Reviews

Mia (Camille Sullivan) sees the incubus in Shelby Oaks

SHELBY OAKS Spoiler Review

Lorinda Donovan

Shelby Oaks marks the feature directorial debut of YouTuber Chris Stuckmann. Is it worth a watch? Read our spoiler review.

Polly (Maika Monroe) talks with Caitlin (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) in The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE Spoiler Review

Lorinda Donovan

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle updates the '90s thriller to modern sensibilities. Is it worth a watch? Read our spoiler review.

Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) holds the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) by the collar in Black Phone 2

BLACK PHONE 2 Spoiler Review

Lorinda Donovan

Black Phone 2 relies on an old '80s franchise to expand on the lore of The Grabber. Does the sequel scare? Read our spoiler review.

Indy the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Good Boy

GOOD BOY Spoiler Review

Lorinda Donovan

Good Boy tells us a horror story from a devoted dog's point of view. Does the unique idea work? Read our spoiler review.

Riz Ahmed in Hamlet

Movie Review: HAMLET

Monita Roy Mohan

Riz Ahmed stars in this reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet, which takes the plot to London's South Asian community. Read our review.

Still from California Schemin'

Movie Review: CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN’

Monita Roy Mohan

James McAvoy's directorial debut, California Schemin', debuted at TIFF 2025. Read our review of this adaptation of a strange true story.

Carmen Moore, Michael Greyeyes, Alex Rice and Michelle Thrush in Meadowlarks

Movie Review: MEADOWLARKS

Monita Roy Mohan

In Meadowlarks, four siblings reunite for the first time after being separated 50 years ago. Read our review of this TIFF 2025 film.

Still from Bouchra

Movie Review: BOUCHRA

Monita Roy Mohan

Bouchra is the story of a queer Moroccan coyote dealing with her parents, especially her mom, not coming to terms with her sexuality. Read on for our review.

Maya (Madelaine Petsch) tries to escape from her attackers in The Strangers: Chapter 2

THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 Spoiler Review

Lorinda Donovan

The Strangers: Chapter 2 continues the origin story of the masked murderers. Is it an intriguing backstory? Read our spoiler review.

Isaiah (Marlon Wayans) and Cam (Tyriq Withers) flex and scream in Him

HIM Spoiler Review

Lorinda Donovan

Him attempts to blend horror and America's favorite pastime through a rookie's eyes. Does it succeed? Read our spoiler review.

Creature from the black lagoon

Classic Film Through a Feminist Lens: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON

Kimberly Pierce

Creature from the Black Lagoon crafts horror and science fiction narrative with a Beauty and the Beast storyline. Does the movie hold up?

Ray (Cooper Hoffman) and Peter (David Jonsson) walk at night in The Long Walk

THE LONG WALK Spoiler Review

Lorinda Donovan

The Long Walk brings one of Stephen King's earliest novels to the big screen. Is it worth the watch? Read our spoiler review.

Oscar Isaac in Frankenstein

TIFF 2025 Review: FRANKENSTEIN

Monita Roy Mohan

Director Guillermo del Toro tackles Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth. Read our review of the TIFF 2025 film.

Brendan Fraser in Rental Family

TIFF 2025 Review: RENTAL FAMILY

Monita Roy Mohan

Brendan Fraser teams up with director HIKARI for Rental Family, a dramedy set in Japan. Read our review of the TIFF 2025 film.

Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy in Sacrifice

TIFF 2025 Review: SACRIFICE

Monita Roy Mohan

Romain Gavras’ Sacrifice, starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, made its world premiere at TIFF 2025. Read our review.