Obsession is a statement of talent for director Curry Barker, and potentially your new favorite horror franchise.
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Ugly Cry | SXSW 2026 Film Review
Ugly Cry peels back the familiar Hollywood struggle story to reveal a messier, more intimate portrait of how internalized self-doubt, jealousy, and unresolved trauma can quietly distort reality for a young woman desperate to feel good enough.
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Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero examines how the Seattle vigilante evolved from celebrated hero to controversial figure, revealing the blurred line between heroism and reputation.
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In Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton combine for a brutal collective force against the powerful in a sequel that hits the ground running and never lets up.
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Kill Me is a dark comedy mystery that asks one simple yet very complicated question: Who tried to kill me and make it look like a suicide?
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we debate Slasher Movie Rules, plus Scream 7, X-Files, and Billionaire Tech Mogul Villains
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is already a contender for one of the best films of 2026, and Sam Rockwell is our guide. Read on for our review
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Whistle does not reinvent the wheel, but if you are in the mood for an entertaining horror film with a brisk pace and slick, creative kills, you are in for a treat.
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite for Netflix's The Rip, a twisty tale revolving around Miami cops dealing with an enormous cartel bust.
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Despite strong performances from Will Arnett and Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On? rarely elevates its voice.
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