Films to Watch in the Year 2022
Only for Movies Released in the Cinema or Blu-Ray/DVD and Streaming in 2022.
What's this? A new Batman movie and a visit from Michael Myers, all in the same year. Holy Hell, I'm ready for 22.
Also Covid-19...FUCK OFF ALREADY!!!
Oh... Powermad dictator Putin may have potentially just started World War III.
Out of the frying pan into the fire, I guess.
What's this? A new Batman movie and a visit from Michael Myers, all in the same year. Holy Hell, I'm ready for 22.
Also Covid-19...FUCK OFF ALREADY!!!
Oh... Powermad dictator Putin may have potentially just started World War III.
Out of the frying pan into the fire, I guess.
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- DirectorMatt ReevesStarsRobert PattinsonZoë KravitzJeffrey WrightWhen a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.10/10
A Masterpiece pure and simple. It's the Batman by way of Se7en. I couldn't be happier. Dark, brooding. Brilliant!
The Dark Knight is still the number one Batman movie though. - DirectorDavid Gordon GreenStarsJamie Lee CurtisAndi MatichakJames Jude CourtneyThe saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in the final installment of this trilogy.7/10
Oh shit! This is gonna be a whole thing.
First of all, read the reviews from variety and the Hollywood reporter and sevor their contempt and condescending bile for not only this film but the entire franchise (except for the original because that's snark proof now, even though plenty of these fucking cumscums predecessors shit on it back in the day)
But don't you worry guys I'm sure some AfricanAsianJewishMuslim transsexual will make a film about gay porn in the Middle East that you can loose your shit over and all will be right with the world again.
(please understand when I write shit like this that I'm not some MAGA cunt, I more or less subscribe to the Bill Mahers of the world)
Now! Is this Halloween 78 resurrected? Fuck no! Not even close. But I will go out on a line here and say this is probably my favorite entry in this particular trilogy... Here's why. This movie establishes characters and mood pretty effectively, the overall narrative is somewhat streamlined and it's not afraid to be weird (even if it's just a fucking remake of Christine) and most importantly I was never bored during an almost 2 hour runtime.
Sorry for prattling on endlessly but I'm one of the biggest Halloween fans out there and I take this shit extremely serious.
Perhaps TOO serious for my own good, which is why a diatribe like this just gushes out.
Anyways Happy Halloween everyone. - DirectorRobert EggersStarsAlexander SkarsgårdNicole KidmanClaes BangA young Viking prince is on a quest to avenge his father's murder.9/10
Thoughly enjoyable slice of viking mayhem. I had a few beers in the Cinema and that proved to be a winning combination. - DirectorRob JabbazStarsBerant ZhuRegina LeiYing-Ru ChenA young couple trying to reunite amid a city ravaged by a plague that turns its victims into deranged, bloodthirsty sadists.9/10
Oh gore glorious gore. I'd been waiting eons for this particular feature and happily it did not disappoint.
It’s nightmarish, gory mayhem all the way. - DirectorDavid Blue GarciaStarsSarah YarkinElsie FisherMark BurnhamAfter 48 years of hiding, Leatherface returns to terrorize a group of idealistic young friends who accidentally disrupt his carefully shielded world in a remote Texas town.6/10
As a follow up to the seminal 1974 original it's a horrid mess, saddled with a ridiculous story and goofy characters.
But I'm a gorehound, and that element is turned up to the max, plus it's nicely directed and features a good looking Leatheface. - DirectorJoel CoenStarsDenzel WashingtonFrances McDormandAlex HassellA Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.7/10
A very effective take on the Bard's text, featuring stunning acting and cinematography. Still. We've seen it all before. - DirectorGoran StolevskiStarsNoomi RapaceAnamaria MarincaAlice EnglertIn an isolated mountain village in 19th century Macedonia, a young girl is kidnapped and then transformed into a witch by an ancient spirit.7/10
Arthouse take of a young witch's strife finding her footing in the world, is certainly worth checking out if you like slow-burn oddities. - DirectorScott DerricksonStarsMason ThamesMadeleine McGrawEthan HawkeAfter being abducted and locked in a basement, a boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims.5/10
I loved the 70s setting and I could watch Hawk' Grabber all day. But the film is seriously compromised by questionable dialog and supernatural nonsense. - DirectorTom GormicanStarsNicolas CagePedro PascalTiffany HaddishMoviestar Nick Cage is channeling his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan and a CIA agent.6/10
Fluffy meta feature plays it way too safe to fully satisfy. For Cage fans though, it's a mildly entertaining watch. - DirectorDavid BrucknerStarsOdessa A'zionJamie ClaytonAdam FaisonA young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites.5/10
While it's certainly nice to have the cenobites back on screen, would it have been too much to ask for someone to write an honest to goodness screenplay, instead of the dumb down drivel that's presented here, which honestly wouldn't amount to 50% content if scribbled on a bar napkin... The new Hell Priest is great though. - DirectorDavid LeitchStarsBrad PittJoey KingAaron Taylor-JohnsonFive assassins aboard a swiftly-moving bullet train find out that their missions have something in common.4/10
Smug, self-satisfied beat 'em up is a bundle of hysterics that grows more tedious by the minute. Makes John Wick look like an Ingmar Bergman creation.
Gets an extra star for Michael Shannon. - DirectorMickey KeatingStarsJocelin DonahueJoe SwanbergRichard BrakeAfter receiving a mysterious letter, a woman travels to a desolate island town and soon becomes trapped in a nightmare.6/10
Beautifully crafted but slow-moving film. It's a bit hit and miss. - DirectorBenjamin LouisStarsTony ToddSteffani BrassDavid GridleyThree college students filming a horror movie find themselves trapped in their own worst nightmare. Their only hope for survival is two detectives who find the camera they left behind.2/10
Awful no-budgeted shitshow. Don't waist your time. - DirectorSamuel Gonzalez Jr.Bridget SmithStarsMichael LombardiMarc MenchacaJoseph GattAn upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter's brutal murder.6/10
Silly mixup of revenge exploitation and People Under the Stairs like zombie film, is never less than watchable and features plenty of gory violence. - DirectorRussell OwenStarsTom HughesKate DickieGreta ScacchiA young Scottish shepherd, following the death of his unfaithful wife, fights to maintain his own sanity when the past catches up to him.5/10
Atmospheric but extremely slow moving film represent an ok watch if you can appreciate that sort of thing. - DirectorMaggie GyllenhaalStarsOlivia ColmanJessie BuckleyDakota JohnsonA woman's beach vacation takes a dark turn when she begins to confront the troubles of her past.7/10
An incredibly tense, nerve-wracking film that sadly Peter's out at the end. Still an excellent starting point for its director Gyllenhaal. - DirectorMatt Bettinelli-OlpinTyler GillettStarsNeve CampbellCourteney CoxDavid Arquette25 years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, Calif., a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past.4/10
Too meta for my taste. But if you like the series its not the worst. - DirectorDan TrachtenbergStarsAmber MidthunderDakota BeaversDane DiLiegroNaru, a skilled warrior of the Comanche Nation, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth.7/10
When I initially viewed this I was somewhat inebriated and in a foul mood. As a huge fan of the series, I thought it only right to give it a second chance with sober eyes. And boy am I glad I did. The action is awesome, the Predator looks great and we're introduced to a kickass heroine and her amazing canine.
Still the wildlife CG is really lacking and I would have liked a more streamlined narrative. - DirectorTi WestStarsMia GothJenna OrtegaBrittany SnowIn 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the crew find themselves fighting for their lives.9/10
Brilliant slasher, proving you can employ gore and nudity as a tool, without sacrificing character or story. - DirectorAndrew DominikStarsAna de ArmasLily FisherJulianne NicholsonThe story of American actress Marilyn Monroe, covering her love and professional lives.7/10
You know how there is films you know exactly how you feel about the minute the endcredits roll... This is not one of those films.
The film is exquisitely made, bringing to mind the wild and reckless cinema of Oliver Stone in the 90s (JFK, Nixon) with just a soupçon of David Lynch' Mulholland Drive to really drive home the nightmarish effect.
But It also have this strange artificiality, running through it, that at times can come across as off-putting.
I'll definitely need a second viewing in the future.
All I can say for now is I really respect it. - DirectorDavid CronenbergStarsViggo MortensenLéa SeydouxKristen StewartHumans adapt to a synthetic environment, with new transformations and mutations. With his partner Caprice, Saul Tenser, celebrity performance artist, publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances.7/10
While not peak Cronenberg, it's still an immense pleasure to experience the master revisiting his old stomping ground of body horror.
There's a lot to digest here and I enjoyed it. - DirectorJoe RussoAnthony RussoStarsRyan GoslingChris EvansAna de ArmasWhen the CIA's most skilled operative, whose true identity is known to none, accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets, a psychopathic former colleague puts a bounty on his head, setting off a global manhunt by international assassins.7/10
Regardless of a weak script and some surprisingly dodgy CG, the film is ultimately never less than watchable. That's in large part a credit to the actors - and a few impressive action packed setpieces - there's a reason these people are moviestars. - DirectorAdam StilwellStarsAndrea LondoShawn AshmoreJane BadlerA possessed young woman struggles to return to her own reality.7/10
I enjoyed this immensely. Too bad not many others seemed to. Oh well. - DirectorEmily BennettJustin BrooksStarsEmily BennettEmma MylesDarcy CadmanAs a young woman painstakingly prepares a romantic homecoming for her girlfriend, their apartment begins to feel more like a tomb when voices, shadows, and hallucinations reveal a truth she has been unwilling to face.6/10
Decent microbudged chiller, manages to conjure up a subtle Silent Hill vibe. - DirectorRich RagsdaleStarsScout Taylor-ComptonNolan Gerard FunkDeborah Kara UngerA devoted couple's quiet weekend takes a bizarre turn when a nightmarish cult and their maniacal leader come to fulfill an apocalyptic prophesy.4/10
This feature has surprisingly little going for it, dispite the awesome get-up and masks of the antagonists. - DirectorHanna BergholmStarsSiiri SolalinnaSophia HeikkiläJani VolanenA young gymnast, who tries desperately to please her demanding mother, discovers a strange egg. She hides it and keeps it warm, but when it hatches, what emerges shocks them all.5/10
I must confess disappointment in this film. Too straightforward, lacking in subtlety. Very average. - DirectorJane SchoenbrunStarsAnna CobbMichael J RogersTheo AnthonyAlone in her attic bedroom, teenager Casey becomes immersed in an online role-playing horror game, wherein she begins to document the changes that may or may not be happening to her.7/10
A real enigmatic film about the need to belong. It got under my skin. - DirectorCharles DorfmanStarsTom CullenInès SpiridonovIwan RheonA dinner party in a country house that sees four friends come together for a birthday celebration. But as the night progresses secrets emerge and unsettling events begin to unfold around them.7/10
Pretty good and plenty tense home invasion thriller, somewhat undone by banal ending. - DirectorChristian TafdrupStarsMorten BurianSidsel Siem KochFedja van HuêtA Danish family visits a Dutch family they met on a holiday. What was supposed to be an idyllic weekend slowly starts unraveling as the Danes try to stay polite in the face of unpleasantness.7/10
Creepy and intense satire about the upper middle classes refusal to be anything but polite and courteous, ever in the face of the most abject of horrors. - DirectorAlex GarlandStarsJessie BuckleyRory KinnearPaapa EssieduA young woman goes on a solo vacation to the English countryside following the death of her ex-husband.7/10
Trite metoo nonsense starts bubbling to the surface if you analyze too deep. Instead I choose to focus on all the positives, namely that the film is expertly made, with powerhouse performances and a bonkers gore/slimy climax. - DirectorDamien LeoneStarsLauren LaVeraDavid Howard ThorntonElliott FullamAfter being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to the timid town of Miles County where he targets a teenage girl and her younger brother on Halloween night.7/10
Dispite a somewhat messy story and an excessive runtime, this sequel is ultimately eons better than its predecessor.
Writer/director Damien Leone seems to be hugely inspired by the "Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise and to be honest, that doesn't feel like such a bad idea when dealing with a character the likes of Art the Clown.
Plus you get a kick ass heroine and that sweet, nasty OOT gore. - DirectorChristopher DonaldsonStarsMarika SilaKris LorangerJ. Lindsay RobinsonAn ambulance transferring dangerous convicts crashes in the middle of nowhere. It soon becomes clear that the crash was no accident, and the survivors are being stalked by a killer. Just 30 feet to the road, but will anyone reach it alive?1/10
Utterly abysmal attempt at filmmaking. - DirectorPaul Andrew WilliamsStarsDavid NellistKevin HarveyMark SpringerBull mysteriously returns home after a 10 year absence to seek revenge on those who double crossed him all those years ago.7/10
Brutal revenge yarn, features plenty of satisfying bloodshed but I suspect the climax could prove divisive. - DirectorJeremiah KippStarsAugust MaturoMike ManningLibe BarerA boy deals with the loss of his mother by creating a dangerous relationship with a monster rumored to live in the woods.4/10
Boring and toothless coming of age story is at least adequately made, but a slog to get through. - DirectorRichard Bates Jr.StarsMatthew Gray GublerAngela SarafyanAndy MilonakisThorn and Willow appear to have it all as the revered high priest and priestess of a coven of new age witches. But a secret from Thorn's past throws their lives into turmoil and sends them on a trippy, hilarious journey.5/10
Pretty tame exploration of a bunch of oddball wiccans from a director who's capable of so much more. A few laughs here and there, but a little goes a long way. - DirectorMimi CaveStarsDaisy Edgar-JonesSebastian StanJojo T. GibbsAfter quitting dating apps, a woman meets the supposedly perfect man and accepts his invitation to a romantic weekend getaway, only to find that her new paramour has been hiding some unusual appetites.7/10
Thoughly enjoyable slice of (no pun intended) girl meets boy in produce aisle, only to find he craves something more along the lines of protein and fat. - DirectorChloe OkunoStarsMaika MonroeKarl GlusmanBurn GormanA young American actress moves with her husband to Bucharest, and begins to suspect that a stranger who watches her from an apartment window may be a serial killer.6/10
Hitchcockina inspired thriller represents a fairly decent watch. But it's hardly the most original film out there - DirectorRiley StearnsStarsKaren GillanAaron PaulBeulah KoaleA woman opts for a cloning procedure after she receives a terminal diagnosis but when she recovers her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail, leading to a court-mandated duel to the death.6/10
Oddball comedy has some good ideas, but struggling to keep you engaged dispite a great performance from Gillian. - DirectorAndrew SemansStarsRebecca HallTim RothGrace KaufmanMargaret's life is in order. She is capable, disciplined and successful. Everything is under control until David returns - that is - carrying with him the horrors of Margaret's past.7/10
I could watch Rebecca Hall fold laundry all day, so to get a surreal horror/thriller where her character spirals out of control, due to past trauma. Hell yes, I'll be there for that.
And I truly liked it. But suspect it won't be for everyone. - DirectorCarlota PeredaStarsLaura GalánRichard HolmesCarmen MachiAn overweight teen is bullied by a clique of cool girls poolside while holidaying in her village. The long walk home will change the rest of her life.5/10
I was really looking forward to this film, but sadly the end result was just a lackadaisical, uneventful picture. - DirectorSean EllisStarsBoyd HolbrookKelly ReillyAlistair PetrieIn rural 19th-century France, a mysterious, possibly supernatural menace threatens a small village. John McBride, a pathologist, comes to town to investigate the danger - and exorcise some of his own demons in the process.6/10
I'll give it points for originality, but it's hardly a Werewolf film and doesn't have the arthouse sensibilities I thought it would. Still it's a reasonable good time. - DirectorJo ShafferStarsMeredith AntoianAyaNia FarrellA self-styled messiah initiates a teenage runaway into his cult of sister-wives. Her rebellious nature upends the community, triggering a bloody uprising against the patriarch.2/10
Another microbudgeted nonstarter. - DirectorIsaac RodriguezStarsSarah FroelichJason ScarbroughJune Griffin GarciaOn June 30th, 2018, Officer David Serling went missing inside an undisclosed abandoned hospital. Using his recovered body cam footage, his wife attempts to piece together what happened to him on that horrible night.2/10
Awful found footage film. Don't waist your time. - DirectorAdrian LyneStarsBen AffleckAna de ArmasTracy LettsA well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.6/10
Fun campy erotic thriller. Leave your brain at the door and enjoy. - DirectorCarmelo ChimeraStarsJessie NerudDanny BohnenScotty BohnenChristine finds herself in a town harboring a dark secret. As she tries to recuperate, she begins to discover bizarre religious phenomena around her.1/10
Godawful in every conceiveble way. - DirectorDario ArgentoStarsIlenia PastorelliAsia ArgentoAndrea GherpelliDiana, a young woman who lost her sight, finds a guide in a Chinese boy named Chin. Together they will track down a dangerous killer through the darkness of Italy.2/10
If this pathetic feature doesn't represent the final nail in the once great maestros coffin, I don't know. - DirectorCraig SingerStarsMichael ReedAugie DukeArmen GaroPlanned as a romantic getaway to mend their struggling relationship, Bobby and Jules travel by ferry to an island town. On arrival, things seem okay, but slowly their dream trip turns into a repeating nightmare.6/10
Groundhog Day meets Silent Hill in this intriguing little film. - DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsZoë KravitzByron BowersRita WilsonAn agoraphobic Seattle tech worker uncovers evidence of a crime.6/10
Fairly effective conspiracy thiller featuring a game Zoë Kravitz. - DirectorJosef Kubota WladykaStarsKali ReisShelly VincentKendall MorrisA former champion boxer embarks on the fight of her life when she goes in search of her missing sister.6/10
So-so crime drama about human trafficking. - DirectorStacey GreggStarsAndrea RiseboroughJonjo O'NeillNiamh DornanWhen a new family moves in next door to Laura and her family, their young daughter, Megan, quickly captivates her, stirring up painful memories of her own daughter, Josie, who died several years previously.4/10
Full disclosure, I really don't remember much about this film other than the acting being OK. - DirectorTony StoneStarsSharlto CopleyDrew PowellChristian CallowayAn exploration of Ted Kaczynski's life in Lincoln, Montana in the years leading up to his arrest as The Unabomber.8/10
Truly fascinating biopic about madman unabomber Ted Kaczynski, featuring a fantastic performance by Sharlto Copley. - DirectorCharlie McDowellStarsJason SegelLily CollinsJesse PlemonsA man breaks into a tech billionaire's empty vacation home, but things go sideways when the arrogant mogul and his wife arrive for a last-minute getaway.6/10
Decent home invasion com hostage thriller, benefits greatly from a game cast. - DirectorJean-Christophe MeurisseStarsAlexandre SteigerChristophe PaouLilith GrasmugA deeply-in-debt retired couple tries to win a rock dance competition. A minister is suspected of tax fraud. A teenager makes the acquaintance of a pervert.8/10
Pitchblack French comedy, won't be for everyone. But for an audience with a misanthropic mean streak, it should play like gangbusters.
Also features a magnificent humongous hog with an insatiable appetite for Asian cuisine. - DirectorAndrew GaynordStarsGeorgina CampbellChristopher FairbankDustin Demri-BurnsPete is cautiously excited about reuniting with his college crew for a birthday weekend. But, one by one, his friends slowly turn against him. Is he being punished, is he paranoid, or is he part of some sick joke?6/10
Subtle indie about the necessity of looking inwards. - DirectorKate DolanStarsHazel DoupeCarolyn BrackenIngrid CraigieIn a North Dublin housing estate Char's mother goes missing. When she returns Char is determined to uncover the truth of her disappearance and unearth the dark secrets of her family.3/10
Bland, flat and a chore to set though. - DirectorDamien PowerStarsHavana Rose LiuDanny RamirezDavid RysdahlDuring a blizzard and stranded at an isolated highway rest stop in the mountains, a college student discovers a kidnapped child hidden in a car belonging to one of the people inside.6/10
Intriguing little who-done-it, is pretty well made and plenty violent too. - DirectorMichael MongilloStarsClare FoleyTony ToddJason Alan SmithA group of ordinary people band together in a suburban home to battle imposters who have replaced their families, friends, and neighbors.2/10
Dispite some good ideas this is simply too cheap to qualify as a film. - DirectorDaniel de la VegaStarsFederico AimettaMariana AnghileriOctavio BelmonteCecilia and her son Martín have a car accident. On the third day after the crash, she wanders by herself on a lonely route and there is no clue of her son. She can't remember what happened during this time and she is desperately looking for her son. On her quest she finds coincidences with her case and other police files, which seem to be acts of a brutal hunting. The circles goes round and Cecilia will end up facing a religious man, who is the responsible of this slaughter. For her, he is a lunatic. For him, Cecilia is the enemy.2/10
A dreadfully dull horror film. - DirectorRob SchroederStarsVincent KartheiserChelsea LopezBreeda WoolAfter his car breaks down, Glen spends one hell of an odd night with a married couple, setting into motion a chain of events that alter their lives plus those of several random strangers.6/10
Interesting film tackling the notorious MKU phenomenon. The budget might be small but there's plenty of ambition. - DirectorJoseph WinterVanessa WinterStarsJoseph WinterMelanie StoneJason K. WixomA disgraced internet personality attempts to win back his followers by livestreaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life.6/10
Very goofy entry into the found footage genre, certainly has a lot of charm but not much in the gore/scare department. - DirectorGustavo HernándezStarsPilar García AyalaDaniel HendlerPaula SilvaA rapid spreading virus which transforms people into intelligent, ultra-violent, extra-fast zombies. After each wave of attack by the monsters, they're left incapacitated for 32 seconds while they recover their strength.5/10
Largely uninspired zombie pic have a few effective setpieces but offers nothing you haven't seen before. Go watch The Sadness instead. - DirectorHannah BarlowKane SenesStarsAisha DeeHannah BarlowEmily De MargheritiTeen best friends Cecilia and Emma, run into each other after a decade. Cecilia is invited to Emma's bachelorette weekend where she gets stuck in a remote cabin with her high school bully and a taste for revenge.8/10
Amazing horror comedy from Australia gets just about everything right.
It also has the quality of portraying characters from various minority groups as... You know. Real people with flaws. I know. What a concept. - DirectorMichael VenusStarsGro Swantje KohlhofSandra HüllerAugust SchmölzerMarlene, a woman plagued by horrific dreams, suffers a breakdown in a remote village. As her daughter Mona follows, she comes upon a well-kept family secret and an old curse that ultimately threatens her life - a never-ending nightmare.4/10
Starts out fairly well only to gradually get bogged down by needless exposition and clichés. - DirectorJustin KurzelStarsCaleb Landry JonesJudy DavisSean KeenanEvents leading up to the 1996 Port Arthur massacre on Tasmania in an attempt to understand why and how the atrocity occurred.8/10
Outstanding but downbeat character studie of an unstable young man headed for impending disaster. Caleb Landry Jones shines in the lead surrounded by fantastic character actors. - DirectorEskil VogtStarsRakel Lenora Petersen FløttumAlva Brynsmo RamstadSam AshrafDuring the bright Nordic summer, a group of children reveal their dark and mysterious powers when the adults aren't looking. In this original and gripping supernatural thriller, playtime takes a dangerous turn.8/10
Bone chilling tale about the loss of innocents. The film plays as a darker more cerebral Stephen King adaptation. Also animal loves, proceed with caution. - DirectorVincent GrashawStarsRobert PatrickNick StahlScott HazeA family with buried secrets reunite at a farmhouse after two decades to pay for their past sins.9/10
A savage slice of southern gothic is an expertly concocted slow-burn, brimming with unease and dread.
Grim, bleak and utterly captivating, topped off by a pitchblack ending.
Hell I loved this film. - DirectorOh-Seung KwonStarsJin Ki-jooWi Ha-joonPark HoonA serial killer ruthlessly hunts down a deaf woman through the streets of South Korea after she witnesses his brutal crime.5/10
High on plot holes and low on gore, but it's a somewhat serviceable thriller all the same. - DirectorMichel FrancoStarsTim RothAlbertine Kotting McMillanSamuel BottomleyNeil and Alice Bennett are the core of a wealthy family on vacation in Mexico until a distant emergency cuts their trip short. When one relative disrupts the family's tight-knit order, simmering tensions rise to the fore.6/10
Very interesting character study, sadly undercut by an utterly banal plot point in the final minutes. A real shame. - DirectorGraham MooreStarsMark RylanceZoey DeutchJohn Gumley-MasonAn expert cutter must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters in order to survive a fateful night.6/10
What starts out as a very effective chamber piece, unfortunately derails in the last 30 min, going way over the top with twist, turns and basic smartassery. - DirectorKiah Roache-TurnerStarsLuke McKenzieShantae Barnes-CowanJake RyanIn a zombie-infested Australian wasteland, soldier Rhys has dedicated his life to tracking and capturing survivors for the Surgeon General in hopes of finding a cure.6/10
Silly, noisy, low-budget gore film is entertaining in parts but struggle to hold up much interest, even with a meager runtime of 80min. - DirectorRaúl CerezoFernando González GómezStarsRamiro BlasCecilia SuárezPaula GallegoThe occupants of a van transporting a wounded excursionist have to avoid sitting next to her during the trip.6/10
Ok spanish horror/sci-fi is a bit slow moving but has some nice social commentary plus slime and tentacles. - DirectorRob SavageStarsAnnie HardyAmar Chadha-PatelAngela EnahoroTwo friends embark on a horror-fueled road trip and livestream the most terrifying night of their lives.7/10
Going for broke, Rob Savage throws everything at his sohomore (except reason) effort, resulting in an utterly chaotic amalgamation of unbridled bigotry, grotesque blood n' gore and slimy, slithering tentacle sprouting monsters.
It’s quite a ride. - DirectorChad FerrinStarsSteve RailsbackSusan PriverBai LingA telephone psychic is pulled into a complex web of mystery when she receives a call from a serial killer.6/10
After a few duds, Ferrin is back with a new gory slasher, stealing shamelessly from the classics along the way.
It won't change your life but I'm sure glad movies like this are being made in 2022. - DirectorJonathan ZaurinStarsPat GarrettPete BirdEllie JeffreysA series of Gruesome killings is shaking Herefordshire. Beth, a mother in her sixties is showing signs of early Alzheimer. Worried about her, her daughter Jess and son in law Connor, try to find a way to help her. Together they purchase an old house on Wyvern Hill so that she can move in with them and be looked after. However, her symptoms and slow loss of reality render Beth unable to realize that something has moved in with her, observing her every move and preparing in the darkness of Wyvern Hill.3/10
I'm sorry guys but a supposed £5000 budget is simply insufficient to make a movie like this and stretching the runtime to almost 2hrs. certainly doesn't help either.
I do wanna compliment the set design and the look of the killer though. - DirectorBrea GrantStarsKatey SagalAbby QuinnAlexxis LemireFollows a country music duo who seek out the private mansion of their idol and end up in a twisted series of horrors that force them to confront the limits they'd go for their dreams.5/10
Pretty ho-hum affair. There's nothing inherently wrong with it, just missing some campy hellfire, is all - DirectorLuke BoyceStarsCaito AaseShaina SchrootenBishop StevensTensions rise when a stripper and religious protester are trapped together in a peep show booth and must come together to survive the apocalypse in 1980's Chicago.4/10
Feels like a short film, needlessly drawn out to feature length. - DirectorLuis PrietoStarsCameron MonaghanSasha LussRidley Asha BatemanA rich divorcee Chris falls in love with a mysterious woman Sky where Chris, ex-wife and his child eventually gets trapped and a desperate fight for survival will most likely ensue.4/10
Sleazy films about bad people doing horrible things, can certainly be a winning combination, albeit that is not the case with this ho-hum affair. - DirectorPeter BrunnerStarsSusanne JensenFranz RogowskiTheo BlaicknerA man with the mental faculties of a child must save his mother, thereby becoming god and devil.5/10
Slow-moving arthouse fare has powerful climax, it just takes a while to get there. - DirectorJesse V. JohnsonStarsNina BergmanDaniel BernhardtTimothy V. MurphyBranded a traitor by her countrymen, French national Marie DuJardin is rescued by American soldiers on one condition: to survive, she must lead them to a cache of gold hunted by the Nazis, the French resistance, and the Americans alike.4/10
Lowbudget DTV actioner has good bloody effects but sadly little else of value. - DirectorJohannes GrenzfurthnerStarsEthan HaslamJohannes GrenzfurthnerJason Scott SadofskyConducting a series of experiments in his makeshift home-lab, a skeptic IT worker tries to cure his harrowing hearing impairment.8/10
Utterly fascinating and deeply disturbing character study about an already mentally unbalanced man's descent into unbridled chaotic madness. At one point he quotes his late father as having said "There is no good or bad, just bad and worse" which is basically the films message reduced to its essence.
Also, killer script. - DirectorAlfonso Pineda UlloaStarsJosé María YazpikShannyn SossamonPaz VegaA man nicknamed "the Jesuit," is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. When his wife is murdered and his son kidnapped and taken to Mexico, he devises an elaborate and dangerous plan to rescue his son and avenge the murder.7/10
This feature is so inspired by the action films of the 80-90s that it ought to be sporting a mullet and a greasy bare chest. It's got graphic violence, stripclubs and enough toxic masculinity to make even the most hardened millennials run screaming for the hills.
It’s all wonderfully unsophisticated and feels quite exotic in 2022. I would love to see more films take the same old-school approach in the future. - DirectorDiego HallivisStarsJorge Lendeborg Jr.Jenna OrtegaAllen MaldonadoAfter a governor issues an executive order to arrest the children of undocumented immigrants, the newly detained youth are offered an opportunity to have their charges dropped by volunteering to provide care to the elderly.6/10
Oh man. Is the MAGA crowd gonna lose their shit over this one. They probably won't even make it through the (admittedly) incendiary opening credits. But hey, their loss.
The film is fast-paced, fun and pretty well made.
Holding it back is the fact that it's more than a little inspired by "Get Out" and it includes a trope that a bit overexposed. - DirectorMarcus DunstanStarsBrianne TjuBenjamin WadsworthUriah SheltonA group of high school students whose school bus crashes on a field trip. Relationships are tested once they realize they are being stalked by an attacker who intends to drive them out and straight into a horrifying fight to survive.3/10
Some nice fight choreography can't save this awful mess.
Can we please just have The Collected instead? - DirectorMark MeirStarsJ. Quinton JohnsonEmma FitzpatrickAngela GulnerTwo high profile couples are forced to examine the cost of success when they're invited to an exclusive self-help retreat with a sinister side.4/10
Starts out well enough, only to get sillier and more contrived as it goes along. Pity. - DirectorPablo ParésStarsMacarena SuárezAldana RubertoSofia RossiA struggling all-girl rock band goes on tour and discover their worst problem is not just being forgotten by their fans.5/10
The first 50% of this films running time is a godawful slog to sit through.
But when a budget restricted Predator/Sith Lord hybrid is introduced, the movie goes cuckoo bananas and its watchability increases significantly as a result.
Still a mixed bag though. - DirectorJosh WallaceStarsJacob GrodnikDevin DasAhmed BharoochaA fateful chain of events begins to unravel after two brash insurance salesmen go knocking on the wrong door and find themselves trapped inside of a serial killer's basement, putting their lives and their jobs on the line.6/10
Cynical satire about the downtrodden and the wicked who profit from their plight. Great savage stuff, - DirectorMark MylodStarsRalph FiennesAnya Taylor-JoyNicholas HoultA young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.8/10
(Almost) brilliant satirical look at artistry and admiration is full of twist and turns, featuring a great cast, solid direction and amazing dialogue. It does stretch credibility at times. But I still had a fantastic time watching it and would wholeheartedly recomend it. - DirectorParker FinnStarsSosie BaconJessie T. UsherKyle GallnerAfter witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity.7/10
While it is an unapologetic crowdpleasing popcorn horror, it really has a lot going for it. A great leading lady and a nice creepy tone throughout all help, but if you're like me and have this strange fetish for distorted faces than that likely be the real raison d'etre. - DirectorKevin KoStarsHsuan-yen TsaiSin-Ting HuangYing-Hsuan KaoSix years ago, Li Ronan was cursed after breaking a religious taboo. Now, she must protect her daughter from the consequences of her actions.5/10
Confusion horror film is nowhere near as scary as advertised and is actually most effective in its more dramatic scenes. - DirectorBen Charles EdwardsStarsCamilla RutherfordKeaton TetlowNicholas TucciA haunting tale of family life. A vulnerable young boy finds his mother pushed out of the family home by a strange new woman, and he must confront the terrifying supernatural forces that seem to move in with her.3/10
A frosty winter setting and some nice foreboding establishing shots, unfortunately can't make up for a messy script and severely underwritten characters. - DirectorRandy Van DykeStarsAnnabel BarrettIgnacyo MatyniaRyan Q. TranA behavioral experiment treating humans like animals goes awry when a university student manipulates the research with deadly results.3/10
Paints itself into a corner of absolute stupidity. At least the female lead is very attractive. A fact that only makes the narrative that much more absurd. - DirectorRoar UthaugStarsIne Marie WilmannKim FalckMads Sjøgård PettersenDeep in the Dovre mountain, something gigantic wakes up after a thousand years in captivity. The creature destroys everything in its path and quickly approaches Oslo.7/10
Very enjoyable creature feature, mostly thanks to a game Norwegian cast being way more bearable than their Hollywood counterparts. - DirectorJay JenkinsCollin KlieweStarsJessica LangSara EklundJadon CalA class of graduating high school seniors celebrate their last night together at the annual school lock-in. They never could have guessed that they're about to encounter the legendary "Coast to Coast Killer".3/10
What is it about these microbudged film having a runtime of 2hrs. this drags on endlessly, offering nothing but tedium. - DirectorJacob EstesStarsLucas Steel EstesIris Serena EstesJacob EstesA brother and sister discover a presence in their home while their parents are in the hospital suffering a mystery illness that seems to only affect adults. The siblings team up to discover what the presence is and how to escape it.3/10
The director apparently threw this film together at his house with the help of his family and a few friends during lockdown... And boy does it show. - DirectorB. Harrison SmithStarsKatelyn BranchMichael CervantesPeter CoteA group of teenagers inspired by a high school "Create Your Own Urban Legend" project quickly get out of hand in their desire for more "likes" and going viral with deadly consequences.3/10
Dispite a decent looking monster, this film is brought to its knees by a weak script and the most dispicable and vile bunch of youngsters, who somehow lack the capacity to be even remotely interesting as characters, rendering the whole experience pointless. - DirectorMark O'BrienStarsHenry CzernyMimi KuzykMark O'BrienA burdened man feels the wrath of a vengeful God after he and his wife are visited by a mysterious stranger.7/10
Truly fascinating feature about the choices we make and how the consequences of those actions will inevitably be forming us going forward. It's hard to believe that this is the director's first feature film. I'll be keeping an eye on him. - DirectorGrégory BeghinStarsSofia LesaffreVictor MeuteletJoseph OlivennesParis, the early 90s. Three students decide to celebrate their graduation with a visit of the Paris catacombs. When they discover the legendary 717 Bunker. Little do they know it's not the only thing Nazi soldiers have left behind them.4/10
Highly derivative French horror film (Nazi-Zombie anyone?) has a few good scenes but you'll probably forget it within a week. - DirectorRobert LivingsRandy Nundlall Jr.StarsGreg SesteroJesse JanzenLeah FinityA paranormal investigator and his production crew gain access to a mysterious, abandoned school but when the thrilling haunt turns deadly, the team must race to uncover the terrifying truth before they become the school's next victims.5/10
Serviceable found footage film sadly spends too much time building characters at the expense of scares.
On a personal note, I'd hoped to see some OUTLAST II inspired scenes, but that sadly didn't come to pass. - DirectorRyan ImhoffMatt NealStarsLanise Antoine ShelleyRyan ImhoffWill Mobley(NOTE: This movie's star rating was review bombed by a right-wing snowflake.) During the dog days of the pandemic, a group of old friends encounter a psychotic troll in this critically acclaimed horror comedy film. Blood. Chuckles. Very cool ;)4/10
It's an ambitious little film, I'll give it that, but as a whole I was left severely disappointed. - DirectorZach CreggerStarsGeorgina CampbellBill SkarsgårdJustin LongA woman staying at an Airbnb discovers that the house she has rented is not what it seems.7/10
Twist n' turns are certainly the main concern for the people behind this film and on initial viewing it's a blast. I just don't know about the replay value though.