The Monkey Is A Simplistic, Yet Provocative & Blood-Soaked Joyride
With The Monkey, director
Osgood Perkins adapts Stephen King’s short story into a hilarious, yet bloody and intense affair.
FIlm Reviews
DarkSkyLady’s page of film reviews, critiques, and analysis. Genre runs the gamut from animation movies to documentaries to horror movies all through their unique lens.
The Gorge, Despite a Weak Script, Has Action and Love
The Gorge is at once an entertaining film and a frustrating one given one lead stands strong, making the most of the story, and the other struggles to emote.
Move Ya Body Is a Fascinating, Eye-Opening Surprise [Sundance]
Move Ya Body: The Birth of House is informative, delving into the origins while explaining the struggles unique to the creators because of prejudice.
Love Hurts Is A Fast-Paced Disappointment From Beginning to End
Despite some promising action sequences and a promising lead turn for Ke Huy Quan, Love Hurts disappoints as the pacing hurts rather than helps the film.
Heart Eyes Is More Comedy Than Horror, But It Is Still Outstanding Fun
Blending comedy and horror together, director Josh Ruben makes Heart Eyes is a fun, bloody, tongue-in-cheek homage to the slasher genre.
Speak. Shows The Remarkable Gift of Spoken Word [Sundance]
Speak. is an exciting, inspirational documentary that connects with audiences, touching on personal yet broad societal and political issues.
Love, Brooklyn Is a Love Letter to Change [Sundance]
Love, Brooklyn is a romantic tale about letting go of what was and embracing what might be with a stellar cast bringing out top-tier performances.
Companion Is All-Sorts of Twisty, Stunning Fun With An Edge
With Companion, writer-director Drew Hancock makes a stunning directorial debut filled with surprising twists and a ton of dark humor.
Didn’t Die Shows Family Challenge In the End of the World [Sundance]
Didn’t Die takes on too much exploring what living looks like in a zombie apocalypse. But thanks to its lead in particular, it shines despite little frights.
Inheritance Is Interesting With Frantic Shots But Lacks Action
Inheritance might not drown in action and thrills, but thanks to the performances, shifting locations, and snappy direction it has enough tension to entertain.
Presence Is an Unusual And Discomforting Spirit Film
Presence is not a horror film but a slow build up of uncomfortable moments that crescendo with a surprise ending, leaning more toward tragic than horrific.
Wolf Man Is A Breezy, Yet Genuine Horror-Filled Rollercoaster
Director Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man is a suspenseful yet poignant reboot of the 1941 classic, filled with sharp scares and effects.