Wolf Man
– (2025) – A small family retreats to a wooded terrain where the father is bitten by, and gradually becomes, a werewolf. With so few characters there’s little to fear for, as neither of the female leads ever feel as though they’re truly in danger. The wolf itself is also weak, since these are the laziest looking creatures ever committed to the genre. Casting also misfires, considering how the mother looks old enough to be the daughter of the eventual monster. Woof, man.
Heart Eyes
– (2025) – A young woman who’s afraid of relationships is targeted by a killer who only murders couples. While this does get off to a rough start, as most every character is an insufferable windbag, this works well when eventually turning a silly, unrealistic rom-com into a silly, unrealistic bloodbath. Often funny and charming, but equally routine and lacking in any true surprises.
Dashcam
– (2021) – A food delivery driver, who also raps, spends the night among a violently infected public. There’s virtually no plot to discuss, as this mainly focuses on a woman and her cohort as they’re attacked over the course of 68-minutes. However, they’re among the most chaotic 68-minutes ever filmed, and are fronted by the most foul mouthed protagonist since Andrew “Dice” Clay carried a film. It’s funny when it’s supposed to be, and even funnier when it’s not, and does provide a few shocks along the way.
Werewolves
– (2024) – A year after a supermoon turned billions of people into werewolves, a former soldier and his brother’s family prep for their revival. One moment feels like a Purge movie with lycanthropes, while the next feels like a filmed rendition of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and as such never feels unique. The concept is okay, but this is little more than a by-the-numbers monster movie with lackluster CGI, clumsy dialog, and overly macho moments.
Nosferatu (2024)
– (2024) – A vampire makes life miserable for an entire community, notably a married couple, ensuing his pursuit of real estate. Despite the ballyhooed production values, there isn’t much to brag about when it comes to the script. Has plenty of instances where characters puke or have seizures, but nothing that showcases the human condition on either side of good or evil. Runs entirely too long for such a scant story, and is apt to elicit more snores than screams.
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– (2006) – A young man who discovers Death’s notebook is able to manipulate the demise of criminals, and ultimately those who pursue him. Starts off with a fantastic idea that gradually and cleverly turns the hero into the enemy. Full of twists and humor that command attention throughout the long length.
– (2021) – An off-the-grid hermit goes in search of his kidnapped hog. Gradually develops the protagonist’s back story to coincide with his current plight, but the more you find out about him the sillier the plot becomes. Nicolas Cage is good, of course, but nothing here roused me into hoping for a positive outcome. Feels like John Wick minus any excitement or intrigue.
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
– (1990) – A couple on a road trip to Florida encounter a cannibalistic clan in Texas. Doesn’t feature the heaviest of plots, but has plenty of tense and grotesque moments to outweigh the dramatic faults. Despite having gone through post-production hell, the end result still packs some heavy punches.
Terror Tract
– (2000) – Anthology of three stories that focus on a murder, a monkey and premonitions. A little on the dull side, and wears a bright badge of mediocrity, but always maintains involvement. Has a great opening and an even greater conclusion.
Catholic Ghoulgirls
– (2005) – Religious students and their redneck boyfriends take on a hoard of zombies. The banter between characters is often okay, but the horror is dollar store quality. Terrible, but somewhat quirky and runs less than an hour.
Hoodoo for Voodoo
– (2006) – A group of friends travel to New Orleans where they fall victim to murderous possessions. Has a few inventive kills and moves relatively fast, but the humor is pitiful and the production too murky. Aims to please, but hits too many lame marks.
Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire
– (2019) – A live-action play within a known haunted house goes as badly as many expect. Attempts to add a backstory to the previous entries, but 98% of this has been seen before. Never terrible, and wants to be spooky, but can only remind of the superior original. On the plus side, this has the most fake looking facial scar in movie history.
Slaughter Party
– (2005) – A possessed midget, and the guy who possessed him, embark on a killing spree. A choppy outing that would have benefited from focusing on the vacationing girls rather than spending so much time with lesser necessities. Makes absolutely no sense, has terrible gore, and the acting is baneful.