A Blundering Horror Comedy That Pushes Everything To Excess
Summary Interesting core concept struggles to shine through absurd and heavy-handed grotesqueries. Indie film with mismatched humor and shocking scenes lacks consistency in execution. Experiment gone wrong; film fails to polish the concept and crosses too many lines. The Becomers…
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Death Bitch Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Micro-budget indie films are a mixed bag ranging from horrible to surprisingly good. These films can only be made by filmmakers with a vision and a community willing to support them in any way possible. In Ken Brewer’s micro-budget thriller…
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Broken Bird Featured, Reviews, Uncategorized Film Threat
FRIGHTFEST 2024 REVIEW! This psychological horror, Broken Bird, directed by Joanne Mitchell, tells the tale of Sybil (Rebecca Calder), a disturbed mortician who loves taxidermy. It is fair to expect a horror film with such a setup to degenerate into…
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Consumed Featured, Reviews Film Threat
There are two types of people in this world…those that hike – and those that don’t. After watching director Mitchell Altieri’s Consumed, I have yet another reason why I will not be camping any time soon. Not-so-happy campers Beth and…
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One Fast Move Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The motorcycle racing drama One Fast Move is writer-director Kelly Blatz’s sophomore feature effort. It stars K.J. Apa as Wes, who has just been released from a military prison after six months due to illegally street racing his motorcycle. His…
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The Crow (2024) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! Let’s be honest. Brandon Lee’s The Crow was not perfect by any means. As tragic as the events surrounding the production and its subsequent cult following were, The Crow was a borderline movie…in my humble opinion. But…
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The Midnight Gag Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Luc Zian’s The Midnight Gag embraces the pulpy fun of the crime genre with its moody atmosphere through a contemporary lens. This thriller is a cool throwback to classic crime films of the 1940s-50s. The year is 2028, and criminals…
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EFC Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The prologue of EFC, directed by Jaze Bordeaux and Wayne Wells, is a beautifully filmed, wordless fight between two fighters of the titular Excelsis Fighting Championship. The choreography is graceful and the two actors are clearly doing the combat themselves.…
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Sofia Coppola’s Satire Of Fame-Obsessed Teens Remains A Relevant Time Capsule
Summary The Bling Ring captures the superficial materialism and celebrity culture of the 2010s. Sofia Coppola uses sharp satire to explore the allure of fame and hollow material desires. Emma Watson's performance as Nicki Moore adds layers to a cast…
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Coyotes Kill For Fun Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In his feature film Coyotes Kill For Fun, Blake Eckard tells the tale of a small mountain community seeping into lawlessness like the Old West. Bev, a struggling mother of two, is trapped in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend,…
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John Woo’s Energetic Action Remake Overcomes A Thin Plot With Explosive Action
Summary The Killer is an engaging action flick, spinning a narrative around the complex relationship between a contract killer and a skilled detective. The film boasts a stellar cast, captivating plot, and exciting action sequences that culminate in a thrilling…
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All Over Again (Music Video) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Two years ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing a short film from Joseph McGovern called All Over Again. It tells the story of an elder musician struggling through writer’s block in hopes of performing a new song at the…
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