For my money, Robert Eggers is one of the best filmmakers working today. The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman are all masterpieces. When it was announced that his next film would be a reimagining of F.W. Murnau’s iconic silent Expressionist Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror from 1922, I was instantly intrigued, despite my general distaste for remakes.
Read MoreThe Damnation (2024)
Christopher Darton’s The Damnation is a remarkable debut into narrative feature filmmaking, blending social consciousness with atmospheric horror in an 80-minute story that lingers long after the credits roll. Made on a modest budget of $32,000, this film is as much about tenacity as it is about storytelling. The challenges of a three-year production—halted and reimagined midway—are reflected in the film’s layered narrative and its richly textured world.
Read MoreMassacre at Femur Creek (2024)
Oh, look! Another low-budget slasher that purports itself to be a love letter to 80s slashers - along with bro culture, marriage, relationships, and those questionable life choices. Imagine The Hangover if Jason Voorhees showed up halfway through and started roasting marshmallows along with human carnage.
Read MoreGhosts (2024)
Ghosts, directed by the talented Oriana Mejer, is a mesmerizing piece of experimental cinema that defies categorization. Part poem, part visual journey, part cathartic exploration of grief, this film leaves a lasting impression. Drawing from Vauhini Vara's essay on loss and its uncanny AI-generated poetry, Mejer crafts a story that is equally visually inspiring and emotionally resonant.
Read MoreOut of Control (2025)
Out of Control, a 13-minute spy thriller directed by Norwegian filmmaker Ole A. Hagen, delivers a fast-paced, visually engaging short film that leaves its audience intrigued but wanting more. With an accomplished director at the helm—known for his multi-award-winning storytelling across 20 countries—this short offers glimpses of brilliance despite some shortcomings. The story follows Anna as she makes a significant discovery in the Middle East, only to find herself ensnared by a powerful organization after coming into possession of a mysterious necklace.
Read MoreThe Fragrance of Petrichor (2025)
Heather Ferreira’s The Fragrance of Petrichor boldly ventures into uncharted cinematic territory as the first full-length “Hollywood” motion picture created almost entirely by artificial intelligence. With AI-generated actors, visuals, and production tools, the film stands as a fascinating experiment in the burgeoning relationship between technology and art. While the result is imperfect, it offers a poignant narrative and an intriguing glimpse into the future of filmmaking.
Read MoreHome Alone (1990) #RetroReview
Chicago, November 10, 1990. Home Alone debuted, quietly sneaking its way into Christmas tradition. That night, while some were out shopping, others were watching what would become a holiday classic, and I was still sleeping in my crib. But it wasn't long before I, like so many others, would discover Home Alone as more than just a film; it would become a mirror of who I am.
Read MoreSurvival Quest (1989) #RetroReview
Known primarily for Phantasm and The Beastmaster, filmmaker Don Coscarelli ventured into new territory with 1989’s Survival Quest. While not his most renowned film, it’s an enjoyable experience for fans of wilderness survival stories and marks a significant anniversary—its 35th on November 10th. Leading the cast is the ever-engaging Lance Henriksen, supported by Dermot Mulroney and a young Catherine Keener, whose future success adds intrigue to her early performance here.
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