6
Despite being a bit rough around the edges, Daniel Isn’t Real adds enough unique properties to the psychological horror genre to warrant a recommendation, if for no other reason than to experience that wild finale.
6
Reeder has developed a unique vision with Knives and Skin; it’s just a bit cloudy.
5
Jessica Hausner’s Little Joe is a caustic riff on the classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers motif but takes aim at the pharmaceutical industry, specifically antidepressants and the act of altering one’s mood with the use of chemical aids.
5
The Wolf Hour has a great premise but never quite figures out how to make use of it.
9.5
Knives Out is an intricate murder mystery that revels in delightful menace while constantly subverting your expectations.
10
This is the ultimate take-home version of Verhoeven’s groundbreaking satirical cyborg cop movie and absolutely receives the highest marks for its quality and volume of content.
5.5
Although it boasts a number of solid supplements, the rough transfer and ho-hum movie itself makes Hitch Hike to Hell a lesser release in Arrow’s vast library of superior titles.
7.5
Bolstered by its two standout performances, Mickey and the Bear is a sobering coming-of-age film brought to the screen with realism and tact by director Annabelle Attanasio in her feature debut.
I was obsessed with The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour growing up so I was very interested to find out a new, licensed, fan-made sequel was released on Halloween. Let's take a spoiler-free look at The 13th Doll.
7.5
Written and directed by Tom Cullen, Pink Wall is a sparse film, packing a lot into its 85-minute runtime but without all the frills.
8
It wasn’t until I watched the newly released Criterion Collection Blu-ray of Greg Mottola’s The Daytrippers that I remembered just how incredible American indie films of the ’90s truly were.
3.5
Like all great science fiction, The Wrong Todd asks the big questions, like "Is it possible to cuck myself?"
7
More than just a Training Day clone, Crown Vic is an at-times-thrilling police story that acutely conveys both the physical and emotional turmoil police officers must contend with every night that they take out that squad car.
Bad Mojo is one of the weirdest adventure games of the '90s, but beyond its crusty exterior is a surprisingly deep story about family and loss.
4.5
If you’re a Nicolas Cage fan looking for a nonsensical, funny film, this one will certainly do the trick.
8
When Hideo Nakata’s Ring was released in Japan in early 1998, it completely revolutionized J-Horror, setting the stage for a groundswell of creepy supernatural titles to be released in the following years.
