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Frankenstein Netflix Movie Review — Guillermo del Toro's gothic masterpiece in theaters now on Netflix in November From writer-director Guillermo del Toro comes Frankenstein (2025), a long-cherished passion project based on Mary Shelley’s classic. Starring Oscar Isaac as a tortured Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the creature, and Mia Goth, Frankenstein delivers lush production design, tr...

Shelby Oaks Movie Review — A Near Perfect Debut from Chris StuckmannFrom writer-director Chris Stuckmann comes Shelby Oaks, a haunting exploration of loss, fear, and the supernatural that marks one of the most impressive horror debuts in years. Starring Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, and Keith David, the film follows a woman searching for her missing sister — one of the members of a paranor...

Black Phone 2 Movie Review — the chilling return of The Grabber. From visionary horror filmmaker Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange, Sinister) and writer C. Robert Cargill, Black Phone 2 is the haunting continuation of the 2022 horror phenomenon. Four years after Finn (Mason Thames) escaped the clutches of The Grabber (Ethan Hawke), evil calls again — this time targeting his sister, Gwen (Madeleine...

Tron: Ares Movie Review — pure visual noise powered by a killer soundtrack. From director Joachim Rønning (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) comes Tron: Ares, the long-awaited follow-up to Tron: Legacy. Starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, and Evan Peters, this neon-soaked sci-fi epic explores the collision between humanity and artificial intelligence in da...

The Smashing Machine Movie Review From writer-director Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) comes The Smashing Machine, the story of MMA legend Mark Kerr (played by Dwayne Johnson). Alongside Emily Blunt as Dawn Staples, the film showcases Johnson in the most transformative, career-defining role of his career. His powerhouse performance, paired with Safdie’s raw, intimate direction, makes the movie feel deep...

Marvel Zombies Review — Marvel Studios goes full horror in this animated event. Marvel Studios’ Marvel Zombies is here, and it’s everything fans of post-apocalyptic horror could have hoped for. Paying homage to iconic classics while injecting fun MCU twists, this is a bloody, brutal, and wildly entertaining story that horror and Marvel fans alike will eat up. Packed with jaw-dropping zombie action...

HIM Movie Review — Jordan Peele & Monkeypaw’s latest horror tale misses the mark. From Oscar® winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions ( Get Out, Us, Candyman, Nope ) comes HIM, a psychological horror centered on fame, idolatry, and the pursuit of greatness at any cost. Starring Marlon Wayans in a career-best dramatic performance alongside rising star Tyriq Withers , the film sets up a ch...

One Battle After Another Movie Review is a Paul Thomas Anderson crafts another masterpiece. From Warner Bros. Pictures and Academy Award-nominated, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes One Battle After Another, a sweeping new drama starring *Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris, and Alana Haim. With an ensemble this p...

Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira descend into the terrifying Infinity Castle to face Muzan Kibutsuji in a battle that defines the fate of the Demon Slayer Corps. With breathtaking animation, jaw-dropping choreography, and some of the best fight scenes ever put on screen in anime, Infinity Castle delivers on spectacle in a way that few anime films ever have. But while the fights a...

The Long Walk Movie Review | A Masterpiece Stephen King’s first-written novel finally makes its way to the big screen with The Long Walk, directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Mockingjay, Songbirds & Snakes). What unfolds is a haunting, gut-wrenching, and unforgettable adaptation that I consider a masterpiece—yet one I could never bring myself to watch again. In this r...

Dexter Resurrection has ended with Episode 10 "And justice for all" and what a thrilling and awesome finale that actually ends Dexter with a satisfying ending and one that sets up the future of Dexter Resurrection Season 2 in a perfect area to go. In this video Zach Pope gives his spoiler review on episode 10 of Dexter: Resurrection and the finale for Dexter Morgan's New series. I fu...

The Conjuring: Last Rites Movie Review — the chilling finale to the Warrens’ story! I still remember seeing the very first Conjuring on opening night in a packed theater and being blown away by the atmosphere, scares, and heart. Now, with Last Rites, the franchise closes its doors in a way that feels bittersweet, haunting, and emotional. While not a perfect ending, it’s a satisfying and fitting fa...

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2025 Fall 2025 is STACKED with exciting new films, from massive blockbusters to powerful indie dramas. Today, I’m breaking down my Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2025 — and trust me, this list is filled with variety. Whether you’re hyped for big franchises, Oscar contenders, or original stories, there’s something here for everyone. Movies Mentioned in...

Caught Stealing (2025) Movie Review | A Wild Crime Odyssey You Can't MissCaution: not your average crime thriller. Caught Stealing, directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Charlie Huston—based on Huston’s graphic novel—plunges viewers into the gritty, chaotic underbelly of 1990s New York City. The film follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former high-school baseball phenom turned barte...

ll’s fair when love is war… THE ROSES (2025) is the brand-new reimagining of The War of the Roses, directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon, the film explores the fiery collapse of a picture-perfect marriage when love turns...

Peacemaker Season 2 ReviewJames Gunn’s Peacemaker is BACK and louder, bloodier, and more absurd than ever with Season 2 — and it’s still one of the wildest rides in the DCU. Taking place after The Suicide Squad and Season 1, this new chapter cements Gunn’s tone for the DC Universe as we await Superman (2025). Packed with insane action, hilarious banter, and jaw-dropping DC connections, Peacemaker...

NOBODY 2 (2025) Movie Review – Home Alone Meets John Wick! Nobody 2 explodes into theaters as Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell in one of the most badass action sequels of the decade! Directed by Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes for Us), this follow-up takes the suburban dad–turned–deadly assassin concept to insane new heights — think Home Alone-style traps mixed with John Wick-level fight scen...

FIXED (2025) Movie Review From the director of Samurai Jack and Primal comes one of the wildest adult animated comedies of the year… and it’s about a dog trying to enjoy his last 24 hours before getting neutered. Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed is insane, outrageous, and visually stunning — but sadly, not as funny or memorable as it should be. In my review, I break down the film’s over-the-top antics,...

WEAPONS (2025) Movie ReviewZach Cregger, the mind behind Barbarian, returns with Weapons — a bold and mysterious horror-thriller from New Line Cinema. Starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, and Benedict Wong, the film sets up a chilling puzzle when an entire classroom of children vanishes on the same night, leaving one behind and a whole town questioning reality. Weapons was one of...

Freakier Friday the sequel to Freaky Friday finally arrives in theaters this week... but is it even good? This is Freakier Friday Movie Review

🎙️ Flicks and Friends: San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Special! 🎙️Welcome to a super-sized edition of Flicks and Friends, where we dive deep into all four days of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 — and trust us, this year delivered. From jaw-dropping footage to unforgettable activations, we break it all down in one epic recap. Marvel and the full DC studios may not have gone but WOW other studios surprised here!...

THE NAKED GUN (2025) Movie ReviewI just got out of seeing the brand-new The Naked Gun reboot — and WOW, this is the PERFECT comedy comeback! This film captures the spirit of the original in every ridiculous, side-splitting, slapstick-filled moment. It’s everything I wanted in a Naked Gun movie and more. From absurd visual gags to Liam Neeson’s surprisingly spot-on comedic timing, this movie delive...

Alien Earth Episode 1 Reaction & Review | A MasterpieceThe Alien universe is back—but not like we’ve ever seen it before. Alien: Earth kicks off with Episode 1, and it’s a bold, brutal, and surprisingly emotional reintroduction to one of sci-fi horror’s most iconic franchises. From the haunting atmosphere to the terrifying Xenomorph encounters, this new series might just be the future of the A...

Devil May Cry Netflix Anime - Reaction & ReviewThe Devil May Cry anime has arrived on Netflix, and let me tell you—this is exactly what fans have been waiting for! 🔥😈 From the stylish action to Dante’s signature attitude, this adaptation brings the world of Capcom’s legendary franchise to life in a way that will have fans screaming JACKPOT!Dante is back, and he’s bringing all the demon-slayi...

Warfare 2024 Movie Review is here! This is the latest A24 movie directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza and truly is one of the BEST war movies ever. This is Zach Pope's Movie Review on Warfare! Synopsis: Warfare is a 2025 war action film written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. Based on Mendoza's experiences during the Iraq War as a former U.S. Navy SEAL, the film follows, in real-t...