Bark Scrapes Up a Tense Film With a Vibrant Background [Fantastic Fest ’23]
Bark is a gradual, suspenseful trek with just a story and two men in the woods. It’s weird in parts, tense in others; a slow burn with a worthwhile ending.
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So Unreal Delves Into Technology in Movies and Life [Fantastic Fest ’23]
So Unreal is an engrossing documentary that even non sci=fi fans can enjoy. With the hypnotic narration from Blondie’s Debbie Harry, the journey is the fun.
You’re Not Me Is Holiday Cult Horror [Fantastic Fest ’23]
You’re Not Me makes viewers’ voices hoarse from all the yelling at the screen. Frustrating characters and dreadful holiday music makes this movie memorable.
Pet Semetary: Bloodlines Is Creepy But Flat [Fantastic Fest Review]
Pet Semetary: Bloodlines is an unnecessary prequel despite occasional bright moments. Despite creepy moments, dialogue hinders the film and the lead feels flat.
New Life Thrills with Genre-Blending Immersive Story [Fantasia Festival]
New Life seems like a typical chase film at first before mixing in horror. The story keeps the tension high while teasing a twist that surprises.
#Manhole Traps You in The Suspense [Fantasia Review]
#Manhole grips you in its unrelenting tension and questions with its claustrophobic setting. It’s atmospheric with clever use of social and a compelling lead.
Emptiness is Terror and Tension Wrapped In Paranoia [Fantasia Festival]
Emptiness grips you with the tension from the outset. It’s clear something is amiss but it never fully resolves, leaving you with the emotions but no answers.
Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds Is Visually Beautiful But Lacks in Parts [Tribeca Review]
Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds stands out among films with its mercurial visual style. But Kojima the person remains elusive as it’s a praise documentary.
Let the Canary Sing Is Fun and Odd [Tribeca Review]
Let the Canary Sing might be a shallow documentary, that leaves you no closer to knowing Cyndi Lauper as a person, but it’s a wonderful, joyous watch.
A Strange Path Is A Surprising Journey of Isolation and Connection [Tribeca Review]
A Strange Path builds discomfort and terror as you question what’s brewing with a outstanding lead and disorienting sound design.