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  • Companion Review: When Megan Meets Madness

    Another year, another movie about machines going haywire. It’s a concept we’ve seen before, especially with 2022’s Megan promising a wild ride but delivering only a watered-down version of the chaos we expected. On paper, Megan looked like a thrilling exploration of AI gone wrong, but in reality, it felt somber, leaving much to be…

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  • Hulu is Back with Yet Another Blend of Horror and Fun in Goosebumps: The Vanishing

    Goosebumps: The Vanishing is the latest addition to the Goosebumps universe, and it’s yet another brilliant hit from Hulu. Following the success of the previous series, Hulu has perfected the formula for what makes a Goosebumps show truly special. Not only does this new series stay true to the essence of the beloved books, but…

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  • Smile 2 Review: A Worthy, If Slightly Less Potent, Sequel

    2022’s Smile was a sleeper hit that took many by surprise, including me. While its premise on paper seemed simple—an entity spreading through trauma, marked by a sinister smile—the execution elevated it far beyond expectations. The film’s relentless tension, clever storytelling, and meticulously crafted lore kept me glued to the screen from start to finish.…

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  • Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: A Triumphant Return for the Beloved Horror Comedy Classic

    When it comes to horror comedies, it’s hard to beat classics like Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice. Given their nostalgic value and the strength of these IPs, it was inevitable we’d see new iterations. Ghostbusters had a rocky reboot in 2016 with an all-female cast but found its footing with Ghostbusters: Afterlife in 2021. Unfortunately, it stumbled…

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  • Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus is a Triumphant Return to the Franchise’s Horror Roots

    After the mixed reception of Alien: Covenant in 2017, fans of the Alien franchise were eager for a return to the horror elements that made the original films iconic. With Fede Álvarez at the helm of Alien: Romulus, that wish has been granted. Álvarez has a proven track record with horror films set in confined…

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  • A Quiet Place: Day One Unravels the Silent Origins of Fear

    John Krasinski’s cinematic universe expands quietly yet strikingly with A Quiet Place: Day One, the third installment in the A Quiet Place film series. Unlike its predecessors, this film serves as a prequel, offering audiences a glimpse into the chaotic beginnings of the eerie silence that has come to define the franchise. With Joseph Quinn…

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  • The First Omen Review: A Masterful Return to True Horror

    In the realm of recent horror releases, where many have left audiences underwhelmed, a new contender has emerged to send shivers down spines and reignite the chilling thrill of true horror: The First Omen. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, this film serves as a prequel to the iconic 1976 classic, The Omen, but stands powerfully on…

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