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‘YEAR 10’ (2024) A frightening glimpse into humanity’s darkness. What can we learn from this dialogue-less apocalyptic thriller?

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YEAR 10 In a post-apocalyptic world of cannibals, a man (Toby Goodger) fights wild dogs, nature, and a violent tribe to save his love (Hannah Khalique-Brown) and avenge his father (Duncan Lacroix). Filmmaker Benjamin Goodger brings audiences a pulse-pounding apocalyptic thriller in YEAR 10. After the world has turned to cannibalism, one man embarks on a dangerous journey of vengeance Read More →

‘TEACUP’ (Fantastic Fest 2024) Peacock’s Original Horror-Thriller Series is finally here!

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TEACUP The First Two Episodes, “Think About the Bubbles” & “My Little Lighthouse,” Premiere Thursday, October 10, Only on Peacock Ep 1: Think About the Bubbles Based on Robert R. McCammon‘s novel Stinger, Peacock’s original series TEACUP finds a tiny rural community in distress as something unknown affects the animals and the electricity. We meet veterinarian Maggie Chenoweth, her two Read More →

‘BAD GENIUS’ (2024)A gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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BAD GENIUS Several years after the college admissions scandal comes a film that will undoubtedly pique your interest. JC Lee‘s heart-pounding film BAD GENIUS follows overachiever scholarship student Lynn and her tight circle of elite private school classmates as they devise a way to cheat the biggest test in history. What begins as a favor to one morphs into a Read More →

‘THE CRITIC’ (2024) When the stage meets screen and the villain rules all.

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THE CRITIC Years of notoriously harsh criticism result in a pending forced retirement for Jimmy Erskine, chief drama critic for The Daily Chronicle. When the end of his career and one actress’ daring confrontation change his life, a stealth proposition takes advantage of weak hearts. THE CRITIC manipulates the audience in a way that is bold and devastating. Lush cinematography Read More →

Review: ‘LIBERTY’ is a slick, genre-bending environmental thriller that burrows into your brain.

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LIBERTY A young park ranger with a soulful connection to animals locks a group of eclectic strangers in a cage, forcing them to confront the realities that innocent creatures face daily. The clever dialogue juxtaposes the fragility of animals in captivity as Matt assigns an animal to each human prisoner. The underlying theme of Matt’s bullying slyly mirrors the psychological Read More →

Blood In The Snow (2021) compelling thriller, ‘PEPPERGRASS’ comes to digital tomorrow. (6/16/23)

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PEPPERGRASS During a pandemic, a pregnant restaurateur tries to rob a priceless truffle from a reclusive veteran. Peppergrass is a slow-burn thriller that ultimately turns into a survival film. It builds a similar tension that Alone did. Not the horror I was expecting from the 2021 edition of Blood in The Snow, but it is, nonetheless, intriguing as hell. You must have Read More →

Review: Heart-stopping thriller ‘FALL’ opens in theaters this Friday. Hold on tight.

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FALL What could possibly go wrong attempting to traverse a rusty 2000-foot tower in the middle of nowhere? Only everything. In Scott Mann‘s FALL, Becky is a year out from watching her husband plummet from a climbing mishap before her very eyes. Mired in grief, best friend and climbing partner Hunter convinces her to do the unthinkable to heal. The two plan Read More →

Review: ‘MEASURE OF REVENGE’ is a genre-bending thriller with theatrical roots.

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MEASURE OF REVENGE “Measure of Revenge” is a taut throwback revenge thriller. This film is equal parts Shakespearian tragedy, family melodrama, and neo-noir mystery. Despite being set in modern-day New York, the themes of the film root it alongside the pulpy classics of the 70s. Through this lens, the city remains dark and dangerous even in the daylight. Melissa Leo stars Read More →

Review: From stage to screen, the verdict is in for ‘Who is Amos Otis?’

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WHO IS AMOS OTIS? SYNOPSIS After assassinating the President, Amos Otis pleads self-defense and must convince the jury that America was not only under attack by its unhinged ruler – but that his actions saved the country and the world. The assassin’s provocative testimony and ingenious defense turns the proceedings upside down and puts our country on trial.  A wow of Read More →

Blood In The Snow (2021) review: ‘PEPPERGRASS’ is a compelling thriller.

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During a pandemic, a pregnant restaurateur tries to rob a priceless truffle from a reclusive veteran. Peppergrass is a slow-burn thriller that ultimately turns into a survival film. It builds a similar tension that Alone did. Not the horror I was expecting from Blood in The Snow, but it is, nonetheless, intriguing as hell. You must have patience during the first third is heavy Read More →

Review: Ethan Hawke stars in ‘Zeroes and Ones,’ a creatively shot political thriller.

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presents ZEROES AND ONES Called to Rome to stop an imminent terrorist bombing, a soldier desperately seeks news of his imprisoned brother — a rebel with knowledge that could thwart the attack. Navigating the capital’s darkened streets, he races to a series of ominous encounters to keep the Vatican from being blown to bits. Zeros and Ones is a surrealistic Read More →

SXSW 2021 review: ‘Broadcast Signal Intrusion’ and ‘Alien On Stage’

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BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION In the late 90s, a video archivist unearths a series of sinister pirate broadcasts and becomes obsessed with uncovering the dark conspiracy behind them. Harry Shum Jr was one of the most underutilized actors on GLEE. With a true leading man role in Broadcast Signal Intrusion in the Midnighters section, he was up against genre fans’ huge Read More →

Review: ‘What Lies Below’ is a new breed of supernatural thriller.

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In WHAT LIES BELOW, Liberty, a socially awkward 16-year-old, returns from two months at camp to a blindsided introduction of her Mother’s fiancé, John Smith, whose charm, intelligence, and beauty paint the picture of a man too perfect to be human. This script does an excellent job of presenting something that feels familiar but layering it with the lust of a teenage Read More →

New Trailer: Jennifer Lopez In New Psychological Thriller ‘The Boy Next Door’

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THE BOY NEXT DOOR – In Theaters January 23, 2015 Jennifer Lopez leads the cast in The Boy Next Door, a psychological thriller that explores a forbidden attraction that goes much too far.  Directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious) and written by Barbara Curry, the film also stars Ryan Guzman, John Corbett and Kristin Chenoweth. 

Fantasia 2026 arrives to fright and delight.

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Grab your party hats, because she’s turning thirty and flirty and extra scary. This year’s Fantasia 2026 is here to gag you, both literally and figuratively. Here are just a handful of the films and short blocks on our ever-growing list of magic and mayhem to check out: Read More →

Tribeca 2026 overflows with greatness

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TRIBECA 2026 Every year, just as summer creeps around the corner, New York City is buzzing with fresh storytelling ideas, and at Tribeca 2026, a whopping 103 World Premieres are taking place. One of the best aspects about the festival, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, is the reminder that cinephiles, both serious and casual, can mix and mingle Read More →

SXSW 2026, a sneak peek at the films and TV you want to see

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SXSW 2026 Watchlist Every year, I look forward to the incredible lineup at SXSW. This year feels particularly curated to my personal, off-the-wall taste, and I am here for it, Baby. Here are just 13 of the films and TV pilots I am stoked to get my eyeballs on starting this week!! SXSW 2026 runs from March 12-18th. Do. Not. Read More →

ICYMI- SXSW Announced Initial 2026 Lineup

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ANNOUNCES 2026 FILM & TV FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT TV PREMIERE AND INITIAL LINEUP David E. Kelley’s Apple TV Series Margo’s Got Money Troubles Opening Night TV Premiere Feature and Episodic Highlights Include Jorma Taccone’s Over Your Dead Body; Jonás Cuarón’s  Campeón Gabacho; Victoria Strouse’s Seekers of Infinite Love; Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon’s Family Movie; Deon Taylor’s Drift; Doug Blush and Piero F. Giunti’s Los Lobos Native Sons; AMC’s The Audacity Read More →

‘Untitled Home Invasion Romance’ (2026) Twisty and dark.

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Untitled Home Invasion Romance Jason Biggs directs a relationship genre bender in Untitled Home Invasion Romance. Separating after a year of marriage, Kevin and Suzie take off for a weekend to try to rekindle the flame. Things are complicated from the start, as the secret location is Suzie’s childhood lake house. What she also doesn’t know is that Kevin plans Read More →

‘THE STRANGE DARK’ (2026) Comes to Digital on January 16

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THE STRANGE DARK Filmmaker Chris Messineo’s award-winning sci-fi thriller, THE STRANGE DARK, comes to digital platforms this Friday. After hitting the festival circuit with 27 festival selections, 34 award nominations, and 13 wins, including Best Feature, Best Thriller, Best Screenplay, and multiple Audience Award honors, at home audiences can experience a tale about trust, family, and outer space. The film Read More →