Month: April 2026

Spoiler-Free Review of “The Mummy” (2026) in Theaters: A Chilling and Blood-Drenched Horror Entry!

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“Somebody took our child…”

The Mummy (2026) released in theaters on April 17th 2026, directed by Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise). The film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Verónica Falcón, Hayat Kamille, and Natalie Grace. It runs for approximately two hours and fifteen minutes.

While working in Egypt, a journalist’s daughter goes missing without a trace. Eight years later, she is returned to her family, but it’s clear that she has brought back something sinister along with her.

Here is the trailer:

The Mummy brings this nostalgic franchise back to life again with shocking gore and truly disturbing moments. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Truly terrifying!

I didn’t expect this to be so scary and in some ways it wasn’t frightening at all and in other ways, it was your worst nightmare. This film successfully took an already horrifying premise and tweaked it with wild moments that made your skin crawl.

I could tell that this was a Lee Cronin movie because it definitely channeled some Evil Dead Rise vibes with its style and extreme gore. This worked in the film’s favor, making this entry truly pop and shock me with certain scenes.

My stomach is still turning from a few key moments. Yuck!

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Effective story-telling.

I thought this was a very interesting rendition of The Mummy films. While I think it was strong enough to stand by itself with its own tale to tell, it really did something different and unique here.

I was very interested in the history behind it all and thought that May Calamawy was great in this film. I was rooting for her character and wanted even more screen time for her, although I get that we needed to focus our attention on the family.

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 under two hours.

I also thought this family made incredibly dumb decisions and took too long to realize that perhaps sticking around with Katie may not be the best idea…

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

The Mummy (2026) is a wickedly twisted film that will chill you to your core.

Overall, this film exceeded my expectations. It wasn’t perfect, but it was very entertaining for fans of the horror genre.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Mummy 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 “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…

My young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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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.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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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.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Girl Number Thirteen is available here!

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