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Rated R Runtime: 1hr 49min Directed by Nia DaCosta Written by Alex Garland Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell and Alfie Williams Released in US January 16, 2026 RT: 93% critics / 89% audience  Currently in theaters Synopsis We rejoin Spike as he is initiated into Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal’s gang. Meanwhile, Dr. Kelson bonds with one of the alpha zombies and attempts to treat the virus. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Send Help, opening in theaters January 30, 2026. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Influencer Unrated Runtime: 1hr 32min Directed by Kurtis David Harder Written by Kurtis David Harder and Tesh Guttikonda Stars: Cassandra Naud, Emily Tennant and Rory J Saper Premiered at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival October 16, 2022 Released in US May 26, 2023 (internet) RT: 91% critics / 68% audience  Currently streaming on Shudder/AMC+ Synopsis Influencer Madison is moping around Thailand because her boyfriend dropped out of the trip at the last minute. She meets the mysterious CW, who takes her under her wing. But is CW who she seems to be? Influencers Unrated Runtime: 1hr 50min Directed by Kurtis David Harder Written by Kurtis David Harder  Stars: Cassandra Naud, Veronica Long and Paulo Saraiva Premiered at Fantasia International Film Festival July 26, 2025 Released in US December 12, 2025 (internet) RT: 96% critics / 68% audience  Currently streaming on Shudder/AMC+ Synopsis CW has somehow gotten off the island and is now living in France with a girlfriend. When an influencer disrupts her plans for a romantic getaway, she just can’t resist going back to her old ways. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, opening in theaters January 16, 2026. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Unrated Runtime: 1hr 24min Written & Directed by Paul Gandersman and Peter S. Hall Stars: Kelsey Pribilski, William Magnuson and John Gholson Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival June 8, 2025 Released in US December 5, 2025 (limited) RT: 86% critics / No audience score  Currently available to rent Synopsis Lucas finds a video tape containing footage of a man coming into his bedroom at night when he was a child. This discovery leads him into a mystery that seemingly involves his whole town. Overwhelmed, he enlists the help of his estranged sister, Lynn. Can the two uncover who is behind the sinister tapes before it’s too late? Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Influencer and its sequel, Influencers, currently streaming on Shudder and AMC+. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Unrated Runtime: 1hr 41min Directed by Tina Romero Written by Tina Romero and Erin Judge Stars: Jaquel Spivey, Katy O'Brian and Quincy Dunn-Baker Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival June 7, 2025 Released in US October 24, 2025 (limited) RT: 88% critics / 71% audience  Currently available to rent Synopsis The drag night Yum is preparing for their Easter show in a converted warehouse in Brooklyn when a zombie outbreak occurs. Now the performers and a few outsiders are sheltering in place and trying to figure out their escape.  Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Man Finds Tape, currently available to rent. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 39min Directed by Osgood Perkins Written by Nick Lepard Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland and Birkett Turton Released in US November 14, 2025 RT: 51% critics / 40% audience  Currently in theaters Synopsis Liz joins her boyfriend Malcolm at his family’s cabin to celebrate their one-year anniversary, but she soon comes to suspect that something is wrong with the place, and possibly with the boyfriend. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Queens of the Dead, currently available to rent. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 on October 24. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 42min Written & Directed by Tilman Singer 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 on October 3. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 on August 8th Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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+ Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/