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'Blood Shine' Review: Cult Imagery and Slow-Burn Horror That Mesmerizes
Blood Shine is as memorable as it is engaging. A hidden gem within FrightFest, this deserves a wider audience.

Becca Johnson
19 hours ago


'Self-Help' Review: Erik Bloomquist Delivers Thought-Provoking Cult Horror
Fresh with ideas and thorough with themes, Self-Help may lack scares and spooks, but makes up for this with fine performances, a unique plot and fun imagery.

Becca Johnson
2 days ago


'Pig Hill' Review: Kevin Lewis’ Latest Horror Delivers Shock and Gore
Effective in its grotesque nature and disturbing qualities, Pig Hill boasts a welcome if predictable twist and great sound design.

Becca Johnson
2 days ago


'Your Host' Review: Jackie Earle Haley Shines in FrightFest’s Gory Game-Show Horror
Short, snappy and incredibly gruesome, Your Host is a FrightFest standout that solidifies Medoff’s place on the map as a notable name in horror.

Becca Johnson
2 days ago


'Don't Let the Cat Out' Review: Grief, Gore, and Comedy in a Wild Halloween Horror
From the get-go it’s a weird, wild and wonderful time that never lets you in on where it’s going next, offering many a surprising element.

Becca Johnson
3 days ago


'Together' Review: Alison Brie & Dave Franco Shine in a Disturbing New Horror Romance
Together offers a deviously twisted, tense, and well-acted slice of darkly funny, romantic body horror.

Jack Ransom
3 days ago


'The Glassworker' Review: Usman Riaz Crafts a Hand-Drawn Masterpiece of Love and Art
It's the kind of hand-drawn animated feature that reminds us why this medium remains so powerful and necessary.

Romey Norton
3 days ago


'CognAItive' Review: AI Horror Meets Tech Terror in a Familiar Package
CognAItive certainly has plenty of good ideas to give it some steam, and the inventive technological kills are the films highlights.

Becca Johnson
4 days ago


'The Home' Review: Pete Davidson Stars in Slow-Burn Horror That's Saved by a Shocking Final Act
With a killer third act and intriguing reveals, The Home is full of great ideas. However, the execution of the story and scares alongside slow paced run-time leave much to be desired.

Becca Johnson
4 days ago


'Fluxx' Review: A Stylish Psychological Descent into Madness
Fluxx is ambitious, stylish, and unsettling. This film is for an audience who appreciates bold, unconventional storytelling.

Romey Norton
5 days ago


When Grief Gets Ghoulish: 'Lilly Lives Alone' Blurs the Line Between Trauma and Terror
Martin Melnick's psychological horror examines maternal loss through a supernatural lens, but at times, it struggles to balance its ambitious emotional depths.

Romey Norton
Aug 17


'Nobody 2' Review: Action-Comedy with Bob Odenkirk Delivers the Goods Even When it's Very Much More of the Same
Nobody 2 may be more of the same, but when “the same” is this competent and enjoyable, sometimes that’s enough.

Elliot Lines
Aug 15


'The Blood of Saltville' Review: A Civil War Thriller That Bridges Past and Present
The Blood of Saltville may not be perfect, but it's the kind of thoughtful, regionally flavoured thriller that reminds us why independent cinema matters.

Romey Norton
Aug 12


'The Balconettes' Review: Noémie Merlant's Wicked Voyeuristic Thriller Is Pure Summer Cinema Gold
A Scorching Revenge Horror-Comedy That Transforms Neighborly Nosiness Into Blood-Soaked Brilliance.

Romey Norton
Aug 8


Sink Into Darkness in Stunning Detail — Sweeney Todd 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray
Prepare to feast—or be flayed—on Tim Burton’s gothic musical thriller as it’s unleashed in breath-taking 4K Ultra HD.

Elliot Lines
Aug 8


'The Pickup' Review: More Forgettable and Lifeless Streaming Fare That Wastes a Talented Cast
The Pickup is a disposable misfire. It's a nostalgic nod to ‘90s comedies buried under a weak script, uneven tone, flat visuals and wasted cast.

Dan Bremner
Aug 7


'Weapons' Review: Gut-wrenching and Side-Splitting in Equal Glorious Measure
Proving that horror is well and truly back, and combined with an electric Cregger script, Weapons is set to fast become a genre classic – with a twist.

Seb Jenkins
Aug 7


When Kevin James Goes Full John Wick: 'Guns Up' Delivers Unexpected Thrills
Guns Up delivers laughs, genuine thrills, and surprisingly touching family moments.

Romey Norton
Aug 6


'War of the Worlds' (2025) Review: A Baffling Adaptation of H.G. Wells Classic Story
War of the Worlds is a woeful misfire, its bargain-bin effects, incoherent story, and Ice Cube’s misjudged performance sinking a promising premise.

Dan Bremner
Aug 5


Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reunite in New Trailer for Kidnap Thriller 'Highest 2 Lowest'
Apple Original Films and A24 have released a new trailer for Highest 2 Lowest, from director Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington — In cinemas and stream globally on Apple TV+ from September 5, 2025.
Film Focus Team
Aug 4
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