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CARRIE (2026) Review: In Flanagan We Trust

Introduction Stephen King may be one of the most adapted authors in history, but that doesn't mean every one of his books is ideally suited...

HEART OF THE BEAST: A Review Of The New Brad Pitt Survival Thriller!

Introduuction One of the stories people like to see played out is man versus nature. This can be seen in both reality television shows like...

More From Fantastic Fest 2026!

Cinema Scholars is back with more reviews out of Fantastic Fest 2026. We take on gross-out comedy FLAPJAX, costume chiller The Ones Who Grieve,...

THE AVIARY (2022) Review: A Solid Desert Thriller

A taut two-hander, The Aviary (2022) zooms in on two women’s attempted escape from a remote cult compound. While the film doesn’t reinvent the...

SQUEAL: A Review Of Aik Karapetian’s Dark Fairy Tale

Aik Karapetian’s dark fairy tale feature, Squeal, is as elegantly layered as it is disturbing. With a sophisticated touch, the film explores heavy concepts...

MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM: A Review Of The New Comedy/Horror Film

My Best Friend’s Exorcism (2022) mashes up 1980s teen movies with The Exorcist (1973) and does neither justice. The film careens through frailly sketched...

CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS Review: Gnarly Holiday Fun

Introduction Christmas Bloody Christmas is a deliciously unholy union of The Terminator (1984) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). With it, writer-director Joe Begos continues his...

LIFE UPSIDE DOWN: A Review Of The New Bob Odenkirk Film

Introduction Cecilia Miniucchi’s new ‘romantic comedy’ Life Upside Down stars Bob Odenkirk, Danny Huston, Radha Mitchell, and Rosie Fellner. The director's slice of lockdown life is...