FOLLOWING FILMS

In Drop, director Christopher Landon (Freaky, Happy Death Day) crafts a nerve-wracking thriller centered on a devastating dilemma: would you take a life to save the ones you love? The story follows Violet, a widowed single mom attempting to re-enter the dating world after years of grief and recovery. Played with emotional precision by Meghann Fahy, Violet finds herself on a promising first date with the affable and seemingly genuine Henry (Brandon Sklenar) in an elegant, glass-walled Chicago restaurant. But their evening takes a sinister turn when Violet receives a disturbing message via a sleek, anonymous app called DigiDrop: if she doesn’t kill her date before the check arrives, her son and sister will die. What unfolds is a tightly wound 95-minute thriller that feels both classic and timely. The film builds its suspense through confinement, not action. Most of the story unfolds in real-time at their dinner table, creating a pressure-cooker environment that reflects Violet’s psycholo...

Some films don’t just ask for your attention—they seize it. Swordfish, Dominic Sena’s slick 2001 cyber-thriller, is one of those unapologetically brash entries in the action genre that embraces the excesses of the early 2000s while packing enough adrenaline, style, and intrigue to remain a fascinating watch even decades later. At the time of its release, Swordfish arrived in theaters with a storm of controversy and polarized critical reception. But from a modern lens, it’s easier to appreciate what the film was trying to do—and, in many ways, succeeded in doing. This is not a meditative character study or a grounded depiction of cyber-espionage. Rather, Swordfish is a kinetic, neon-lit opera of bullets, code, and moral ambiguity that explores the gray spaces between patriotism, terrorism, and the price of freedom. It’s ambitious, daring, and surprisingly layered if you’re willing to dive beneath the surface gloss. At its core, Swordfish spins a high-stakes tale of hacking and high-tech...

By the time Jason X rocketed onto screens in 2001, the Friday the 13th franchise had already taken audiences through psychic battles, Manhattan alleyways, and hell itself. So where else could it go? Naturally, the answer was space. While that premise sounded like a joke to many at the time, over two decades later, Jason X has become a minor cult classic—remembered not for reinventing the franchise, but for boldly embracing absurdity and delivering pure, unapologetic entertainment. The film begins in the near future. Jason Voorhees—once again captured by the government—is being held in a high-security research facility. After yet another attempt to contain or destroy him fails, he and scientist Rowan (Lexa Doig) are cryogenically frozen. Fast forward 445 years: Earth is an uninhabitable wasteland, and a group of students and researchers aboard a spaceship discover the frozen pair. They bring both back onboard their vessel, the Grendel, where Jason inevitably thaws out and resumes hi...

When Jason Goes to Hell premiered in 1993, it was met with confusion, frustration, and in some cases, outright rejection. Fans expecting a straightforward slasher with Jason Voorhees stalking teenagers at Camp Crystal Lake instead got a body-hopping supernatural thriller filled with mystical lore, FBI stings, demonic parasites, and magical daggers. At the time, the disappointment was understandable. But in the years since, the film has aged curiously well. Removed from the shock of not being a “real Jason movie,” it’s become easier to meet the film where it stands and judge it on its own offbeat merits. The film opens with what might be the most surprising and action-packed scene in the entire Friday the 13th franchise: Jason is lured into a trap by the FBI and blown to bits in a hail of gunfire and explosives. It’s outrageous and self-aware, sending a clear message that this is going to be a very different kind of Friday the 13th film. What follows is an ambitious genre mashup. Jason’...

Robert Wise’s 1971 adaptation of The Andromeda Strain is a methodical, cerebral, and chilling piece of science fiction that trades spectacle for authenticity—and in doing so, delivers one of the most grounded and unsettling depictions of a biological catastrophe in cinematic history. Based on Michael Crichton’s best-selling novel, the film was ahead of its time in both concept and execution, and today it stands as a quietly influential work whose impact still resonates, particularly in our increasingly bio-aware world. The film opens with an eerie and understated sequence: a U.S. military satellite crashes near a small town in New Mexico, and shortly afterward, nearly all the town’s inhabitants are found dead—apparently killed instantaneously by an invisible force. The government rapidly assembles a team of elite scientists and brings them to a secret underground lab called "Wildfire" to study the satellite and determine the cause of death. The culprit is a mysterious extra...

Set 10,000 years before the events of Dune , HBO’s Dune: Prophecy is a sprawling, ambitious prequel that immerses viewers in the early days of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood. Developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker, this six-episode first season crafts a dark, cerebral tale of power, sacrifice, and survival—both a spiritual prequel to Denis Villeneuve’s epic films and a standalone chronicle of political intrigue and mystical evolution. The show begins 80 years after humanity’s hard-won victory over the sentient machines in the Butlerian Jihad. Civilization is reshaping itself, with the great Houses vying for dominance, and the fledgling Sisterhood quietly building the foundation of what will become the most influential order in the Imperium. At the heart of the series are sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen, brought to life by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams. Their arc, from noble outcasts to architects of the Bene Gesserit's rise, forms the emotional and narrative spine of ...

The Film Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator is a cult horror film that expertly blends grotesque body horror with dark comedy, reviving the spirit of H.P. Lovecraft’s early 20th-century pulp fiction through a gory, neon-tinged 1980s lens. While only loosely adapted from Lovecraft’s serialized short story Herbert West—Reanimator , the film forges its own path, transforming a bleak tale of hubristic science into a technicolor fever dream of excess, eccentricity, and headless terror. At its core, Re-Animator follows the story of Herbert West (played with manic brilliance by Jeffrey Combs), a brilliant but unhinged medical student who has discovered a serum capable of reanimating the dead. Driven by an obsessive pursuit of scientific mastery, West transfers to Miskatonic University, where he quickly becomes entangled with fellow student Dan Cain (Bruce Abbott) and his girlfriend Megan Halsey (Barbara Crampton). As West’s experiments escalate, so too does the chaos—culminating in a visceral sho...

FLIGHT RISK (2024) is a suspenseful and engaging thriller directed by Mel Gibson, starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace. The film delivers a gripping narrative that unfolds in the confined space of an aircraft, creating an atmosphere of intense psychological tension. By blending action with mystery, Flight Risk keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as it explores themes of trust, deception, and survival in a high-stakes environment. The film’s unique premise, strong performances, and well-crafted direction make it an intriguing addition to the thriller genre. The story follows Daryl (Mark Wahlberg), a seasoned pilot who is assigned to transport a fugitive named Winston (Topher Grace) alongside Air Marshal Madolyn (Michelle Dockery). The flight, which starts as a routine mission, quickly descends into chaos as the characters' true intentions and hidden secrets begin to emerge. As the narrative unfolds, viewers are drawn into a tense and unpredictable situa...

DEEP BLUE SEA  (1999) is a sci-fi horror film that reinvents the classic shark attack thriller with a mix of high-tech experiments, action-packed sequences, and unexpected twists. Directed by Renny Harlin, the movie takes viewers deep into an oceanic research facility, where a group of scientists is conducting experiments on sharks in a bid to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, their research goes horribly wrong when the genetically enhanced sharks become smarter and more dangerous than anticipated. The story follows Dr. Susan McAlester and her team at Aquatica, a floating laboratory where they have been manipulating shark brains to increase their size and intelligence. Among the team is Carter Blake, a skilled shark wrangler with a mysterious past, and Russell Franklin, a corporate executive sent to oversee the project. As a powerful storm rolls in, a chain of disastrous events traps the group inside the facility while the enhanced sharks, now capable of strategic think...

Released in 1996, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT is an exhilarating action-thriller directed by Renny Harlin and penned by Shane Black. The film features Geena Davis as Samantha Caine, an ordinary schoolteacher grappling with amnesia, and Samuel L. Jackson as Mitch Henessey, a struggling private investigator. As Samantha embarks on a quest to uncover her past, she learns she was once Charly Baltimore, a highly skilled assassin. This shocking revelation sets off a chain of dangerous events, drawing the duo into a high-stakes battle against powerful enemies. The film's narrative explores the tension between Samantha’s quiet, suburban life and her lethal, hidden past. For eight years, she has lived peacefully in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, working as a teacher and raising her young daughter, Caitlin. However, a sudden violent incident rekindles memories of a life she cannot fully remember. Determined to find out the truth, Samantha partners with Henessey, and together they uncover a sinister go...

Released in 1980 and directed by Paul Schrader, American Gigolo is a defining neo-noir film that left a significant impact on Hollywood. It explores themes of isolation, materialism, and moral ambiguity. Starring Richard Gere in the lead role, the film presents a gripping story of a male escort entangled in the world of the elite, only to find himself implicated in a murder case. With its sleek visuals, thought-provoking narrative, and an iconic soundtrack by Giorgio Moroder featuring Blondie’s Call Me, American Gigolo remains an essential piece of 1980s cinema. The film centers on Julian Kaye (Richard Gere), a high-class male escort in Los Angeles who caters to wealthy clients. Julian embodies sophistication and confidence, carefully curating his image and lifestyle. However, his existence is upended when he becomes a prime suspect in a brutal murder. As he fights to prove his innocence, he confronts the reality of his profession and the superficiality of his relationships. At its cor...

VENOM (1981) is a tense and gripping thriller that blends crime, horror, and suspense into an unforgettable cinematic experience. Directed by Piers Haggard and featuring an impressive cast including Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Sarah Miles, and Sterling Hayden, Venom is a film that thrives on its claustrophobic setting and nerve-wracking tension. Though it may not be the most well-known thriller of its era, it delivers a potent mix of suspense and horror that keeps viewers on edge until the very end. The film's premise is simple yet incredibly effective: a group of criminals, led by the psychotic Jacques Müller (Klaus Kinski) and the ruthless chauffeur Dave Averconnelly (Oliver Reed), plan to kidnap a wealthy young boy named Philip (Lance Holcomb) from his London home. Their plan is carefully orchestrated, but a deadly twist of fate throws everything into chaos. Instead of smuggling Philip away easily, they become trapped in the house with a highly venomous black mamba snake—accident...