Category Archives: Horror

Diner carnage in the slasher thriller Last Straw

Posted on December 28, 2024 by admin

A slasher thriller with solid twists, Last Straw is made with more than enough conviction to satisfy genre fans. Smart cinematography and a strong cast help muscle the movie past troubling gaps in its plotting. Shot on the cheap in … Continue reading →

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Dancing Village: The Curse Begins—Horror from Indonesia

Posted on April 26, 2024 by admin

Unfolding like a folk tale that’s only dimly remembered, Dancing Village: The Curse Begins is a prequel to KKN Di Desa Penari, an Indonesian blockbuster released in 2022. This slow-burn thriller sends cousins and friends to a remote jungle village … Continue reading →

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The Tank review: haunting on the Oregon coast

Posted on April 17, 2023 by admin

A haunted house thriller set on the coast of Oregon, The Tank raises expectations it never quite delivers. Carefully written and shot, the movie features great production values and a strong performance by New Zealand-born Luciane Buchanan. It’s also slow, … Continue reading →

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Body Cam: Horror with a Conscience

Posted on May 20, 2020 by admin

All horror movies deal with social issues on some level, but few are as obstinate about it as Body Cam. Starring Mary J. Blige and Nat Wolff, the Paramount feature opened on streaming platforms May 19. Zeroing in on police … Continue reading →

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