Category Archives: Thrillers

Speak No Evil (2024) Rated R

A family is invited to a country house with friends where they discover the homeowner’s dark side. Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy. This premise has been done before, and it’s not surprising where they go with this … Continue reading →

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Sound of Violence (2021) Rated R

A killer uses the sound of human pain for pleasure. Starring Jasmin Savoy Brown, Lili Simmons, and James Jagger. The film begins with an intriguing premise and has enough potential to suggest it could become a compelling thriller, but the … Continue reading →

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Never Let Go (2024) Rated R

A family has been haunted by an evil spirit for years. When one of the children questions if the evil is real, their safety becomes questionable. Starring Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, and Anthony B. Jenkins. It’s quite obvious from … Continue reading →

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Shot Caller (2017) Rated R

A recently released prisoner must plan a major crime against a rival gang. Starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Omari Hardwick, and Lake Bell. The one thing about this film is that you will have to suspend your disbelief. None of it makes … Continue reading →

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Vanished (MGM+) Rated NR

 Alice’s vacation is cut short when her boyfriend disappears, forcing her to look at his past. Starring Kaley Cuoco, Sam Claflin, and Matthias Schweighöfer. While this series is not unusual in its storytelling, Kaley does bring you into the life … Continue reading →

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Killer Photo (2015) Rated TV-14

 A woman and her husband are stalked by an anonymous person. Starring AnnaLynne McCord, Mark Ghanimé, and Gracyn Shinyei.  I really struggled with this film. I thought it was poorly written. There were so many plot holes that I wondered … Continue reading →

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Not Forgotten (2009) Rated R

 In a border town by Mexico, a husband and wife must face their past in order to find their kidnapped daughter. Starring Simon Baker, Paz Vega, and Michael DeLorenzo.  This film doesn’t hold up to the thriller genre. While there … Continue reading →

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The Prince (2014) Rated R

When a retired assassin’s daughter is kidnapped, he is brought back into the job in order to find her. Starring Jason Patric, Jessica Lowndes, and Gia Mantegna. Obviously, this is a film that has been done before. It sells itself … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Cake (2021) Rated R

 On the 10th Anniversary of his father’s death, his mother sent him on a mission to deliver a birthday cake to his Uncle, a mob boss. Starring Shiloh Fernandez, Val Kilmer, and Ewan McGregor.  This film has an interesting premise. … Continue reading →

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Memento (2000) Rated R

 A man with short-term memory loss is looking for the killer of his wife. Starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano.  This film is brilliantly made. It’s the type that’ll be one of the best films ever. The film … Continue reading →

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