Category: Movie Reviews
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Gaia (2021)
Gaia is a haunting and immersive environmental horror film that blends ecological dread with psychological terror. Set against the backdrop of a lush, untamed forest, the film delivers an unsettling exploration of humanity’s relationship with nature and the consequences of pushing the natural world to its breaking point. From the very first frame, Gaia establishes…
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Cobweb (2023)
Creepy and unsettling, Cobweb is a psychological horror film that doesn’t rely too heavily on cheap scares but instead builds a tense atmosphere where nothing is as it seems. Its slow-burn suspense might test the patience of some, but for those willing to lean into its eerie vibe, it delivers an emotionally charged story that…
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Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key (1972) – A Sensual, Chilling Giallo Driven by the Unstoppable Charisma of Edwige Fenech
In the realm of giallo films, few actresses leave as lasting an impression as Edwige Fenech, and Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key is a perfect showcase for her talents. Fenech, as the alluring and enigmatic wife of a sadistic, alcohol-soaked aristocrat, effortlessly steals the spotlight and delivers a performance that’s…
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Fresh (2022)
Fresh is a dark comedy-horror that gleefully dives into the horrifying depths of modern dating while taking a sharp turn into twisted and grotesque territory. What begins as a seemingly charming romantic tale quickly spirals into a nightmare, making for a film that’s equal parts funny and unsettling. It’s a ride that keeps you on…
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Founders Day (2024)
Ah, Founders Day—a horror film that somehow manages to check off all the boxes without adding anything remotely memorable. It’s like someone threw together every small-town slasher trope, blended it with some half-hearted mystery, and then put it in a blender on “low.” And, voilà, we get a movie that’s as generic as it gets.…
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Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) – A Sleek, Stylish Giallo With a Sinister Bite
When it comes to giallo films, Black Belly of the Tarantula doesn’t always get the love it deserves. But let me tell you—this is a movie that is absolutely worth your time. From the moment the film opens with that haunting, lush Morricone score to the final reveal, it’s clear that Black Belly is a slick, stylish thriller that could give…
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The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave: A Giallo Nightmare That’s Both Sinister and Sleazy
Alright, folks, if you’re a fan of giallo, The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1971) is a must-see. Directed by the legendary Riccardo Freda, this one’s a strange mix of horror, psychological thriller, and borderline sleaze—like a giallo cocktail that’s been shaken, stirred, and served with a twist. And not just any twist, mind you,…
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Candy Land (2022)
The phrase “not for the faint of heart” gets thrown around a lot in horror discussions, but trust me, Candy Land wears it like a badge of honor. This grimy, provocative shocker takes you to the dark underbelly of truck-stop sex work, blending gritty realism with flashes of ultra-violence and cultish terror. It’s not exactly…
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Censor (2021)
Set against the backdrop of the UK’s 1980s “Video Nasty” era, Censor explores the psychological toll of censorship and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. It’s a visually arresting and thought-provoking film, but one that stumbles in its execution, leaving behind more questions than answers. “Reality is subjective.” The Premise Enid (Niamh Algar) is…
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Coming Home in the Dark (2021)
When I first heard the buzz about Coming Home in the Dark, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The premise—family on a road trip, attacked by a pair of criminals with deeply personal motivations—sounded like a solid thriller, but something about it also felt like a twist on a familiar formula. Little did I know,…
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