The Batman

Director: Matt Reeves

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1877830

Review: Some incredible sequences and great images swimming in a dreary self-serious tone that doesn't ultimately satisfy.

Watch it if: You really like Batman.

And if you liked: Se7en, Blade Runner, Batman Begins, Bram Stoker's Dracula

Warm Bodies

Director: Jonathan Levine

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1588173

Review: Rushes its conclusions a little but brings an enjoyably light touch and fairly breezy feel to its humour.

Watch it if: You want something that's not earth-shaking but still has some fun ideas.

And if you liked: Return of the Living Dead III, Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Check this out: Warm Bodies

Free Guy

Director: Shawn Levy

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6264654

Review: Dips into frustrating reference lists at a few points but otherwise ticks along reasonably well without really offending.

Watch it if: You're ok with something breezy enough that you'll instantly forget.

And if you liked: Wreck-It Ralph, The Nines, Deadpool

A Million Ways to Die in the West

Director: Seth MacFarlane

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2557490

Review: Glides along fairly lightly with no real major swings in either direction apart from a few dips into some unwelcomed racial territory.

Watch it if: You want something with surprisingly decent chemistry between its leads.

And if you liked: Blazing Saddles, Ted, Family Guy

Jackass Forever

Director: Jeff Tremaine

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11466222

Review: The perfect blend of stupidity and silliness mixed with just enough heart to elevate it further.

Watch it if: You like Jackass?

And if you liked: Jackass, Jackass: The Movie, Jackass Number Two, Jackass 3D

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Director: David Blue Garcia

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11755740

Review: At its best when its not trying to replay recent trends and just revelling in its own fun kill scenes but damaged ultimately by a lack of conviction in those same moments.

Watch it if: You're looking for a more standard slasher formula.

And if you liked: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, Texas Chainsaw

Death on the Nile

Director: Kenneth Branagh

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7657566

Review: Lush and poetic in its imagery with a strong cast and a surprising amount of emotional heft.

Watch it if: You enjoy an old-fashioned type of mystery story.

And if you liked: Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

Check this out: Death on the Nile

Scary Movie

Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0175142

Review: One or two decent gags but mostly filled with fairly weak stuff that hasn't aged well.

Watch it if: You've somehow never seen it like me.

And if you liked: Any kind of low level spoof really

Scream (2022)

Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11245972

Review: Manages to hold its ideas together better than most of its predecessors with a refreshing angle and a good amount of bloody violence.

Watch it if: You're into the Scream movies.

And if you liked: Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4

Nightmare Alley (2021)

Director: Guillermo Del Toro

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7740496

Review: Draws you in masterfully in a way that allows it to move on its own terms and pacing without ever losing steam or focus.

Watch it if: You want something where you're never sure where it'll go next.

And if you liked: The Shape of Water,The Elephant Man, Freaks

Check this out: Nightmare Alley