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Review: ‘Influencer’ – A Follower From Hell Thriller

The world of social media mints and reshapes celebrities daily. Some find their fifteen minutes, while others launch long-term brand collaborations. Yet this also opens the door for parasocial relationships. A new Shudder thriller, Influencer seeks to capitalize on this idea. Set around social media, Influencer serves as a fun thriller. While it has little … Continue reading Review: ‘Influencer’ – A Follower From Hell Thriller

The “Creed” Trilogy: Saying Goodbye to Legends while Establishing New Legacies

The past does not quite stay in the past. Efforts can be made to ignore or forget painful memories and adverse moments associated with it. However, these experiences form the fabric of individuality. Furthermore, how is a legacy established without a full understanding and acceptance of the past? The Creed franchise began in 2015. It … Continue reading The “Creed” Trilogy: Saying Goodbye to Legends while Establishing New Legacies

Succession With Open Eyes

‘Succession’ – Series Finale – Season 4, Episode 10 – “With Open Eyes” Recap

Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong, Succession comes to an end. The pieces are in place for a few last big moves, but leave it to Armstrong to pull off some last-minute changes. The Succession finale, titled "With Open Eyes," completes the two-week window from the start of the season. Emotions run … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Series Finale – Season 4, Episode 10 – “With Open Eyes” Recap

TV Review: ‘Succession’ Leaves on the Highest of Notes

Saying goodbye to a television series is never easy. Succession made that harder than most shows. The family drama became appointment television after an incredible end to its first season. While many started out cold on the series, it quickly became apparent that Jesse Armstrong had big plans. In its final season, Succession leaves an … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Succession’ Leaves on the Highest of Notes

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Scream (2022) Directed by Radio Silence – Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Season 2 Premiere

We are back for Season 2 of Bela Lugosi's Undead! After a bit of a hiatus, the Bela Boys are back at it with an old episode that never got a chance to release in Season 1. Scream (2022) not only surprised us both with its ingenuity, but it made for an exciting new chapter in … Continue reading Scream (2022) Directed by Radio Silence – Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Season 2 Premiere

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TV Review: ‘MerPeople’ Documents an Inclusive, Yet Niche Community

While most audiences are excited for the release of fantasy The Little Mermaid this weekend, Netflix had another plan. Their new reality series MerPeople seeks to understand a unique community emerging on social media. The idea of “mermaiding” has caught on in a big way on TikTok and Instagram. Those participating in the subculture create … Continue reading TV Review: ‘MerPeople’ Documents an Inclusive, Yet Niche Community

TV Review: ‘Primo’ – The Feel-Good Comedy of 2023 From Shea Serrano and Mike Schur

Few writers showcase their excellence as a storyteller quite like Shea Serrano. The author has become a mogul, breaking into the mainstream after writing at Grantland and The Ringer. Before that, he built an army of followers with his passion-infused books on rap, basketball, and movies. Serrano uses his following to help those in need. … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Primo’ – The Feel-Good Comedy of 2023 From Shea Serrano and Mike Schur

Fubar

TV Review: ‘FUBAR’ Entertains with Arnold Schwarzenegger But Struggles with Tone

The career of Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to defy logic. The body-builder-turned-actor-turned-politician truly embodies mogul status. Schwarzenegger dominated the action genre in the 1980s and 1990s, and his cultural impact remains to this day. However, his post-gubernatorial career has not generated many hits. FUBAR looks to reinvigorate his career as he jumps to TV. While the … Continue reading TV Review: ‘FUBAR’ Entertains with Arnold Schwarzenegger But Struggles with Tone

How to Create a Sex Scandal

TV Review: ‘How to Create a Sex Scandal’ Relies on Shock Over Substance

True crime can occasionally lean into salacious details over the stronger substance available. In the case of How to Create a Sex Scandal, one of the first official shows in the Max era, the material appears focused on generating as much shock value as possible. The intent of the documentary appears to place blame on … Continue reading TV Review: ‘How to Create a Sex Scandal’ Relies on Shock Over Substance

Review: ‘Scare Package’ – A Wonderful Anthology of Meta-Horror-Comedies

Anthology horrors have become an excellent place to locate emerging talent. Shudder has helped cultivate many of these package films, and as a result, we've seen an uptick in the directors moving on to create excellent features. Last year alone, directors on V/H/S 99 also landed the plane on some of our favorites of the … Continue reading Review: ‘Scare Package’ – A Wonderful Anthology of Meta-Horror-Comedies