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Mia Goth is the titular scream queen of the excellent "Pearl," bringing to life the origin story of the iconic villain of "X."

Review: “X” prequel makes big bloody splash

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022
"Pearl" cements Ti West's "X" franchise as one to watch closely, with Mia Goth portraying the terrifying titular role perfectly.
Tess (Georgina Campbell) arrives at an Airbnb only to find secrets hidden underneath an underground basement.

Review: New horror creation shocks audiences

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • September 20, 2022
In the thrillingly unpredictable new horror movie "Barbarian," two strangers find themselves stuck in a house full of secrets together.
Brana Vasilyeva (Charlotte Vega) leads the group of soviet troops, waylaid by German partisans in the wilderness.

Review: War horror movie lacking in scares

By Sean O’Brien, Contributing Writer • September 13, 2022
"Burial," which follows a group of soviet troops tasked with transporting the body of Hitler, shows promise but is executed with minimal scares.
The Ithacan Life & Culture staff highlighted some of the hit films released during the summer 2022 movie season.

Review: Summer 2022 movie releases

By Evan Miller, Matt Minton, and Sydney Brumfield • August 23, 2022
Jordan Peele, Carey Williams and Dean Fleischer-Camp are among the many directors who released new projects during the summer 2022 movie season.
'Deja View' - Women in Film: "Jennifer's Body" (2009)

‘Deja View’ – Women in Film: “Jennifer’s Body” (2009)

By Sydney Brumfield • October 29, 2021

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - Women in Film: "Jennifer's Body" (2009) In episode four of her Women in Film series, host Sydney Brumfield and guest Queline Meadows discuss the iconic 2009 film “Jennifer’s...

'Deja View' - 31 Nights of Fright Week One

‘Deja View’ – 31 Nights of Fright Week One

By The Ithacan, Rachael Weinberg and Diego Medina • October 16, 2020

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - 31 Nights of Fright Week One This week, hosts Diego Medina and Rachael Weinberg reunite to kick off their “Spooktober: 31 Nights of Fright” special. The two do a...

'Deja View' - "The Invisible Man" (2020) vs "The Invisible Man" (1933)

‘Deja View’ – “The Invisible Man” (2020) vs “The Invisible Man” (1933)

By The Ithacan, Rachael Weinburg • July 28, 2020

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' – "The Invisible Man" (2020) vs "The Invisible Man" (1933) In Deja View’s newest episode since February, host Rachael Weinburg reviews “The Invisible Man” (1933)...

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster" is a harrowing tale that explores themes of psychological manipulation and abuse. The story follows the main character Nicole as she explores her family's hotel.

Review: Video game fosters haunting revelations

By Connor Ahern • March 4, 2020

“The Suicide of Rachel Foster” is not a video game for the faint of heart. But players who can stomach the grim tale will uncover an eye-opening journey that explores the repercussions of cruelty and...

"Locke & Key" is a new fantasy horror show from Netflix. The show is well-crafted and visually pleasing, but it does not live up to its promising premise that is introduced at the beginning of the show.

Review: “Locke & Key” weighed down with teen drama

By Thomas Machacz • February 19, 2020

Who hasn’t wondered about that creepy house down the road? This is a trope that goes back as far as gothic novels of the 18th century that weave tales of romance and woe by candlelight. Netflix’s latest...

"The Turning" is an unexceptional horror film with an unresolved narrative. The only redeemable aspects are the performances from the film's lead actors who thrive despite the movie's poor premise.

Review: Bland horror film churns with mediocre narrative

By Sarah Diggins • February 5, 2020
"The Turning" is an unexceptional horror film with an unresolved narrative.
Dan Torrance is haunted by ghosts of his past in "Doctor Sleep," a sequel to Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." While the film draws on parts of Stephen King's novel, its narrative falls short.

Review: Bright legacy haunts horror sequel

By Jake Leary • November 19, 2019

The Overlook Hotel, untended and abandoned, looms out of the Colorado snow. A malignant beacon draws Dan Torrence (Ewan McGregor) back into its waiting, hungry halls. First appearing in Stephen King’s...

The visionary director behind “Okja” and “The Host” returns with “Parasite,” a pitch-black comedy that sharply becomes an intense thriller. The acting, cinematography and narrative are all stellar.

Review: Movie is thrillingly unpredictable

By Arleigh Rodgers • November 6, 2019

To predict “Parasite” is to ask the impossible, like erasing a memory, turning backward in time or evading gravity. But writer-director Bong Joon Ho’s shrewd narrative is sharp and grim and, most...

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