Monthly Archive: April 2025

Cold Fish, 2010 – ★★★

It started off really strong, but I have no idea why it needed to be 2.5 hours—the middle dragged quite a bit. Thankfully, the wild ending helped bring it back around.

Opus, 2025 – ★★

Visually slick and full of mood, but it meanders without much payoff. Ends up feeling more like a vibe experiment than a fully formed narrative.

The Ambulance, 1990 – ★★★

A cheesy blend of suspense and camp with a gloriously dated style. It’s uneven but fun, and the sheer strangeness keeps it from ever getting dull.

The Last Breath, 2024 – ★★

Tension deflates quickly when every decision feels like a bad one. There’s atmosphere, but it’s hard to care when the cast keeps making the worst choices possible.

Shark Lake, 2015 – ★★

Outside of a few fun B-movie moments, there’s not much bite here. Worth a glance for fans of Sara Malakul Lane, but otherwise skippable.

Novocaine, 2025 – ★★★

Leans into its bloody setup with a sharp edge and twisted humor. It’s not groundbreaking, but it drills into its concept with enough flair to keep things lively.

Heavier Trip, 2024 – ★★★

Keeps the energy up with plenty of laughs and heart. A worthy follow-up that doesn’t overstay its welcome — and honestly, a trilogy wouldn’t be the worst idea.

Heartless, 2009 – ★

A total slog from start to finish. Dull, aimless, and almost entirely devoid of anything worth remembering.

Tell-Tale, 2009 – ★★

Wastes a strong lineup on a forgettable script. It’s all moody buildup with little payoff, and never gives its actors much to work with.

Out of Darkness, 2022 – ★★★

An atmospheric survival tale with a unique setting that begs for more stories. Not flawless, but refreshingly different from the usual fare.

The Primevals, 2023 – ★★★

Overflowing with old-school charm and creature feature creativity. Rough around the edges, but it’s a heartfelt tribute that earns its place.

Doghouse, 2009 – ★★★

Starts off rocky, but once it finds its groove, it’s a bloody good time with plenty of cheeky charm and genre fun.