In 2023, filmmaker Jeremy Rudd directed, wrote, and produced a 50-minute slasher horror short film called “Die’ced”. Almost immediately ideas sprang up for a feature length version. Rudd brought back many of his original cast members and crew, added about 25 minutes to the runtime, and with the help of horror distributor Dread, has made … Continue reading
First Glance: “Anemone”
For fans like me, it doesn’t get much more exciting than this. Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting following his surprise retirement eight years ago. Rightfully heralded by many (myself included) as our greatest living actor, the 68-year-old Day-Lewis has delivered countless superb performances. He’s won three Oscars, four BAFTAs, and two Golden Globe awards. And … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “The Conjuring” on 4K Ultra HD + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is releasing James Wan’s “The Conjuring” on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time. This supernatural horror new classic released in 2013 and kicked off a franchise that has earned over $2.2 billion at the global box office. The film’s chilling story was plucked from the case files of renowned … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Relay” (2025)
In “Relay” a terrific Riz Ahmed plays John, or is it James, or is it Ash? Either way, he is an off-the-radar New York City fixer with a very specific clientele. He specializes in helping whistleblowers who are being threatened, and in some cases terrorized, by big corporations. Ash brokers deals between his clients who … Continue reading
Netflix Drops New Key Art for Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein”
Easily among the most anticipated films of 2025 in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic 1818 novel “Frankenstein”. It seems like the perfect fit for the Academy Award-winning filmmaker who both writes and directs this well traveled tale. He brings together an all-star cast that includes Oscar Isaac as the brilliant but egotistical … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Americana” (2025)
It has been over two years since writer-director Tony Tost’s “Americana” had its world premiere at the 2023 South By Southwest film festival. Now this rural genre smorgasbord is finally set for its official release on August 15th. But before it does, “Americana” recently kicked off Filmland 2025, an Arkansas based celebration of cinema presented … Continue reading