One half of James Wan’s “Malignant” is a bonkers, bizarre, campy, violent remake of “Basket Case.” It is so painfully self-aware, and it has a good time with it by often fucking with the audience. The second half seems to be a look at how ridiculous James Wan can get before the movie rushes to the merciful end. While I can forgive director Wan for “borrowing” from Frank Henenlotter for the sake of his bonkers horror film, I pretty much give up once the film devolves in to myriad plot holes and inexplicable martial arts sequences.
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Morbius (2022)
“Morbius, The Living Vampire” is one of those third tier Spider-Man villains who were never quite iconic, but also never someone you could write off as a lightweight. While he originated with Spider-Man he fit more in to the horror corner of the Marvel universe, and much like Marvel, his feature film debut doesn’t really know what to do with him, exactly. The movie audiences never seem to lose their appetites for stylish vampire movies, and “Morbius” had franchise written all over him to where could have served as an unofficial companion to the “Blade” movie series. It’s hard to believe that Sony could get “Morbius, the Living Vampire” so wrong from the gate.
Night’s End (2022) [Female Filmmaker Friday]
Geno Walker as Ken – Night’s End – Photo Credit: Abbi Chase/Shudder
A shut-in who has been living alone and looking for work with stress at high level believes he may have a spirit in his apartment. After seeking help, things go from bad to worse.
Spiritwalker (2020)
A man keeps waking up in new bodies, bodies he only resides in for 12 hours before leaving them to be themselves again. As he searches for what is happening to him and why, he finds himself being chased by various people.
File Not Found (2022) [Women in Horror Month 2022]
Recently widowed, Jenny holds on to the past with her wife with her all might. As things evolve and her illusion is in danger of changing, she is forced to face her own situation.
The Contractor (2022)
Following being discharged from the Special Forces, a man contends with healing injuries, PTSD, and the need to provide for his family. As things get more dire, he takes a private contract with a very high payday and risk level.
Bull (2021)
A decade after disappearing, a man comes home to get revenge on those who wronged him.