Author: Matt Conway

The Conjuring series has been full of its respective highs and lows, with this year’s The Curse of La Llorona marking a new low for the series. Even with that disappointment, the upcoming Annabelle Comes Home could be one of the series’ strongest entries. Combining the Conjuring and Annabelle series into one, this movie has been built up as a culmination of the previous entries. With the film’s release roughly a month away, Warner Brothers have released a new trailer for the upcoming horror film. Check it out along with the official synopsis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMa-KFfatT0 “Annabelle Comes Home” is the third installment of New Line Cinema’s hugely successful “Annabelle”…

Located in Tonopah, Nevada is a motel called the Clown Motel. This hotel has been named “the scariest motel in America” by Roadtrippers, with a creepy clown motif and dozens of cheery jokesters appearing around the corner. Considering the potential nightmares that this location and all creepy clowns can give, its no surprise that someone wants to turn this concept into a movie. Simply entitled Clown Motel, the film stars Tony Moran (the unmasked Michael Myers in Halloween) and Tony Moran (young Jason in Friday the 13th) as the abandoned souls of the creepy motel come to life and haunt a group of ghost…

Combining the superhero genre with a horror sensibility, Brightburn looked to be one of the more promising releases of the summer. The concept of getting to see a young Superman-like hero descend into evil and terrorize those around him was fresh and intriguing, with producer James Gunn’s presence giving hope. It’s with great disappointment that I report that Brightburn doesn’t only waste its cool concept, its lazy execution ranks it among the year’s worst films. Brightburn follows Tori (Elizabeth Banks) and Kyle Breyer (David Denman), a couple who stumble upon a crashed ship carrying life. That small boy grows up to be Brandon (Jackson…

The sudden rise and fall of Netflix’s Marvel content have been a sad event to watch for fans. After making a strong impression with Daredevil and Jessica Jones, Netflix struggled to have similar success with newer programs like The Defenders and Iron Fist. With Disney getting ready to part ways with Marvel, their series is about to come to an end with Season 3 of Jessica Jones.  In their monthly update of new releases, the streaming service announced that the third season will debut in June, with an official date to be determined. This series will be the shows last, with Netflix announcing its cancellation back…

The Terminator series has experienced meteoric highs and lows during its tenure, but it’s safe to say that the latest effort Terminator: Dark Fate could be one of the most significant entries in the series. After the disastrous results of Terminator: Genisys, both critically and financially. Terminator: Dark Fate represents a new direction for the franchise that will also connect it to its beloved past. With Sarah Connor herself, Linda Hamilton set to star and James Cameron producing, the potential is certainly there on paper. The film is set to take place directly after Terminator 2: Judgement Day, as early plot leaks have revealed an older…

Quentin Tarantino’s storied career has offered a refreshing mixture of classic genre constructs with sharp writing and performances. He is one of the few filmmakers in which every release feels like an event, with his latest Once Upon A Time In Hollywood looking to be perhaps his biggest, and potentially his best, project yet. With the film set to debut at the Cannes Film Festival this week, Sony has decided to release the first official trailer for the upcoming Charles Manson-era tale. Check out the trailer along with the film’s official synopsis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELeMaP8EPAA&fbclid=IwAR0uKLinoZv8R8BcaHDreRyIwJOZH57DhVhwa5n4IWO0K13hu4DmKbUh9No Quentin Tarantino’s ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD visits…

One of the most anticipated projects out of Sundance this year was Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Portraying notorious serial killer Ted Bundy with star actor Zac Efron drew attention from fans, which only increased after trailers showed a uniquely icy performance from the actor. When the film dropped on Netflix earlier this month, however, it scored fairly mixed reactions from critics and audiences alike. A major point of discourse focused on the film’s violence, or in this case lack thereof. In an interview with THR, screenwriter Michael Werwie explained why he wanted to show Bundy through this unconventional light. I…

After a lengthy wait, DC finally gave some fans clarity about the upcoming Batman movie, announcing Robert Pattinson as the frontrunner to play the Caped Crusader. Pattinson has had a noteworthy career of highs and lows in Hollywood, reaching stardom of the bat with the flat Twilight Saga. Since cleansing himself from that series, Pattinson has continued to deliver strong performances in films like Good Time and The Lost City of Z, showing an impressive evolution of his craft. With much of his acclaimed work being overlooked by mainstream audiences, many still remember Pattinson as a sparkling vampire. With that being the case, a…

While the days of iconic action stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sly Stallone are long gone, Keanu Reeves has been a capable modern replacement with the John Wick franchise. Surprising audiences with a viscerally stunning and tight original entry, the series thankfully maintained much of its energy for the solid sequel John Wick: Chapter 2. A cliffhanger ending has left audiences dying to see John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, and thankfully it doesn’t disappoint. Set immediately after the events of the previous entry, John Wick: Chapter 3 follows our titular badass as he’s on the run from a large bounty placed on his head after…

One of the most intriguing independent productions hitting theaters this summer is The Dead Don’t Die. Written and directed by the distinct Jim Jarmusch, the film is a major change of pace from his last dramatic feature Only Lovers Left Alive. Promising a playful zombie throwback with the likes of Adam Driver, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, and Chole Sevingy, the film has the potential to be successful while crossing over to a major audience. With the film premiering at the Cannes International Film Festival this week, Focus has dropped a new restricted trailer for the film. Check out the new trailer along with the…