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Nothing A Cheery Commercial Can’t Fix (Spoilers)

Claire (Millie Brady) is one of seven participants in an experimental drug trial. The person in charge of the trial is Dr. Burke (Pollyanna McIntosh), who works for Blackwood Pharmaceuticals. While staying at the company’s underground facility, Claire shares a room with Alison (Abby Fitz). Unlike her roommate, Allison is super bubbly and optimistic, which is sad because you know she’s not going to stay that way in a psychological thriller.

Burn This G*****n House Right Down

Well, that happened (“Spoilers”)

Upon arriving at Oxford on a scholarship, Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) quickly becomes enamored with the richer and more popular Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi). After becoming friends and hearing some troubling information about Oliver’s home situation, Felix invites him to spend the summer at Saltburn, the Catton family estate. From there, Oliver comes to learn more about how the other half lives as he meets the rest of Felix’s family and their associates.

Unholy Night

A New Christmas Classic (Massive Spoilers)

I’m going to do something a little different with this review by essentially giving you my conclusion first. The Sacrifice Game, co-written and directed by Jenn Wexler, is a great movie that you should watch immediately, then read this review. Much like The Cabin in the Woods, it’s a movie where it’s better if you go in blind. Just about the only thing safe to tell you is that it’s a horror movie about a cult going to an all girls boarding school during Christmas break for a human sacrifice to raise a demon.

Fourth Thursday In November

A Film 15 Years In The Making (Spoilers)

Jessica Wright (Nell Verlaque) is a resident of Plymouth, Massachusetts and the daughter of RightMart owner Thomas (Rick Hoffman). Her friend group consists of boyfriend Bobby (Jalen Thomas Brooks), Evan (Tomaso Sanelli), Scuba (Gabriel Davenport), Gabby (Addison Rae) and Yulia (Jenna Warren). On Thanksgiving one year, Jessica’s friends convince her to let them into RightMart for Black Friday ahead of everyone else, which inadvertently starts a riot that results in several people being injured and even killed.

Hallmark Horror

This You Call a Wonderful Knife?! (Spoilers)

I went to see a Christmas movie in November. I’m kind of ashamed of myself for that, because I firmly believe the Christmas season doesn’t start until the day after Thanksgiving. I had to do it, however. The movie was called It’s A Wonderful Knife, a play on my favorite Christmas movie of all time. As a bonus, it was directed by Tyler MacIntyre, who directed and co-wrote Tragedy Girls, and written by Michael Kennedy, who co-wrote the script for Freaky.

Where, oh where, has my review gone: Showdown at the Grand

Where, oh where, can it be?

To see my review of Showdown at the Grand for MovieWeb, go here.

In the Flesh

An Ode to a Great Director

Thirty-eight years ago, Stuart Gordon came out with a film called Re-Animator, which became a cult hit and launched his career as a film director. Now, a film honoring his work has been released. It’s titled Suitable Flesh and had been a project that Gordon himself had tried to make, but ultimately couldn’t. It’s an adaptation of a H.P. Lovecraft story, so the screenplay written by Dennis Paoli. It has all of their hallmarks in it (see here for more details). Barbara Crampton was an executive producer on the film, in addition to playing a supporting character.

Where, oh where, has my review gone: Lovecraft/Gordon Analysis

Where, oh where, can it be?

This one is more of a features article, but it’s close enough to count. If you want to read about me discussing Stuart Gordon adapting the work of H. P. Lovecraft, then you can go here.

When Your Number’s Up

A Surprisingly Enjoyable Movie (Spoilers)

For the past couple of years, I’ve reviewed a Halloween movie to celebrate the big day. Though there are still plenty of installments left, I decided to forgo that this year. There are multiple reasons for that. One is how if I were to do another Halloween review, it would cover both Halloween IIs. If memory serves, they both have their moments, but aren’t entries I’m in a huge hurry to rewatch.

Where, oh where, has my review gone: Soul Mates

Where, oh where, can it be?

To see my review of Soul Mates for MovieWeb, go here.