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Emily Blunt Noah Jupe Millicent Simmonds A Quiet Place Part II Paramount Pictures
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A Quiet Place Part II Takes its Story in a Different Direction that is No Less Tense and Frightening than its Predecessor
A Quiet Place Part II is one of the most anticipated releases of the year, especially given that it was delayed last year due to the pandemic. It’s not only as good as its predecessor- in some ways, it’s even…
Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen Run Hulu
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Run is a Tense, Tightly-Directed Narrative of a Parasitic Mother-Daughter Relationship
Run is one of those movies that are easy to figure out, especially if you’re aware of Munchausen by proxy and have seen Sharp Objects or The Act. But it holds you glued to the screen, thanks to the tension…
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Freaky is a Fun (and Predictable) Take on Body-Swapping and Slasher Movies
Freaky is another one of Blumhouse production’s horror hybrid mishmash, done by trusted Blumhouse collaborator, Christopher Langdon. He worked previously on the Happy Death Day movies, which married time loops to slashers. Freaky, on the other hand, mixes body swapping…
Nick Frost, Samson Kayo and Emma D'arcy in Truth Seekers Amazon Prime
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Truth Seekers is a Warm, Quirky Take on Horror Comedy with a Strong Ensemble Cast
With Truth Seekers, you might expect to see some of the tried and tested British humor that you have found in Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s earlier collaborations, such as Spaced or the Cornetto trilogy. Taking a comedic approach to…
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Know your Ghoul: 10 Terrors from Bengali Nightmares
It’s that time of the year again- the season for pumpkin carving, costume wearing and trick-or-treating. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. But through the…
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Lovecraft Country is a Fresh, Timely Take on Horror and Inequality That Falls Just Short of Greatness
Based on the name, you might expect to see more of the eldritch horrors of H.P. Lovecraft in Lovecraft Country. While there are plenty of Lovecraftian elements in the series, from secretive cults to terrifying monsters called shoggoths, the series…
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The Haunting of Bly Manor is a Love Story Disguised as a Ghost Story, Focusing on the Rich Inner Lives of its Characters
The Haunting of Bly Manor, Mike Flanagan’s follow-up to the unexpected hit The Haunting of Hill House, is a different beast than its predecessor. While the first series focused on grief, The Haunting of Bly Manor weaves its tale around…
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Ratched is a Twisted Origin Story that Looks Gorgeous (Despite its Flaws)
Keeping an eye out for something new to stream during the pandemic is becoming something of a norm. If we’re being honest, our radar is constantly on alert for anything that’s trending or getting massive buzz from both our social…
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Betaal Repurposes the 1857 Indian Mutiny as A Zombie Story
Red Chillies Entertainment's first offering for Netflix, Bard of Blood, was a plodding, mediocre affair that failed to impress. Its second show, Betaal, takes on a different genre, mixing in political commentary with a puppy zombie threat. Created by Patrick…
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Locke & Key Mixes Fantasy, Teenage Drama and Horror for its First Season (to Mixed Results)
If you are new to Locke & Key like I am, it might feel like a mishmash of Stranger Things, It and the Haunting of Hill House. Set in a strange mansion with many secrets, it focuses on the Locke…
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