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'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Review: A Return to the Pizzeria makes a Sharper, Scarier Sequel
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 ultimately lands as a more confident, emotionally resolute chapter that isn’t afraid to get dark. Closing with a chilling kind of quiet, a reminder that some battles are lost from the inside out.

Shauna Bushe
7 days ago


'Talamasca: The Secret Order' Review: Unearthing the Dark World of Shadows, Spells and the Supernatural
Talamasca: The Secret Order isn’t a loud, action-heavy supernatural drama. It’s a quieter, more introspective story about the burden of protecting knowledge—and the cost of witnessing darkness without intervention.

Shauna Bushe
7 days ago


'Zootopia 2' Review: Bigger, Bolder, Funnier. Disney Delivers a Sharp, Spirited Zootopia Sequel
Zootopia 2 is the rare follow-up that justifies its existence. It expands the world in ways that feel purposeful, deepens its central duo without betraying their charms, and populates its streets with characters — from Gary the Snake to Pawbert the Lynx and the beleaguered Beaver — who are as funny as they are meaningful.

Shauna Bushe
Dec 1


'Stranger Things' Season 5 Vol. 1 Review: Bolder, Darker, and Relentlessly Focused Final Return to the Upside Down
In the end, Stranger Things 5 arrives as a culmination rather than a continuation—daring, threatening, and more emotionally exacting than the seasons that preceded it. By confronting its characters with the consequences they’ve spent years outrunning, the series finds a surprising clarity of purpose, threading genuine heart through apocalyptic stakes.

Shauna Bushe
Nov 27


Top 10 Moments That Turned 'Stranger Things' Upside Down
Across its run, Stranger Things has built its legacy on a rare blend of supernatural spectacle and deeply personal storytelling. We count down the 10 scenes that define the series—moments that pushed the story forward, broke our hearts, and reminded us why Hawkins feels like a second home.

Shauna Bushe
Nov 26


Magic, Misdirection and Mayhem — A Decade of 'Now You See Me'
The Now You See Me film franchise launched back in 2013, carving out its own niche: a mirage of captivating sleight of hand, heists and enchanting display of trickery. In this feature, we’ll revisit each instalment, taking a closer look at how they contributed to the franchise’s clever world of showmanship and deception.

Shauna Bushe
Nov 20


'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' Review: A Passing of the Torch That Mostly Lands the Trick
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is a stylish, spirited return to a franchise that thrives on charm and misdirection. It doesn’t reinvent the formula, and its attempt to balance old and new occasionally leaves the story unfocused, but it delivers enough spectacle and personality to justify its comeback.

Shauna Bushe
Nov 16


'Malice' Review: A Deliciously Dark Revenge Series With Deadly Intentions
It’s a slow burning nightmare, with a noticeable likeness to Saltburn and The White Lotus where we see the rich manically unravel through no fault but their own. If you’re looking for a devilish, demented drama then make sure to check out Malice.

Shauna Bushe
Nov 14


'Regretting You' Review: A Less-than-perfect Storm of Romance and Drama
Regretting You offers a perfectly serviceable, tear-soaked night at the movies and successfully adapts the BookTok formula.

Shauna Bushe
Oct 30


'Black Phone 2' Review: The Grabber Trades His Torture Basement for the Nightmare Realm – This Time it's Personal
A solid sequel that makes bold, high-stakes choices and delivers a slasher-fantasy hybrid with a lot of heart and visceral imagery in equal measure.

Shauna Bushe
Oct 22


'The Lost Bus' Review: A Harrowing Retelling of the "Camp Fire" that Perished a Paradise
The Lost Bus is a devastating, true-to-life drama, with Stellar performances from all involved.

Shauna Bushe
Oct 17


Primitive War' Review: A Fist-pumping Action Flick With a Message, "Don’t Go Into the Jungle"
Primitive War has a great atmosphere, and the group of lawless characters and prominent threats will keep you invested.

Shauna Bushe
Oct 10


'The Strangers: Chapter 2' Review: Renny Harlin’s Horror Sequel Stumbles With Style Over Substance
Even though The Strangers: Chapter 2 manages to spark life in some areas, it’s not enough to maintain an emotional investment.

Shauna Bushe
Oct 5


'Witchboard' Review: An Awkward But Occasionally Fun Remake
Witchboard is a polarizing film, containing elements that suffice an enjoyable experience but that didn’t distract you from the underlying issues leaving you unsatisfied.

Shauna Bushe
Oct 3


'Eenie Meanie' Review – A sophisticated heist thriller that revs on screen with stylish action.
Eenie Meanie gains ground with flashy driving sequences, a wide range of bad decisions, and raw action set-ups.

Shauna Bushe
Sep 21


'Red Sonja' Review: Matilda Lutz Gets Feral in M J Bassetts Take on the Marvel Comic Heroine
In a nutshell this readaptation is going to either be a strong hit or a lost cause, that all depends on its audience.

Shauna Bushe
Sep 19


Podcast Ep 24: 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' Review PLUS The Conjuring Universe Ranking
In this episode of the podcast, Elliot and Shauna dive into 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' plus, they reveal Shauna's ranking of The Conjuring universe from worst to best.
Film Focus Team
Sep 9


Rating 'The Conjuring' Films: A Guide to the Haunted Universe
As the final instalment, The Conjuring: Last Rites releases this weekend what better time to revisit the interconnected universe. Here are all 10 instalments of The Conjuring universe ranked.

Shauna Bushe
Sep 7


'Wednesday' Season 2 Part 2 Review: Is Nevermore, never more? The Freakishly Fun Adventure Culminates With Bombshells Galore
The events provide a fun-loving conclusion to the various storylines established in part one and prepares for even more deadly secrets, family chaos and monster mayhem.

Shauna Bushe
Sep 6


'Butterfly' Review: Prime Video's New High-Octane Spy Thriller
This six-part series is jam packed with crowd-pleasing action, ruthless enemies and easy-to-root -for main characters.

Shauna Bushe
Aug 13
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