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.
8.5
Even for people such as myself who find werewolf movies to be somewhat shallow in the realm of horror, it’s undeniable that John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London is a timeless classic that showcases one of the best lycanthrope stories put on the screen.
6.5
Paradise Hills' fantastic world-building is somewhat undone by a rudimentary script.
In celebration of Halloween, I decided to take a look at the point and click adventure horror game Phantasmagoria: A Puzzle of Flesh, the sequel to 1995’s controversial Phantasmagoria. Get ready for some amazing FMV action.
3.5
Anthology films are typically a hit-and-miss proposition, with some segments far outshining others. Despite the usually uneven nature of them, they still remain popular within the horror genre, with a few cropping up every year.
The latest comes to us from the
7
Though The Cat and the Moon needs more originally and a stronger guardian presence, it serves as a good starting place for Alex Wolff, and will hopefully provide more opportunities for directorial work.
8
The Forest of Love allows Sion Sono to bring his iconoclastic brand of filmmaking to Netflix with his distinct personality intact.
7.5
It may not be an autobiography, but by pulling from his theater and film experience, Michalik's creation seems as effortless as Rostand's when Rostand is in his poetic zone.
7.5
We’ve seen plenty of movies take the piss out of modern suburbia, but none have done it with such raw, piercing wit.
8.5
The Blu-ray for THE CIRCUS by Criterion is a stellar, detailed release of Charlie Chaplin’s 1928 film.
7
Part giallo, part psychological thriller and part nunsploitation flick, Killer Nun may carry an on-the-nose title, but there’s far more going on here than your standard exploitation fare.
2
Mary is an altogether dull, forgettable thriller that has little to say and even less to show.
6
It’s such an incredible release for such a pitifully mediocre movie, but I could see why The Prey may have developed a bit of a cult following with its strange choices and terrible dialogue.
7
If you’re a fan of Tim Heidecker’s alt-comedy style, then Mister America won’t disappoint.
10
Parasite is a defiant piece of class critical cinema which features a director in obstinate control of his message, vision and artistry.
4.5
It’s a film teeming with opportunities that were squandered under falsely edgy and unfunny jokes, so I couldn’t help but think about the movie it could have been.
