Even as someone who’s never fully fallen under The Walking Dead spell, I have to admit that Tales of the Walking Dead makes a strong case for revisiting its world. My parents are big fans, and for once I can see the appeal: this anthology spin-off brings an impressive lineup of actors and a refreshing variety of storytelling styles that might tempt even the skeptics. Arriving just in time for spooky season, the series unfolds over six standalone episodes, each venturing into different emotional and psychological corners of the post-apocalyptic universe.
Read MoreOf Starlight (2011)
Of Starlight is a moody, slow-burning noir that leans hard into atmosphere, inviting viewers into a neon-drenched world where memory, love, and reality bleed together. Michael DeMasi’s direction is confident and visually striking, crafting a city washed in artificial light that feels both dreamlike and suffocating — a perfect backdrop for Christopher Spare’s weary investigator as he chases a disappearance that keeps slipping just out of reach. The film’s strengths shine through its hypnotic visuals, thoughtful pacing, and a synth-driven score that recalls the cool melancholy of Blade Runner or Ghost in the Shell.
Read MoreMayfair Witches: Season 2 (2025) #BluRay
Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches returns for its second season, now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital from Acorn Media International. Following its BBC premiere, the series continues to expand Rice’s gothic universe with heightened stakes, new characters, and the kind of lush atmosphere that fans have come to expect. Season 2 picks up with Rowan Fielding navigating the horrors and responsibilities of motherhood after giving birth to the embodiment of the demonic Lasher.
Read MoreNyctophobia (2024)
Nyctophobia is less a conventional horror film than a slow, surreal dive into the subconscious—a cinematic anxiety spiral wrapped in dream logic and drenched in atmosphere. Written and directed by Seayoon Jeong, the film follows Liz, a young woman struggling with the titular fear of the dark. As insomnia eats away at her sanity, Liz slips into a dream world where childhood memories and nightmares blur, and nothing—especially not time or space—feels safe or linear.
Read MoreThe Haunting of Prince Dom Pedro (2025)
What if your high school history class came back to literally haunt you? That’s the bizarre but oddly compelling premise behind The Haunting of Prince Dom Pedro, an indie supernatural comedy that gleefully mashes up haunted house tropes, teen slasher parody, historical satire, and musical numbers into one sprawling fever dream of a film. Directed by Don Swanson and written by Joe Fishel, this offbeat experiment is equal parts spoof and sincere homage to the kind of films most would call “so bad, they’re good.”
Read MorePocket Princess (2024)
Growing up with a deep love for stop-motion animation, I’ve always considered it a gift anytime a new project in the medium lands in my queue for review. Olivia Loccisano’s Pocket Princess is no exception—this beautifully unsettling short film is a dark little gem that reminds us just how powerful animation can be when paired with weighty, real-world themes. The visual style is instantly nostalgic, calling to mind the charming simplicity of vintage bumpers from Pee-wee’s Playhouse or the surreal elasticity of Gumby.
Read MoreIn the Lost Lands (2025)
The film’s visual style can best be described as 300 meets Mad Max, with a mix of heavy CGI, sweeping landscapes, and desaturated color palettes that give it an otherworldly feel. The wide shots look impressive, creating the illusion of a grand and immersive fantasy world. However, once the camera moves in for close-ups, the cracks begin to show.
Read MoreEnter the Void (2009) #RetroReview
I may never watch Gaspar Noé's Irreversible again. Not because it’s a “bad” movie, but because it is so profoundly disturbing. It is easily among the most devastating films I've ever seen.
Read More