STRAY **** Russia 2019 Dir: Olga Gorodetskaya. 90 mins The ‘Evil Child’ subgenre is alive and well in the horror film. Unfortunately, we may see more real cases as the pandemic rages, taking a toll on the well-being of the young. Obviously, not to the extent of this film; however,…
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THE BAY OF SILENCE ** UK 2020 Dir: Paula van der Oest. 93 mins It is delightful when one sees someone getting their break with a feature film. Hollywood is ripe with actors that dip behind the camera to either write or direct, sometimes acting in the same project. Wearing…
THE LURKER *** USA 2019 Dir: Eric Liberacki. 80 mins An observant audience member would shake their head; perhaps even shut this picture off upon finding out that’s it is about a bunch of high school theatre students who are being bumped off by a serial killer at Crystal Lake…
Devastated by a sudden break-up, young actress Maddie (Scout Taylor-Compton) needs a getaway from campus to help mend her broken heart. Her best friend lands her a role in the student slasher flick shooting this weekend at a camp deep in the Virginia forest. It’s the perfect place to unwind,…
ESCAPE: PUZZLE OF FEAR * USA 2020 Dir: J. Jones. 83 mins Still struggling with her traumatic past, hotshot agent Matt Blake (Tommy Nash) and his girlfriend Brittany (Aubrey Reynolds) decide to get together with their friends Tyler (Omar Gooding) and Angela (Naina Michaud) for a fun get-together which begins…