Spoiler-Free Review of “The Beast in Me” on Netflix: Carrie Mathison is Back…Kind of!

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“Sometimes bad things just happen…”

The Beast in Me premiered on Netflix on November 13th 2025 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The crime thriller mini-series stars Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, Jonathan Banks, David Lyons, and Natalie Morales. Each episode runs for approximately 48-52 minutes.

After a family tragedy, Author Aggie Wiggs has trouble writing her next book until her new neighbor, Nile Jarvis moves in. After his wife went missing, he was blamed for her murder, but it was never proven, but Aggie begins to discover some connections of her own leading to a dangerous new friendship.

Here is the trailer:

The Beast in Me has a talented cast, an addicting premise, and quite a few entertaining reveals along the way to keep you invested until the end. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Claire Danes is back!

I’ve missed watching Claire as Carrie Mathison on Homeland and have been waiting for her to appear in a series like this. She was in Max’s series, Full Circle a few years back, but I thought this one was much more suited to her.

If you missed the over-the-top emotional crying and yelling…it’s back! But seriously, Claire Danes is absolutely terrific in this series and Matthew Rhys was charming in such an eerie way. The rest of the cast is stacked as well and there were quite a few familiar faces in this one.

A consuming watch!

I was hooked right from the opening episode. I loved the setting (I’m very familiar with it) and I thought it worked well against the chaos and turmoil going on between these characters. Each episode did just enough to pull me in for more and I found this series very easy to binge-watch. I finished all eight episodes in two days.

There were a few side-plots to deal with, but everything connected enough in the end so I didn’t mind this. Episode 7 was incredible!

The Cons:

Predictable at times…

Even though I enjoyed it, you can pretty much guess what’s going on in this one. None of the reveals were that surprising, but they were still satisfying enough. I really enjoyed my watch, but I would have appreciated at least one shocking twist here to keep me guessing.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

The Beast in Me is an engrossing watch enhanced by two powerhouse performances by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.

This was such a nice surprise. I haven’t been able to get into a show in a while, but this one really hooked me and never slowed down for one second. Loved it!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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 rule…they 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?

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Die My Love” in Theaters: A Depressing, but Well-Acted Watch

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“You like to feel like nothing?”

Die My Love released in theaters on November 7th 2025. The black-comedy drama film (based on the novel of the same name) stars Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, LaKeith Stanfield, and Nick Nolte. It runs for an hour and fifty-eight minutes.

Grace and Jackson move into his uncle’s old home in rural Montana. They are crazy in love, but after they have a baby, Grace begins to spiral into psychosis.

Here is the trailer:

Die My Love is not the movie I expected to see, taking a darker and real look at postpartum depression. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Moving performances.

Jennifer Lawrence was exceptional in this role. Even though I didn’t care for the film that much, this may have been her best performance to date. She was raw, unfiltered, and captivating. The dark comedy moments sprinkled into the film worked because of her delivery.

This couldn’t have been an easy role to portray and she did so anchored with real emotions. I honestly believed that this was happening to her as I watched her on screen.

She did drive me crazy crawling through that high grass though…

Robert Pattinson held his own as well and the rest of the supporting cast did enough, but the star of this was Jennifer.

Makes you think…about a lot.

In a lot of ways this movie reminded me of Nightbitch with Amy Adams. I wasn’t really a fan of that one either but I get what it was trying to do. This film took a much darker approach, however. The content was heavy, but necessary at times. Even though this film moved at a very slow pace, there were enough shocking moments in it to keep me watching.

Although I do have to comment on the fact that half of the theater got up at different times during this movie and left. I haven’t seen that in a long time so this movie is clearly not for everyone. I did appreciate that it didn’t sugarcoat anything, however. There were quite a few moments that really got to me and they were presented in an authentic way.

The Cons:

Triggering moments.

There are quite a few triggering moments in this one so I am warning you now. This film doesn’t hold back when it comes to depicting depression and there is one scene in particular that really bothered me. If you think something might end in a horrible way, go with your gut and be aware. I also think that you need to be in the right mindset while watching this. It is super heavy and emotionally draining.

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

Die My Love explores postpartum depression in a bleak and drawn out way, but Jennifer Lawrence gives us an exceptional performance worth noting.

This was not the movie I was expecting to see after watching the trailer. I’ve seen similar films, focusing on a woman’s descent into madness after her losing herself. This was the most dismal one yet, however.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Die My Love 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 “MATCH” on Tubi: A Wild Ride!

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“Internet dating can be brutal…”

MATCH released on October 3rd 2025 on Tubi. The horror thriller film stars Humberly González, Shaeane Jimenez, Dianne Simpson, Nikita Faber and Luke Volker. It runs for an hour and thirty-eight minutes.

Paola agrees to meet her online date at his house, but when she arrives she finds herself caught up in a twisted game of cat and mouse instead.

Here is the trailer:

MATCH is the latest horror film to take a stab at the horrors of online dating, but it manages to give us a fresh take with some sickening and shocking moments. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Gets right to the point.

This film could have easily bored us with some unnecessary fluff and set-up, but instead it pulled us into a shocking nightmare right away, which I appreciated. I thought the overall pacing was solid and there were plenty of unexpected twists and turns to keep me invested until the very end.

Characters to root for.

I really liked all of the characters in this (even the side characters) and was rooting for them all. Dianne Simpson was absolutely terrifying in her role. She really went all out and it paid off, elevating this twisted film that much more.

The Cons:

Gross and disturbing.

The shock value was definitely there and if you like extreme gross-out moments, there’s plenty of that. I appreciate that they really pushed the envelope here, but there were quite a few scenes that had me beyond nauseous. Seriously sick on another level…

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

MATCH gives us plenty of stomach-turning horror in this surprisingly well-paced and outrageous film.

This was an unexpected surprise and I actually really enjoyed my watch.

I think this would make a fantastic double feature with FRESH.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Bone Lake” on Demand: A Bloody, Satisfying Thriller!

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“They trusted each other more than they trusted themselves…”

Bone Lake released in the US on October 3rd 2025 in select theaters and is now available to stream on demand as of October 24th 2025. The horror mystery film stars Maddie Hasson, Marco Pigossi, Andra Nechita and Alex Roe. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-four minutes.

Diego and Sage arrive at a rental estate on the lake for a romantic vacation, but their plans are interrupted when another couple arrives, claiming that they booked the house for the same exact weekend, which leads to a deadly game of betrayal and secrets between both couples.

Here is the trailer:

Bone Lake was an unexpected surprise, creating an erotic and dangerous game of cat-and-mouse to indulge in. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A gorgeous cast with a juicy and twisted premise.

I was so excited to watch this movie when I first saw the trailer. It seemed right up my alley. It screamed with guilty pleasure thrills and sinister potential. Sign me up!

This film was very pretty to look at from the setting to the hot cast, hiding its dark secrets beneath the surface. I loved the slow burn approach and felt so much chemistry between these characters. There were even some dark comedy vibes sprinkled in, which worked in the film’s favor.

Brilliant final act!

I love it when a slow burn can pay off like this. Wow! The third act of this movie was INSANE in the best way possible. I was already thoroughly enjoying my watch, but this was such an unexpected surprise and I loved every bloody second of it!

This just became one of my favorite thrillers and I plan on watching it again and again.

The Cons:

Sluggish pacing at first.

I still was invested in what was going on, but be prepared for a lot of fluff and build up in the first half of this film after that killer opening. The character interactions still moved the film along, but it does take a drastic turn in the second half, so if you’re thinking of tuning out, I’d recommend sticking around for that. Just be aware that this is very much a slow burn.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Bone Lake is a fantastic mash-up of Speak No Evil, The Rental, and A Perfect Getaway with its twisty premise and INSANE final act, making it a welcomed addition to the vacation gone wrong genre.

This movie DELIVERED and then some! 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 Bone Lake 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 “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” (2025) on Hulu: A Decent Enough Remake

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“She’s pretending to be someone else…”

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (2025) released on Hulu on October 22nd 2025. A remake of the 1992 film, the horror thriller film stars Maika Monroe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Martin Starr, and Raul Castillo. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-four minutes.

An overwhelmed mom agrees to hire a nanny to look after her children, but she soon discovers she’s not who she claims to be, putting the lives of her family in danger.

Here is the trailer:

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle allows two scream queens the chance to battle it out on screen. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Two powerhouse performers!

Wow, when I saw that BOTH Maika Monroe and Mary Elizabeth Winstead were starring in this, I was so excited. They are both so fantastic and I thought their performances really elevated this movie in so many ways. It was great seeing Maika Monroe play a darker character this time around, really showing off her range.

Obsessed!

A slow burn that pays off.

This film took a while to get going, but it kept building and building in such an eerie way and I loved the result. It was unhinged and unafraid to throw some surprising gore our way, making this a satisfying Lifetime-esque thriller to indulge in.

The Cons:

A touch too long.

I think this film should have been just under 90 minutes. It dragged a little bit in the beginning and I was starting to wonder if ANYTHING would happen at all. Luckily it did, but it felt like it took forever to get there. The odd music chords used almost put me to sleep a number of times.

I also just have to say that the parents here made some really questionable choices when it came to their children. This was one of the most clueless husbands I have ever seen before on screen…

The very last reveal was silly and forced, but it kind of leaned into it’s movie of the week vibe seamlessly.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle does just enough to stand out from the original film with two Scream Queens leaving their mark.

This film actually delivered for a straight to streaming remake. It wasn’t perfect, but it had its twisted moments for sure. I was pleasantly surprised.

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Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Black Phone 2” in Theaters: A Chilling Sequel

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“Where are you calling from?”

Black Phone 2 released in theaters on October 17th 2025. The supernatural horror sequel stars Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and Demián Bichir. It runs for approximately an hour and fifty-five minutes.

Set after the events of the first film, Finn and Gwen head to Alpine Lake Camp, a Christian youth group, to investigate the recurring dreams Gwen has had. When they arrive, they soon realize that a familiar dark presence is there, luring them both back into danger.

Here is the trailer:

Black Phone 2 brings a terrifying villain back to life while bringing us to a chilling new setting. Is it worth a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Changes things up…

When I first heard that they were making a sequel, I was a little confused. Things were wrapped up at the end of the first movie and the threat was eliminated.

But I went into this movie with an open mind and I did appreciate that it brought back our familiar characters to root for while throwing a new terrifying threat at them in a different setting. It still managed to connect everything to past events with seamless effort.

In a lot of ways, this film reminded me more of A Nightmare on Elm Street, which had its pros and cons. I actually really liked these aspects of the film and thought it was a bold and interesting idea to switch main character focus. I think this paid off in the end. Even though this was a sequel, everything felt fresh and new.

Ethan Hawke is as terrifying as ever!

Ethan Hawke in the Grabber mask ice skating is probably the creepiest thing I have seen in a while. I thought that he was so scary in the first film in such a real way so this was a change-up for sure, but he still managed to be just as creepy, making my skin crawl on more than one occasion.

The Cons:

Unanswered questions and some fuzzy details…

I did have a lot of questions by the time I got to the end of this movie. They overstuffed this film a little too much, but I think it still worked out in the end. Some connections felt slightly forced to me and some of the newer characters were annoying.

My biggest con with this movie was that it didn’t hold a candle to the first one. That being said, I still thought it was very entertaining. It just didn’t have that initial shock and pop factor anymore.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

Black Phone 2 leans more into the supernatural side this time around, drawing from A Nightmare on Elm Street, making this a unique and entertaining sequel overall.

I wouldn’t say that this movie came close to the original, but I still enjoyed my watch and think that Madeleine McGraw is one to watch!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Woman in Cabin 10” on Netflix: A Mystery Thriller that has its Moments…

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“It WAS real…”

The Woman in Cabin 10 premiered on Netflix on October 10th 2025. The mystery thriller film (based on the novel of the same name) stars Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Kaya Scodelario, and David Ajala. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

A journalist accepts an invitation on an extravagant yacht to cover a human interest piece, but when she witnesses one of the passengers go overboard, things take a dangerous turn. Only no one believes her and claims that there was no passenger staying in that room.

Here is the trailer:

The Woman in Cabin 10 has a mystery with potential and a terrific cast, led by the always fantastic Keira Knightley, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Keira Knightley puts forth a valiant effort!

I was so excited to see that she was cast in a thriller like this. She is such a fantastic actress and I think she did a great job with what she was given. They probably could have given her more to do here, but she elevated some predictable content at times, making this a more compelling watch with her mere presence.

The rest of the cast did a solid job too although I think certain characters could have used some more screen time to really keep us guessing about the culprit here.

A mystery with potential.

I was completely drawn in by the premise and I thought the opening was really strong. I haven’t read the book just yet, but this story-line definitely had enough of a hook…even though it’s a plot I’ve seen numerous times before.

That being said, I was invested here and wanted to see the outcome. The film wasn’t really long, which helped. They could have easily dragged things out so I appreciated that they kept the mystery where it was rather than branching out into different subplots.

The Cons:

Predictable, flat reveal.

I was hoping we would go in a different direction, but the reveal was just kind of OK for me. I sort of saw it coming a mile away, but I was hoping we would get an unexpected twist.

I also wanted some more moments of true suspense. We definitely got there, but after that killer opening, I was expecting a lot more and it just kind of fizzled out for the majority of the film.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

The Woman in Cabin 10 is a lukewarm thriller with some predictable reveals, but Keira Knightley holds her own, making this an enjoyable popcorn watch overall.

I would just manage your expectations accordingly. There’s nothing new here, but if you enjoy mystery thrillers, this one fits the bill.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Woman in Cabin 10 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Wayward” on Netflix: An Addicting Mystery!

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“See who you really are…”

WAYWARD premiered on September 25th 2025 on Netflix with all eight episodes available to stream now. The Canadian mystery thriller limited series stars Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Alyvia Alyn Lind, and Sydney Topliffe. Each episode runs for approximately 42-47 minutes.

A cop moves into a small town and comes across a school for troubled teens that may be hiding some horrifying secrets linked to his wife’s past.
Here is the trailer:

WAYWARD is engrossing and complex, luring the audience into a dark mystery worth exploring. Does it do enough to be worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A mystery that lures you in.

This series was so addicting right from the very first episode! I was immediately pulled in and I thought the mystery was eerie, well-layered, and just the right amount of strange. I had so many questions and was desperate to find out the answers, which had me eagerly pressing play at the end of each episode.

Terrific cast!

Toni Collette is no stranger to this genre and she DELIVERED and then some! I thought she was fantastic in this. The rest of the cast did a great job as well and it was wonderful seeing Chucky’s Alyvia Alyn Lind in this. I hope to see her in more in the future!

On a side note, I absolutely loved the music in this!

The Cons:

Goes off the rails a few times…

Don’t get me wrong…I love weird thrillers like this, but I did feel like we veered off the main plot on more than one occasion. There were some scenes that seemed like they were placed intentionally to make a statement, rather than to advance the plot along.

I also thought the series started out stronger than it finished. I was along for the entire ride and I watched this series all in one day, but the ending left me with some unanswered questions. I was expecting something a little bit more shocking and while we grazed the surface here, it didn’t fully stick the landing for me personally.

I still enjoyed it though!

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

WAYWARD is wacky and unhinged with an eerie mystery at the center.

I do think that the series lost its way a few times, but I found this one to be very easy to binge-watch, which is my kind of show!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Strangers: Chapter 2” in Theaters: A Vast Improvement Over Chapter 1

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“Is Tamara here?”

The Strangers: Chapter 2 released in theaters on September 26th 2025. The slasher horror film stars Madelaine Petsch, Rachel Shenton, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

Picking up right after the events of Chapter 1, Maya wakes up in the hospital after surviving a brutal attack, but soon realizes that she’s not out of the woods just yet.

Here is the trailer:

The Strangers: Chapter 2 manages to take a step in the right direction, giving us some solid chase scenes and actual answers. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Madelaine Petsch killed it!

Wow, she was FANTASTIC in this! I’m not just saying that because I’m a huge fan of hers from Riverdale. She was bad-ass and I thought her acting was on point. I’d love to see her in more horror movies. She really elevated this film in so many ways.

One extended chase scene!

Chapter 2 skipped the fluff and got right to the point. The movie felt like an extra long chase scene featuring our girl and I loved every second of it! It’s no secret that I love simple formulas like this with a resourceful female lead trying to survive against all odds while out in the middle of nowhere. This film DELIVERED on that. There were several scenes that actually felt suspenseful here.

Chapter 1 was such a disappointment because it really didn’t stray from the original film at all. At least in Chapter 2, we did something new here.

We also got some answers that I was looking for since the original film so I was happy about that.

I’m actually somewhat excited to see Chapter 3 now.

I’m seeing some horrible reviews for this film going around, but I went into this one with extremely low expectations after Chapter 1 and can honestly say that I enjoyed my watch here.

Is this the best film I’ve ever seen? Absolutely not…but I think Chapter 2 was SOLID!

The Cons:

The flashbacks slowed things down a little bit…

I was happy with the final flashback, but some of the earlier ones impacted the overall pacing of the film a little bit. The random killings always made the concept of The Strangers so terrifying to me. There was never any reason, which is frightening to think about.

The flashbacks took away from that slightly, but the final one delivered so I have mixed thoughts on this.

There was also one random scene in the middle of the woods that seemed far-fetched and a little too out there for me, but I guess they were trying to throw whatever they had at our girl. It did seem silly and unnecessary though…

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

The Strangers: Chapter 2 takes a much needed turn in the right direction. Madelaine Petsch CARRIED this film on her back and delivered!

Bring on chapter 3!

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Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “TRUST” on Demand: Sophie Turner stars in a Watered Down “Panic Room” Thriller

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“You’re not in control anymore…”
TRUST originally released in limited theaters on August 22nd 2025, but is now currently available to stream on Demand. The American thriller film (directed by Carlson Young) stars Sophie Turner, Billy Campbell, and Katey Sagal. It runs for 90 minutes.

A Hollywood actress tries to stay off the grid in a remote cabin with her dog after being involved in a scandal, but when intruders show up at her home, she must do everything she can to survive.
Here is the trailer:

TRUST immediately gives off a Panic Room vibe, but it fails to deliver the same level of intensity despite Sophie Turner’s efforts. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Sophie Turner gives it her all.

I really like her as an actress and she’s come a long way since Game of Thrones. I saw her in Survive back in 2020 and she was brilliant in that so I was very excited to see her in another thriller. The premise for this movie seemed right up my alley and I think she did a good job with what she was given.

She had her time to shine toward the end of the movie, but I think her talent was stifled for the majority of the film. I hope to see her in more thrillers in the future.

Katey Sagal and the dog are the best parts of the movie…

I’m not going to lie, this movie was really dragging for me despite having a great premise. The dog was fantastic and Katey Sagal provided some quirky humor, which helped this movie in a lot of ways. I probably would have tuned out without her and the dog so they deserve some props here!

The Cons:

The execution didn’t quite land…

I REALLY wanted to like this movie. I love thrillers with strong, resourceful female leads with a simple formula and this initially seemed to fit the bill. However, it was messy and attempted to do a little too much. While I appreciated the Panic Room nod, I think it took up too much of the movie. I wanted to see Sophie Turner just kick some ass and it took way too long to get her covered in blood…

There was a great thriller here somewhere, but it only scratched the surface, which was disappointing.

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

TRUST has a convincing lead and a solid premise, but it never quite reached its full potential, ultimately leaving me wanting more.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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