The Flixters

This week, we have an absolute monster of a bumper episode for you! We are tackling seven massive, wildly diverse releases spanning terrifying psychological horrors, high-stakes political thrillers, sweeping South Korean mystery features, and gritty historical epics. Plus, we step back a decade for our Anniversary Corner to revisit one of modern horror’s finest supernatural sequels. Grab a cuppa a...

Directed by Zach Cregger, Resident Evil strips away years of cinematic bloat to deliver a pure, pulse-pounding survival horror experience. The film follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), an unassuming medical courier who takes on one last delivery to Raccoon General Hospital on a fateful, snowy night. Unwittingly thrust right into the periphery of the infamous Raccoon City outbreak, Bryan has to navigate...

Directed by Anthony Mars and based on David Haig’s acclaimed stage play, Pressure is a tense, sober World War II drama focusing on the harrowing 72 hours leading up to D-Day. Andrew Scott stars as Group Captain James Stagg, the chief meteorological officer who must lock horns with US meteorologist Irving Krick (Chris Messina) while advising General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) on whether...

Directed by Michael Sarnoski, The Death of Robin Hood completely strips away the traditional merry-men pageantry to deliver a raw, grounded, and ultraviolent revisionist drama. Starring Hugh Jackman as an aged, battle-weary outlaw living in self-imposed exile, the film follows a broken Robin who is forced to reckon with the bloody reality of his past when he takes refuge in a remote priory.  Fun F...

Directed by Ridley Scott and adapted from Peter Heller’s acclaimed novel, The Dog Stars takes us to a desolate Colorado in 2035. Jacob Elordi stars as Hig, a civilian pilot living on an abandoned airstrip with a survivalist ex-Marine named Bangley (Josh Brolin). When a stray radio transmission sparks a glimmer of hope beyond their fenced-in reality, Hig risks everything to fly out into the unknown...

Directed by David Robert Mitchell, The End Of Oak Street is a gripping, high-concept sci-fi thriller. When a mysterious cosmic event rips a suburban neighbourhood out of 1982 and transports it straight into prehistoric times, a family led by Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor must set aside their marital strains to protect their children from prehistoric predators.  Fun Flix Fact: Fun Flix Fact: Dire...

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day picks up the pieces in a world that completely forgot Peter Parker exists. Tom Holland returns as a more mature, isolated wall-crawler dedicating every waking second to street-level protection. But the relentless pressure of fighting crime full-time—while watching his old friends move on—triggers a dangerous and unexpected physical evolu...

Directed by action maestro Kenji Tanigaki, The Furious delivers a non-stop, blood-soaked martial arts spectacle. The film follows Wang Wei (Xie Miao), a desperate father who goes on an absolute rampage to rescue his kidnapped daughter after local police turn a blind eye. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim)—a relentless journalist hunting for his own missing wife—leading an unlikely duo into an exp...

This week is a monumental one for the show! We are tackling the cinematic event of the year: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026). And, to make this episode even more special, we are joined by cast member Andrei Lenart ! Directed by Christopher Nolan and shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film, The Odyssey isn't just a movie—it's a global experience. Starring Matt Damon as the war-weary Odysseus...

The Evil Dead franchise is back, and director Sébastien Vaniček has delivered arguably the most grueling entry yet. Starring Souheila Yacoub , this film follows a grieving widow who seeks comfort with her estranged in-laws at a remote family home, only to discover that the house holds a dark, ancient secret.  Fun Flix Fact: Principal photography took place in New Zealand over three months in late...

The end of an era is officially here. Directed by Jeff Tremaine , this final installment serves as both a "greatest hits" compilation and a brand-new playground of pain. The crew is back—minus a few, plus a few fresh faces—to deliver one last round of stunts, pranks, and jaw-dropping absurdity.  Fun Flix Fact: The legendary final sequence—a massive grocery cart ride through a series of e...

The DC Universe (DCU) is expanding! Directed by Craig Gillespie , Supergirl gives us a grittier, more "attitudinal" Kara Zor-El. Starring Milly Alcock , this isn't your typical hopeful superhero origin—it’s an interstellar quest for vengeance that explores what it’s like to be the "other" survivor of Krypton. But is the movie any good? Check out the show  Fun Flix Fact: To...

We’re diving into the summer’s most anticipated sci-fi thriller, Disclosure Day , directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg . The film explores the chaos of the first 24 hours after the global government finally confirms that extraterrestrial life has not only visited Earth but has been subjected to secret experiments for nearly 80 years.  Fun Flix Fact: Steven Spielberg spent two months writing...

This week is an absolute monster of an episode. We are diving into the most talked-about releases of the summer—navigating endless liminal spaces, heading to Eternia with He-Man, surviving a demonic road trip, and breaking down the return of the Wayans family to the parody throne.  We’re kicking off with A24’s massive sci-fi psychological horror phenomenon, directed by YouTube sensation Kane Parso...

This week, we’re balancing high-octane galactic stakes with a masterclass in modern indie-horror tension. Whether you’re ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away or get trapped in the chilling, claustrophobic world of a basement with no escape, we’ve got your weekend viewing sorted.  We’re diving into the bone-chilling horror-thriller Obsession , directed by Curry Barker (of the YouTube sensation...

The tournament continues! We’re breaking down the sequel to the 2021 hit. This time, we finally get Karl Urban stepping into the spotlight as the one and only Johnny Cage, and let’s just say he brings a whole new meaning to "chewing the scenery." Fun Flix Fact: Despite playing the flashy, younger action star, Karl Urban was actually in his early 50s during filming! To keep up with the younger cast...

We’re kicking off with the mind-bending thriller Exit 8 . Based on the viral "liminal space" gaming phenomenon, this film takes the simple premise of an endless underground walkway and turns it into a claustrophobic nightmare. If you see something out of the ordinary, turn back immediately. Fun Flix Fact: To capture that unsettling, clinical feel, the production team spent weeks studying...

We’re starting with the cinematic event of the season: Antoine Fuqua’s massive biopic, Michael . Starring Jaafar Jackson in a breakout performance as his uncle, Michael Jackson, this film covers everything from the Jackson 5 era to the legendary Bad tour. Fun Flix Fact: Talk about keeping it in the family! Jaafar Jackson didn’t just win the role because of his last name; director Antoine Fuqua sai...

Forget everything you know about the "Dark Universe"— Lee Cronin ( Evil Dead Rise ) is bringing us a version of The Mummy that is pure, unadulterated horror. This isn't an adventure romp; it’s a claustrophobic, terrifying descent into ancient malice. We discuss if Cronin’s signature "family horror" style works for this legendary monster. Fun Flix Fact: Lee Cronin is a stick...

We’re kicking things off with the chilling debut from writer-director Ian Tuason , Undertone . Nina Kiri stars as Evy, a skeptical paranormal podcaster who moves home to care for her dying mother. When she’s sent a series of mysterious audio recordings, she discovers that some messages are better left undeciphered. Fun Flix Fact: Talk about a "personal" horror story—director Ian Tuason actually fi...

We’re kicking off with the latest pulse-pounding thriller from South Korean action maestro Ryoo Seung-wan . Streaming now on Netflix, Humint takes us to Vladivostok, where a South Korean agent ( Zo In-sung ) and a North Korean official ( Park Jeong-min ) find themselves in a deadly game of "human intelligence" gone wrong. Fun Flix Fact: This film completes director Ryoo’s "Overseas...

We’re kicking off with the gonzo, blood-soaked action-horror They Will Kill You . Zazie Beetz stars as Asia, an ex-convict who takes a job as a housekeeper in a swanky Manhattan apartment building called "The Virgil" to find her missing sister. Little does she know, the residents are part of a Satanic cult that stay immortal by sacrificing the help. Fun Flix Fact: Director Kirill Sokolov...

First up, we’re launching into orbit with the highly anticipated adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary . Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a scientist who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory and a very important job: saving the sun. The "Rocky" Factor: The alien, Rocky, wasn't CGI! He was a physical, 3D-printed puppet controlled by a team of five puppeteers dubbed "Th...

We’re kicking off with the high-octane sci-fi actioner War Machine , now streaming on Netflix. Alan Ritchson stars as a Ranger candidate who finds that his final training exercise has been crashed by a literal killing machine from another world. It’s gritty, it’s loud, and it’s exactly what you want from an old-school action flick. Fun Flix Fact: To keep the "Ranger" vibe authentic, the...

We start with the critically acclaimed Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent . Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, it stars the brilliant Wagner Moura as a man on the run navigating the heights of Brazil’s military dictatorship in the 1970s. It’s a masterclass in tension and atmosphere. Fun Flix Fact: To achieve its stunning, retro look, the film was shot in anamorphic Panavision , the same format us...