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Living in Fear Featured, Reviews Film Threat

In Kayvon Derak Shanian’s short film, Living in Fear, there may be a glimmer of hope in finding peace in this world…one person at a time. It’s just days after the tragic events of 9/11, and a father, Reza (Arash…

Walter Salles Renders Brazilian Injustice As Bland Historical Drama [Venice]

Over 30 minutes of Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” before its inciting incident, a 1971 apprehension of ex-congressman Rubens Paiva from his home by Brazil’s military dictatorship occurs. Any time before then is not entirely a waste, given Salles has…

A Family Horror Drama That Can Never Decide What It Wants To Be

With nearly a decade under its belt, Shudder has become a great home for independent and international horror titles, with everything from the Hell House LLC and V/H/S franchises to H.P. Lovecraft adaptations Suitable Flesh and Color Out of Space.…

A Visually Striking but Emotionally Hollow Reboot

When news broke that Rupert Sanders would helm a reboot of The Crow, with Bill Skarsgård cast as the iconic avenger Eric Draven, there was a mix of trepidation and anticipation among fans of the cult classic. Based on the…

The Dance of a Thousand Steps Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Tami Stronach of The NeverEnding Story returns to the big screen in another epic fantasy, Man & Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps. The film, a love letter to high fantasy films of the 80s, draws inspiration from adventures…

Brady Corbet Delivers A Masterful Period Epic For The Ages [Venice]

Matter and antimatter in contact will annihilate each other, leaving in its place pure energy. Still, millions of years ago, a particle of a billion managed to survive this frantic exchange of uncontained energy—an inconceivably small fraction of matter that…

Argentinian Sports Drama Delivers A Confounding Journey Worth Taking

It feels almost unfair to review Kill the Jockey (El Jockey) after having only seen it once. It's stylistically deceptive – the opening section plays its absurdity for laughs, but at some point, without telling the audience, the movie decides…

A Haunting Tale of Grief and the Supernatural

Oddity is a supernatural thriller written and directed by Damian McCarthy, set against the atmospheric backdrop of rural Ireland. This film weaves a tale of grief, betrayal, and vengeance, centered on Darcy Odello, a blind medium with psychometric abilities. McCarthy’s…

Romeo And Benvolio Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Romeo And Benvolio, writer-director Anna Ma’s debut, is not a retelling of the William Shakespeare play. The romance uses the beloved star-crossed story to tell a comedy of errors akin to other works of the Bard. Does the film succeed…

Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult And A White Nationalism History Lesson

Having now screened Justin Kurzel’s “The Order,” a world premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, we are still perplexed how its subject matter has become an almost forgotten footnote in American history. Chances are you were unaware of…

Casey Affleck Delivers An Uninspired Performance In Promising Space Thriller

Slingshot is a twisty psychological thriller with a star-studded cast that manages to pull off a lot for an independent picture. The film is an ambitious space story with a minimal cast making maximum use of their environment. While there…

A Disjointed and Derivative Crime Thriller

Crescent City, directed by RJ Collins and written by Rich Ronat, is a crime thriller that promises to weave a tale of suspense, intrigue, and psychological torment. Unfortunately, what it delivers instead is a muddled narrative, underdeveloped characters, and a…

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