Wednesday, August 31

Child's Play (2019)

Director: Lars Klevberg
Review: Some decent set pieces and visuals hampered by an offputting design and a fair amount of missed plot opportunities.

Watch it if: You're curious about how this could be re-imagined.

And if you liked: Small Soldiers, Monkey Shines, Child's Play

Check this out: Child's Play

Friday, August 19

Bodies Bodies Bodies

Director: Halina Reijn
Review: Funny and tense in equal amounts with a strong cast and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end.

Watch it if: You want something that has a good handle on what to take seriously and what to have fun with.

And if you liked: Scream, Ready or Not

Thursday, August 11

Prey

Director: Dan Trachtenberg

Review: Patient and smart with its crafting with some great action beats and excellent design.

Watch it if: You want something that roots its action in character.

And if you liked: Predator, Predators

Monday, August 8

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Director: Jason Reitman
Review: A decent and fun adventure movie when its restraining itself that unfortunately drops all that restraint in the last few minutes.

Watch it if: You love Ghostbusters more than earned fan-service.

And if you liked: Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II