When Jaws was an unprecedented commercial success in 1975, it inspired every enterprising independent producer to make their own version to profit from the original’s success. I recently watched Michael Anderson’s 1977 film Orca, likely the most successful and well-remembered of these derivative … Continue reading REVIEW: Tentacles (1977)
Taiwan is a country whose local cinema consistently punches above its weight, and the latest gem to emerge from the island is a truly outstanding piece of folk horror. Directed by Kevin Ko, Incantation is not just a commercial success but a … Continue reading REVIEW: Incantation (2022)
Danish couple Bjørn and Louise travel on vacation with their daughter Agnes to Tuscany. There they meet a Dutch family – Patrick, Karin, and son Abel – and immediately hit it off. Once back at home, they receive an invitation … Continue reading REVIEW: Speak No Evil (2022)
Popular children’s cartoon Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers was a successful re-imagining of two legacy characters from Disney animation. A new feature film of the same name, which premiered recently on Disney+, re-imagines those characters once again. Despite some clever jokes and … Continue reading REVIEW: Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
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