‘Christmas Bloody Christmas’ (2022) is chilly in the wrong way
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The final act has “Terminator” and “Rambo” flavors, but the film lacks scares, tension or even gore.
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‘Christmas Bloody Christmas’ (2022) is chilly in the wrong way
Fall TV premieres continue with ‘Disclaimer,’ ‘Day of the Jackal,’ ‘Creep Tapes’
First episode impressions (TV reviews): Only the miniseries modernization of “Jackal” is worth following, and even for that, you’ll need patience.
2024: A horror ‘Oddity’ – Irish film is year’s best so far
Movie review: Writer-director Damian Mc Carthy masterfully crafts a character-driven supernatural whodunit at a refurbished Irish manor.
Twisty, creepy ‘Influencer’ (2023) is worth a follow
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though it could’ve skewered influencer-driven advertising a bit more, this film is a wild modern mystery.
‘Late Night with the Devil’ a great concept, not fully executed
Movie review: This calling card from Australia’s Carines brothers expertly builds a mood but is missing that extra something to make it elite.
‘Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor’ improves on original
Movie review: In the saga’s fourth entry, writer-director Stephen Cognetti rediscovers his knack for terrifying “found footage” horror.
Fall movie preview 2023: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing
Fall movie preview: Get ready to carve your pumpkins and fire up the hearth, as horror films, docu-dramas and Oscar bait warm up the slate.
‘The Reef: Stalked’ (2022) watered down compared to original
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Andrew Traucki still takes nature seriously, but this occasionally suspenseful sequel ultimately falls flat.
‘Slasher’ Season 5 ‘Ripper’ overly ambitious, but still brutal
First episode impressions (TV review): The kills are gore-ific and the mystery is respectable, but “Slasher” isn’t quite convincing as a period piece.
‘Who Invited Them’ gets socially awkward with its scares
Movie review: Large gatherings can be awkward, and this one is a case in point. Unfortunately, this film doesn’t get creepy enough to be a horror classic.