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Daniel Kurland

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Daniel Kurland is a published writer, comedian, and critic whose work can be read on Den of Geek, Vulture, Bloody Disgusting, and ScreenRant. Daniel knows that the owls are not what they seem, that Psycho II is better than the original, and he's always game to discuss Space Dandy. His perma-neurotic thought process can be followed at @DanielKurlansky.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution (2025) 71% 3.5/5 EDIT “Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is the perfect aperitif for the upcoming third season’s Culling Game extravaganza. However, this is not mandatory viewing for anyone besides the Jujutsu Kaisen fans who can’t wait until January.” – Bloody Disgusting Dec 2, 2025 Full Review Boorman and the Devil (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Boorman and the Devil speaks to the power of this ambitious misfire and the legacy that it’s left behind, not just as a vilified sequel, but a cautionary lesson in brand expansion and the perils of commerce versus art. ” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025) 96% 4.5/5 EDIT “During a time when cinematic anime accomplishments are increasingly common, Chainsaw Man: the Movie – Reze Arc opts for something with greater substance that’s as emotionally rich as it is brutally violent. ” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 23, 2025 Full Review New Group (2025) 4.5/5 EDIT “Yûta Shimotsu’s New Group is one of the most exciting horror movies to come out of 2025. It solidifies Shimotsu’s status as an anarchic and experimental storyteller who cuts to the core of universal topics through extremely unconventional means. ” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Every Heavy Thing (2025) 100% 4.5/5 EDIT “Every Heavy Thing is a celebration of film’s versatility and the power of this medium. It’s an exciting stepping-stone in the career of one of the most exciting modern genre filmmakers.” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Tinsman Road (2025) 2.5/5 EDIT “Tinsman Road’s emotional throughline is powerful and its grounded performances are easily the film's greatest asset. However, the story’s development needs the same level of craftsmanship, rather than getting lost in a shaggy edit. ” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 20, 2025 Full Review Affection (2025) 93% 3.5/5 EDIT “Affection is steeped in existential questions and fears that plague modern society, while it embraces the ethos of the ’80s through body horror. Add to that Rothe’s revelatory performance and this is a gem that will connect with your mind, body, and soul.” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 20, 2025 Full Review Other (2025) 40% 3/5 EDIT “Other is sublime slow-burn horror that may not necessarily stick the landing, but it certainly deserves points for effort and never sacrificing vibes. The final act, while messy, conjures palpable nightmare fuel and feels like a true descent into Hell. ” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Chain Reactions (2024) 98% 3.5/5 EDIT “Chain Reactions is a love letter to Texas Chain Saw Massacre and its grander impact on horror and film. It’s also such a glowing celebration of the power of cinema and its ability to open minds and bring people to new worlds, as glib as that may seem.” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) 98% 2.5/5 EDIT “There’s lots to enjoy in Infinity Castle. Unfortunately, Infinity Castle’s biggest problem is that it barely feels like a movie and it’s emblematic of all the issues that plague overstuffed, underwhelming franchise finales.” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Sham (2025) 81% 3/5 EDIT “Sham is cruel, unflinching filmmaking that allows Takashi Miike to flex a rare set of muscles that brings out raw, angry work. It’s exactly the right type of film that reminds Miike's audiences that there’s a beating heart under all that blood and guts.” – Bloody Disgusting Jun 16, 2025 Full Review Man Finds Tape (2025) 82% 4/5 EDIT “Man Finds Tape is such a satisfying slow burn that culminates in something special. It’s an ambitious hybrid horror film that provokes and reinforces that seeing isn’t just believing, but that it’s an exercise that can be as fatal as it is informative.” – Bloody Disgusting Jun 9, 2025 Full Review DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye (2025) 4/5 EDIT “It’s so much fun to spend time with these characters, watch them gain ground, and become more powerful in this unique universe. Evil Eye is the must-see anime event of the season, whether it’s enjoyed in theaters or in piecemeal when season two begins.” – Bloody Disgusting Jun 6, 2025 Full Review The Shrouds (2024) 75% 6/10 EDIT “The Shrouds is a grief-stricken deconstruction of life, death, and everything in between. It's also Cronenberg's most narratively inert film in two decades. It slowly bleeds away life until it quietly expires, like one of GraveTech's decaying corpses.” – CBR Apr 17, 2025 Full Review Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025) 7/10 EDIT “Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is by no means mandatory viewing and oversimplifies some of Kaiju No. 8’s richer themes. Nevertheless, it gives fans an accurate understanding of why Kaiju No. 8 is a shonen classic-in-the-making.” – CBR Apr 4, 2025 Full Review Get Away (2024) 76% 8/10 EDIT “Get Away is a fun and entertaining movie that takes some big swings that help it separate itself from its peers. In a decade where folk horror has become increasingly popular and more predictable, Get Away brings a fresh and exciting take to the subgenre.” – CBR Dec 5, 2024 Full Review Ghost Cat Anzu (2024) 74% 7/10 EDIT “Ghost Cat Anzu feels akin to beginner Ghibli fare: entertaining, adorable, and visually sumptuous, but also narratively hollow and lacks the proper framework to truly evolve its themes beyond their starting points. ” – CBR Nov 11, 2024 Full Review Psychonaut (2024) 2.5/5 EDIT “Psychonaut deserves credit for shooting for the moon, but its lofty ambitions cause the film to fall short and end up out of orbit. There’s plenty to latch onto, just not enough for the movie to set up shop in the recesses of the audience’s minds.” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 28, 2024 Full Review Gazer (2024) 81% 2.5/5 EDIT “Gazer has its heart in the right place and effectively taps into the paranoid energy of a bygone era. However, there are too many imprecise moments that immerse Frankie – and the audience – in darkness and then struggle to find their way out.” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 25, 2024 Full Review Grafted (2024) 78% 4/5 EDIT “Grafted is a malicious cosmetic cocktail that’s two parts body horror and one part Mean Girls. Sasha Rainbow is a filmmaker who will hopefully continue to disrupt the status quo through grisly stories that give the horror genre a necessary facelift.” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 23, 2024 Full Review Eli Roth Presents: Jimmy and Stiggs (2024) 63% 3.5/5 EDIT “The world needs more playful, gonzo small-scale-yet-apocalyptic horror films like Jimmy and Stiggs. It’s a movie that has constant tricks on display and perpetually sprays blood in the audience’s face, but there’s an earnest, vulnerable center to it all. ” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 22, 2024 Full Review Sayara (2024) 3/5 EDIT “Sayara is a harsh ride that’s absolutely not for the faint of heart, but it’s a worthwhile experience for those who can bear it. Sayara is a bloody baptism that leads to its titular character’s rebirth. It’s one of 2024’s most savage movies.” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 21, 2024 Full Review Animale (2024) 94% 3.5/5 EDIT “Animale is a deeply moving film that strives for far more than disturbing set-pieces. It seeks to ram through societal norms and expectations like a bull in a china shop and absolutely succeeds. ” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 21, 2024 Full Review The Colors Within (2024) 92% 8/10 EDIT “Audiences will get lost in The Colors Within's moving melody, even when some of the notes come out flat or miss their mark. It’s a reminder that life is one big imperfect symphony, but it’s a lot easier to get through with the right orchestra.” – CBR Oct 19, 2024 Full Review Dragon Ball DAIMA (2024) 8/10 EDIT “Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 1, “Conspiracy,” is the perfect appetizer that gets the audience hungry for more action. It’s entirely possible this will be the best Dragon Ball fans have eaten in years.” – CBR Oct 19, 2024 Full Review
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