Author: chris

A love letter to exploitation cinema that's as funny as it is gloriously over-the-top. The fake trailers, outrageous energy, and…

A killer hippo should be way more fun than this. The creature concept is wasted on sluggish pacing and surprisingly…

Pure sleazy '80s entertainment that knows exactly what lane it's in. The small-town atmosphere and grimy vibe do most of…

I really wanted this to work, but it never takes full advantage of its leads. John Cena and Eric André…

After the big turning point, it never quite finds its footing again. The conflict drags on because nobody acts like…

Another hypnotic slow burn that fully embraces its laid-back rhythm. The performances and moody atmosphere do most of the heavy…

The creature effects are a lot of fun, especially the practical work, but it takes far too long to find…

Every character is impossible to root for, and the story gives you no reason to try. The dialogue grates, the…

Beautifully made and packed with strong performances, but I never felt fully connected because I was missing so much of…

Even by Mark Polonia standards, this one is a rough sit. The absurd premise should be a blast, but the…

It mistakes slow pacing and vague symbolism for depth, leaving the story feeling lifeless instead of haunting. This is exactly…

The longer it goes, the more the momentum fades, making the runtime feel much heavier than it needed to.

I wasn't expecting much since this director usually doesn't click with me, but this won me over. Adam Scott gives…

It's an entertaining slasher, but the reactions are unintentionally hilarious. Athletes keep turning up dead, and everyone treats it like…

A throwback to the kind of modest crime dramas that used to be everywhere. It's familiar territory, but there's something…