One of my favorite sci-fi microgenres ever is “people get trapped in a home and have to figure their way out.” It can be played for eeriness like in Vivarium, for gore like in pretty much all the Saw ...

Director Josh Stolberg dives into influencer culture with 'Skillhouse,' a horror satire where likes mean life or death.

Costume design in film is so important—and if it's done well, it elevates the movie. Whether it's a period drama where every ...

Sing Sing is a subtle and impactful prison drama starring Colman Domingo -- who earned a 2025 best actor Oscar nomination for ...

"Brick" is the latest original thriller movie to debut on Netflix, and while it's no masterpiece, its central mystery is ...

Don’t miss this unholy Netflix original horror picture starring an underrated genre film icon. Critics loved it, and we think ...

At some point, Hollywood has to realize that fans have noticed the repetition of certain things. Character types that have been done on repeat since Boomers were kids, tropes that have been done ...

In the new horror film “The Twin,” Logan Donovan, who grew up in San Anselmo, has found his most challenging and satisfying acting partner yet: himself.

Characters in horror movies often make poor decisions, leading to deadly consequences. Flawed decision-making can detract from the story and make characters less sympathetic. Poor judgment in horror ...

The New York Times has weighed in on “The 100 best movies of the 21st Century,” and the results include a couple of strong Alabama connections – including a Top 10 selection filmed in the state.

From The Prestige to Silence of the Lambs, thrillers have been captivating audiences since the beginning of cinema history.