marginalia has all this and more. This black-and-white supernatural feature will win cinephiles over with its atmosphere to spare, which includes impressive practical effects work, cool stop-motion creatures, and wonderful medieval set design, costumes, and illustrations. Composer Alexander Hellonious’s evocative score fits the proceedings perfectly. Beal kicks things off right away with one of the most imaginative demises you’re likely to see this year. The cast members do a fine job with their committed performances, led by Jessica Bell as Sister Trista. Beal does assured work at the helm, and as he did with
Continue reading →
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Most people hear the name James Gunn and think Guardians of the Galaxy or his shiny new Superman movie. Not me. When I hear his name, my mind immediately goes to the gutter—specifically to Slither, his 2006 masterpiece of sci-fi slime that helped turn him into the cinematic mastermind he is today. So, the second I heard about the glorious new 20th Anniversary 4K Steelbook, I threw my wallet at the screen. Let’s say it did not disappoint. Slimey Tentacle Aliens If you’ve never experienced this beautiful disaster, the story is a classic “alien parasite meets the backwoods” nightmare. A space rock lands in a sleepy town. Then a local businessman is transformed into a walking tentacled biological hazard as the alien begins a messy mission to consume every living thing on Earth. It’s up to the town’s delightfully dry-witted Sheriff (Nathan Fillion, delivering peak Fillion) and a resilient local wife of the victim (Elizabeth Banks) to stop the infestation
Continue reading →
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They Will Kill You—the raucous, blood-soaked action-horror-comedy that transforms a Manhattan high-rise into a literal house of the damned. If you’re a genre fan who lives for a perfect blend of laugh-out-loud humor and John Wick-style stunts, lock this in right now: this movie is an absolute must-watch. Zazi Beetz (Deadpool 2) stars as Asia, a woman who thinks she’s struck gold with a standard New York City apartment at “The Virgil.” Instead, she quickly uncovers that her gorgeous high-rise is actually a demonic death trap operating as a temple to Satan. To survive the night, Asia is forced to wage an absolute war against a gauntlet of robed zealots through corridors drenched in blood. And an onslaught of fights and supernatural twists. Director Kirill Sokolov (Why Don’t You Die!) masterfully helms the chaos from a script he co-wrote with Alex Litvak (Predators). Bringing extra horror pedigree to the table, IT director Andy Muschietti produces the film alongside Barbara Muschietti
Continue reading →
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Norway has already mastered the art of the rampaging mountain troll and the claustrophobic tunnel collapse. Now, it is setting its sights on the coastline. Kraken, the latest creature feature from the land of the midnight sun, is officially headed your way. The verdict? Some Scandinavian legends are better left rotting at the absolute bottom of a fjord. If you are looking for a visceral addition to the “Nature Strikes Back” subgenre, Samuel Goldwyn Films is handling the distribution to ensure this beast gets the showcase it deserves. Kraken hits select theaters and digital on June 12. Just make sure you know what kind of cruise you are booking before you buy a ticket. Something Fishy in the Fjord The eco-horror trouble starts, as it so often does, with the seafood. When wild salmon begin exhibiting “unnatural behavior”—which, in horror movie terms, is the universal signal to sell your boat and move to Nebraska—inexplicable deaths begin piling up in Norway’s
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