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[REVIEW]: 'THE BLACK PHONE 2' - Ethan Hawke Returns to Solidify “The Grabber” as Horror’s Next Icon
Written by Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com Sometimes, sequels aim simply to repeat the original. The Black Phone 2 , directed again by Scott Derrickson and produced by Blumhouse and Universal Pictures , goes a step further: it expands the nightmare. Set squarely in the Halloween corridor, the film reunites audiences with one of modern horror’s most unsettling villains: The Grabber (Ethan Hawke). What follows is a slow-burn, tension-stacked follow-up that leans into trauma, t
Klep Napier
Oct 20
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[REVIEW]: 'AFFECTION' - Jessica Rothe Delivers Uneasy, Unrelenting Terror in BT Meza’s Psychological Thriller
Written by Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com Sometimes the films that stick with you most are the ones you never saw coming. Affection , directed by B.T. Meza and starring genre favorite Jessica Rothe ( Happy Death Day , Boy Kills World ), is one of those films. I didn’t seek this one out, it found me. And I’m glad it did. Premiering on October 18, 2025 , during this year’s Brooklyn Horror Film Festival , Affection is a slow-burning, skin-crawling thriller that gaslights its
Klep Napier
Oct 20
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[REVIEW]: Paul Thomas Anderson Delivers a Human Story in a Political World In 'ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER'
By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Paul Thomas Anderson has returned to the big screen with One Battle After Another , a sweeping political...
Klep Napier
Sep 25
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[REVIEW]: "Freakier Friday" Is A Nostalgic Cinematic Journey into Disney's Magic!
Dive into a lively discussion with us as I review Disney's "Freakier Friday," the unexpected sequel to the 2003 classic "Freaky Friday"...
Klep Napier
Aug 5
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[REVIEW]: THE NAKED GUN Is A Hilarious Return to Absurdity and Laughter!
Discover the uproarious world of "The Naked Gun 2025," a film that revives the nonsensical humor we all sorely need today. With Seth...
Klep Napier
Jul 30
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[REVIEW]: DC Studios and James Gunn's 'SUPERMAN' Restores Hope with Brave and Fresh Reboot!
Engaging New Beginnings: DC Studios' Superman, Directed by James Gunn It is time to delve into the 2025 reimagining of DC Studios'...
Klep Napier
Jul 8
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[REVIEW] Disney Pixar's "ELIO" Delivers A Heartfelt Adventure and Stunning Visuals!
In the grand tradition of enchanting and emotionally resonant storytelling, Disney Pixar presents "Elio," an animated adventure that...
Klep Napier
Jun 17
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[REVIEW]: Anna De Armas Shines in Action-Packed 'Ballerina' Spin-Off!
Discovering the Ballerina: A Bloody Bold New Chapter in the John Wick Universe The John Wick universe, celebrated for its...
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Jun 4
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[REVIEW] Karate Kid Legends Is A Nostalgic Yet Flawed Action-Packed Revival!
Karate Kid Legends: A Modern Take on Timeless Underdog Tales Explore the latest entry in the Karate Kid franchise, "The Karate Kid...
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