Thriller

9

Monkey Man (Movie) – Review

Dev Patel directs, produces, co-writes and stars in the action thriller film, Monkey Man. As a passion project he’s been working on for over a decade, it has finally been brought to life on the big screen, now showing in cinemas worldwide. The film tells the story of Kid, an

8

Drive-Away Dolls (Movie) – Review

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is an original comedy, crime film directed by Ethan Coen of the famous, award-winning ‘Coen Brothers’. This marks the first movie with Ethan as the sole director, who co-wrote the story with his wife, Tricia Cooke. It stars Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan with cameos by various celebrities

7

Saltburn (Movie) – Review

Directed and produced by Emerald Fennell, Saltburn is a black comedy, drama, and psychological thriller film. It stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, Paul Rhys, and more. Barry Keoghan portrays Oliver Quick, an Oxford University student who does really well in class

6

Cocaine Bear – Review

I never thought I would be in a situation where I would utter the words “cocaine bear” and “true story” in the same sentence, but here we go. Based on true events, the film “Cocaine Bear” takes us back in time to 1985 to relive a greatly exaggerated tale of

7

Halloween Ends – Review

Michael Myers has been an icon in the horror genre for close to 50 years, for better or worse. Equally as prominent is the girl who lived, Laurie Strode, whose rivalry with the masked slasher has consumed the entire town of Haddonfield with fear, death, and despair in the process.

7

Don’t Worry Darling – Review

The second film to be directed by Olivia Wilde, Don’t Worry Darling, is a dive into a problematic utopia. A thrilling premise combines through the story work of Katie Silberman, Casey, and Shane Van Dyke, and looks to unsettle the viewer as a near-perfect paradise begins to unravel before our

6.5

Beast – Review

The monster film genre has seen many ferocious beasts grace the silver screen over the course of the film industry. The ones based on real-life animals, however, seem to have resonated the most with audiences as I can comfortably say I avoid the ocean thanks to the likes of ‘Jaws’.

9.5

The Black Phone – Review

There are many things that can induce fear whether it be darkness, a stranger, or maybe even a call from an unknown number. ‘The Black Phone’, a supernatural thriller that combines all the above, has been written and directed by Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Deliver Us

9

The Quarry (PC) – Review

The year was 1992. We had just purchased a new, powerful PC for the household. It was a 486DX2-66 with 8mb RAM, 540mb Hard Drive, and a dual-speed CD-ROM. It was on this PC that I got my first taste of an interactive FMV (Full Motion Video) game. The game

7

Ambulance (2022) – Review

Back in 2005, a Danish movie named “Ambulancen” was released to tell the tale of two brothers caught in the middle of a desperate situation. Michael Bay, along with screenplay writer Chris Fadek, have since put their creative minds together to produce the American version, “Ambulance”. While not without gripping

9

Candyman (2021) – Review

In 1992, ‘Candyman’ slashed its way into cinemas terrifying audiences around the world. Adapted from Clive Barker’s short story, The Forbidden, from his book series, Books of Blood, Tony Todd’s chilling portrayal of ‘Candyman’ became a big hit and a horror movie icon along with Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael

8

Blair Witch VR – Review

Ellis and Bullet return to the gaming fold with ‘Blair Witch VR’ developed by Bloober Team and published by Lionsgate Games. Blair Witch VR will put some real fear into the players as they enter the woods in search of a missing local boy, Peter, this time fully immersed in

8

Reminiscence – Review

‘Reminiscence’ is a 2021 sci-fi thriller mystery film written and directed by Lisa Joy, in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Thandiwe Newton, and Cliff Curtis. Hugh Jackman stars as Nick Bannister, a private investigator of the human mind. He and Watts (Thandiwe Newton) run

7

OLD – Review

‘Old’ is a supernatural thriller film written, directed, and co-produced by M. Night Shyamalan, who’s best known for ‘The Sixth Sense’, ‘Unbreakable’, ‘Split’, ‘Glass’, ‘Lady in the Water’ and the critically panned ‘The Last Airbender’. After reading ‘Sandcastle’, Shyamalan decided to make a live-action movie inspired by the graphic novel

8.5

Those Who Wish Me Dead – Review

‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ is a 2021 neo-western action thriller directed by Taylor Sheridan and starring Angelina Jolie, Finn Little, Jon Bernthal, Nicholas Hoult, and Aidan Gillen. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Koryta, who also helped write the screenplay. Angelina Jolie

8

FATALE – Review

Directed by Deon Taylor and starring Michael Ealy and Hilary Swank, ‘Fatale’ is a crime-thriller film now available in Australian cinemas. The movie tells the story of how a one-night stand turned a man’s life completely upside down. Michael Ealy stars as Derrick Tyler, a former college basketball star who

8

Voyagers – Review

Voyagers is a science fiction film written and directed by Neil Burger and tells the story of a group of young adults as they traverse through space in hopes of finding and inhabiting a possible newly discovered planet. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, Fionn Whitehead, and Colin Farrell.

9

Nobody – Review

Universal Pictures’ ‘Nobody’ tells the story of a former FBI agent, who has long left his old career behind to start a family and live a normal life. He keeps his past a secret from his family and friends until one night he had no choice but to utilize his

4

Crisis – Review

Crisis is a 2021 crime thriller film, written, produced, and directed by Nicholas Jarecki, starring Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly, and Gary Oldman. The three main stars play vital roles in the story, each with their own narrative but are intertwined due to illegal drugs making the rounds, affecting their work

7

The Little Things – Review

Denzel, doing somewhat Denzel things, is probably the best way to sum up “The Little things” in its purest form. The Little Things is a dramatic, melancholy thriller that keeps you clenched to your seat and will keep you guessing at every twist and turn. It will leave an everlasting

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