John Dotson Monsters & Critics continues its coverage of all the great genre flicks from Fantasia Film Fest with two more offerings from the event. This time we are reviewing the films Bull and We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, two films that are vastly different in narrative but share subtle elements of horror. While Bull
Today we continue our coverage from Fantasia Fest 2021 with two more reviews of a pair of genre films that share commonalities. These movies are the plant-based zombie movie Brain Freeze and the sincere sci-fi actioner, Seobok. Both films have strong elements that make them enjoyable but at the same time, might be too familiar
Fantasia 2021 has been an intriguing experience so far, and the movies discussed in this article are no exception. Alien on Stage and Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It are two very different but equally delightful films. While Alien on Stage is a heartwarming look at what it takes to make the transition from screen to
The world can be a selfish place. Lately, it seems like that selfishness has become more contagious than Covid-19 itself. Sometimes it takes a Dood to fix it. This is the idea behind Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break. The movie directed by Nick Gillespie is making its Canadian premiere next week and contains a collision
At last, we have reached the conclusion of Netflix’s experimental horror trilogy, Fear Street. The final film titled Fear Street Part 3: 1666 throws everything back to explain the origins of the cursed town of Shadyside. The final entry also brings answers to Sarah Fier and much more. And for a movie in the 1600s,
Nicolas Cage is not what many might consider a “great actor.” He is usually a performer that fits inside a certain style best. Typically this involves film concepts that match his over-the-top energy. The movie Pig is surprisingly not one of those movies. And his role in Pig is surprisingly unconventional even by Nicolas Cage
Guns, razors, knives, and milkshakes? What more can anyone want from a movie? The new Netflix film Gunpowder Milkshake has all of them and promises a unique bloody affair for streamers. The film contains a female empowered cast with many recognizable faces such as Karen Gillan, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, and the always fantastic Carla
Fear Street is back with another teen slashing extravaganza for the streaming world to enjoy, and this time we are thrown into the late 70s. The second entry in the trilogy titled Fear Street Part 2: 1978 sees the history of C. Berman and her tragic past. The second entry has a similar vibe to
For most millennials, R.L. Stine was a huge outlet for kids to appreciate the horror genre. Similar to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, his run with Goosebumps and Fear Street were the perfect gateway drug to adult horror. While the Goosebumps films were not exactly creative home runs, Netflix is hoping to ramp
How many shows can viewers name that combine folklore, doppelgangers, erupting volcanoes, and attempt to package them in a drama about grief and relationships? Katla is that show premiering on Netflix and it’s the most unusual series that this writer has ever attempted to critique. The series, based in Iceland, aims to capture the magic