Arena Wars (2024)—Stylistically Savvy yet Underwhelming
Remember the book/movie series The Hunger Games ? Well, what if I told you that it wasn’t the first and certainly won’t be the last...
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Michael Li
- Aug 23
- 3 min
Forest Road (2024) and the Bittersweet Search for Connection
It’s been a while since I reviewed a short film. And before you assume it’s because short films not considered “real films”, I can assure...
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Michael Li
- Aug 2
- 3 min
No Good Comes From Meeting “A Stranger in the Woods (2024)”
Ah, the serenity of nature and a cabin in the woods. The perfect escape from the bustling pressures of society. Or the perfect place to...
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Michael Li
- Jul 19
- 4 min
The Murder of the Monster (2024)—A Harrowing Depiction of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious issue that exists not only in America, but around the world. As many as ten million people will face it at...
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Michael Li
- May 17
- 4 min
Social Media Monster (2021) and the Dangers of the Internet
If you’re like me, you are a frequent surfer of the web (is that what kids still call it?) and you’ve also probably received your fair...
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Michael Li
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Jeffrey’s Hell (2024)—A Dive into the Gates of Hell
If there’s one activity that is both highly fun with a long list of risks (besides race car driving, skydiving, well…you get it) it’s got...
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Michael Li
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Tahoe Joe 2 (2023)—A Suspenseful, Action-packed Adventure!
Who doesn’t love a good Bigfoot experience? One day you’re just hiking in the woods, the next moment you see what appears to be a tall,...
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Michael Li
- Dec 11, 2023
- 3 min
The Woodmen (2023)—Beware What Lurks in The Woods!
Who doesn’t love a nice long hike in the woods? The chirping of birds, the rapid yet calm ebb and flow of streams and the crazy,...
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Michael Li
- Nov 21, 2023
- 3 min
Split Screen (2023): A Deep Dive Into The Unknown
What lies just beyond the veil? Just what secrets can unearthed from the vast depths that is the unknown? These are questions we all ask...
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Owen Gonzalez
- Nov 12, 2023
- 3 min
Skinamarink (2022)- Childhood Nightmare Come to Life
Where to begin? Skinamarink is a horror film made by youtuber Kyle Edward Ball, who makes horror videos. One of those videos, Heck would...
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Noah Kloss
- Oct 11, 2023
- 3 min
Lights Over Montgomery County (2023): A Different Take on Found Footage
I can’t say I am the biggest fan of horror movies, but there are a few that have definitely taken me by surprise or can say have...
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Michael Li
- Jun 30, 2023
- 4 min
Mickey Hardaway (2023)—A Harrowing Depiction of the Effects of Childhood Trauma
It is said we are shaped by what we experience in life. Unfortunately, life is often unfair for plenty of people. Too many go through...
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Michael Li
- May 29, 2023
- 3 min
How The Lies We Tell Ourselves (2023) Unveils the Truth on the Art of Filmmaking
Films that are about making films are numerous, with many wanting to give some perspective to the industry. From The Player to Barton...
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Owen Gonzalez
- Apr 6, 2023
- 3 min
Who Needs It? (2023): Feature Length Couples Counseling
Therapy is something that has received much more positively now than before. Much of its negativity has to do with a stigma that’s...
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Noah Kloss
- Apr 4, 2023
- 3 min
Toga (2023): Appreciating The Mundane Aspects of Filmmaking
For much of life, we have had a dream job. Some may include being a CEO of Big Business or an NHL All-Star; for Shaun Rose, it is an...
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Owen Gonzalez
- Mar 26, 2023
- 2 min
Friend of the World (2020): Surrealistic Horror and the Apocalypse
Most films in Hollywood are typical run of the mill stories that are easy to follow from beginning to end. However, once in a blue moon,...
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Michael Li
- Jan 6, 2023
- 3 min
Westermarck Effect (2022): Controversial Subject Matter, Decent Film
It’s no surprise that relationships are difficult to navigate. Finding people who you not only share the same values and interests in...
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Michael Li
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Wendigo (2022)—Think Twice Before Camping in the Woods
What if you journeyed into the woods to make a stream on a dare, when suddenly, the unexpected happened? Now I’m not talking about the...
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Michael Li
- Nov 8, 2022
- 3 min
Cohabitation (2020): Mystery and Murder
Have you ever thought that your seemingly friendly roommate may be hiding some nefarious secret? What if they could be a murderer?...
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Michael Li
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
The Christmas Tapes (2022)—Perfect for Christmas-Loving Horror Fans!
Two of my favorite holidays easily have to be Halloween and Christmas. So what better way to celebrate the month of...
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