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DEAD MAIL (2024)

“Dead Mail” shows what indie filmmaking is supposed to look like when it’s done with passion as well as precision.

April 18, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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THE WOMAN IN THE YARD (2025)

“The Woman in the Yard” languishes as a mostly muted spooker that’s heavy on dour drama, yet light on lasting chills.

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April 16, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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SHADOW OF GOD (2025)

Conceptually compelling and exceptionally executed, “Shadow of God” is the most memorable possession movie since “The Exorcist.”

April 9, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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825 FOREST ROAD (2025)

“825 Forest Road” is recommended for fans of movies made by indie artists who put sincere commitment into personal projects.

April 3, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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THE RULE OF JENNY PEN (2024)

“The Rule of Jenny Pen” fires off frightful suggestions from a bevy of barrels pointed directly at anyone who has ever felt unnoticed and unheard.

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March 31, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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CURSE OF THE CLOWN MOTEL (2023)

I can't recommend "Curse of the Clown Motel,” but I can recommend a trip to the actual Clown Motel and its surrounding town of Tonopah, Nevada.

March 27, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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POPEYE THE SLAYER MAN (2025)

It’s moderately more watchable than “Popeye’s Revenge,” though that’s like saying being mauled by a bear is preferable to being mauled by a lion.

March 25, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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THE MONKEY (2025)

“The Monkey” cheerily and cheekily revels in this brand of B-movie schlock, though it always does so with hyper-stylized shocks.

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March 20, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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BORDERLINE (2025)

Samara Weaving earns top billing and the most minutes onscreen, but “Borderline” is really a greater showcase for Ray Nicholson.

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March 17, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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CONTROL FREAK (2025)

The uneven experience ends up feeling so fleeting that I’m uncertain what needs to be said about the movie other than a head-tilting “eh.”

March 14, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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BLOAT (2025)

Once the slight shininess of “Bloat’s” “screenlife” sheen gets dulled, it’s even easier to see the movie as a rote possession yarn.

March 11, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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F MARRY KILL (2024)

Dualities dominate “F Marry Kill,” though they cause confusing creative conflicts more often than they work in tandem to complement one another.

March 6, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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PETER PAN'S NEVERLAND NIGHTMARE (2025)

What’s the point in paying the movie any attention simply because it was first to hijack a lapsed Disney property for exploitation in hacky horror?

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March 3, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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POPEYE'S REVENGE (2025)

“Popeye’s Revenge” makes a strong case on behalf of corporate lawyers for why ordinary people shouldn’t be allowed within an inch of lucrative IP.

February 27, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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PRESENCE (2024)

“Presence” illustrates the dreadful dullness a stranded spirit would actually encounter while peacefully haunting a normal house.

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February 24, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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COMPANION (2025)

All aspects of drama, suspense, and parody get big boosts from the pairing of Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, both of whom are easily the right actors for their roles.

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February 20, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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THE GORGE (2025)

The world created for “The Gorge” might work better in a book, where an active imagination can shine brighter lights on the creatures and concepts than the movie does.

February 18, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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HEART EYES (2025)

“Heart Eyes” casually entertains as a fun-focused slasher, but its temperature isn’t turned up as high as it should be.

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February 14, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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PIGLET (2025)

It’s not your fault if you make the mistake of assuming “Piglet” spun out of the “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” series.

February 10, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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DARK MATCH (2024)

“Dark Match” got me thinking. How did I handle B-movie believability when I was younger? What was the criteria for suspension of disbelief?

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February 5, 2025 by Ian Sedensky.
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