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BEING HEUMANN Review: Disability Rights Biopic That's Both Feel-Good and Bittersweet

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:02:05 -0500

While we tend to go through life without paying much attention to this fact, most of the things that surround us every day, making our lives more comfortable, are there as the result of someone dedicating a considerable, at times, insurmountable amount of time and effort to put them there. One such thing is curb cuts, and one of such people was the late Judith Heumann, an iconic disability rights activist, whose memoir, published in 2020, has become the basis of the new film by Sian Heder, a sort of spiritual follow-up to her Best Picture-winning CODA. Being Heumann doesn’t strive to cover its heroine’s whole journey, like many biopics do, opting instead to draw her portrait by highlighting one, albeit not brief, page of...

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Trailer: 1993 Japanese Cult Christmas Classic, REX: A DINOSAUR'S STORY Coming Soon From Kani Releasing

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:30:32 -0500

Back in 1993, a film hit Japanese cinema screens that was so bizarre and charming, it is genuinely shocking that it is just now getting the international recognition it deserves. Rex: A Dinosaur's Story follows Chie (Yumi Adachi), a young girl who befriends a tiny T-Rex. As this monumental discovery gets out, Chie and Rex find themselves on the run from greedy fiends desperate to exploit the world's cutest dinosaur, and all in the run up to the Christmas holiday! Featuring a delightful performance from Adachi, and incredible FX work from the legendary Carlo Rambaldi (E.T.: The Extraterrestrial, Possession), Rex: A Dinosaur's Story is a genuine cult classic in the making, with a backstory perhaps even more unbelievable than the film's plot. A director wrapped...

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Now Playing: GODZILLA MINUS ZERO, PARADISE LOST, RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:02:12 -0500

Plus: 'The Last Temptation of Becky,' 'Trauma or, Monsters All,' 'Hen,' 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'Club Kid,' 'Mouse,' 'I Play Rocky,' 'Being Heumann.'

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Watch Exclusive PARADISE LOST Clip: "Suspect'

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:05:11 -0500

The mystery/thriller from director Yeon Sang-ho, opening today, stars Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyeon-seong. We have a clip, as well as official images and the trailer.

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SILVER SCREAMERS Review: Filmmaking in Your Golden Years

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:32:10 -0500

Growing old isn’t easy. Aside from the obvious physical changes – going bald, grey hair, wrinkles, back pain, body aches, and so forth – there’s the question of what you do with yourself once you’ve reached retirement age and no longer have the energy to do everything you want. Bringing of all this up when you’re in your mid 40s could be seen as an overreaction on this reviewer’s part, but it’s something you can’t help thinking about at this stage. It doesn’t all have to be doom and gloom, though; there’s still plenty for people to do in their golden years. Silver Screamers is an amusing, affectionate documentary that shows how senior citizens can still remain productive, upbeat and have lots to share with...

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Friday One Sheet: KAROSHI

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500

The future Manhattan skies will rain blood in the key art for Takashi Doscher's Karoshi. The term itself is Japanese for 'died from overwork.' The producer of the film is one of the hardest working guys in modern action cinema: Chad Stahelski is arguably the principal creative mastermind behind the John Wick franchise. This is highlighted in the minimal text in the poster below. A fascinating thing about this poster, which puts its neo-Samurai bonafides front and center, is that I am unclear if these men and women, wielding swords and umbrellas, are walking towards the city or away from the city. It is like trying to track if the Mona Lisa's eyes are following you. Maybe I am giving too much credit here. Nonetheless,...

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I PLAY ROCKY Review: Making Of Biopic Leans Heavily into Underdog Nostalgia

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:02:09 -0500

For Sylvester Stallone (Anthony Ippolito), a little-known, struggling actor-turned-screenwriter, the phrase “I play Rocky” in Peter Farrelly’s (Ricky Stanicky, The Greatest Beer Run Ever, Green Book) biopic about the making of 1976’s Best Picture winner, Rocky, becomes a life-altering mantra, an expression of supreme self-belief. Time and again, Hollywood producers Irwin Winkler (P.J. Byrne) and Robert Chartoff (Toby Kebbell) return to the actor-turned-screenwriter and his screenplay, increasing their offer, sometimes doubling or even tripling it, but Stallone remains steadfast. Stallone will sell the script to Winkler, Chartoff, and their studio boss, Sandy Maddox (an imperious Tracy Letts), only if he gets to play the title role himself. While the audience certainly knows the outcome (he holds out, wins the role, and goes on...

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PARADISE LOST Review: Yeon Sang-ho's Thriller About AI's Role in Grief Is More Underwhelming Than Thought-Provoking

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:32:03 -0500

Director Yeon Sang-ho ('Train to Busan') doesn't make the most of some interesting and timely ideas in his latest film.

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Morbido 2026 Review: LA MANCHA (YOU'RE IT), García Bogliano Brothers Unite Powers for Unconventional, Experimental Playground Terror

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:15:00 -0500

Inside an amusement park, a group of children and teenagers become trapped in a dark curse connecting them to a parallel world.

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Morbido 2026 Review: TALKING TO A STRANGER, Gigi Saul Guerrero Shines in a Distressing Maternal Nightmare

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Consumed by prescription pills and overwhelming guilt after a tragic house fire kills her young son, a grieving mother becomes the prey of a demonic entity that takes the boy's face to fracture her family.

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GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Review: Bigger, Badder, Sadder, And Louder Than Ever

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:02:47 -0500

In 2023, director Takashi Yamazaki reinvigorated the long-running Godzilla film series with Godzilla Minus One, a complete reimagining of the iconic character and its origins that floored audiences and critics alike. With a human story that explored the lingering fallout of the end of the second World War while also introducing one of Godzilla’s most fearsome and impressive avatars to date, Minus One quickly rose to the top of fan rankings and even scored an Academy Award win for Best Visual FX from a scrappy skeleton crew that included the director, himself. Yamazaki returns to the series with a follow up that has very big, one might say monstrous, expectations to live up to. Does this sequel fit the bill? Boy, does it ever. Bigger,...

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Kino Chases Italian Thrills with New ITALO-CRIME 4K Release

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:02:09 -0500

Plus more descents into criminal behavior from KL Studio Classics! -- Walter Hill's 'Johnny Handsome,' 'Tomas Alfredson's 'The Snowman,' and James Dearden's 'A Kiss Before Dying.'

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NEW GROUP Review: The Horrors of Falling in Line

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:02:04 -0500

Yuzu Aoki and Anna Yamada star in director Yûta Shimotsu's film, heading for Shudder.

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WILD HORSE NINE Review: Colorful and Beautiful, Yet Bloody Ephemeral

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:02:12 -0500

Writer/director Martin McDonagh's latest film stars John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Mariana di Girolamo, Ailín Salas, with Tom Waits and Parker Posey.

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György Pálfi's HEN Review: Cackling All the Way

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:02:11 -0500

Director György Pálfi's new provocation stars Ioannis Kokiasmenos, Maria Diakopanagioti, and Argyris Pantazaras. The language(s)? "Greek, Cackling."

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TRAUMA OR, MONSTERS ALL Review: Things That Go Bump in the Night. And Those Who Hunt Them Down.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:02:02 -0500

Larry Fessenden directs. Laetitia Hollard, Aitana Doyle, and Barbara Crampton star.

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THE LAST TEMPTATION OF BECKY Review: Time to Kill the Nazis Again

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:02:01 -0500

Lulu Wilson, Kate Siegel, and Brandon Flynn star, with James Urbaniak and Neil Patrick Harris.

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Echoes: 7 Pakistani Folk Tales That Could Become Incredible Fantasy Movies

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:02:12 -0500

The Pakistani film industry has certain weaknesses, which it is trying to overcome with its recent risk-taking endeavors, and it has proven fruitful to some extent. The country's mainstream attempt in the zombie genre with Zombeid (2026) and the region's first-ever documentary, Hanging By a Wire, based on a 2023 real-life incident of a cable car rescue in Battagram, now an official selection for Oscars 2027, are some of the attempts that show the country is ready to break away from conventional storytelling and explore unmapped cinematic territory. Why not take stories that are rooted in their mythologies and local folklore that could turn into fantastic fantasy movies? There is always a chance of turning these fascinating mythical tales into visually stunning fantasy films, since...

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International Documentary Festival Amsterdam 2026 Exclusive: BAHÍA HONDA Poster Premiere

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:02:07 -0500

Alejandro Alonso transforms a Cuban ship graveyard into a mythic landscape of fire, metal and fragile dreams of escape in feature debut Bahía Honda slated for its world premiere in the Envision Competition at IDFA.

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Busan 2026 Review: INHERIT, Seductive Thai Insect Horror

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:02:07 -0500

Director Banjong Pisanthanakun's thriller stars Davika Hoorne and Thitiya Jirapornsilp. (Watch the trailer.)

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Made in Prague 2026 Review: LITTLE THIEF, Brisk, Assured Small-Town Heist Comedy

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:02:01 -0500

Czech filmmaker Ondřej Hudeček's brisk Moravian heist comedy turns pandemic-era insurance fraud into a small-town Robin Hood story, mixing regional farce with sympathy for its flawed hustlers.

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DEADBOLT Exclusive Clip: Political Ambitions Meet Direct Terror

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Saban Films just dropped an exclusive clip from their upcoming home-invasion thriller Deadbolt ahead of its VOD and digital release on November 13, 2026. The plot sets a political backdrop against a straightforward fight for survival. We follow Anne right as she is weighing a run for Congress. Her plans are cut short when she is forced to outwit intruders in a tight game of cat-and-mouse. Behind the scenes, the project features a creative team and ensemble cast aiming for a fast-paced thriller. Zac Coleman directed the film and developed the story with Craig Deering. Dylan Noe wrote the screenplay, while Deering produced alongside Elizabeth Perla and Parker Jesse Chase. The cast features Callie Deering, Adria Dawn, Matt Gorkis, Eric Wolfgang Nelson,...

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LITTERMATES Exclusive Clip: Enter the Nifty, Dangerous World of The Award-Winning Sci-fi

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500

We have an exclusive first look at Littermates, the acclaimed lo-fi sci-fi psychological thriller hitting theaters this Friday, November 6th. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious war, two disoriented, bloodied survivors, Liam and Mel, take refuge at an isolated English cottage under the care of Chester, an enigmatic caretaker who teaches them to speak again. While Liam happily adapts to Chester's heavily controlled world—earning "nifties" for good behavior to trade for comforts like karaoke and hot tub time—Mel grows restless and increasingly drawn to the locked gate and the dangerous outside world. When her curiosity finally pushes past Chester's strict rules, the fragile order of their makeshift family is tested, exposing the deep fears, loyalties, and unanswered questions holding them together. Written...

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Opening This Week: GODZILLA MINUS ZERO, PARADISE LOST, RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:02:11 -0500

Plus: 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'Club Kid,' 'Hen,' 'Mouse,' 'Being Heumann,' 'Trauma or, Monsters All,' 'The Last Temptation of Becky.'

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THE CRIME OF FELICITY PORTER: Principal Photography Wraps on a New Horror-Comedy Inspired by Oscar Wilde

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500

When a renowned psychic delivers a chilling prediction about her future, Felicity becomes consumed by the prospect of a terrible crime she is destined to commit.

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Toronto After Dark 2026 Winners: 5 MORE MINUTES Dominates Audience and Passholder Awards

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:30:00 -0500

The 19th Annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival has officially announced its 2026 award winners, with Javier Ruiz Caldera's time-loop film 5 More Minutes leading the pack.

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Sitges 2026 Interview: VINTAGE VIOLENCE Director Eugene Kotlyarenko on Livestream Villains, Yakuza Honor, and Making Fun of AI

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:02:11 -0500

The filmmaker reveals how a shared pair of earbuds inspired a Hitchcock-style chase, and how Japan's meticulous production methods challenged his instincts for improvisation.

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Friday One Sheet: DUNE PART 3

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:32:10 -0500

Like everything with WB and Denis Villeneuve's Dune franchise, things are designed and presented with polished perfection. I do not believe we have highlighted any of the key art from the franchise in this column previously, though. So here we are, with this earth (sand) toned tack-sharp photographic series of posters from Concept Arts. No credit block, or even 'above the line' credits here. Just a release date, a reminder that it is in the IMAX format, and the promise that this is the last one, or in their parlance: "The Epic Conclusion." The one thing that I have always admired about the reboot of Dune (and please do not laugh at my nerdiness here) is the fantastic typography design of the curves that spell the...

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QUEEN AT SEA Review: A Masterclass in Acting, Writing, and Directing

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:02:10 -0500

Returning to feature-film filmmaking after an altogether too long 18-year hiatus, writer-director Lance Hammer’s (Ballast) drama, Queen at Sea, revolves around an incredibly difficult, nearly impossible end-of-life decision. As Leslie’s (Anna Calder-Marshall) dementia robs her of her mind, memory, and identity, how much agency or autonomy should she continue to receive, whether from her loving husband, Martin (Tom Courteney), of almost 20 years, her daughter, Amanda (Juliette Binoche), a middle-aged professor on sabbatical, or the state’s relevant institutions, when, inevitably, they’re called upon to intervene on Leslie's behalf and her best interests? From its first moments mirroring Freud’s primal scenes to its last devastating moments, that question hovers over Queen at Sea as it unfolds over several days, weeks, and months. For the...

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EVEREST: THE OTHER SIDE Review: Documenting a Disastrous Expedition

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:02:09 -0500

In films like Meru and Free Solo, Jimmy Chin set a high bar for mountaineering documentaries. His latest, co-directed with Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, is an extremely challenging work that questions the very idea of climbing. Everest: The Other Side is pitched as a story about Jim Morrison's attempt to be the first person to ski down from the summit of Everest. Morrison wants to ski the North Side, a steep rock face that narrows through two couloirs. He will be joined by his wife Hilaree Nelson, an elite climber. Since the North Face is in the Republic of China, the skiers have to run a gauntlet of political obstacles. Furthermore, they need a support team of Sherpas, cinematographers, doctors, logistics experts, and patrons. That's on...

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THE FIRST FILMS OF SAMUEL FULLER Blu-ray Review: Birth of a Genre Master

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:50:07 -0500

Samuel Fuller's first three genre flicks, all independently produced, introduced an irascible, pungent cinematic voice.

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HOLIDAY HITMAN Exclusive Clip: Hank's Family Vacation Takes a Deadly Turn

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Hitman Hank Carter is trying to save his marriage with the perfect family Christmas, unfortunately for him, a hit has been put on his head, and a gang of festive bounty hunters will stop at nothing to collect the payday.

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CLOSURE Review: Grief and Hope Entwine in This Powerful, Beautiful Doc

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:02:11 -0500

A film by Michał Marczak.

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EBENEZER SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL HORROR: The Asylum Drops Trailer and Digital Release Date for Yuletide Terror

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0500

A horror take on the classic tale. When cruel businessman Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve, he will have to decide whether to heed their warning to change for the better or remain cold-hearted and merciless.

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Imagine 2026: Heads-Ups And Recommendations

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:04 -0500

Today sees the start of the largest Dutch genre film festival: Imagine. The Amsterdam-based festival is in its 42nd edition already, and this year they have a record 72 feature films and 55 shorts in their programme. From the 29th of October till the 8th of November, get ready for loads of horror, fantasy and science fiction. It's where we get the first chance here of seeing Yeon Sang-ho's Colony, and Na Hong-Jin's Hope, and Yamazaki Takashi's Godzilla Minus Zero, but also films like Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant by Sean Wallace and Jordan Dodson will be there... And our very own Theodoor Steen is one of the jury members, awarding the Silver Méliès this year. Check their full programme here, but I'm also going to...

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Brooklyn Horror 2026 Review: SPLIT ROCK Explores the Horrors of Nature

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:02:01 -0500

Clark Backo and Drew Ray Tanner encounter horror in the desert, courtesy of director Ryan Glover.

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YOUR DEAREST, DARKEST FRIEND Interview: Character Actor Legend Ted Raimi on Asking the Real Questions about Horror

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:02:12 -0500

The familiar face of many a horror picture takes center stage in his new talk show "for horror insiders only".

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Home Video Roundup: THE PINK PANTHER MASTERPIECE COLLECTION 4K, DEADLY BLESSING 4K, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 4K, More from Kino

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:02:11 -0500

The Pink Panther Masterpiece Collection 4K One of the fun things about reviewing physical media is that it gives me a good excuse to go down all kinds of rabbit holes looking for trivia. The character of Inspector Clouseau from the Pink Panther films is a case in point. Most people only associate Peter Sellers with the role of the bumbling French detective. It might surprise you to learn that no fewer than three separate actors have played Inspector Clouseau. Four, if you count the Roger Moore cameo in Curse of the Pink Panther (1983). In 2006 the series was revived, starring Steve Martin in The Pink Panther (2006), and was successful enough to get a 2009 sequel imaginatively titled Pink Panther 2. Steve Martin is a truly great comedian...

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WELCOME II THE TERRORDOME Blu-ray Review: Contemporary, Raging Folklore Restored

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0500

It took until (the shamefully late year of) 1994 for the first independent feature film by a Black Britsh woman got a theatrical release. But when it finally happened, Welcome II The Terrordome was worth the wait. A film that deftly combined folklore, science fiction, and hip hop, the feature debut of Ngozi Onwurah is a song of love and anger, a call of the ancestors and a scream to the society in which she lived. And while it has had VHS and DVD releases in the past, it finally has a long-awaited restoration from Criterion. Filmed over a few years in stages as the funding was cobbled together, it tells the story of the people who live in what is colloquially called Terrordome, a neighbourhood where...

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Shudder Extends the Spooky Season with Massive "Season of Screams" Lineup and Holiday Promos

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:15:00 -0500

Shudder is keeping the spooky vibes alive well past October with its massive "Season of Screams" lineup running straight through December, and they're even dropping a sweet $29.99 annual subscription promo to sweeten the deal.

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THE DEADLY SPAWN 4K Review

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500

There’s a vast spectrum of cinema to love out there, from pre-Code salaciousness, to grimy grindhouse flicks, to the masters of film in the Criterion Collection. Today, I’m to review one of the more indie, DIY movies to come out of the early ‘80s, The Deadly Spawn. There are a few versions of this release from boutique genre company Synapse Films: a limited edition of 5,000 4K/Blu-ray with slipcover; a Blu-ray standard edition, and a 4K standard edition, which is what I received for review. The street date is November 10th, and as of this review, all editions should be available, but I only see the 4K/Blu-ray combo limited edition and older DVD release for order on the Synapse website. I did find the Blu-ray...

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BREEDER Review: Creepy Poodle Lady Extends Dinner Invitation, with Discomfort and Dark Humor on the Menu

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:02:12 -0500

Daniel Doheny, Dot-Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, and Tanaya Beatty star in a film by director and writer Alex Goyette.

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Brooklyn Horror 2026 Review: SENDER, You've Got (Some Freaky) Mail

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:02:11 -0500

Britt Lower, Rhea Seehorn, Anna Baryshnikov, David Dastmalchian, and Jamie Lee Curtis star in director Russell Goldman's "psychological conspiracy-laden thriller."

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SPIRIT TASTING: WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Creator Announces New Film and US Roadshow

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:00 -0500

What did you do for your 40th birthday? Chris LaMartina, director of WNUF Halloween Special, celebrated turning 40 by making a horror-comedy called Spirit Tasting. The movie deals with mid-life anxieties, but the real story is how it was made. Most movies take months to shoot. LaMartina filmed this one in four days on a $40,000 budget. He was inspired by low-budget legend Roger Corman, who famously shot classics like The Little Shop of Horrors in less than a week. LaMartina wanted to prove he could still pull off that kind of fast, DIY filmmaking. Filming a movie in 96 hours took a dedicated crew. LaMartina directed, edited, and co-wrote the script with Michael Varrati. The production team also included Melissa LaMartina, Ted...

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Guillermo del Toro's Glory, FRANKENSTEIN 4K Review

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Frankenstein has always been Guillermo del Toro’s white whale, as anyone following and paying attention to the director, knows, and we’re big fans of GDT here at ScreenAnarchy. (See Kurt’s original festival review out of TIFF here and one of our signature, team capsule collection of thoughts here.) I don’t have a ton of love for Netflix these last few years, but financing this Gothic opera with a focus on family melodrama is one of the best decisions any studio has made in the last decade, at least. Thankfully, they’ve also made the rare choice to unleash one of their films on physical media, and Frankenstein is out now from the Criterion Collection in your choice of Blu-ray, DVD, or a 4K/Blu-ray combo release, which...

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Echoes: What Does a 13-Minute Oscar-Qualifying Short Film Mean for Pakistan's Short Film Industry?

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:02:01 -0500

I've talked at length about how the Pakistani film industry has always suffered from limited resources, lack of funding, and insufficient training for newcomers, but time and again, a short film has proven that Lollywood can shine through, no matter the challenges. Dawn Images reported that Kamran Faiq's short film The Last Glance has officially qualified for the 2028 Academy Awards after earning a Jury Award for Best Short at the 21st Tasveer Film Festival. The festival was held from October 13 to 18. The film also managed to take home the Best International Short Film award at the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival in Canada. According to Faiq, it is the "only film" that has successfully qualified in the short film category, but...

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Tokyo 2026 Interview: SISTER BROTHER MANHOLE COVER, Milcho Manchevski on Satire and "The Death of Beauty"

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:02:12 -0500

Milcho Manchevski discusses the six-country co-production behind the film and the challenge of preserving artistic freedom amid political interference, funding pressures and festival expectations.

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Brooklyn Horror 2026 Review: MOUNTAIN KING, A Different Kind of Family Movie

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:02:11 -0500

Directed by Gabrielle Christensen, the film stars Hannah Deale, Carter Sirianni, Iryna Malygina, Keoki Trask, Juan Paulo Munevar, and Sarah Kim.

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Sound And Vision: Lance Oppenheim

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:02 -0500

In the article series Sound and Vision we take a look at music videos from notable directors. This week we look at Phoebe Bridger's Lost Boys, directed by Lance Oppenheim. Lance Oppenheim currently is the most buzzy name in film, thanks to his one-two-punch of Primetime and You Can See Everything. While a few months ago people predicted Oscar buzz for the former, a film about To Catch A Predator-presenter Chris Hansen, it turns out that the latter, just announced a few months ago, is actually the main ticket for a golden statue for Oppenheim. The documentary, in which comedian Nathan Fielder, together with Oppenheim investigates, and gets access to the life of well known alleged fraudster Elizabeth Holmes, has the whole world talking....

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GHOST IN THE CELL Review: Joko Anwar's Prison-Set Horror Comedy Is a Gory Riot. On Digital Tomorrow.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Dimas, an investigative reporter from Jakarta, is trying to finish an edit on a deforestation expose when he is framed for his editor's horrific murder and tossed into prison. He ends up in the rough Cell Block C, where he gets taken in by Anggoro, a respected convict who spends half his time in solitary for protecting fellow prisoners. Anggoro runs with a tight, weird crew of social outcasts. They include Six, an inmate who claims he can see spirits (this is important), alongside a low-key smart former professor, a religious man, and a con artist. They are all just trying to get by without drawing the attention of the incarcerated hitman, Tokek. Things get messy fast (and by messy we mean...

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