In promotional materials, Foe described itself as a “sci-fi psychological thriller.” I’m a big fan of both sci-fi and psychological thrillers, so I was excited for this one. Unfortunately, Foe delivered very few - if any - thrills. And the sci-fi? Well. The kindest word that comes to mind is
If you can’t resist movies that work you up into a ball of anxiety, The Royal Hotel is the film for you. The story follows two American backpackers who take jobs in a bar in a remote area of Australia. The women hope to make some extra cash, but soon find their situation spiraling out of control
Fame can be a double-edged sword for many. Those who become accidentally famous often never wish to become famous, and must live with that fame regardless. Others who seek out fame and finally achieve it find themselves regretting the attention. Dream Scenario, the sophomore film from Kristoffer
Mike Flanagan has made a name for himself in recent years bringing quality horror mysteries to Netflix with The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, and The Midnight Club all being big hits for the streaming service. To no surprise, The Fall of the House of Usher is
So, you wouldn’t give that weird lady free ice cream after closing time, things escalated, and now you might be a werewolf. (Oops.) What’s a girl to do but recruit her best friend for help navigating this new supernatural world of magic, mayhem, and monsters? Get ready for Shaky Shivers. The
Let me just start by saying - I was in tears by the time I got to the last page of Kate Leth’s Mall Goth Graphic Novel. Kate Leth, the writer of Polly Pocket, My Little Pony, Transformers, and Hellcat comics, has written a tender, honest, and hopeful coming-of-age graphic novel. Mall Goth
Trap it. Feed it. Don’t let it out. (And while you’re at it, don’t go to bed angry.) Get ready for It Lives Inside. The new horror film follows Sam (Megan Suri), an Indian-American teenager struggling with her cultural identity. When Sam has a falling out with her former best friend Tamira
A Million Miles Away stars Michael Peña and is inspired by the true story of José Hernández, the first migrant farmworker to become an astronaut. The film follows José and his family on their journey from a rural village in Mexico to the fields of California to the International Space Station.
A common theme through many of the films at TIFF - especially the historical ones - feature women who lament being girls. Whether it’s The Julia Set (2026), Magazine (2026) or even La Bola Negra (2026), it’s hard being a girl, but also beautiful and Priscilla captures that irony with compassion
Anna (Jasmine Trinca) is a wealthy woman who has a beautiful family in the 90s in Italy. The story, split throughout time with flashbacks to their lives in the 90s and up through 2026, allows the audience to see what Anna inflicts on her family through each decade. The Spiral gives Anna an
Zach Cregger has a history of making horror films that subvert expectations, and his take on Resident Evil proves that as a filmmaker, he's right where he wants to be. Following last year's Weapons, which garnered critical praise, Cregger decided to take a swing at one of the most popular video