Finding something original in the densely populated horror genre isn’t easy. But writer, director, and co-star Vivian Kerr manages it in her compelling and character-rich horror drama “Séance”. Kerr mixes the supernatural with the psychological in framing her eerie Victorian era chamber piece. But at its core, “Séance” is a strikingly human relationship drama that … Continue reading
The Mission: Impossible film series has spanned nearly thirty years. Now series fans are wondering if this might be the last installment in what has been one of the best action franchises of all time. Several weeks ago Paramount Pictures released the killer first trailer for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” which only boosted … Continue reading
Wes Anderson fans rejoice! Today Focus Features dropped the first trailer for Wes Anderson’s next film and let’s just say it’s about as Wes Anderson as a movie trailer can be. “The Phoenician Scheme” features a star-studded ensemble of Anderson regulars. It also features Anderson’s signature style, both visually and comically. As a longtime fan, … Continue reading
From the writer-director duo of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, “Freaky Tales” is a pulpy smorgasbord of genres, style choices, and characters, coagulating into an overstuffed Bay Area pastiche that has a hard time finding its footing. But once it does (roughly halfway through), the movie almost generates enough grindhouse goodness to save itself…almost. “Freaky … Continue reading
Alex Scharfman writes and directs “Death of a Unicorn”, a bonkers horror comedy that is another in a long line of ‘eat the rich’ satires. The movie’s title serves as a good nuts-and-bolts overview of the story. But the film’s ultimate interest is in skewering the uber-wealthy through an outlandish scenario that may be a … Continue reading
The latest horror movie in the ever expanding Blumhouse catalog is “The Woman in the Yard”. While it’s straightforward title may not generate the most excitement, the film’s star certainly does. Danielle Deadwyler hasn’t given a bad performance and should have at least two Oscar nominations to her name. So having her attached adds a … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 