Spoiler-Free Review of “Fall 2: Deadpoint” in Theaters: A Solid Sequel!

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“No way down and no way to call for help…”

Fall 2: Deadpoint released in theaters on September 4th 2026. The adventure thriller film stars Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney, and Virgnia Gardner. It runs for an hour and thirty-eight minutes.

After her sister’s death, Jax Hunter bonds with one of her sister’s college friends and the two make a pact to climb the dangerous Mount Kwan trail in Thailand to honor her.

Here is the trailer:

Fall 2: Deadpoint gives us plenty of extremely intense and nail-biting moments that will worsen anyone’s fear of heights even more. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Just as intense as the first one!

I don’t think I’ve ever had as much anxiety watching a film as I did when I first watched Fall in theaters back in 2022. The film quickly became one of my favorites of that year so I was beyond excited to see the sequel. This one definitely takes fear to new heights. Once again, I felt that feeling of dread and fear wash over me while viewing this. This was such a consuming watch. You couldn’t pay me enough to even attempt something like this. Get ready for another intense ride!

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The new characters give it their all.

Becky and Hunter were both really likable characters. I love that the sequel still incorporated them into the story with flashbacks. This film could have easily abandoned them and just focused on new characters, but the tie-ins really worked for me. I thought the new characters did a good job, but they also made some really dumb decisions as well.

Hey, let’s pay this handsome stranger $5000 so he can take us on an illegal trail that’s been closed for decades in a foreign country. What could possibly go wrong? I guess we wouldn’t have a movie without that so there’s that.

The Cons:

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The twist didn’t pack the same punch.

The first film had a FANTASTIC twist that I never saw coming. It was truly shocking. I guess since I knew the formula with these films, I expected something along those lines to happen in the sequel. The effort was there and I appreciate that they tried to do something a little different this time around, but it didn’t have the same impact on me. That being said, it was entertaining enough.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

(4 out of 5 stars)

Fall 2: Deadpoint steps up to the plate and delivers with another twisty, tense thriller. 

The first film was stronger, but I really enjoyed my watch of the sequel and I’m hoping they make that third film with those hints at the end.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Fall 2: Deadpoint in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Runner” on Prime:  Gal Gadot Gets Really Sweaty in this Phoned In Thriller

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“This game is over…”

The Runner premiered on Prime Video on September 2nd 2026. The action thriller film stars Gal Gadot, Damian Lewis, and Alfred Enoch. It runs for approximately an hour and twenty-five minutes.

During her morning run, a single mom and lawyer receives a call from a stranger who tells her she has an hour to kill his target or he will let her son die.

Here is the trailer:

The Runner has all the right ingredients for a fast-paced thriller with an overused, but entertaining enough premise. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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An entertaining premise.

I typically love quick, fast-paced thrillers like this. I want a simple, but effective formula and a solid cat-and-mouse chase that will keep me invested and on the edge of my seat. On paper, this film seemed like it would check off all of those boxes. It started off with potential and had a few moments of real suspense sprinkled in with a recognizable cast.

On the short side.

I did appreciate that this film did not try to drag things out for too long. An hour and twenty-five minutes was the perfect amount of time for this movie. It didn’t waste too much time with unnecessary fluff and got right to the point. Sure, there wasn’t much substance here, but at least it understood that part of the assignment.

The Cons:

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Gal Gadot’s acting…

Don’t get me wrong…I really do like her and think she is absolutely gorgeous. However, her acting in this one was laughable and so over-the-top. I couldn’t invest in her character as much as I should have because of this. She just wasn’t believable to me at all and while the athletic moments in this were impressive, the dialogue was painful to sit through. She can do better…

Lacked the tense vibe I was hoping for.

It really should have been there based on the premise of this movie, but it didn’t translate well enough unfortunately. Everything just felt a little too neat here. With a little bit of effort, this film could have been so much better but its lazy execution was definitely noticed, which is a shame.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

(2.5 out of 5 stars)

The Runner is a watchable thriller with a few sprinkles of potential, but it could have been so much better with a little effort and a more believable performance by Gal Gadot.

This was a disappointing watch overall.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Runner (2026) in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Mutiny” in Theaters: A Satisfying Jason Statham Flick!

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“We can’t trust anyone..”

Mutiny released in theaters on August 21st 2026. The action film stars Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Jason Wong, and Adrian Lester. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

After being framed for the murder of his boss, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship, but ends up getting caught up in something just as dangerous when a crew of thugs try to silence him and the third mate for good.

Here is the trailer:

Mutiny is filled with well-paced action and plenty of bad-ass and gruesome moments. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Awesome fight scenes!

If you are watching this film to witness Jason Statham kick some ass, you will get plenty of that per usual. This film absolutely delivered in that department. The fight scenes were bad-ass and bloody. I actually really liked the gore here even though that might not be for everyone. We got some inventive weapons used in this, which made the fight scenes feel fresh and gruesome. I was all for it! Annabelle Wallis did a solid job here too!

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Understood the assignment.

I love Jason Statham films. I need them to be just around 90 minutes (which this was) and get right to the action with minimal set-up. This film delivered in that aspect. The pacing was terrific and I never looked at the time even once. I thought the formula worked brilliantly here.

The Cons:

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Nothing new here…

Look, Jason Statham is very good at playing himself in every single film and I’m perfectly OK with that. If you’re expecting something new and different here, you won’t get that. This film follows its standard Jason Statham formula and doesn’t stray far. But I really didn’t mind. If you like his movies, then you will be entertained. While not on the level of The Beekeeper, I thought this was one of his strongest films in a while since The Transporter.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

(4 out of 5 stars)

Mutiny allows Jason Statham to do what he does best, delivering on some stand-out fight scenes and non-stop action. Keep making these movies and I’ll keep watching them!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Mutiny in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rulethey can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Furious” on Hulu: A Riveting Crime Thriller with Edge

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“Why does someone start to murder people?”

Furious premiered on Hulu on July 27th 2026 with the first three episodes. There will be eight episodes in total that will continue to release weekly. The crime thriller drama series stars Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Scott McNairy, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Jake Lacy. Each episodes runs for approximately 52-54 minutes.

An FBI agent, carrying some emotional baggage of her own, tries to go after a female serial killer targeting millionaires around the city.

Here is the trailer:

Furious has a talented cast, an addicting plot, and plenty of layers to keep the audience coming back for more. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Welcome back to television, Emmy Rossum!

The Shameless star is already making a splash in this new series with her gritty and emotional portrayal of Alice Black, giving us a well-developed character. She is far from perfect and dealing with a lot of stress and past trauma of her own, but I have been so impressed with her performance so far.

I am not as familiar with Lola Petticrew, but she has been so magnetic on screen and a real scene stealer. Wow!

It will be interesting to see how this unfolds with two powerhouse leads.

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Hooks you right away!

I was slightly worried that this would be a slow burn, but things started off with a bang and kept going from there. The pacing is terrific and I love that we are spending equal time seeing things from Alice’s perspective as well as from the serial killer’s. Both plots are so intriguing and the transitions are done in a seamless and effective way so I never feel lost watching.

In a lot of ways this series reminds me of shows like Mare of Easttown and Long Bright River. At times, it has heavy and emotional content like those shows, but it also has such a compelling and twisted premise. This show is very easy to binge-watch so far.

The Cons:

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Weekly episodes.

I finished the four episodes released so far very quickly and now I’m sitting here craving more. This is one of those shows that would benefit from having all the episodes released at once so that you don’t lost that momentum. I’m sure the episodes will be worth the wait, but I wish I could watch them all now. I’m worried that the initial hook may fade slightly, but there are enough good things happening in this show so hopefully it will finish strong!

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!

FURIOUS is an engrossing watch filled with plenty of twisted thrills. Emmy Rossum is back and better than ever!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Furious in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

Blood Rose Island Ad

When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rulethey can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Devil’s Mouth” on Prime: Kathryn Newton Can’t Save this Silly Shark Movie…

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“I promise it’s gonna be worth the wait…”

The Devil’s Mouth released on Prime Video on July 29th 2026. The survival horror film stars Kathryn Newton, Lana Condor, Tommi Rose, Nico Hiraga, and Gavin Casalegno. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

A group of friends vacationing in Thailand sign up for a guided swim tour in a remote cave system, but soon find themselves trapped with a shark as they try to find a way out.

Here is the trailer:

The Devil’s Mouth has a solid lead, but a flat plot and laughable effects. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Kathryn Newton gives it her all…

She was the BEST part of this film and really did elevate it as much as she could. I was rooting for her character. She’s becoming a queen in the horror genre, but she deserved a much better movie.

There was some pretty scenery to look at as well, but the pros stop here…

The Cons:

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Way too long with laughable effects.

I like my shark movies at around an hour and twenty-five minutes. Things dragged out way too long in this one. We didn’t need this much set-up to understand the friend dynamic. Once we got to the shark action, it was so ridiculous and cheesy. There was no real suspense here at all. In a lot of ways this film reminded me of rip-off of 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (which was a masterpiece in comparison).

This film lacked originality and the shark action was beyond disappointing.

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Worst friend ever!

OMG…she was HORRIBLE! This group of friends made some of the worst decisions ever, but Max was so awful. I would have left her so many times. It’s safe to say that I was cheering for the shark the entire time. Seriously, every time she did something it infuriated me!

So am I in or out?

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Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

(2 out of 5 stars)

The Devil’s Mouth lacks originality and suspense, making this a tame and frustrating watch overall.

Sorry Kathryn!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts on The Devil’s Mouth in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Bay” on Demand: A Solid B Shark Movie

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“I don’t bite…”

The Bay released on Demand on July 17th 2026. The survival horror film stars Francesca Eastwood, Dani Oliveros, and Alexander Wraith. It runs for approximately an hour and twenty-seven minutes.

Two friends vacationing in Thailand agree to go on a private shark tour, but when the boat begins to capsize, they must figure out a way to survive in shark invested waters.

Here is the trailer:

The Bay has a familiar, but solid enough premise for fans of vacation gone wrong shark flicks, but does it do enough to be worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Decent first half with enough shark action.

Sure, the setup was very familiar, but I was pulled in enough for the first half of this movie. There were plenty of suspenseful moments and I even found myself rooting for certain characters. We got enough sharks showing up in this and even a few twists and turns I didn’t expect.

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A strong enough lead.

Francesca Eastwood did a good job here with what she was given. Lately I have been finding the characters in shark films insufferable, but I thought that she was believable and I genuinely cared about what happened to her and the people on the boat (well most of them anyway).

The Cons:

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Goes off the rails in the second half.

It’s no secret that I’m addicted to B shark movies like this. I’ve seen movies like this over and over again and yet I still find myself watching every single one that is released. While I enjoyed the first half of this movie, things did get a little bit silly as the premise continued. We got some extra over-acting featuring some insane yelling that was way over the top and a twist at the end that felt like they were trying to stretch things as close to 90 minutes as possible.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

(3 out of 5 stars)

THE BAY is your standard vacation gone wrong film with some suspenseful moments sprinkled in, making this an entertaining enough weekend watch if you enjoy shark movies.

I’d manage your expectations on this one, but as long as you just go with it, you’ll have enough fun if you like B shark movies.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts on The Bay in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Evil Dead Burn” in Theaters: Blood-Soaked and Stomach-Turning

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“The Book of the Dead is not just a myth…”

Evil Dead Burn released in theaters on July 10th 2026. The latest entry to the Evil Dead franchise stars Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Erroll Shand, George Pullar, and Tandi Wright. It runs for approximately an hour and fifty minutes.

After the sudden death of her husband, Alice goes to stay with his family after the funeral, but deadites begin to target his family one by one, threatening to destroy them all.

Here is the trailer:

Evil Dead Burn is filled to the brim with stomach-turning gore and some horrific moments built in. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A strong protagonist to root for!

The Evil Dead franchise has given us some phenomenal protagonists over the years and this film is no exception. I loved the character of Alice and thought she was the heart and soul of this movie. I was rooting for her the entire time. She was bad-ass, brutal, and well-layered.

I’d love to see the actress in more.

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Lots of gore…if that’s your thing.

This may have been the bloodiest film yet in the franchise. They certainly pushed the envelope in the gore department. If that’s your jam, then you will absolutely love this.

I also really enjoyed the Ready or Not parallels with the in-laws from hell angle. This film definitely channeled that vibe on more than one occasion.

There will be no spoilers in this review, but there are two end credit scenes. The second one is bloody FANTASTIC and probably my favorite part of the film. Make sure you stick around!

The Cons:

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Triggering scenes.

I normally like to keep spoilers out of my reviews, but all I will say is please stop brutally killing animals in movies. I can’t stand it. If you are an animal lover like me, I feel like I need to warn you. There is a lot of set-up and you’ll be able to sense when the horrible scene is coming so I suggest you just turn away like I did.

I also wasn’t a huge fan of the dreary lighting in this film and the uninspiring characters (other than Alice).

There was a lot I enjoyed about this film, but I also felt like we lost the chilling magic of its predecessors somewhere and settled for over-the-top gore instead. This isn’t always the answer…

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

(3.5 out of 5 stars)

Evil Dead Burn features a bad-ass female lead worthy of the crown.

While probably my least favorite film of the franchise, there were plenty of shocking and cringe-worthy moments here. I think I’m more excited for the next entry, however…

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Evil Dead Burn in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “I Will Find You” on Netflix: Harlan Coben’s New Mystery is So Addicting!

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“The past never changes until one day it does…”

Harlan Coben’s I Will Find You premiered on Netflix on June 18th 2026. The mystery thriller series (based on the novel of the same name) features eight episodes available to stream now. It stars Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning, Madeleine Stowe, Jonathan Tucker, and Chi McBride. Each episode runs for approximately 37-44 minutes.

A father imprisoned for murdering his son receives evidence that his son may actually be alive. In an attempt to find out the truth, exonerate himself, and find his missing child, he escapes prison to get some answers.

Here is the trailer:

I Will Find You is an exceptional entry into the Harlan Coben mini series, featuring plenty of thrilling and twisty moments that make this a binge-watcher’s dream. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Gets right to the point!

I love Harlan Coben series, but sometimes we need to deal with some slow burn set-up and side plots before things turn up a notch. That wasn’t the case with I Will Find You. It drew me in from the opening moments and kept the pace moving with each new episode, presenting the audience with fantastic cliffhangers and jaw-dropping twists. There was plenty of action jam-packed into this one. Once I pressed play, I couldn’t stop watching until I reached the conclusion, which was extremely satisfying after going on this insane ride.

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Exceptional cast.

Sam Worthington was so convincing and compelling. I really thought he elevated this series in a lot of ways. There were a lot of other familiar faces in this series along with the amazing Madeleine Stowe. She always plays every part so well and I even felt her channeling some Victoria Grayson in this!

The Cons:

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A little far-fetched…

I don’t have too many cons for this one. I love Harlan Coben shows and they rarely disappoint. I would say that things got a little far-fetched by the time we got to the end. This could have easily gone off the rails a number of times and maybe it did slightly, but it was still filled to the brim with so many fantastic moments that I didn’t really care. I was entertained and that’s what matters!

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!!!

(5 out of 5 stars)

I Will Find You is binge-watch worthy, packed with exceptional performances, insane plot twists, and tons of solid action.

One of my favorite shows of the year so far!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on I Will Find You in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Find Your Friends” on Shudder: A Girly Horror Entry with Potential

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“We’re best friends for life…”

Find Your Friends released on Shudder on June 12th 2026. The horror thriller film stars Bella Thorne, Helena Howard, Sophia Ali, Zión Moreno and Chloe Cherry. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty minutes.

A girls trip to the desert turns deadly when a group of friends piss off some of the locals, forcing them to work together to survive.

Here is the trailer:

Find Your Friends has its moments, leading up to a jaw-dropping conclusion. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Dug the vibe!

I’m a big fan of the girly horror genre and this film could definitely fit right in. I loved the overall vibe. As soon as I saw the trailer for this film, I knew it would be right up my alley. Girls trips gone wrong are usually a lot of fun and this one had a lot of shocking moments.

I was familiar with a lot of the cast and I thought the dynamic between the characters worked for the most part. They were very believable as friends.

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The last twenty minutes were fantastic!

OK so we took a while to get there, but the payoff was worth it for me. I was pleasantly surprised by the violent gore thrown in last minute. Sure, I wanted it sooner, but if you enjoy “good for her” revenge flicks, this one delivers in that department and then some!

The Cons:

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Took too long to get to the punch.

Don’t get me wrong…I liked a lot of things about this movie. That being said, there was some sluggish pacing to deal with. I was all for the party vibe in the beginning of the film, but after a while, the repetitive loud techno music became irritating. It started to gloss over the fact that the plot felt mostly filler until bad things started actually happening.

The characters were also really annoying for the most part and reminded me too much of girls I grew up with. I think that was sort of the point though so I’ll leave that alone, but I guess I was looking for one real character to root for.

I also wanted this film to dig just a little bit deeper. It had a few sprinkles of pure magic, but I needed more.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

(3 out of 5 stars)

Find Your Friends is a solid addition to the girly horror genre. Think Bad Girls Club meets The Royal Hotel with a cvnty attitude leading up to blood-soaked revenge.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Find Your Friends in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now!

Play if you dare…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Masters of the Universe” (2026) in Theaters: An Entertaining Watched Filled with Nostalgia!

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“I have the POWER!!!”

Masters of the Universe (2026) released in theaters on June 5th 2026. The action-fantasy film stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, Morena Baccarin and Idris Elba. It runs for approximately two hours and twenty minutes.

Fifteen years after being separated from his friends and family, Adam finally tracks down the Sword of Power, leading him back to Eternia so he can reunite with his friends to stop the evil Skeletor.

Here is the trailer:

Masters of the Universe brings this nostalgic world back to life again with effortless charm and fun action, making this the perfect watch for fans who grew up watching He-Man and She-Ra. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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So much fun!

I grew up watching both He-Man and She-Ra so I was excited to give this one a whirl and I’m really glad I did. It was so much fun, and I was smiling during the entire film. I loved the mix of action and comedy. It really made this such a great popcorn watch without taking things too seriously. This film recognized its predecessors and tried to do something nostalgic for fans while still giving new fans something to be excited about.

Bring on the sequel!

There will be no spoilers in this review, but make sure you stick around the for the end credits scene. I jumped out of my chair with excitement!

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Awesome performances!

Skeletor is one of my favorite villains ever and I was a little nervous when I heard that Jared Leto was playing him, but he did a FANTASTIC job! The sarcasm worked and Alison Brie made a terrific Evil-Lyn. She deserved some more screen time though…

My girl, Camila Mendes (Riverdale) kicked ass as Teela, but I knew she would eat up this role.

Nicholas Galitzine did a fantastic job as Adam/He-Man and Idris Elba was such a scene stealer.

This was such an electric cast, and I loved the dynamic between all of the characters so much. It really enhanced the overall story and made me root for the characters that much more.

The Cons:

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A little too long.

The pacing was mostly on point, but I do think that things felt dragged out a little bit in the middle. I would have preferred this film to be just under two hours, but I still enjoyed everything. Not all of the comedic moments hit for me, but I dug the campy vibe so this wasn’t a major con for me.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

(4 out of 5 stars)

Masters of the Universe (2026) is an absolute blast to watch! 

Overall, this film exceeded my expectations. It’s the perfect film to watch if you want to just lose yourself in the movies for a little while and travel to the world of Eternia!

I’m in the mood to watch Secret of the Sword now!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Masters of the Universe in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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