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By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Not every film needs a second chance, but sometimes, a sequel is exactly what a story needs to fully come alive. That’s exactly the case with Ready or Not: Here I Come , the follow-up to the 2019 horror hit from directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Picking up immediately after the events of the original, the sequel wastes no time throwing audiences back into its twisted world of deadly games, family traditions, and survival at al

In this Slanted Review, I take a closer look at Amy Wang’s bold and uncomfortable film that challenges audiences to confront identity, acceptance, and the pressure to fit in. By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com There are films that entertain, films that challenge, and then there are films that intentionally make you uncomfortable so you cannot look away from the conversation they are trying to start. Slanted  firmly plants itself in that third category. Written and directed by A

Every once in a while a film comes along that reminds you why the action genre still works when it commits fully to the mission. Director Patrick Hughes’ War Machine is exactly that kind of movie. Starring Alan Ritchson in a commanding lead role, the film feels like a gritty collision between Predator and War of the Worlds. What starts as a grounded story about redemption quickly transforms into a full scale fight for survival against an unstoppable extraterrestrial force. It

Obsession Trailer Revealed: Adam Scott Stars in Focus Features’ Supernatural Horror A haunting new horror film is on the horizon. Focus Features  has officially released the new Obsession trailer, a dark supernatural thriller directed by Damian McCarthy , the filmmaker behind the eerie cult favorite Caveat . The film stars Adam Scott  and promises a deeply unsettling story centered on the dangerous power of desire and the terrifying consequences that follow when love begins t

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com Michael (2026) Fans eager to witness the story of one of the most legendary entertainers in music history will have the opportunity to see Michael   before its official release. Premium early access screenings for the Michael Jackson biopic Michael   are now officially on sale, giving audiences the chance to experience the film two days before its nationwide debut . The one-night-only early screenings will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 20

Undertone Review (2026) | A24’s Creepy Audio Horror Film

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Few sci-fi films manage to balance spectacle and soul quite like Project Hail Mary. Directed by the filmmaking duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), the film adapts Andy Weir’s bestselling 2021 novel into a sweeping cinematic journey that blends high-concept science with deeply human emotion. I recently had the chance to experience the film during a special screening at the Boston Museum of S

The spotlight is turning toward Atlanta this March as the Black Women Film Network (BWFN)  prepares to host its 2026 Annual Summit , an event dedicated to celebrating the impact, leadership, and creative power of Black women across film, television, and digital media. Set for Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta , this year’s gathering carries the theme “Unbreakable Lens: The Power of Community.”  The title couldn’t be more fitting. The summit is desig

The end is officially in sight, and if the brand-new trailer is any indication, the final season of The Boys  is about to go out swinging in the most chaotic way imaginable. Today, Prime Video  dropped the official trailer for Season 5, giving fans their first real look at the explosive final chapter of the Emmy-winning superhero satire that has spent years tearing apart the idea of what heroes truly are. And let’s just say… things have never looked more dangerous. Watch the

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com When Maggie Gyllenhaal first introduced The Bride  at CinemaCon last year, the initial marketing suggested something explosive. The teaser carried a wild, almost acid-punk energy, electric and chaotic with a rebellious tone that felt closer to a rock-and-roll spectacle than a classical monster story. So when I had the opportunity to experience The Bride  in IMAX, I expected a thunderous spectacle driven by attitude and soundtrack. What I found

Magenta Light Studios is turning up the heat this week with a pulse-pounding new clip from Protector , the upcoming action thriller starring genre icon Milla Jovovich . Set to open exclusively in theaters nationwide, the film marks another intense, physically commanding performance from Jovovich, one that blends raw emotion with explosive action. Directed by Adrian Grünberg  and written by Bong-Seob Mun , Protector  follows Nikki (Jovovich), a decorated war veteran who believ

By Klep Napier | wearecritix.com Horror has officially entered its shared-universe era. Music, film, conventions, gaming, live events. The walls between them are dissolving. And now, according to an exclusive report from Dread Central’s Brad Miska , Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas has been cast in the upcoming Halloween  video game. Let that settle in for a second. Michael Myers. Haddonfield. A modern asymmetric horror game built for next-gen consoles. And Spencer Cha

The parody franchise that defined an entire generation of comedy is officially making its return. The first official trailer for Scary Movie , formerly titled Scary Movie 6 , has finally been released, marking the long-awaited comeback of the iconic horror-comedy series and the return of The Wayans family   to the franchise they helped turn into a pop culture phenomenon. Originally launched in 2000, Scary Movie  became a box office smash by hilariously skewering the horror bo

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com For years, horror fans have watched Terrifier  evolve from underground shock cinema into one of the most unlikely success stories in modern independent filmmaking. Now, according to creator and director Damien Leone, the next installment may finally bring Art the Clown’s bloody saga to its long-awaited conclusion. In a recent social media update aimed at clearing up speculation surrounding Terrifier 4 , Leone confirmed that the script is near

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com There comes a moment in every long-running horror franchise when survival stops being the story and legacy becomes the point. With Scream 7 , that moment has officially arrived. The seventh installment in the legendary slasher series that began in 1996 returns audiences to Woodsboro’s emotional core while quietly shifting the franchise into entirely new territory. And whether fans are ready to admit it or not, Scream  is no longer just a meta-

Ready or Not fans, the game is officially back on. An exclusive extended 8-minute preview for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come   has been released, giving audiences their first bloody taste of what’s next in the twisted hide-and-seek saga. The footage teases bigger set pieces, sharper satire, and an even deadlier round of survival as the franchise raises the stakes ahead of its theatrical debut. Directed once again by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett , the sequel follows Gr

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com If you watched the official music video for “Twisting the Knife” and found yourself asking, “Who is that angry little man?” you were not alone. What may have seemed like a burst of chaotic comic relief was actually a carefully placed Easter egg that only fully reveals its importance once the story continues. “Twisting the Knife” was released as Part One  of a larger narrative tied to the expanding cinematic universe created by Ice Nine Kills.

Marlon Wayans just reignited the comedy conversation in a major way. While appearing on the Rap Attack Podcast , Wayans confirmed that the future of several beloved franchises could hinge on the success of Scary Movie 6 . If the film performs the way he and his team expect, audiences may finally get long-awaited sequels to White Chicks   and Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood . In his own words, if Scary Movie 6  “does well like we hope i

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter SZA has officially released her brand-new original song “Save The Day” from Disney and Pixar’s upcoming animated adventure Hoppers, and it’s already setting the emotional tone for what could be one of the studio’s most heartfelt films in years. Written by SZA alongside Ben Lovett and Rob Bisel, “Save The Day” isn’t just another end-credit record. According to director Daniel Chong , the song became

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com What if fitting in didn’t mean changing your style… but literally changing who you are? Bleecker Street quietly dropped the official trailer for Slanted , and if this one flew under your radar, trust me, it shouldn’t have. This is bold, provocative, body-horror satire with teeth. The kind of film that doesn’t just entertain you… it challenges you. And after watching the trailer, one thing is clear. Slanted  is not here to play it safe. The fi