Red Pill has bright colors, particularly its use of red, and some good acting. But its critique, albeit justified, of white people through a horror vehicle feels too heavy-handed. There are scenes that feel too graphic—some will also be traumatic and triggering—particularly in the current climate; however, there is an important message within this film. […]
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There is no shortage of horror films, but tragically far too many get remakes that lower the quality and taint the original. Yes, we have Michael Myers, Jason Voorhies, Freddie Krueger, and their ilk. But what we need and deserve are new monsters that we can reminisce joyously about with friends. Enter Larry who just
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An arresting story about the horrors committed during the “White Terror” in Taiwan, Detention directed by John Hsu, is another example of a film that tells a story with historical truths through the horror genre. The film is gripping, a nightmare to watch—literally almost the entire movie is a nightmare—with moving acting, directing and a
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Synopsis: A group of young friends from the Bronx fight to save their neighborhood from a band of vampires. Honestly, that question Miguel (Jaden Michael) asks the Vivian (Sarah Gadon), a white woman new to the Bronx, “are you lost” forced a cackle from me. I flashed to me eyeing white people on the L
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