Bigger doesn’t always equal better but Parker Finn’s sequel is a huge step up from his debut flick. Smile 2 was a genuine surprise and a genuine delight.
Tag: horror
The Substance – Review
The sophomore film from Coralie Fargeat is a winner but will most likely be too disgusting for a good amount of viewers. I felt thrilled, elated, disgusted, and even attacked at times. Art for art’s sake, and The Substance is a piece that will stun if you engage with it on its level.
‘Salem’s Lot – Review
Those ready to tear Gary Dauberman’s film apart are going to have plenty of opportunity to do so, particularly with the deviations the film takes from the novel. I just wanted a fun vampire movie that resembled the novel and I got that.
Malignant – Review
James Wan is a special director, one that fully understands his appeal and his ability to work within it. In … More
Do I Like This? – A Cure for Wellness
Gore Verbinski is a very strange figure in my life. I’ve seen every one of his films in theatres, going … More
HOST – Review
Look, we’re all going stir-crazy during the pandemic (at least if you’re adhering to any sort of safety standard and … More
Relic – Review
I’m just overjoyed that we’re getting new films. The fact that a lot of them are incredible is just helping. … More
Underwater – Review
I wrote this off as a dumped film, a January horror movie that I’d hate sitting through because that’s what … More
Stupendous – A Quick Defense of 2009’s FRIDAY THE 13TH
It’s a daring thing to mess with a legacy, even if it’s full of failures. Jason Voorhees’ mommy issues laid … More
Stephen King’s THE INSTITUTE – Review
What is it this year with stories about kids locked away in institutions for various reasons? It’s a pre-adolescent hunting … More
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