Josh Hutcherson Brings Heart To A Mediocre Horror
Summary Five Nights at Freddy's is a basic horror film adaptation of the popular video game, with a simple story and lukewarm jumpscares. The film focuses on the relationship between the protagonist, Mike, and his sister Abby, while exploring the…
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Mad Heidi Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Ozploitation is exploitation cinema from Australia. So it stands to reason that Swissploitation is precisely what it sounds like — exploitation cinema from Switzerland. However, unlike their counterpart down under, it would seem the Swiss have produced…
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Amir Ebrahimi Is Superb In Noora Niasari’s Powerful Feature Debut
Summary "Shayda" is a harrowing yet gentle exploration of an Iranian woman's life after escaping an abusive husband in Australia. The film sensitively addresses the trauma of domestic abuse while showcasing love for Iranian culture. The performances and cinematography contribute…
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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Review — A Painfully Robotic Video Game Adaptation
The Big Picture Five Nights at Freddy's fails to offer any scares and instead focuses too much on explaining the lore of its world, resulting in a dull and uninteresting experience. The movie's reliance on flashbacks and excessive exposition feels…
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The Canterville Ghost Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! In 1887, Oscar Wilde penned a humorous short story concerning a cowardly ghost facing any Brits’ worst nightmare: a family of American industrialists. Thus do, we have Shout! Factory’s animated production of The Canterville Ghost, written by Giles…
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Barry Keoghan Is Captivating In Emerald Fennell’s Twisted Drama
Summary Saltburn is a gothic thriller that explores class, obsession, lust, and power dynamics, similar to The Talented Mr. Ripley. The film is wickedly twisted and darkly satirical, anchored by a strong performance by Barry Keoghan. While the film is…
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Nisha Pahuja’s Incisive Documentary Is An Infuriating Look At The Aftermath Of A Brutal Sexual Assault
A brutal and incisive look into the labyrinthian Indian justice system, Nisha Pahuja’s documentary “To Kill A Tiger” follows the aftermath of a horrible sexual assault in Jharkhand. While coming home from a wedding one night, 13-year-old Kiran (a pseudonym,…
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Back To Buenos Aires Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! You will be thunderstruck by writer/director Alison Murray’s incredible drama, Ariel: Back To Buenos Aires. Based on true events, it opens in 2014 with a close-up of what may be the dirtiest kitchen…
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Annette Bening Leads Disappointing Biopic With Moments Of Greatness
Summary Nyad, the first feature film from directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, is an inspiring story of Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba to Florida, but it lacks depth as a narrative feature. The film focuses heavily on Nyad's…
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Malibu Horror Story Review: Creepy True Crime and Found Footage
A documentary crew search for clues in a sacred cave where four popular Malibu teens mysteriously disappeared years before without a trace. They believe the disappearance has a supernatural element to it so they hope to gather evidence that would…
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A Thousand Pines Reviews Film Threat
Wood is the biggest resource used and produced in America. Every year, hundreds of crews travel the country to plant pine trees. A considerable amount of those crews are made up of Latino workers, here on temporary visas. A Thousand…
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Corsicana Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Rest assured, westerns are alive and well, and indie filmmakers proudly lead the charge. This is particularly true with Isaiah Washington’s Corsicana, which tells the story of a true-life hero, Bass Reeves. Washington plays Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass…
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