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An all killer, no filler, martial arts masterpiece. This is one of ScreamInn’s biggest recommends of the year
Steven Spielberg returns with one of the year's most ambitious and emotionally rewarding films in Disclosure Day. The film explores a question that has fascinated people for generations: What would happen if the existence of extraterrestrial life was finally revealed to the world? Featuring outstanding performances from Josh O'Connor, Emily Blunt, and Colin Firth, Disclosure Day delivers wonder, humor, heartbreak, and thought-provoking ideas in equal measure. In this review, I discuss why Spielberg's latest may just be the years best, how its performances elevate the material, and why it's a movie that deserves to be experienced on the biggest screen possible. Read our full review now.
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas deliver surprising chemistry in this heartfelt and energetic music-driven comedy. Featuring strong performances, emotional depth, and an excellent soundtrack, Power Ballad stands out as one of the year’s most enjoyable surprises. Read our full 4-star review.
The Mandalorian & Grogu delivers a fun, crowd-pleasing return to classic Star Wars storytelling, leaning heavily into Hutt lore, underworld politics, and the strong emotional bond between Din Djarin and Grogu.
A boring story and weightless fight scenes keep Mortal Kombat II from becoming big dumb fun. Die hard fans may have much more fun though
One of the best live shows looks to be coming to an end. In here I plead my case to why any horror fan needs to check out The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs before it’s too late.
Gruesome, shocking, and hard to watch—Lee Cronin’s The Mummy isn’t what you expect. Read my full review to see if it’s worth your time.
Read our review of Undertone, the latest A24 horror film starring Nina Kiri as a paranormal podcast host who discovers terrifying recordings that begin to mirror her own life. We break down the film’s eerie sound design, tense atmosphere, and whether this subtle horror story is worth listening to.
Director Maggie Gyllenhaal transforms the iconic monster story into a dark, romantic crime tale. Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale shine in this visually stunning reimagining.
Scream 7 keeps the franchise moving with quick pacing, entertaining set pieces, and a more efficient, mission-focused Ghostface. While longtime fans will appreciate the callbacks and sharp moments of suspense, the film’s third-act reveal lacks the impact and emotional weight of earlier installments. It’s a solid, enjoyable entry that hints at a stronger version of the story beneath the surface, but ultimately falls short of the series’ best.
Scream VI pushes the franchise into bold new territory by relocating the chaos to New York City and amplifying both the scale and brutality of Ghostface’s attacks. With nerve-shredding set pieces, a stronger focus on legacy and identity, and a more vicious version of the iconic killer, the film proves the series can evolve while staying true to its self-aware roots. Anchored by compelling performances and relentless pacing, Scream VI stands as one of the most intense and suspense-driven entries in the franchise.
Scream 2022 delivers. It’s a fantastic passing of the torch while keeping the spirit of the original. Fun, brutal, meta, hilarious. It’s everything you want in a Scream film
Over a decade later, Wes Craven goes back to Woodsboro with a fun ensemble cast, vicious Ghostface kills, and a hilarious meta fun
The third (and at the time final) entry to the SCREAM franchise aims higher than ever, with mixed results but an entertaining ride nonetheless
Scream 2 (1997) expands the self-aware slasher formula of the original by raising the stakes, deepening Sidney Prescott’s trauma, and amplifying the paranoia that made the first film so effective. With sharper sequel commentary, larger set pieces, and a twist-driven finale that keeps audiences off balance, the film proves the franchise could evolve without losing its edge.
Sequels are hard to pull off... but keeping a story fresh across five movies? That almost seems impossible.
Toy Story 5 is here to prove otherwise.
Thirty-one years after the original film, this franchise still finds new ways to tell meaningful stories while staying true to the characters we've grown up with. This time, Pixar explores the rise of technology, the importance of play, and why the bonds we form through imagination still matter today. Funny, heartfelt, emotional, and full of the magic that made so many of us fall in love with these characters in the first place, Toy Story 5 reminds us why this series continues to resonate generation after generation.
Read my full review now.