Author: Jackie Taylor
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Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) – Movie Review
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) – Movie Review Some films leave you entertained, and others leave you moved. Where the Crawdads Sing belongs in the second category. For me, this isn’t just another romance drama — it’s one of the best I’ve seen in years. To put it into perspective: The Notebook has always been…
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Weapons (2025) Movie Review — A Horror-Thriller You Won’t Forget
SEO Meta Description:Weapons (2025), directed by Zach Cregger, is a chilling, twist-packed horror-thriller with a powerful ending. Here’s why it earns a full 5/5 in our spoiler-free review. — From the very first act, Weapons wastes no time pulling you into its mystery. The tension is immediate, the atmosphere chilling, and the sense of dread…
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Movie Review: Dark Summer (2015)
Movie Review: Dark Summer (2015) Rating: ★★★½ (3.5/5) Dark Summer is a very slow-burn psychological horror. It doesn’t rush—if anything, it creeps up on you. At first, it feels like not much is happening, but the tension builds and eventually pulls you in. Even though the pacing is slow, it made me want to keep…
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The Thursday Murder Club (Movie Review)
The Thursday Murder Club (Movie Review) A slow burn with a big payoff. At first glance, The Thursday Murder Club might seem like one of those films you can half-watch while scrolling on your phone. The pacing in the beginning is slow — almost too slow — but hidden inside that deliberate start is a…
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The Home (2025) Movie Review – Pete Davidson Shines in a Suspenseful, Unpredictable Thriller
The Home (2025) Movie Review – Pete Davidson Shines in a Suspenseful, Unpredictable Thriller When it comes to horror-thrillers, there are few settings more unsettling than a nursing home. The Home (2025), directed by James DeMonaco, takes full advantage of this creepy backdrop and delivers a dark, unpredictable ride that keeps you guessing until the…
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Stephen King’s A Good Marriage (2014) Review – Cast, Plot, and Where to Watch
Movie Review: Stephen King’s A Good Marriage (2014) Sometimes the scariest monsters don’t live under the bed—they sleep right beside you. Based on Stephen King’s novella, A Good Marriage dives deep into the unsettling idea of discovering a horrifying truth about the person you thought you knew best. ——————————————————————— First Impressions The opening scene sets…
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Movie Review: Hypnotic (2021)
Movie Review: Hypnotic (2021) Hypnotic wastes no time pulling you into its suspenseful and unnerving atmosphere. From the opening moments, the film leans heavily into that “what the hell is going on?” feeling — blending psychological tension with a slightly creepy, thriller edge. It’s the kind of movie that grabs you quickly, and for the…
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Frailty (2001) – Movie Review
Frailty (2001) – Movie Review At first glance, Frailty feels like it’s taking its sweet time with a very long intro. But trust me, once it really starts, you’re immediately pulled into a mystery that twists your mind in ways you don’t expect. This isn’t your typical horror or thriller — it’s more of a…
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The Curse of Bridge Hollow – Movie Review
The Curse of Bridge Hollow – Movie Review Sometimes Halloween movies either take forever to get going or pile on too much filler before anything fun happens. The Curse of Bridge Hollow avoids that problem completely—it jumps right into the action, and that’s one of the things I really liked about it. With how short…
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The Bad Guys 2 – A Sequel That Fires on All Cylinders
Review: The Bad Guys 2 – A Sequel That Fires on All Cylinders Sequels can be tricky. Too often, they try to outdo the original and lose what made the first movie special. Luckily, The Bad Guys 2 doesn’t fall into that trap. Instead, DreamWorks doubles down on everything fans loved about the first movie…
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