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Review: “Rainswept” is a deluge of visceral visuals

By Avery Alexander • February 20, 2019

A rich landscape of beautiful, rolling hills is quickly followed by the silhouette of a man in his window — then a heart-stopping bang leads to peaceful silence. This is the beginning of “Rainswept,”...

Review: Horrendous horror film is an unhappy affair

By Tyler Obropta, Proofreader • October 16, 2017

It is a slasher set in a time loop, and director Christopher Landon seems to think that premise alone is enough to power the whole film.

Review: Netflix’s afterlife drama feels like an afterthought

By Samantha Brodsky, contributing writer • April 12, 2017

Though there’s nothing wrong with a plot twist or cliffhanger, the film ends in such a way that the viewer is left with nothing more than confusion.

Review: Hodgepodge of mystery themes spoil Tim Burton’s film

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • October 18, 2016

The abilities of the Peculiars are a convoluted mess of special effects: They look flashy, but they come across as cheap plot devices.