‘The Dead Thing’ Review – A Beautifully Moody but Undercooked Dating Horror Show
The Big Picture The Dead Thing effectively portrays the horrors of modern dating and urban life. Blu Hunt delivers an excellent performance, elevating the film with charisma and nuance. The film's strong tone and atmosphere are impactful, but the final…
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‘Bad Monkey’ Premiere Recap – The Murder Mystery Kicks Off
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bad Monkey Episodes 1 & 2. The Big Picture Comedy connoisseur Vince Vaughn leads Bad Monkey as former detective Andrew Yancy. Yancy and Rosa are drawn into a murder mystery involving a…
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The Heart of Texas Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Gregory J.M. Kasnuich and Lauren Noll’s short film, The Heart of Texas, the American Dream is something we all hope to attain…it’s just harder for some than others. Lauren Noll plays server by day/singer…
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Elizabeth Banks Sells Her Soul For Perfect Skin & Comedic Timing In New Thriller
Summary Elizabeth Banks delivers a stellar performance in Skincare , delving into themes of success and self-sabotage in Hollywood. The film offers a unique take on the beauty and film industries, blending humor and darkness effectively. Despite being slightly shallow,…
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Smash on Trent Review: Blockbuster Burgers!
Stoke on Trent rarely has something to be proud of and to rave about outside of the incredible people that live in this City, sure we’re not the nicest looking city in the UK, far from, but we’ve got some…
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The Pitch Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In sports, there is drama and the press’ job is to bring that drama to life in words. Stan Freeman’s baseball drama, The Pitch, is about the press’ one job…to uncover the truth. The Pitch focuses on the story of…
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Mark Wahlberg & Halle Berry’s Netflix Movie Is A Far Better Rom-Com Than Actioner
Summary The Union falls short compared to other spy genre films, despite Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry's excellent chemistry. The plot is preposterous, and the action lacks intensity, making the film feel mediocre. Despite a strong cast, the movie's simple…
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The Director’s Cut Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Beyond Paranormal is a supernatural thriller released in 2021. After reading reviews from critics and fans alike, writer-director Matteo Ribaudo went through and re-edited the film. Beyond Paranormal: The Director’s Cut has an entirely new beginning, as well as some…
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15 Years Later, This Stop-Motion Masterpiece Is Still The Perfect Gateway Horror Movie
Summary Coraline teaches viewers to look beyond the surface to uncover true fears, making it an ideal introduction to horror movies. The movie uses stunning stop-motion animation to create contrasting worlds that enhance the eerie atmosphere. Coraline 's active and…
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‘All My Friends Are Dead’ Review
The Big Picture All My Friends Are Dead combines old-school slasher vibes with modern social media influences in a fun way. Jade Pettyjohn shines as Sarah, embodying the classic "final girl" persona in a refreshing manner. The film plays with…
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Indulge Me Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Indulge Me is directed by Clarinda Blais and written by Martin Molpeceres. The short starts very humorously with Father Otto (Dylan Saunders) taking confession in an RV (or some such) for 25 cents for a few…
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‘Alien’ Review – I’m Both Fascinated and Horrified by Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Classic
The Big Picture Facehuggers and chest-bursting embryos in Alien bring a different kind of horror, tapping into fears of invasion and penetration. Ridley Scott's Alien may not fit traditional horror genre expectations, but its thematic layers and twists make it…
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