movie reviews

Review: ‘Lady Snowblood’ (1973)

2025 Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque proved to be quite a year for longtime admirers of Japanese cinema, with one…

4 days ago

Review: ‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

For years, Hollywood has found itself in a constant struggle to revive classic monsters reminiscent of the silent era, Universal…

2 weeks ago

The Dread of Noroi: The Curse

In 2005, Koji Shiraishi (known later for films such as Carved & Sadako vs Kayako) released the film Noroi ノロイ,…

1 month ago

Review: ‘Exit 8’ (2025)

Liminal spaces are transitional places that often feel strangely surreal or deeply eerie due to their emptiness, which can be…

2 months ago

‘Beast of War’ Review: Solid Historical Shark Thriller

Sharksploitation is one of my favorite genres around. With no shortage of shark movies out there, ranging from the top…

2 months ago

Review: ‘Tokyo Ghoul S’ (2019)

Tokyo Ghoul S (2019) Director: Takuya Kawasaki Starring: Masataka Kubota, Maika Yamamoto, Nobuyuki Suzuki, Shota Matsuda, Kai Ogasawara, Shunya Shiraishi,…

2 months ago

Review: ‘Stigmatized Properties: Possession’ Shows Hideo Nakata is Back, Doesn’t Quite Ringu True

One of the greatest names in Japanese horror film history, Hideo Nakata revolutionized what a scary film can be with…

3 months ago

Review: ‘Scurry’ is Not Remarkable, But Has Potential

Creature feature enthusiasts will know that there’s been a flourishing amount of genre film coming out of Australia the past…

3 months ago

Review: ‘Outer Man’ is Amusing, But Drags in Pacing

Nothing beats a good kaiju comedy. It’s a nice break from the often somber, dark, and heavy tones that permeate…

3 months ago

Review: ‘Atragon’ (1963)

Atragon is a peculiar anomaly within Ishiro Honda's filmography. Watching it, one can pick up the sincere intentions behind the…

4 months ago