The opening moments were unsettling, with something feeling amiss both in the environment and regarding the character's well-being. As the narrative unfolds, I’m uncertain about a key figure’s condition. There's an indefinable sense of unease surrounding the setting. It’s difficult to articulate precisely what feels wrong, but it is certainly present. The location continues to become increasingly strange and e…

The number of movies released was affected by COVID-19 in 2020, yet the horror genre seemed largely unaffected. While quality is always a matter of personal taste, I found this year to have examples representing every possible level of filmmaking. I’ve seen some truly terrible horror films (like *Fantasy Island*, *The Grudge*, *The Turning*, and *You Should Have Left*), others that felt like missed opportunities (*Gr…

Natalie Erika James’s first time directing a horror film, 'Relic,' is remarkably unsettling and also functions as an examination of the challenges faced by families dealing with aging relatives. It explores the strain on relationships between parents and children when confronted with unexpected difficulties.