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4/5
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Foreigner
(2025)
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It's less about a demon haunting Yasi; instead, it’s about the cost of becoming someone else. Like Mean Girls possessed by a demon (with a dash of The Babadook), Foreigner is sensitive, fun and sharply self-aware.
Posted Aug 01, 2025
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4/5
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HI-FIVE
(2025)
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Matt Hudson
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A strange little gem - endearingly goofy, emotionally grounded, and clearly made with affection for its oddball characters. It doesn’t take itself seriously for a second, and that’s its superpower.
Posted Jul 29, 2025
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3.5/5
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Hellcat
(2025)
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Matt Hudson
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An impressively economical and relentless debut that smothers you in claustrophobia and keeps you guessing until the last minute. While the final act introduces elements that diminish the emotional resonance, the journey itself makes it a solid watch.
Posted Jul 28, 2025
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2.5/5
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I Live Here Now
(2025)
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Matt Hudson
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Visually rich and thematically ambitious, but emotionally opaque and narratively unfocused. This is a promising debut, but one that stumbles under the weight of its own symbolism.
Posted Jul 28, 2025
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2/5
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The Well
(2025)
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Matt Hudson
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Though the story eventually resolves with much-needed notes of hope, the film ultimately left me unmoved. While the sombre tone and slow pace align with the narrative, their execution hinders the story, resulting in a well-intentioned yet meandering film.
Posted Jul 28, 2025
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3.5/5
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Rewrite
(2025)
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Matt Hudson
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Had real potential to be a poignant and highly affecting sci-fi drama, and whilst it had many positives, it just fell short of its lofty potential. However, there was more than enough throughout to ensure it remained engaging and compelling.
Posted Jul 21, 2025
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4/5
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Terrestrial
(2025)
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Matt Hudson
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Executes the fundamentals well, and some well-placed flourishes in the story help to keep things ticking along nicely right up until the final moments. A strong lead performance and a fun mystery make Terrestrial an all-round solid affair.
Posted Jul 21, 2025
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3/5
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Sweetness
(2025)
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Matt Hudson
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The direction throughout is slick and confident, and though it falters narratively after the halfway point of the film, as a debut offering, Sweetness should certainly be applauded, and it showcases Higgins and Hallett as talents to watch.
Posted Jul 21, 2025
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3/5
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Screamboat
(2025)
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Matt Hudson
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Despite a runtime that feels about fifteen minutes too long and a noticeable lack of genuine suspense or tension, Screamboat proves to be a largely enjoyable experience, primarily due to its consistently comedic sensibility.
Posted May 08, 2025
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6.5/10
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American Psycho
(2000)
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Matt Hudson
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Whilst it is a good movie, with some great black comedy splattered throughout, without a cohesive narrative and with its open ending, it feels incomplete somehow, as if Harron ran out of ideas from the novel.
Posted Apr 02, 2025
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3.5/5
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Stream
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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With its intriguing premise and the potential for numerous sequel directions, it wouldn’t be surprising to see more films in the Stream franchise, and I would happily welcome more instalments if they can maintain the same level of fun as this one.
Posted Nov 02, 2024
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4/5
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Magpie
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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Though it may not reinvent the genre wheel, Magpie is a satisfying thriller that succeeds thanks to its strong performances and cracking finale.
Posted Oct 21, 2024
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4.5/5
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Fear and Love: The Story of the Exorcist
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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Fear and Love was able to provide fresh takes and new anecdotes that, thanks also to the strong editing, came together to create a wonderfully intimate and thoroughly enjoyable documentary covering the scariest, and greatest, film ever made.
Posted Oct 18, 2024
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4/5
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Terrifier 3
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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Crammed full of outrageous - and excellently realized - kills, Damien Leone delivers a nasty, mean, but bloody fun experience that continues the rise of horror’s newest icon and a final girl for the ages.
Posted Oct 11, 2024
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5/5
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Strange Darling
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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An exquisite entry into the genre and one that takes its time leading the viewer one way before sharply deviating its course on several occasions. Will keep you guessing throughout and have you thinking about it for days after.
Posted Aug 23, 2024
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4.5/5
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The First Omen
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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The First Omen is a surprisingly excellent prequel to a genre classic and a damn good film by its own standards.
Posted Apr 05, 2024
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3/5
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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Kenan and co. aimed for something different, a risk which should be commended, but it didn’t entirely work leaving Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire as a fun but highly flawed effort.
Posted Mar 28, 2024
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4.5/5
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Immaculate
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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It felt bold at times, and patient at others leading to its gonzo finale. Sweeney is impressive here, and, though it may not be perfect, it was nun-theless a lot of fun - surprisingly, too.
Posted Mar 22, 2024
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0.5/5
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Imaginary
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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Imaginary is simply dreadful. It's the type of bland, banal, uninspired and lazy horror film that is becoming common in the genre as a way of gaining a quick buck for minor output - but this could be a new low.
Posted Mar 09, 2024
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5/5
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Dune: Part Two
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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I did not watch Dune: Part Two, I experienced it. From the beautiful majesty of its visuals to the awe-inspiring sound design and the fantastic production design, this film was an absolute joy to behold.
Posted Mar 08, 2024
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1/5
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Madame Web
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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From the beginning to its wholly unearned ending, Madame Web struggles against a studio that is desperate to create its own universe but seemingly has no concept of how to do so.
Posted Mar 05, 2024
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1/5
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Night Swim
(2024)
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Matt Hudson
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It is difficult to find anything positive to say about Night Swim, except for its runtime. Hopefully, the rest of the horror genre in the coming year will be a vast improvement over this disappointment.
Posted Jan 10, 2024
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4/5
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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A strong addition to the franchise - though the need to justify the existence of the story is a fair discussion to have, especially without further sequels currently lined up. If potential future stories can be as strong as this, however, count me in.
Posted Nov 24, 2023
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4/5
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Thanksgiving
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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A fun ride from start to finish, and though it maybe isn’t self-aware enough it certainly isn’t dour and depressing. While this turkey may have been slightly undercooked, it was still a blast and a nice serving of B-movie fun.
Posted Nov 22, 2023
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3.5/5
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Killers of the Flower Moon
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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There is an astonishing two and three-quarter-hour movie in this - but if anyone has earned the right to indulge, it’s Scorsese. Technically and visually beautiful, overall I liked Killers of the Flower Moon, but fell short of loving it.
Posted Oct 25, 2023
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4.5/5
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When Evil Lurks
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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When Evil Lurks is nasty, chilling, shocking, and so damn effective. Another example of why foreign-language horror should not be overlooked - there’s a fearlessness, a ferocity, and a voice here that is often missing from Hollywood horror.
Posted Oct 25, 2023
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3.5/5
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The Exorcist: Believer
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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It's not perfect, it’s arguably not great, but I found it satisfying and, overall, pretty damn good. It delivered on the performances, atmosphere, and expected cruelty despite its thin story and clear lack of identity.
Posted Oct 04, 2023
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2/5
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Saw X
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Though Greutert attempted to deliver a horror movie with drama and gravitas, Saw X is ultimately much more of the same, and it suffers from an unearned and ill-advised attempt at making the Jigsaw Killer a saviour. Admirable but, in the end, unsatisfying.
Posted Sep 30, 2023
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3.5/5
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No One Will Save You
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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On a technical level, No One Will Save You is a strong effort, but outside of that, it fails to be overly compelling, save for Dever’s engaging performance.
Posted Sep 29, 2023
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1.5/5
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Perpetrator
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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The approach here seemed to be just to throw everything at the wall and see what sticks, except nothing really did. It’s absolutely ambitious despite being ultimately unsuccessful, but there are moments to appreciate throughout.
Posted Aug 09, 2023
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2.5/5
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Journey to the West
(2021)
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Matt Hudson
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Overly long and carried too many lulls in momentum that frustratingly derailed the initial madcap energy that Journey to the West provided.
Posted Aug 09, 2023
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2/5
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Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Whilst the idea carried intrigue and the film did deliver some humorous moments, sadly, Onyx the Fortuitous cannot sustain itself over its highly stretched runtime.
Posted Aug 09, 2023
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3.5/5
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A Disturbance in The Force
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Star Wars fans will absolutely appreciate this, but whilst it is well made and seasoned with real passion, it can’t escape the fact it is merely a surface-level look at one of the most bonkers of pop culture phenomenons.
Posted Aug 09, 2023
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4/5
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New Life
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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The quality of horror on show and the tonal shift halfway help New Life to ascend above a simple cat-and-mouse thriller, and, though it is light in certain areas, it’s an unexpectedly strong and satisfying effort.
Posted Aug 09, 2023
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2/5
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The Childe
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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The Childe, overall, is simply fine. It carries some decent action but it never escapes the fact that it simply feels a bit vanilla throughout.
Posted Aug 08, 2023
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4/5
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Joy Ride
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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It may not be perfect, but Joy Ride is a naughty little morsel that’s big on laughs and, surprisingly, emotion too.
Posted Aug 08, 2023
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4/5
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It Lives Inside
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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It Lives Inside is a well-crafted horror movie that combines effective horror set-pieces with a well-handled coming-of-age storyline. While the ending could have been stronger, the movie is still a very good entry into the genre.
Posted Aug 08, 2023
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9/10
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Sometimes I Think About Dying
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Though it could have taken the time to examine its themes further, Sometimes I Think About Dying offers a fascinating exploration of loneliness, comfort in solitude, and disconnection - but also connection.
Posted Aug 07, 2023
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4/5
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Killing Romance
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Lee Won-Suk’s ability to merge heavy themes with chaotic energy and effervescence without losing sight of his vision pays off handsomely here, despite eventually running out of steam by the final third.
Posted Aug 05, 2023
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4.5/5
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birth/rebirth
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Simultaneously intelligent and genuinely chilling, Birth/Rebirth delves into the notion of playing (or eclipsing) God and motherhood with firm confidence and delivers one of 2023’s strongest and most thought-provoking horror films.
Posted Aug 04, 2023
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4/5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Yes, the story is simple and the screenplay is thin, but goddamn does the film look and feel good. I’ve been waiting a long time for a fun Turtles flick, and Mutant Mayhem was an absolute blast.
Posted Aug 04, 2023
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3/5
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#Manhole
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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If you’re willing and able to overlook a hefty leaping of the shark, or just fancy a snappy thriller, #Manhole will provide plenty of positives. If not, you may find yourself frustrated by the time the credits roll.
Posted Aug 01, 2023
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1.5/5
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With Love and a Major Organ
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Sadly nonsensical despite its intriguing premise and well-intentioned messages. I imagine the stageplay would be stronger given the stripped-back nature of the format, but, as a film, whilst it's certainly original, it’s just not very good.
Posted Jul 30, 2023
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4.5/5
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Talk to Me
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Talk to Me represents another fabulously grimy and effective horror from Down Under - it’s creepy, it’s nasty, and it’s bloody good.
Posted Jul 28, 2023
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3/5
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Where the Devil Roams
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Some genuinely creepy, yet fascinating, sequences, and the final shots are as effective as any you’ll see this year. It’s just a shame the film cannot compare narratively, and what could have been great, is instead simply good.
Posted Jul 28, 2023
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3/5
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Tiger Stripes
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Provides a sometimes hard-hitting depiction of puberty and society’s approach to it, but it is let down by its horror inflections which proved ineffective alongside the human drama Eu captured extremely effectively.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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2.5/5
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Restore Point
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Acts as a solid springboard for Holz’s talents to flourish in subsequent films. Everything is created and presented competently, however, the fulfillment of its initial promise isn’t fully realised. It’s solid without ever really being satisfying.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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2.5/5
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Lovely, Dark, and Deep
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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Didn’t carry enough momentum or consistency, and lacked a sense of throttling atmosphere or impending doom. Whilst overall a solid effort, Lovely, Dark, and Deep starts strongly, but like the hikers in its woods, it eventually loses its way.
Posted Jul 24, 2023
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3.5/5
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Sympathy for the Devil
(2023)
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Matt Hudson
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A satisfying watch that will please both Cage and genre fans, it's a very decent thriller that contains enough to remain gripping without ever threatening to break new ground.
Posted Jul 24, 2023
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4.5/5
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The First Slam Dunk
(2022)
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Matt Hudson
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The First Slam Dunk takes its underdog story and imbues it with real profundity and emotion, without losing sight of the spectacle of the game at hand. It’s a brilliantly crafted and compelling film, you could say…it’s a…slam dunk.
Posted Jul 23, 2023
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