Hayle’s journey begins as she travels toward Florida, intending to find out why her father isn't responding to her attempts to contact him, with a storm brewing in the area. Upon arrival, she discovers her father has been injured and their home is encircled by alligators acting aggressively. Adding to the danger, the storm brings flooding that simplifies the gators’ ability to pursue their prey. While the film …

It’s a straightforward and enjoyable movie, moving along briskly—the runtime is roughly 80 minutes without the credits—and functioning as a thriller with sufficient character development to make me invested in what happens to them. I'm not certain if I’d watch it again, but it’s definitely worth renting. **3.5/5**

Crawl is a modestly budgeted creature horror film resembling Bait more than Jaws—though it's set against the backdrop of a severe hurricane, adding another layer of peril for the characters. Is Crawl so bad it’s entertaining, or simply unwatchable? Read on to find out. The story unfolds in Florida during a category 5 hurricane and centers around Haley and her father Dave, portrayed by Barry Pepper. After receiv…

It wasn’t exactly transformative, but _Crawl_ is without a doubt the strongest monster movie I've encountered in quite some time. Kaya Scodelario’s attempt at an American accent isn’t entirely convincing, and the initial appearance of the alligator felt noticeably unpolished, yet I remain pleased with what they managed to accomplish. My overall impression is very positive; I wholeheartedly suggest checking it out. …

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) 2018 was disappointing; I didn’t get many pleasant surprises and felt let down by several anticipated movies. 2019 has been different, though. Most of the big releases have really resonated with me, becoming some of my favorite films so far (Avengers: Endgame, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, Us, Glass). I’ve also found myself enjoying smalle…