Category: Film Review
The latest offering from Osgood Perkins does not disappoint. Following a family that comes into contact with a mysterious childlike toy, that bewilderingly odd, drum pounding monkey in the previews and marketing, we see traumas unfold and story buildup that serves the rest of the movie. The story focuses on Bill and Hal, two very different brothers, with near opposite sensibilities.
The film is broken up into two parts, the sordid events from their childhood and back to present day. Neither lingers too long and the movie does a good job of keeping the story and the action going
More shock and awe that scares, “The Monkey”’is a blood drenched surprise that manages to pull at the heart strings as much as it does the arteries. With some truly fun and inventive kills, I was laughing as much as I was gasping, which for me really is the sign of a great movie.
Based on a short story by Stephen King, “The Monkey” is campy horror at its best. When you hear that familiar music and watch in anticipation of its left arm quivering before the drumstick comes crashing down, just know that bloodshed is coming and it is gloriously fun.
We rate this one 🔪🔪🔪1/2 out of four.
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“Undertone” 2026
“Undertone” 2026 Slow Burn/Supernatural/Psychological Thriller Overview “Undertone” is a lean, supernatural thriller with a cast that is mostly present offscreen. Led by Nina Kiri and Michelle Duquet, it’s focus is more on what you hear than what you actually see. It’s an interesting direction to go. Plot and Storytelling The story is about Read more
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“Becky” 2020
Teenage Angst/Trauma Symptoms Meet Violent Coping Skills Overview Becky has been going through a lot. Her mother passed away from cancer, her dad is dating again and life just hasn’t been the same for awhile now. She’s moody, upset, she lashes out at others. She is obviously a teenager. Joel McHale is her sympathetic and Read more
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Scream 7
Overview Longevity is nothing new to horror franchises. “Friday the 13th,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Hellraiser,” “the Conjuring” series and many more come to mind just to name a few. After a twelve year hiatus between Scream 4 and Scream 5, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillette brought back Ghostface with a level of wry humor Read more
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“Scream 7”
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“Jurassic World: Rebirth”
“Jurassic World Rebirth” In 1993, Steven Spielberg released yet another movie based on a bestselling slice of beach read Americana, this time by Michael Crichton instead of Peter Benchley. The result was a crowning achievement that was a marvel of movie making, special effects and reinforced why legions the world over are always better served Read more
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“F1” 2025
“F1” 2025 For the uninitiated, Formula One racing is one of the most grueling, glamorous and sexiest sports you’ll find anywhere in the world. And from Australia to Saudia Arabia, Japan and France, Italy and Canada, you’d be hard pressed to find a sport that has as many legions of diverse followers with the exception Read more
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“Fight or Flight”
“FIGHT OR FLIGHT” Building on a resurgence that began last year with “Trap” and continues with this weekend’s “Fight or Flight,” Josh Hartnett has been getting his groove back, taking roles that are quirky and offbeat and making them entirely his own. He’s not an actor you’re going to build a franchise around but he Read more
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“UNTIL DAWN”
“UNTIL DAWN” Five young, attractive twenty-somethings go on a road trip to try to solve the mystery what happened to another attractive twenty-something who disappeared. They finally make real progress when they stumble upon a shady gas station and speak to an attendant who gives them a lead. And some hope. So they jump back Read more
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“Sinners”
”Sinners” Review “SINNERS” March and April have been good months to be a film fan. While most eyes are primed on “Thunderbolts,” which comes out in a few weeks, the real king of Spring has finally revealed itself. “Sinners,” is Ryan Coogler’s latest to star frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan. This is both Coogler’s and Read more
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“WARFARE” 2025
“WARFARE” 2025 There is a place card positioned right before any images appear on the screen that notes the film is based on the memories of participants of individuals portrayed in the film. There is no documentaries to base events off of, no articles or books, just memories and as we know can be very Read more