Spoiler-Free Review of “Slanted” on Demand: The Substance meets Mean Girls

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“Everyone is going to love you…”

Slanted released in limited theaters on March 13th 2026 and is now available to watch on Demand as of April 14th 2026. The body horror-comedy film stars Shirley Chen, Mckenna Grace, Amelie Zilber, Nicholas Myers, Vivian Wu, and Fang Du. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

A Chinese-American teenager struggles to fit in with her white peers and is offered an opportunity to undergo a new treatment that promises to change her race and appearance so that she can fulfill her dream of becoming prom queen, but it comes with unwelcomed side effects.

Here is the trailer:

Slanted is a watered down mix of The Substance and Grafted with a few shocking moments of its own. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A disturbing premise with a Mean Girls vibe.

It’s becoming more and more common to see horror movies dipping into the girly pop side of things, borrowing from films like Mean Girls. Recently Forbidden Fruits really reminded me how much I love movies that fit into this genre, and I think Slanted put forth a valiant effort here.

This film had some important messages and themes in it, but it also leaned into some unserious moments as well, which prevented things from becoming too stale. That salad scene was hilarious.

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Dials it back on the body horror.

I personally appreciated this because I’m not a big fan of body horror that makes my stomach turn. I know some fans love it though! There were some moments in this that made my skin crawl, but I was able to sit through it all without wanting to throw up.

The Cons:

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A film I’ve seen before.

Don’t get me wrong…I did enjoy this one, but it did seem very similar to other films. I think that Grafted was a lot stronger and more people should check out that film!

The ending was satisfying enough for me, but I guess I was expecting something a little bit bigger or bolder to happen.

I also thought the themes and messages were a little obvious.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

SLANTED is an entertaining film that fits nicely into the girly horror genre with some disturbing moments sprinkled in.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Thrash” on Netflix: A Forgettable Shark Flick that Lacks Bite

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“This better work…”

Thrash released on Netflix on April 10th 2026. The survival horror film stars Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, Alyla Browne, and Djimon Hounsou. It runs for approximately an hour and twenty-five minutes.

After a deadly hurricane hits a small coastal town, the remaining residents are flooded in with no hope of rescue when a group of sharks make it in from the storm.

Here is the trailer:

Thrash has a familiar, but solid enough premise for shark film fans, but does it do enough to be worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Doesn’t take too long for the sharks to show up…

There are numerous entries now to the shark genre and usually I find myself anxiously waiting around for the sharks to finally show up. That didn’t happen here. Things got right to the point and the sharks were attacking before I knew it, which was a pro.

There were a few intense moments sprinkled into this as well. I’m a big fan of shark movies and in a lot of ways this reminded me of those weekly shark flicks that used to air on SYFY.

The pros stop here unfortunately…

The Cons:

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Terrible acting and so cheesy.

I was so disappointed with this film. There were a few recognizable faces in this and yet the acting was really really bad. There were also so many unbelievable moments in this and the most awkward placing of Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles.”

I think this film tried to copy films like Crawl and Bait (both are fantastic) and failed miserably. There was just never any real sense of suspense. I would have preferred this movie to lean more into a campy, humorous side since it was already so bad, but it took itself seriously also, which didn’t work in its favor…

So am I in or out?

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Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

Thrash is a dull shark movie that borrows too much from its predecessors, presenting us with an absurd and disappointing entry to the shark genre.

If you’re looking for a shark movie on Netflix, I’d recommend Under Paris instead.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts on Thrash 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 “Faces of Death” (2026) in Theaters: A Disturbing and Consuming Watch!

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“Give the people what they want…”

Faces of Death released in limited theaters on April 10th 2026. The horror film, which is a re-imagining of the 1978 film, Faces of Death stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Jermaine Fowler, Josie Totah, and Aaron Holliday. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-seven minutes.

An internet content moderator stumbles upon a series of clips that appear to be re-enacting death scenes from the film, Faces of Death, but she starts to suspect that someone may be killing actual people in the videos, leading her down a dangerous path to the truth.

Here is the trailer:

Faces of Death follows the formula of films like Kimi and American Sweatshop with its horrific content that mirrors what people post on the internet daily, along with a strong protagonist to root for.  Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Chilling performances.

Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery gave two BRILLIANT performances. I was so invested in this one and a lot of that had to do with their portrayals of these characters.

I honestly had goosebumps every single time one of them was on screen and thought they really elevated this film in so many ways.

Barbie Ferreira is one to watch and I think I may have a new favorite villain.

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Completely shocking and horrifying!

This film is sick and twisted, but I mean that in the best possible way. There were some scenes that were hard to watch, but I honestly couldn’t look away. Bravo to this film because I think it captured what it was going for in such a compelling way.

I was hooked from the very beginning and I barely blinked watching this one. I love films that sink their teeth into me, refusing to release their hold until the credits roll. That’s cinema to me and while this movie will not be for everyone because of the content, it is an absolute GEM for horror fans.

I also thought this was such a clever re-imagining of a film. I didn’t see the 1978 version, but I love what they did here, using it as an important plot piece while still delivering a fresh and modern film that makes sense in today’s world.

The ending was also so electric! I’m so glad because we kept building and building and I was worried about the ultimate outcome, but it delivered and then some.

The Cons:

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Not for sensitive viewers.

This is more just a warning rather than a con of the film. This film does not hold back in the gore department and it does show some horrific and triggering content so please be aware of that.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!!!

Faces of Death (2026) is a jaw-dropping, immersive experience that will hook you and never let go, featuring two dynamic performances worth talking about.

Shudder is knocking it out of the park with its horror entries this year!

Run to your theater if this is playing by you!

Such an intense watch and one of my favorite films of the year so far!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Faces of Death 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 “They Will Kill You” in Theaters: Zazie Beetz Packs a Punch!

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“This is a safe space…”

They Will Kill You is an action-horror comedy film that premiered on March 27th 2026. The film stars Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham, and Tom Felton. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

An ex-con accepts a job as a housekeeper in a lavish NYC building, but soon discovers that the people residing there are trying to sacrifice her to their satanic cult.

Here is the trailer:

They Will Kill You delivers with fantastic fight scenes and a few welcomed twists to keep you entertained. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Sylish, well-choreographed fight scenes.

If you like films like, The Raid, Boy Kills World, and Bullet Train, then this is right up your alley. The fight scenes were fantastic and there were plenty of gruesome and bloody moments. The humor also worked well so that the material didn’t become too stale by the end.

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Zazie Beetz is fantastic!!!

She dominated this film in the best way possible. This was clearly such a physical and powerful role and I thought she was believable and definitely one to root for. She was bad-ass and then some! Wow!

The other characters were fun to watch as well. I always love seeing Heather Graham show up in horror films.

The Cons:

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No real plot…

Look, I knew this film was going to be about action and it delivered in that aspect. However, the majority of the film is filled with very loud music accompanied with fight scenes so if you’re expecting a well-layered plot, you won’t get that here.

There was a story-line at the back end of everything, but it wasn’t fleshed out enough. I still cared enough about the characters, but I could tell that wasn’t the goal of this movie.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!

They Will Kill You is mindless fun with a strong female lead to root for against all odds. 

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts on They Will Kill 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 “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen” on Netflix: A Chilling Horror Series Worth your Time

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“Are you sure he’s the one?”

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen is a limited horror series featuring eight episodes available to stream now on Netflix. It stars Camila Morrone, Adam DiMarco, Gus Birney, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Karla Crome, and Jeff Wilbusch. Each episode runs for approximately 42-48 minutes.

Rachel and Nicky head to his family home for their wedding, but Rachel begins to sense something ominous surrounding her big day. She soon finds out about a deadly curse if she doesn’t marry her true soulmate by sundown on her wedding day.

Here is the trailer:

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen has a familiar, but eerie enough premise to draw you in, leading up to a jaw-dropping conclusion. Is this series worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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An eerie mystery.

In a lot of ways, this show reminded me of a Mike Flanagan series. I mean that as a compliment. There was this eerie gothic vibe that trickled through the entire series. I was completely hooked by the time I got to episode three and I thought the mystery surrounding the curse was a solid one.

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Shocking ending.

I thought I had this one all figured out, but it definitely took an unexpected turn at the end. I’m still thinking about the ending. There will be no spoilers in this review, but wow…

Things didn’t turn out exactly as I expected them to, but I think this was for the best, helping this series stand out a little bit more in a unique way.

The Cons:

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Nothing new here.

This film definitely had similar vibes to It Follows and Final Destination: Bloodlines. This isn’t a bad thing, but it’s a plot I’ve seen before. That being said, I still think it was executed exceptionally well. The overall sense of dread in this series was definitely captured and there were a few stand-out episodes that were presented in such a compelling way.

I also think this series could have been a little shorter. I think we could have wrapped everything up in six episodes, but I did find this one very easy to binge-watch.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen nails its creepy, sinister vibe with a layered mystery at its core worth exploring.

This was a solid watch if you’re a fan of horror series.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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 “Forbidden Fruits” in Theaters: A Juicy, Witchy Treat!

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“Being a witch is being a sister…”

Forbidden Fruits premiered in select theaters on March 27th 2026. The horror fantasy comedy film stars Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, and Gabrielle Union. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-three minutes.

At the Free Eden mall shop, Apple runs a coven with the other female employees, but when a new hire threatens her control over the sisterhood, tensions begin to flare.

Here is the trailer:

Forbidden Fruits has a cheeky premise with sprinkles of gory charm mixed in for good measure, making this a bewitching watch from start to finish. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Stacked cast!

When I initially saw the cast for this film, I knew it would be something special. I was right. This cast delivered in all the right ways. Lili Reinhart was out of this world! Dark Betty was at her peak! Seriously, please start putting her in more movies. She is an underrated force that deserves to flourish in film.

Victoria Pedretti was a lot of fun as well. I’ve never seen her in a role like this before so it was great seeing her range. Her quirky charm really worked well here, clashing with Regina George-esque, Apple.

Oh and make sure you stick around for the end credit scene to see an icon show up!

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Understood the assignment.

This film didn’t take itself too seriously. It embraced some camp and just went all out with its silly, but very entertaining plot. I loved the vibe of this film. As a fan of movies like The Craft, Jawbreaker, and Mean Girls, this film embraced that vibe with style, but also found its own voice.

The fashion was on point (especially Lili Reinhart’s wardrobe) and everything felt so nostalgic and cozy with its mall setting. It’s like this movie was made for me and I enjoyed every moment of it.

The Cons:

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Needed to dip a little bit more into the witchy side.

Don’t get me wrong…I absolutely adored this movie. However, I think it could have benefited from just a touch more ritual and magic, but that’s only because I was thoroughly enjoying being immersed into this world and I wanted more. When I got to the end of the movie, I was already ready for a sequel.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!

Forbidden Fruits is the perfect addition to the girly horror genre. Think Mean Girls meets The Craft with a delicious attitude of its own.

This film may not be for everyone, but I had the best time watching it and it is already one of my favorite films of the year.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Forbidden Fruits 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 “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” in Theaters: Samara Weaving & Kathryn Newton Make a Bloody Fun Team!

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“To surviving till dawn…again.”

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come released in theaters on March 20th 2026. The horror sequel film stars Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy and Elijah Wood. The film runs for approximately an hour and fifty minutes.

Picking up right where we left off, Grace is rushed to the hospital where she is reunited with her sister, Faith. Only they soon discover that the game is far from over and are tossed right into a new one with even higher stakes as powerful families fight over who can kill them first.

Here is the trailer:

The Pros:

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Talk about a dream team…

I was beyond excited when I found out that Kathryn Newton was cast as Grace’s sister and wow did she deliver! This should really come as no surprise since she’s wonderful in everything, but these two together were an unstoppable force. I couldn’t get enough of them! Their banter was a lot of fun and they were really bad-ass too. I’ll take 10 more movies of these two covered in blood.

The rest of the cast was amazing as well. Sarah Michelle Gellar ALWAYS understands the assignment! It was such a great experience seeing her on the big screen again.

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So much fun!

Similar to the first movie, this film had the perfect balance of horror and comedy, making this an absolute blast to experience. I plan on seeing this several more times in the theater. This film recognized the stakes and just went all out with it and that ending was out of this world! Loved every second of it!

The Cons:

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I wanted a touch more screen time for some of the other players.

I really don’t have many cons for this movie. I absolutely loved it from start to finish. If I had to nitpick, I would say that some of the other players deserved a little more screen time, but I didn’t need this film to be any longer than it was.

I was also expecting a post-credit scene to tie up a loose end, but we didn’t get one. Oh well…

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!!!!

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is an absolute blast, delivering just as much as the original film with plenty of laughs and bloody moments galore.

Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton are FANTASTIC together!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Ready or Not 2: Here I Come 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 “Wuthering Heights” in Theaters: A Pretty Rendition

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“I will never leave you no matter what you do…”

Wuthering Heights released in theaters on February 13th 2026. The Gothic love story film (based on the novel by Emily Brontë) stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Shazad Latif, Hong Chau, and Alison Oliver. The film runs for approximately two hours and fifteen minutes.

After being raised together as children, Catherine and Heathcliff fall madly in love with one another, but as the years go by, Catherine realizes that she has a decision to make between true happiness and wealth and stability.

Here is the trailer:

Wuthering Heights is gorgeous from start to finish in every detail, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Beautiful to look at.

Every scene took my breath away in the best way possible. From the scenery to Margot Robbie’s wardrobe, to the lighting used…every inch of this film was dipped in sheer beauty. It felt like I had stepped into a painting featuring the famous moors. I was honestly very impressed by how well this film captured the aesthetics it was going for.

Well done!

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Margot Robbie was fantastic.

I have read this novel many times and have to say that I was very pleased with Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Catherine. I thought that she was magnetic on screen. The chemistry between her and Elordi was electric. The passion was certainly there and while it may have been a little overkill at times, I thought that both actors really channeled a lot here. The love between them felt destructive and ethereal at the same time.

The Cons:

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Needed to dig a little deeper…

My only issue with this film is that it glossed over a lot of the important themes in the novel. I needed it to touch on a little bit more to convince me. This is one of the most famous love stories and while there was certainly passion and tragedy thrown in, I also felt like we needed some more gut-wrenching moments to truly sell me on it.

Seeing tears and then a gorgeous shot in the sunlight of someone leaving isn’t enough for me to understand just how much this impacts the characters. I know it does because I read the novel, but for someone just watching the film, they probably needed something with more grit and substance to fully comprehend the love story portrayed.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in…

Wuthering Heights is a solid enough version of this classic love story with believable performances, undeniable chemistry, and exquisite scenery.

While I had some issues with this film, I still enjoyed my watch overall.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Wuthering Heights 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 “Scream 7” in Theaters: Neve Campbell Brings the Nostalgia

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“There SHE is…”

Scream 7 released in theaters on February 27th 2026. The seventh installment of my favorite franchise of all time gives fans a chance to see Neve Campbell on the big screen as Sidney Prescott (Evans) once again. The slasher horror film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Joel McHale, Matthew Lillard, Anna Camp, Ethan Embry, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown. The film runs for approximately an hour and fifty-six minutes.

Sidney has built a quiet life with her family in a small town, but a Ghostface threat from her past begins to target her and her teenage daughter.

Here is the trailer:

Scream 7 has a nostalgic feel to it with Kevin Williamson directing, bringing fans of the franchise plenty of Easter eggs and heartwarming moments to appreciate, but does it do enough to measure up to the other films? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Welcome back, Sidney Prescott!

Even though I absolutely loved Scream VI and it was one of my favorite entries of the franchise, there was something missing…and her name is Sidney Prescott (Evans). Well, Sidney is back as our leading lady in the seventh film and it was amazing seeing her in this role once again. She was bad-ass and resilient, reminding everyone that she is definitely not “past her prime.”

If you came to see Sidney, you’ll get plenty of her in this film.

This film did have a lot of nostalgia surrounding it and I appreciated that we finally took the time to talk about certain character deaths that were always glossed over in the previous films. I thought this was a nice touch.

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Solid cast with FANTASTIC cameos!

In addition to Neve Campbell returning, we got to see several more familiar faces and I thought everyone did a great job here. The cameos were amazing and Matthew Lillard is on another level! I loved every second of it!

The newcomers did an OK job, but I think they should have been given a little bit more to do…

The Cons:

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The stakes didn’t seem as high…

For some reason, this felt like such a tame entry. There were too many survivors in the end and a lot of the kills felt toned down. I just never felt any sense of real danger for our characters here.

I also wasn’t a huge fan of Sidney’s daughter. I thought she was kind of boring and her friends were even worse. Usually I invest a lot in these characters so I care more when their lives are put in danger, but that didn’t really happen here with a few exceptions.

I thought the opening sequence was solid and there was a nice balance of laughs and slasher fun, but it did feel very dialed down. The killer reveal was also just kind of meh.

That being said, I’ll always love the Scream movies and I still had a lot of fun watching this one. I guess I just wanted more.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Scream 7 gives Neve Campbell a chance to shine once again as Sidney Prescott with some bloody fun cameos to be excited about. Overall this was a tame, but entertaining popcorn watch.

This was probably one of my least favorite entries to the franchise, but I still enjoyed it.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Scream 7 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Paradise” Season 2 on Hulu: Off to a Solid Start!

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“I guess some things aren’t worth fixing anymore…”

Paradise (season 2) premiered on Hulu on February 23rd 2026 with the first three episodes available to stream now. There are eight episodes in total that air weekly. The thriller series stars Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Shailene Woodley, and Thomas Doherty. Each episode runs for approximately 48-56 minutes.

After finding out some shocking truths, Xavier Collins attempts to reach the surface to find answers, putting him in more danger than he anticipates.

Here is the trailer:

Paradise (season 2) is already hooking its audience once again, providing us with an immersive experience that will keep you guessing. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Each episode feels like a mini movie!

I mean this in the best possible way. I honestly lost track of time watching the first three episodes. Each one had a very different feel to it, but they each hooked me in such a compelling way. I am even more invested this time around than I was in season one after that major reveal. Now, I can sit back and appreciate everything happening around me and it’s leading to more questions that I’m desperate to find out the answers to!

So far the pacing is on point and this show is doing a very good job of reeling us in, exploring a whole new world we only had glimpses at before.

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Welcomed newcomers!

I could watch Sterling K. Brown scour the earth and be content because he is such a remarkable and capable actor. Having said that, it was really nice and refreshing to have some new faces in this, including the wonderful and brilliant Shailene Woodley. I am a big fan of her work and she is already drawing me in so much with her character. I’m anxious to find out more and looking forward to more character connections.

The Cons:

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Less interested in the world of Paradise now…

Don’t get me wrong…it’s still really riveting and we certainly have a lot of moving pieces right now to keep us busy. However, I am a little bit more interested in what’s going on above ground so I don’t want to bounce around too much during the episodes. I found myself slightly underwhelmed with episode three, but the first two episodes were very strong. I just hope we have enough time to cover everything because we have a lot going on in season two.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Paradise season 2 manages to remain compelling and unique with its story-telling, taking us on an intense roller coaster ride filled with plenty of twists and turns.

I can’t wait to watch the rest of the episodes!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, HER NIGHT FROM HELL HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN…

After working the night shift, Ashley becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a local street gang, forcing her to come up with a plan to survive the night by turning the tables on them.

Ashley must fight for her life and take them out one by one if she wants to make it to morning…

I hope you enjoy my young adult revenge thriller!

Make it Through the Night is available here!

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