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Netflix’s $17 Million Horror Thriller, It’s What’s Inside, Promises Suspense but Falls Flat with Overexposed Secrets and Missed Potential
When Netflix announced it was spending $17 million on Greg Jardin’s horror film It’s What’s Inside, excitement spread quickly. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and instantly became a hot topic of conversation. This type of spending reminded many people of the time when Apple made a major investment in the 2021 film CODA, which later went on to win an Academy Award. While It’s What’s Inside was purchased for a significantly smaller price than CODA, it still…
The Substance A Disturbing Scheme of Body Horror, Human Greed, and Self-Destruction Through the Grotesque Use of Food Imagery
Coralie Fargeat’s sci-fi body-horror film, The Substance, might be one of the most shocking and visually intense movies recently seen on screen. Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore, descends into madness as she loses herself to Sue, portrayed by Margaret Qualley. This decline is unsettling, not only due to the powerful performances but also the horrifying body transformations. These changes are reminiscent of Frankenstein’s monster, as Elisabeth’s body undergoes disgusting yet brilliantly executed alterations. The fact that the bodily imagery…
The Substance A Groundbreaking Horror Film That Boldly Questions Beauty Standards and Achieves Major Success
The movie The Substance continues to be a hot topic. It won the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, creating a lot of excitement before its release in theaters on September 20. After 10 days at the Box Office, the film is getting closer to reaching the $15 million mark worldwide. It is only $2 million away from its reported $17 million budget. This success is impressive, especially since it was released in fewer than 2,000 theaters…
Haunt Season A Unique Blend of Slasher Horror and Heartfelt Drama That Challenges Genre Norms
Haunt Season is an unusual movie. It is not a cheap slasher film that you can ignore because of its weak characters and excessive fake blood. It is smarter and has more depth than that. The story involves a serial killer targeting the cast of a haunted house attraction. The killer takes victims one by one in a bloody way. This idea does not seem very original or easy to execute well. However, Jake Jarvi’s film combines many different parts.…
‘Blink’ A Heartfelt Journey of the Pelletier Family Creating Lasting Memories Amidst the Shadows of Blindness
In recent years, I have dealt with serious eye problems that almost caused me to go blind. Some people may find it strange that a film critic struggles with vision loss, seeing it as a twist of fate. Just days before surgery to fix the damage from a previous operation, I watched Avatar: The Way of Water in an IMAX theater. During the movie, I realized that I might never see a 3D film again. While some people might prefer…
Ghost Killer An Exciting Blend of Action, Comedy, and Supernatural Adventure Featuring Fumika and Kudo’s Unlikely Team-Up for Vengeance
Japanese action choreographer and stunt specialist Kensuke Sonomura has built a remarkable career in the film industry. He has contributed to a variety of projects, showcasing his talent in both movies and video games. Notably, he has worked on films like The Machine Girl and the Baby Assassins series, which have garnered a cult following due to their unique blend of action and humor. Additionally, Sonomura has lent his skills to popular video games such as Devil May Cry 4…