DENNIS GAGLIARDOTTO
The Conjuring: Last Rites Review — A Culmination of James Wan's Decade With The Paranormal
It's bittersweet to see The Conjuring come to a close, and though that doesn't necessarily mean the universe won't continue to expand or Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson can't reprise their roles elsewhere, The Conjuring: Last Rites, while will likely be a divisive entry in the franchise, is still an emotional goodbye to a corner of horror that understood the psychological as well as the supernatural.
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) | Film Review
Though by now everyone and their mother has heard that Joker: Folie à Deux is a huge disappointment, it's worth noting that, predictably, the internet has exacerbated the nature of its faults, though that's not to say the anticipated sequel to the 2019 DC masterclass is any good. It has its heart in the right place, but actions speak louder than words as we're left with a film that's very little about Joker, and, in some cases, mocks fans of the original film.
Vanished Into The Night (2024) | Film Review
Vanished Into The Night is a decent premise with good actors that were crippled by poor direction, a mundane script, extremely poor editing, and a production crew that simply didn't care.
LONGLEGS (2024) | Film Review
LONGLEGS certainly isn't "the scariest film ever" but it will undoubtedly be seen as one of the most unsettling. If you're an avid horror film goer, chances are LONGLEGS won't really shock you all that much, but the way it gets into your mind is what make it so special and really puts things into perspective for its main protagonist Agent Lee Harker.