Genre-Blending Psychological Thriller Connects Death, Trauma & The Patriarchy
Summary Zarrar Khan's storytelling is hauntingly beautiful, capturing the suffocating nature of patriarchal customs. The director blends genres skillfully to strengthen mother-daughter bond over generational trauma. In Flames disrupts the psyche with violent interactions, reflecting the challenging state of women's…
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‘The Sympathizer’ Review — Robert Downey Jr.’s HBO Series Is TV at Its Best
The Big Picture The Sympathizer is a fascinating adaptation of its source material, blending black comedy with satire in a tragic yet compelling way. Legendary Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook spearheads the series, promising a prestigious quality with a star-studded cast…
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‘Fallout’ Review — A Rollicking Good Time for Video Game Lovers
The Big Picture Prime Video's Fallout , from Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, embraces the post-apocalyptic world. Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins steal the show with standout performances. For newcomers, Fallout might be overwhelming with complex plotlines and worldbuilding. Back…
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Valerie’s Revenge Featured, Reviews Film Threat
After viewing co-writer/director Alexander T. Hwang and co-writer Chris Kato’s action thriller Bang Bang Betty: Valerie’s Revenge, one question lingers: precisely who is Betty? The lead here is a cop named Valerie. Granted, this is a sequel to Bang Bang…
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Model House Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer/director Derek Pike takes audiences on an exciting ride with a handful of scantily clad women in the thriller Model House. Five 20-something, social media-influencing swimsuit models stay overnight together under one roof. It is a dream come true for some…
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Baghead Review: A Frustrating Talk to Me-esque Horror
Last year, audiences were absolutely blessed with the release of Danny and Michael Philippou‘s excellent and genuinely creepy horror film Talk to Me, which thrust viewers into a truly dark and unforgiving experience. It’s a film that is still being talked about in the…
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Low Down Larry Versus the Giant Reptile Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Sammy Verni’s stop animated short, Low Down Larry Versus the Giant Reptile, harkens back to the B-movie sci-fi adventures of the 50s and 60s lost world. Larry and his dog Spike are on an adventure across time as their time…
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Strictly Confidential Review: A Murky Mystery with Muddled Execution
Strictly Confidential arrives on the scene with the promise of thrilling twists, lush Caribbean locales, and a family riddled with secrets on the grim anniversary of a tragic suicide. Unfortunately, Damian Hurley‘s directorial debut, while ambitious, ends up a meandering…
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A Bit Of Light Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS AND ON VOD! Mommy f****d up hard in the bitter high-performance drama A Bit Of Light, directed by Stephen Moyer. Ella (Anna Paquin) is on the precipice of forty and has moved back home with her dad…
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Knox Goes Away Review: Michael Keaton’s Directorial Debut Is Tame
Anybody that knows me knows that I have been a massive fan of Michael Keaton ever since I was sixteen years old. Despite being a lifelong Batman fan, it wasn’t until that age that I took the character very seriously…
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Low Down Larry Versus the Reptiles Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Sammy Verni’s stop animated short, Low Down Larry Versus the Reptiles, harkens back to the B-movie sci-fi adventures of the 50s and 60s lost world. Larry and his dog Spike are on an adventure across time as their time machine…
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Nell Tiger Free Deserves All The Awards
The First Omen skillfully weaves a prequel tapestry that fans of the franchise will undoubtedly appreciate. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, with a screenplay penned by Tim Smith, Keith Thomas, and Stevenson herself, the film not only enriches the lore of its predecessor, The Omen (1976), but…
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