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4/5
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Diabolic
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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DIABOLIC is a new horror movie that you do not want to miss out on. It offers a terrifying look at the horrors of fundamentalism. Ultimately, it’s both heartbreaking and scary as hell. With a runtime of 95 minutes, it hits that perfect sweet spot of...
Posted Feb 05, 2026
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2/5
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Twisted
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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TWISTED is a new horror-thriller from Darren Lynn Bousman, who still seems to believe he’s making a SAW movie. He certainly uses the exact same shots and cuts as he did for those. Other than that, the storyline and pacing are quite...
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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3/5
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The Investigation of Lucy Letby
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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... watching a Netflix true crime documentary like this is tough. It’s about the untimely and shocking deaths of many newborn babies, which IS a hard watch. And it is so very easy to get angry at Lucy Letby for not reacting as you may...
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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3/5
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The Arborist
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...starts really well but loses a lot of momentum in its second half. Maybe even too much?! I’m surprisingly torn about how to view this movie as a whole. So much is done right that I feel I have to honor that, while also pointing out the flaws.
Posted Feb 03, 2026
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2/5
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Dracula
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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DRACULA: A LOVE TALE is Luc Besson’s take on the iconic Gothic novel by Bram Stoker. And also, it’s a new take on about three previously released movies, which Luc Besson borrows heavily from. So much so that I feel he...
Posted Feb 03, 2026
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4/5
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We Bury the Dead
(2024)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...one of the most eerily realistic and relatable post-apocalyptic zombie movies in recent times. If you’re a fan of dystopian horror with a strong psychological thriller driver, where zombies are very much a part of the story as well, then...
Posted Feb 02, 2026
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4/5
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Sweetness
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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SWEETNESS is a new idol obsession thriller that goes full horror before the end credits hit you. It manages to pull you in while delivering one unexpected escalation after another.
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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4/5
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Cold Storage
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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Most of the characters have much more depth than what you usually see, and even with a runtime just shy of 100 minutes, we get to know them. Also, the comedy is dark and full of satire, which always speaks to my...
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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3/5
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Grizzly Night
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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GRIZZLY NIGHT is a survival thriller based on true events that happened in 1967. This is a well-paced and brutal movie with a character-driven story about several tragic...
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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3/5
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Animale
(2024)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...I actually think it has far broader appeal than you would expect. At heart, it is a revenge story about a woman navigating a deeply male-dominated environment, surrounded by...
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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4/5
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Untitled Home Invasion Romance
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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This movie is well-paced, it’s funny, brutally violent, and remains very character-driven throughout. I can’t ask for much more from a comedy-thriller with action and a mystery that results in...
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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3/5
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Delivery Run
(2024)
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Karina Adelgaard
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This isn’t a new masterpiece within its niche, but it is an entertaining and well-paced movie, so do check it out.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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4/5
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Send Help
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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With Send Help, we’re getting so much of what I love in genre-hybrids. Dark comedy, psychological horror, and thriller elements, plus a few great twists along the way.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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3/5
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New Fear's Eve
(2023)
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Karina Adelgaard
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Made in an unapologetic B-movie style full of love for the genre. So many pop culture references, not least via character names, which means you need to pay attention. This is a great example that something can be greater than...
Posted Jan 23, 2026
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2/5
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Mercy
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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Mercy (2026) is entertaining enough, I suppose, but I could also watch a mediocre TV series and be just as entertained. Still, I’m sure it’ll do fine in theaters. Not least due to the dystopian story, which is only too relatable.
Posted Jan 22, 2026
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1/5
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Return to Silent Hill
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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Fans of the video game will probably enjoy being able to sit back and watch this familiar world play out. However, I have to review Return to Silent Hill in terms of how good a movie it is. And it is not a good movie. It’s a movie that is...
Posted Jan 21, 2026
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4/5
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Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...honest, heartfelt, powerful, and extremely important. Both for the Smart family and with the purpose of helping other survivors feel seen and understood.
Posted Jan 21, 2026
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4/5
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The Calling Witch
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...a home invasion plot that centers on a story about a witch. That’s the very brief description, but the actual story surprises as it goes much deeper than that. It’s also a lot darker than I ever expected, which makes it hit hard. In all the right ways!
Posted Jan 20, 2026
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4/5
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Mother of Flies
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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As always, the acting from this family is stellar, the story is strong and organic, and the special effects work perfectly. I am, once again, in awe of what this family brings to the world of horror movies – and folk horror based in nature, in particular.
Posted Jan 19, 2026
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3/5
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Kaishaku
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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KAISHAKU is a new supernatural horror movie that has a lot going for it. From the mystery of the supernatural element to the very realistic horror-drama of trauma. This is an indie (which means low-budget) production, but the...
Posted Jan 19, 2026
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3/5
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Infirmary
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...efficient in its execution, even if the story itself is rather small. Then again, with a character-driven story, you can focus on a smaller story and let the character play a bigger role. It certainly works for Infirmary.
Posted Jan 19, 2026
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2/5
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Night Patrol
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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On paper, this movie should be right up my alley. Even the cast is full of actors I enjoy watching on my screen. And the cast still works, but the actual movie didn’t work. Not very well, anyway.
Posted Jan 16, 2026
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3/5
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...darker and more sinister than any of the previous movies in the entire 28 Days Later franchise. If you thought the soldiers from the original 2002 movie were bad, then you’re about to see an even more depraved side of human nature.
Posted Jan 15, 2026
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3/5
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Dust Bunny
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...don’t let the cutesy beginning fool you. Before it’s all over, there are moments of rather brutal horror. Still set in this colorful and fascinating world, not unlike some of the previous works written by Bryan Fuller.
Posted Jan 14, 2026
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3/5
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A Useful Ghost
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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It’s very much a ghost story, but one that manages to also revolve around a love story, a new meet-cute romance, and a very serious social commentary. Sounds like quite a lot for one movie, I know, and it...
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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3/5
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Death Name
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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A very efficient plot with a family curse at the heart of it all, and a well-executed story rooted in heritage and the need to fit in. Definitely a solid production and worth checking out.
Posted Jan 09, 2026
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3/5
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Primate
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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With Primate, one could argue – well, I certainly can – that filmmaker Johannes Roberts combined animal horror with zombie horror. And it works surprisingly well, if you’re on board with that premise. I mean, this is very much a horror slasher, so the...
Posted Jan 09, 2026
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4/5
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undertone
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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You’ll want to keep your eyes open and stay focused throughout, but don’t forget to also listen and pay attention. After all, there’s the concept of a podcast being made as well, so we also hear a lot of strange and eerie things.
Posted Jan 07, 2026
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2/5
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Sleepwalker
(2026)
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Karina Adelgaard
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It’s not a bad movie, but it could have been better. I recognize this doesn’t sound like a glowing recommendation – and it isn’t – but I do feel it’s worth watching. Hayden Panettiere and Beverly D’Angelo make for a duo I never knew I needed.
Posted Jan 07, 2026
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3/5
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Portal in the Pines
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...a sci-fi horror movie that proves you will get much further with passion and talent than with a big budget. This genre movie was made with a very low budget and is a true indie production, but the plot, production, and...
Posted Jan 06, 2026
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2/5
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Custom
(2024)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...while the premise fascinates me, I wasn’t too thrilled with this movie as a whole. The execution really didn’t do much for me. I constantly felt I had to endure watching yet another physical moment of intimacy before we could get back to the core plot.
Posted Jan 05, 2026
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3/5
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Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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Previous true crime approaches have focused much more on Ruby Franke and the whole "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, while this Netflix documentary focuses on Jodi Hildebrandt. To me, this is the much more interesting story.
Posted Dec 30, 2025
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4/5
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Anaconda
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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If you usually like Jack Black and Paul Rudd, then this is a no-brainer. And if you enjoy a solid monster movie or a horror-comedy, then this is the perfect treat for you. Just as it was for me.
Posted Dec 25, 2025
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4/5
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The Plague
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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This is equal parts adolescence thriller and psychological horror, which should leave a deep impact on anyone who watches it. Bullying and trauma will be familiar to many – whether as the direct victims or having experienced it from the sidelines.
Posted Dec 22, 2025
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3/5
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HIM
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...full of symbolism, which is just one reason why people haven’t been crazy about it. For me, there was a lot that I did like and also a few things I felt were lacking. I loved the whole psychological horror vibe and the many references to...
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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3/5
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The Great Flood
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...a brilliant sci-fi adventure thriller of an apocalyptic disaster movie. However, the execution could have been stronger if it were a little shorter. I mean, I understand WHY it needed to be fairly long, but it is also too long.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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2/5
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No More Time
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...starts out very well, and I was completely on board, intrigued with the world-building. And then, it slowly started collapsing for me. Despite its fairly short runtime of just 1 hour and 22 minutes, it had too many strange lulls along the way.
Posted Dec 18, 2025
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4/5
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Murder in Monaco
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...wild and full of conspiracy and extravagant, eccentric characters. One more extreme than the former. Also, it has so many twists and turns, it’s perfect for anyone who enjoyed The Jinx or Tiger King.
Posted Dec 17, 2025
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4/5
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Last Survivors
(2021)
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Karina Adelgaard
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While the plot is also quite small in a sense, it hits damn hard. With strong performances to carry the simple plot of this dystopian thriller, you should be entertained from start to finish.
Posted Dec 17, 2025
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3/5
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The Housemaid
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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Overall, I recommend that any fan of the book watch this movie. Also, anyone who enjoys a solid psychological thriller. If you haven’t read the book yet, then watch this movie first and enjoy a more fleshed-out version of the story in...
Posted Dec 16, 2025
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3/5
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Avatar: Fire and Ash
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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The story isn’t brilliant for Avatar: Fire and Ash, but it does still entertain. My only regret is that James Cameron is spending decades on this one franchise, when he could’ve made so many other movies in that same time.
Posted Dec 16, 2025
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3/5
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Hag
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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As a queer horror obsession thriller, I think Hag hits a lot of solid notes, and it’s certainly worth checking out on Tubi.
Posted Dec 12, 2025
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4/5
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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I have been looking forward to Wake Up Dead Man for two reasons: I love these Benoit Blanc murder mysteries and the ensemble casts. And once again, both these elements are what make the movie a wonderful watch.
Posted Dec 12, 2025
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2/5
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Bone Hill
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...but it’s the overall execution of the storytelling that did not win me over. I appreciate and applaud the idea, but I was not impressed with the movie. A real shame, as I was on board with the kitsch B-movie style to make the most of the low budget.
Posted Dec 09, 2025
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4/5
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Silent Night, Deadly Night
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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The practical effects and pitch black comedy alone would be enough to win me over. However, this 2025 reimagining also has a solid premise and a story that could spawn a whole new Holiday Slasher franchise.
Posted Dec 08, 2025
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3/5
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Herman
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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I was completely invested in this for the longest time, but that final act was a bit of a let-down. Not that it’s a bad story, but the pacing drags out, and the...
Posted Dec 08, 2025
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3/5
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Man Finds Tape
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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With Man Finds Tape, it is once again made obvious why this found-footage mockumentary niche is still relevant and can be so efficient. The cast is small, but very strong and organic in their portrayals, and both the plot and...
Posted Dec 04, 2025
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4/5
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Frankie, Maniac Woman
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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...it restores our faith in the future of horror movies. This is a perfect example that talent and passion will outweigh budget every single time.
Posted Dec 04, 2025
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2/5
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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If you’re curious, give it a try. Hardcore horror fans won’t find much terror here, but teenagers are likely to have a blast.
Posted Dec 04, 2025
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3/5
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Hunting Season
(2025)
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Karina Adelgaard
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The story has a classic survival plot, but it was also very character-driven in a way I enjoyed. And, honestly, I didn’t expect too much from this movie. Mostly because the past many years, movies with Mel Gibson have been...
Posted Dec 03, 2025
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