Film Jury

The Film Jury returns to Derry as we dive into IT: Chapter One (2017) — the blockbuster Stephen King adaptation that redefined Pennywise for a new generation. Directed by Andy Muschietti , this modern retelling shifts the story fully into the 1980s, blending coming-of-age adventure with some of the most iconic horror imagery of the decade. Starring Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Dancing Clown and...

The hunt is on. The Film Jury assembles for a brutal new hunt in Predator: Badlands (2025) — the latest Predator film directed by Dan Trachtenberg . Starring Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek (a young, exiled Yautja) and Elle Fanning as Thia (a damaged synthetic), the film throws survival horror into overdrive on a hostile alien world. Hosts James Patrick , Kat Stratford , and Alabama Deer br...

The Film Jury resurrects a classic tale for Episode 5 as we review Frankenstein (2025) — the bold new reimagining of Mary Shelley's iconic story. Directed by Guillermo del Toro,  this modern adaptation pushes the legend of Victor Frankenstein into darker, more psychological territory while honoring the spirit of the original novel. Starring Oscar Isaac  as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the...

The Film Jury heads back to Derry, Maine, to revisit the iconic 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's IT . Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and starring Tim Curry , Jonathan Brandis , Richard Thomas , Seth Green , and Annette O'Toole , this TV classic terrified a generation — but how well does it hold up over three decades later? Hosts James Patrick , Kristina Patrick , and Heidi Romans dive d...

The Film Jury is back in session to rule on Oddity (2024) , the acclaimed Irish supernatural horror film from writer-director Damian Mc Carthy . Hosts James Patrick , Meagan Jones , and Kristina Patrick dive into one of the year's most talked-about genre entries — a chilling, stylish blend of grief, revenge, and the uncanny. Starring Carolyn Bracken , Gwilym Lee , and Caroline Menton , Oddity foll...

The Film Jury returns to the courtroom of cinema for its second case: Dangerous Animals (2025) — a dark psychological thriller that slithers between ambition, obsession, and survival. Hosts James Patrick , Meagan Jones , and Denise Black sink their teeth into the film's moral tension, unpredictable twists, and slow-burn performances to determine whether this creature of a movie is a predator or ju...

The Film Jury is officially in session! In our debut episode, hosts James Patrick , Kat Stratford , and Kristina Patrick take on the haunting new supernatural horror film Shelby Oaks (2024 / 2025) — the long-awaited directorial debut from filmmaker and YouTuber Chris Stuckmann . The trio dives deep into the mystery behind the movie's production delays, its ambitious story of grief and trauma, and...