Rated R

Runtime: 2hr 12min

Directed by Robert Eggers

Written for the screen by Robert Eggers, inspired by Nosferatu and Dracula

Stars: Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgård and Nicholas Hoult

Released in theaters December 25, 2024

RT: 86% critics / 75% audience

Synopsis 

The mysterious Count Orlok makes plans to move from his ancestral castle to the homeland of his obsession, Ellen Hutter, throwing the lives of her loved ones into chaos and leaving bodies in his wake.

Join us in two weeks when we review both of the Smile films, which are currently available on streaming or rental.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rated 16+

Runtime: 1hr 31min

Written by Cristina Borobia and Caye Casas

Directed by Caye Casas

Stars: David Pareja, Estefania de los Santos, Eduardo Antuna

Premiered at TIFF September 8, 2024

Released in theaters November 8, 2024

RT: 91% critics / 77% audience

Synopsis 

Jesus and Maria are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship and, to top it off, they’re adjusting to being new parents. To help shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table - a decision that will, unexpectedly, change everything.

Join us in three weeks when we review Robert Eggers’ newest film, Nosferatu, releasing in theaters on Christmas Day.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rated R

Runtime: 1hr 51min

Written & Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods

Stars: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East

Premiered at TIFF September 8, 2024

Released in theaters November 8, 2024

RT: 91% critics / 77% audience

Synopsis 

Two Mormon missionaries arrive at the house of a man who seems intent on grilling them on their beliefs, and who they find will not let them leave.

Join us in two weeks when we review The Coffee Table, available to rent.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rated R

Runtime: 1hr 37min

Written & Directed by JT Mollner

Stars: Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner and Ed Begley Jr.

Premiered at Fantastic Fest September 22, 2023

Released on streaming August 23, 2024

RT: 95% critics / 85% audience

Synopsis 

A one-night stand devolves into a fight for survival as a ruthless serial killer is intent on adding another victim to their body count.

Join us in two weeks when we review Heretic, currently in theaters.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Not Rated

Runtime: 2hr 5min

Written & Directed (and edited) by Damien Leone

Stars: Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton and Antonella Rose

Premiered at Fantastic Fest September 19, 2024

Released in theaters October 11, 2024

RT: 76% critics / 86% audience

Synopsis 

Five years after the events of Terrifier 2, Art the Clown is back and has plans to eliminate the only person that can stop him - Sienna. But first, to kill anyone and everyone he comes across on the way. That’s not Santa coming down the chimney, kiddies.

Join us in two weeks when we review Strange Darling, currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rated R

Runtime: 1hr 47min

Directed by Natalie Erika James

Written by Natalie Erika James, Christian White and Skylar James

Stars: Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest and Jim Sturgess

Premiered at Fantastic Fest September 20, 2024

Released on Paramount+ September 27, 2024

RT: 39% critics / 73% audience

Synopsis

Terry Gionoffrio is an aspiring dancer who is desperate to revive her career after a bad fall injured her ankle. Known as “the girl who fell” in the industry, she endures humiliating auditions and breaks down while trying to visit a producer in his lavish apartment building, the infamous Bramford. There she meets elderly couple Minnie and Roman Castevet, who offer her a place to stay and access to their many high society connections. But you know what they say about offers that seem too good to be true…

Join us in two weeks when we review Terrifier 3, currently in theaters.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rated R

Runtime: 2hr 21min

Written & Directed by Coralie Fargeat

Stars: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid

Premiered at Cannes Film Festival May 19, 2024

Released in theaters September 20, 2024

RT: 90% critics / 71% audience

Synopsis 

Fading Hollywood star Elizabeth Sparkle has just been fired from her fitness show and is to be replaced by a younger actress. She decides to use a mysterious drug called “The Substance” to make herself look younger. But this is no ordinary fad drug…

Join us in two weeks when we review Apartment 7A, currently streaming on Paramount+.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rated PG-13

Runtime: 1hr 45min

Directed by Tim Burton

Written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar

Stars: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara

Premiered at Venice Film Festival August 28, 2024

Released in theaters September 6, 2024

RT: 77% critics / 82% audience

Synopsis 

Nearly 30 years after the events of Beetlejuice, we rejoin the Deetz’s as they gather at the family home to mourn the loss of patriarch Charles. Lydia is still haunted by Beetlejuice but must rely on him for help when her teenaged daughter inadvertently ventures into the afterlife.

Join us in two weeks when we review The Substance, opening in theaters September 18.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rated R

Runtime: 1hr 49min

Written & Directed by Alex Garland

Stars: Cailee Spaeny, Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura

Premiered at South by Southwest March 14, 2024

Released in theaters April 12, 2024

RT: 81% critics / 70% audience

Synopsis 

War correspondents pick up a young woman on their way to Washington D.C. to capture footage of the insurgent Western Forces taking the capitol and seizing power from the president.

Join us in two weeks when we review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, opening in theaters September 6.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rated R

Runtime: 1hr 59min

Directed by Fede Alvarez

Written by Fede Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues

Stars: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson and Archie Renaux

Released in theaters August 16, 2024

RT: 81% critics / 86% audience

Synopsis 

A group of young people on an oppressive planet ruled by evil corporation Weyland-Yutani plan their escape by stealing cryo chambers on a derelict ship floating in space. Soon they encounter the titular alien life forms that begin picking them off one by one.

Join us in two weeks when we review Civil War, currently available for rent.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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