Review: ‘The Very Last Day’ is an outstanding achievement
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Reviews
Review: ‘The Bone Box,’ a gritty case study on greed
Now on VOD, the indie chiller combs psychological terrors with ghost stories.
Review: Kris Angelis submerges in heartrending seas of pain on new EP, ‘That Siren, Hope’
The folk singer-songwriter guides the listener through unimaginable pain to the other side.
Review: ‘The Room’ squeezes desperation dry
New to Shudder, The Room explores deep desires, pain, and magical wishes.
Essay: Why Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’ moved me to tears
A re-imagination of H.G. Wells’ iconic novel explores domestic violence, paranoia, and escape.
Review: ‘Thorns for Flowers’ pricks the skin
The indie thriller mixes genres with a rich eye for ’70s style filmmaking.
Review: ‘Dogs Don’t Wear Pants’ traumatizes & then tantalizes
New on Shudder, the Finnish film explores trauma and the BDSM world.
Review: ‘Bliss,’ a harsh vampiric rager
Now streaming on Shudder, this new tale on vampirism is a two-ton sledgehammer.
Review: ‘Feedback’ loops Me Too advocacy with grim reality
The indie-thriller tries to make a statement but does it work?
Review: Willow Stephens unearths thematic treasures on debut album, ‘All That Glitters’
A debut album rarely sparkles, but it sure does in the Stephens’ capable hands.
Review: ‘In Fabric’ is a wacky peek at consumerism
There’s nothing more absurd than a killer dress.
Review: Netflix’s ‘Dracula’ mini-series is a hyper-sexual feast
Now streaming, the new incarnation of the iconic vampire gets new, glossy updates.
Review: ‘When We Dance the Music Dies’ is a psychological disturbia
The one-hour indie thriller explores a girl’s mysterious disappearance and the impact of trauma.
Essay: ‘Black Christmas’ 2019 is a world-burning triumph.
Writer April Wolfe and writer/director Sophia Takal reimagine the 1974 classic into a victory statement.
Review: Big Little Lions carve out mental health storybook with latest album, ‘Inside Voice’
The folk-pop duo demonstrate continued strength as storytellers on their latest LP.
