Category Archives: Thrillers

388 Arletta Avenue (2011) Rated TV-MA

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

A young couple is unnerved by a stalker. Starring Nick Stahl, Mia Kirshner, and Devon Sawa. This film is shot in the style of the “found footage” that horror films are going for these days. The couple, unbeknownst to them, … Continue reading →

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Isabelle (2018) Rated NR

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

A young couple excited about starting a family struggles with an evil spirit that wants to take over their lives. Starring Amanda Crew, Adam Brody, and Zoë Belkin. This film doesn’t make any sense, or it isn’t explained well. I … Continue reading →

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Hours (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

A father struggles to keep his infant daughter alive during Hurricane Katrina. Starring Paul Walker, Genesis Rodriguez, and Nancy Nave. In some ways, this film is unrealistic, but, in other ways, it’s quite realistic. I don’t think a hospital would … Continue reading →

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Hunter Killer (2018) Rated R

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

An American submarine captain teams up with the Navy SEALs to rescue the Russian President. Starring Ethan Baird, Jacob Scipio, Dempsey Bovell, Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, The Common, and Linda Cardellini. This film brings a whole other take on the … Continue reading →

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River Runs Red (2018) Rated NR

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

The son of a judge is killed by two police officers, and the system sets them free. With the help of a veteran detective and another grieving father, the judge sets out for revenge. Starring  Taye Diggs, John Cusack, and George … Continue reading →

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The Numbers Station (2013) Rated R

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

A disgraced black ops agent is sent to a numbers station to protect a code operator. Starring John Cusack, Malin Akerman, and Liam Cunningham. I loved this movie more than the other critics have. It’s not really an action film; it’s … Continue reading →

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Inconceivable (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

A woman misinterprets a kiss with an ex at a high-school. She follows him across the country and disrupts his family life. Starring Natasha Henstridge, Marguerite Moreau, and Jason Gerhardt. This film’s storyline fits the typical lifetime thriller movie. We have … Continue reading →

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Truth or Dare (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

A harmless game of Truth or Dare becomes deadly when someone lies or doesn’t complete their dare. Starring Lucy Hale, Tyler Posey, and Violett Beane. When a group of friends head to Mexico and play an innocent game of Truth or Dare, … Continue reading →

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Damascus Cover (2018) Rated R

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

A spy falls in love while working on an undercover mission in Syria. Based on the book by Howard Kaplan. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Olivia Thirlby, and John Hurt. As a spy thriller, this film is poorly written. Jonathan Rhys Meyers … Continue reading →

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Annihilation (2018) Rated R

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

A biologist heads off on a secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply. Based on the book series, The Southern Reach, by Jeff VanderMeer. Starring Natalie Portman, Benedict Wong, and Sonoya Mizuno. The film has fantastic cinematography; its visual … Continue reading →

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