268 | Smile & Smile 2

Smile

  • Rated R

  • Runtime: 1hr 55min

  • Written & Directed by Parker Finn

  • Stars: Sosie Bacon, Kyle Gallner and Kal Penn

  • Premiered at Fantastic Fest September 22, 2022

  • Released in theaters September 30, 2022

  • RT: 79% critics / 77% audience

Synopsis 

Psychiatrist Rose witnesses a disturbing event at work which leads her to believe that a demonic entity has malicious designs on her.

Smile 2

Synopsis 

A global pop star is next in line to be terrorized by the insidious Smile entity. However, her increasingly erratic behavior is seen as a drug relapse and career meltdown instead of the desperate cry for help that it is.

 

Join us in two weeks when we review Presence, which will be released in theaters on January 24th.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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267 | Nosferatu

Synopsis 

The mysterious Count Orlok makes plans to move from his ancestral castle to the homeland of his obsession, Ellen Hutter, throwing the lives of her loved ones into chaos and leaving bodies in his wake.

 

Join us in two weeks when we review both of the Smile films, which are currently available on streaming or rental.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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266 | The Coffee Table

  • Rated 16+

  • Runtime: 1hr 31min

  • Written by Cristina Borobia and Caye Casas

  • Directed by Caye Casas

  • Stars: David Pareja, Estefania de los Santos, Eduardo Antuna

  • Premiered on September 28, 2023 at Fantastic Fest

  • Released on April 19, 2024 in theaters

  • RT: 88% critics / 78% audience

Synopsis 

Jesus and Maria are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship and, to top it off, they’re adjusting to being new parents. To help shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table - a decision that will, unexpectedly, change everything.

 

Join us in three weeks when we review Robert Eggers’ new film, Nosferatu, releasing in theaters on Christmas Day.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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265 | Heretic

Synopsis 

Two Mormon missionaries arrive at the house of a man who seems intent on grilling them on their beliefs, and who they find will not let them leave.

 

Join us in two weeks when we review The Coffee Table, now available to rent.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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264 | Strange Darling

Synopsis 

A one-night stand devolves into a fight for survival as a ruthless serial killer is intent on adding another victim to their body count.

 

Join us in two weeks when we review Heretic, now playing in theaters.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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263 | Terrifier 3

Synopsis 

Five years after the events of Terrifier 2, Art the Clown is back and has plans to eliminate the only person that can stop him - Sienna. But first, to kill anyone and everyone he comes across on the way. That’s not Santa coming down the chimney, kiddies.

 

Join us in two weeks when we review Strange Darling, currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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262 | Apartment 7A

Synopsis 

Terry Gionoffrio is an aspiring dancer who is desperate to revive her career after a bad fall injured her ankle. Known as “the girl who fell” in the industry, she endures humiliating auditions and breaks down while trying to visit a producer in his lavish apartment building, the infamous Bramford. There she meets elderly couple Minnie and Roman Castevet, who offer her a place to stay and access to their many high society connections. But you know what they say about offers that seem too good to be true


 

Join us in two weeks when we review Terrifier 3, currently in theaters.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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261 | The Substance

Synopsis 

Fading Hollywood star Elizabeth Sparkle has just been fired from her fitness show and is to be replaced by a younger actress. She decides to use a mysterious drug called “The Substance” to make herself look younger. But this is no ordinary fad drug


 

Join us in two weeks when we review Apartment 7A, currently streaming on Paramount+.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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260 | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Synopsis 

Nearly 30 years after the events of Beetlejuice, we rejoin the Deetz’s as they gather at the family home to mourn the loss of patriarch Charles. Lydia is still haunted by Beetlejuice but must rely on him for help when her teenaged daughter inadvertently ventures into the afterlife.

 

Join us in two weeks when we review The Substance, opening in theaters September 18.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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