Unrated Runtime: 2hr 4min Written & Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Stars: Masaki Suda, Kotone Furukawa and Daiken Okudaira Premiered at Venice International Film Festival August 30, 2024 Released in US (limited) July 18, 2025 RT: 93% critics / 61% audience Currently streaming on Criterion or available to rent Synopsis Yoshii lives in Tokyo and resells goods on the internet as a side hustle while working in a factory. When Yoshii takes his reselling gig to the next level and quits his day job, he and his girlfriend leave the city for a house in the country. There it seems that Yoshii is being targeted by an unknown assailant. But with a profession that traffics in pissing a lot of people off, which of his enemies has it out for him? Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing the quarterly release from Oz Perkins, Keeper, opening in theaters November 14.

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 31min Written & Directed by Chris Stuckmann Stars: Sarah Durn, Mason Heidger and Brendan Sexton III Premiered at Fantasia International Film Festival July 20, 2024 Released in US October 24, 2025 RT: 59% critics / 60% audience Currently in theaters Synopsis Riley Brennan and her friends are paranormal investigators who disappear while exploring the abandoned town of Shelby Oaks, Ohio. The bodies of the other investigators are later found, along with one of the video tapes containing their footage. Riley and the other tape remain missing. 12 years later, a film crew is making a documentary about the murders and disappearance focusing on Riley's sister, Mia, and her efforts to locate Riley, when a strange man appears at her door with the missing tape. This plunges Mia further into her search for Riley. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s newest, Cloud, currently streaming on the Criterion Channel and available to rent elsewhere.

Rated PG-13 Runtime: 1hr 12min Written & Directed by Ben Leonberg Stars: Shane Jensen, Larry Fessenden and Indy Premiered at SxSW Film Festival March 8, 2025 Released in US October 3, 2025 RT: 90% critics / 83% audience Currently in theaters Synopsis Adorable dog Indy and his dad, Todd, move into Todd’s grandpa’s home after Todd becomes ill with a mysterious illness that seemingly also killed his grandpa. Indy immediately senses things are not right in the home, as strange noises and creeping shadows abound. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Shelby Oaks, opening in theaters October 24.

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 42min Written & Directed by Tilman Singer (Luz) Stars: Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens and Marton Csokas Premiered at Berlin International Film Festival February 16, 2024 Released in US August 9, 2024 RT: 78% critics / 58% audience Currently in theaters Synopsis 17yr old Gretchen is sent to live with her father and his new family in Germany after the death of her mother. Her father and step mother work for the mysterious Herr Konig, who has sent for them to stay near the resort they designed for him, and who takes a strange interest in Gretchen and her mute half-sister, Alma. When Gretchen gets a job working at the hotel, she notices that some of the female guests are exhibiting strange behaviors. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Good Boy, opening in theaters October 3.

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 48min Directed by Francis Lawrence Written by JT Mollner, based on the novel by Stephen King Stars: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamill Released in US September 12, 2025 RT: 90% critics / 85% audience Currently in theaters Synopsis In the United States of an undetermined year, 50 boys are chosen from a lottery - one from each state - to walk as long as they possibly can. They may not drop below 3mph. The last boy standing wins. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Cuckoo, currently streaming on Hulu and Kanopy

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 50min Directed by Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein Written by Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor Stars: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones and Tony Todd Released in US May 16, 2025 RT: 92% critics / 87% audience Currently streaming on HBO Synopsis Tragedy is averted in the 1960s when a woman has a premonition of a tower collapse and alerts revellers in time to get everyone out safely. Unfortunately, Death can hold a grudge for a loooong time, because in the present day, that woman’s granddaughter is plagued by dreams of the same tower collapse and returns home from college to get to the bottom of why. Soon she learns that Death has been taking all the survivors of the near-tragedy one by one, as well as all the children they shouldn’t have been able to have, and she will soon be next. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing The Long Walk, coming to theaters September 12

Rated R Runtime: 2hr 8min Written & Directed by Zach Cregger Stars: Julia Garner, Josh Brolin and Benedict Wong Released in US August 8, 2025 RT: 94% critics / 86% audience Currently in theaters Synopsis Early one morning every child but one from teacher Justine’s elementary school class runs outside and disappears. Angry parents demand answers from the teacher, but the remaining child, Alex, is who they should be asking. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Final Destination: Bloodlines, currently streaming on HBO

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 44min Directed by James Ashcroft Written by Eli Kent and James Ashcroft, based on a short story by Owen Marshall Stars: Geoffrey Rush, John Lithgow and George Henare Premiered at Fantastic Fest September 19, 2024 Released in US March 7, 2025 RT: 71% critics / 54% audience Currently Streaming on Shudder and AMC+ Synopsis An elderly judge suffers a stroke on the bench and finds himself in a nursing home that is ruled by an unhinged resident and his creepy puppet. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Weapons, opening in theaters August 8th

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 29min Directed by Thordur Palsson Written by Jamie Hannigan Stars: Odessa Young, Joe Cole and Siobhan Finneran Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival June 6, 2024 Released in US January 3, 2025 RT: 90% critics / 47% audience Currently Streaming on Hulu Synopsis A widow is tasked with running an isolated fishing outpost in Iceland at the end of the 19th century. When a ship wrecks on some rocks off the coast, she makes the decision not to rescue the passengers, dooming her crew to madness and danger. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing The Rule of Jenny Pen, currently streaming on Shudder and AMC+

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 55min Directed by Danny Boyle Written by Alex Garland Stars: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes Released in US theaters June 20, 2025 RT: 88% critics / 63% audience Synopsis 12yr old Spike lives with his domineering father and mysteriously ill mother on a small island less than a mile away from mainland northern England. While safe there from the infected, the citizens uphold a tradition that sees their young people escorted to the mainland to kill infected as a rite of passage. Disillusioned after his outing and determined to locate the rumored doctor there, Spike sneaks out of the compound with his mother in tow in an attempt to cure her illness. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing The Damned, currently streaming on Hulu

Not Rated Runtime: 1hr 49min Written & Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt Stars: Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss and Ane Dahl Torp Premiered at Sundance January 23, 2025 Limited Release in US theaters April 18, 2025 Currently Streaming on Shudder and AMC+ RT: 96% critics / 86% audience Synopsis Rebekka and her two daughters, Elvira and Alma, move into the estate of her new husband, Otto, and his beautiful daughter, Agnes. Elvira, the oldest of Rebekka’s daughters, is a dreamy, braces-wearing teen who swoons over the kingdom’s handsome prince and his romantic poetry. But when Otto dies suddenly and it is revealed that he was deeply in debt, Rebekka is forced to pile all her hopes for financial stability on the prince choosing Elvira as his bride at the upcoming ball. In order for the plain and gawky Elvira to catch his eye, she must undergo a series of horrifying medical procedures to become more beautiful. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing 28 Years Later, currently playing in theaters.

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 44min Directed by Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou Written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman Stars: Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt and Jonah Wren Phillips Released in theaters May 30, 2025 RT: 89% critics / 79% audience Synopsis Siblings Andy and Piper, who have just lost their father, are placed in foster care with a mysterious and seemingly unstable woman named Laura who is also grieving a loss. They also meet their new foster brother, Oliver, a mute and extremely creepy little boy. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing The Ugly Stepsister, currently streaming on Shudder and AMC+.

Rated PG-13 Runtime: 1hr 43min Written & Directed by Logan George & Celine Held Stars: Dylan O'Brien, Eliza Scanlen and Lauren Ambrose Released on streaming October 10, 2024 RT: 76% critics / 79% audience Synopsis In Louisiana, near the border of Texas, the mother of a young man named Paris has a seizure and falls off a bridge while driving her car with her son. He saves himself but is not able to rescue his mother who disappears in Caddo Lake. In a house near the lake, teenager Ellie lives with her mother Celeste, her stepfather Daniel and her eight-year-old stepsister Anna. Ellie has arguments with her mother because of her father that she never knew and questions whether he really died. When Anna disappears in Caddo Lake, Sheriff Taylor organizes a search party to look for her in the lake. Meanwhile Paris is researching why his mother had seizures when the water level is low in the lake. Ellie decides to look for Anna in the lake and finds a mystery. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Bring Her Back, opening in theaters May 30.

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 38min Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman Written by Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich Stars: Paul Sorvino, Anthony Head and Sarah Brightman Premiered at Fantasia FF July 18, 2008 Limited release in theaters November 7, 2008 RT: 37% critics / 73% audience Synopsis By the year 2056, an epidemic of organ failures has devastated the planet. The megacorporation GeneCo provides organ transplants on a payment plan - and those who can’t fulfill their plans have their organs repossessed. In the midst of this, a sickly teenager discovers a shocking secret about herself, her father, and their connection to GeneCo. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Caddo Lake, currently streaming on Max and available elsewhere to rent.

Rated R Runtime: 2hr 17min Written & Directed by Ryan Coogler Stars: Miles Caton, Saul Williams and Michael B. Jordan Released theaters April 18, 2025 RT: 98% critics / 97% audience Synopsis Twin brothers return to their home town in 1930s Mississippi to open a juke joint with money stolen from the Chicago mob. Opening night festivities take a turn for the worse when vampires arrive at the juke joint to be let in. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Repo: The Genetic Opera, currently available on Prime.

Unrated  Runtime: 1hr 34min Directed by Elric Kane Written by Elric Kane and Webb Wilcoxen Stars: Blu Hunt, Ben Smith-Petersen and Katherine Hughes Premiered at Fantasia Film Festival July 26, 2024 Released (limited) in US theaters February 11, 2025 RT: 83% critics / no audience score Synopsis A depressed young woman goes on a series of meaningless dates in Los Angeles. When she makes a connection with a man who then ghosts her, she begins to follow him and investigate his life.

Not Rated  Runtime: 1hr 58min Written & Directed by Pascal Plante Stars: Juliette Gariépy, Laurie Babin and Maxwell McCabe-Lokos Premiered at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival July 4, 2023 Released (limited) in US theaters September 6, 2024 RT: 96% critics / 75% audience Synopsis A taciturn model is obsessed with the trial of a notorious murder suspect, who allegedly tortured and killed three young girls in “red rooms,” murders-for-pay that are streamed over the dark web to the highest bidder.

Rated TV-MA Runtime: 1hr 29min Written & Directed by David Moreau Stars: Lucille Guillaume, Laurie Pavy and Milton Riche Premiered at Fantastic Fest September 21, 2024 Released on streaming in US October 18, 2024 RT: 93% critics / 71% audience Synopsis A guy encounters a frantic woman on the road who pulls him into a frightening series of events.

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 38min Written & Directed by Osgood Perkins, based on the short story by Stephen King Stars: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany and Christian Convery Released in theaters February 21, 2025 RT: 78% critics / 59% audience Synopsis Twin brothers discover their father’s dark secret - a toy monkey whose drum playing equals a grisly death from someone nearby. They soon learn that the monkey is attached to their family, bringing destruction wherever it turns up.

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 38min Director & Writer: Damian Mc Carthy Stars: Carolyn Bracken, Johnny French, Steve Wall Premiered at Overlook Film Festival April 5, 2024 Released in theaters July 19, 2024 RT: 96% critics / 77% audience Synopsis A psychic medium attempts to uncover the truth behind her sister's murder at the site of the crime.