Spoiler-Free Review of “The Bondsman” on Prime: Kevin Bacon Shines!

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“You’re supposed to be dead…”

The Bondsman premiered on Prime on April 3rd 2025 with all eight episodes of season one available now. The horror thriller comedy series stars Kevin Bacon, Beth Grant, Jennifer Nettles, Damon Herriman, Maxwell Jenkins, and Jolene Purdy. Each episode runs for approximately 30 minutes.

A murdered bounty hunter is resurrected by the devil to track down demons who have escaped from Hell, giving him the opportunity to make amends for his past mistakes with the help of his family.

Here is the trailer:

The Bondsman is a delightful mashup of Ash vs Evil Dead and Stan Against Evil while creating its own story along the way. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Kevin Bacon is bad-ass and A LOT of fun in this!

Kevin Bacon had one of his first starring roles in Friday the 13th and he proves to be an absolute legend in the horror genre all these years later. I thought he was so much fun as Hub. He had lots of sarcasm and charisma, making it very easy to root for him.

Beth Grant playing his mother, Kitty, was an absolute scene-stealer. She had me laughing out loud. These two made a fantastic team together. I liked the rest of the cast as well and enjoyed the character dynamics.

Short episodes.

It was such a nice and refreshing change to have bite-sized episodes for this. It made it very easy to binge-watch, mirroring the light and fun approach to demon hunting going on. I was able to finish all eight episodes in one day.

The series had a similar plot to the 2013 film R.I.P.D., but I thought that this series was a lot better than that.

It really understood the assignment and just had fun with it, making this so breezy and enjoyable. I loved the vibe similar to shows like Ash vs Evil Dead and Stan Against Evil, working in dark comedy that actually landed. Hub could definitely work together with Ash and Stan and there were even some elements of Supernatural going on, which I LOVED.

The Cons:

I want more!

The end of season one had a major cliffhanger so I really hope that people watch this show because I need more as soon as possible! There’s a lot more left to explore so I hope this show gets the attention it deserves.

My only other con is that this show is nothing new. I’ve seen this plot in numerous series before, however; the execution of it made it stand out, making it a welcomed addition to the genre so I’m really not complaining here.

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

The Bondsman is a HELL of a good time!

This show exceeded my expectations and then some. Even if this isn’t your typical genre, I’d still recommend checking it out because it has something in it for everyone.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Bondsman 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 “PULSE” on Netflix: Soapy Version of The Pitt Has Its Moments

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“Let’s get through this day…”

PULSE premiered on Netflix on April 3rd 2025 with all ten episodes available to stream now. The medical drama series stars Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Jessica Rothe, Néstor Carbonell, and Justina Machado. Each episode runs for approximately 45-48 minutes.

In the middle of a dangerous hurricane in Florida, a hospital team works together to handle every emergency thrown their way, but tensions flare when a doctor is forced to work side by side with someone she just accused of sexual harassment.

Here is the trailer:

PULSE is a essentially a mix of The Pitt and Grey’s Anatomy, trying to find the balance between tense life-threatening moments and juicy drama. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A cast to be excited about!

I was about to give this one a pass because medical dramas aren’t really my thing with a few exceptions, but the cast drew me in. The show is produced by LOST’s Carlton Cuse and we even have LOST alum Néstor Carbonell starring in the series.

That’s already enough for me, but then we have the talented Willa Fitzgerald, the underused Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), and the always fantastic Justina Machado.

Everyone plays their parts well, but some deserved a little more screen time to shine. Either way, this is a worthy and talented cast.

Some adrenaline-filled moments.

I thought that the first half of this series was a lot stronger than the second half. While not nearly as exciting and intense as The Pitt, there were some moments that held my attention and had me on the edge of my seat. Just manage your expectations accordingly…

The Cons:

Rushed flashbacks and time jumps that felt forced.

Honestly, they took away from the core plot for me. I get that they were trying to make us care about the characters, but the layers revealed felt soapy and superficial, glossing over any real moments of understanding and growth.

Starts out as one show and then quickly becomes another.

I was really confused by this. At first, this series tried to be like The Pitt with its approach and there were a lot of similarities, but then it named dropped Grey’s Anatomy and quickly became a cheaper version of that show, focusing more on the soapy side of things.

This show clearly tried to channel what makes both shows great for their target audiences by mashing these genres together, but it failed to capture a real sense of intensity and grit, making it seem like a desperate imitation at times, which was disappointing.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

PULSE is a medical drama by the numbers despite having a talented and recognizable cast.

This series is more of a popcorn watch, but it does have some glimmers of potential. If you’re looking for a consuming medical drama, I’d recommend watching The Pitt instead, however.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

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

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Death of a Unicorn” in Theaters: An Absolute Blast!

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“I think we know exactly what it is…”

Death of a Unicorn released in theaters on March 28th 2025. The horror comedy film stars Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Téa Leoni, Sunita Mani, and Will Poulter. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-eight minutes.

After a father and his daughter accidentally strike a unicorn with their car, his boss attempts to exploit the magical creature’s curing abilities, leading to deadly consequences.

Here is the trailer:

Death of a Unicorn successfully blends horror and comedy in this outrageous flick filled with magically entertaining moments. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Good balance of laughs, heartfelt moments, and gore.

I get so excited when a horror comedy can accomplish this. It’s no easy task, but as long as you go into this movie expecting it to be outrageous and bonkers, you’ll have the best time.

The Leopold family reminded me quite a bit of the family in Ready or Not and we had that same kind of humor throughout the film. I think it worked very well and Will Poulter was a scene stealer.

I loved the violence and gore in the second half of the film. It really complimented the darker humor well and the sweeter moments actually warmed my heart, making the bond between Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega’s characters an effective one. Plus, I love unicorns so there’s that!

Loved the inclusion of actual unicorn lore!

The Unicorn Tapestries display at the Cloisters museum is one of my favorites and I absolutely loved that this film included and drew from it. This film recognized that it had a silly concept, but it also did its homework, providing us with lots of interesting myths and stories to enhance the overall plot.

The Cons:

A touch too long…

I think this film could have been a little bit shorter. The second half was a lot stronger for me than the first. The pacing was solid enough so I don’t think this was a major con, but I personally like my horror comedies at about 90 minutes to eliminate any unnecessary fluff.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Death of a Unicorn is trippy, completely bonkers, and A LOT of fun!

I fell in love with this movie. If you’re looking for mindless entertainment, you’re in the right place.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Death of a Unicorn 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 “The Woman in the Yard” in Theaters: Another Missed Opportunity for Blumhouse…

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“Today’s the day…”

The Woman in the Yard released in theaters on March 28th 2025. The psychological horror film stars Danielle Deadwyler, Peyton Jackson, Russell Hornsby, and Okwui Okpokwasili . It runs for approximately an hour and twenty-five minutes.

After losing her husband in a car accident, a woman named Ramona attempts to cope with her grief while taking care of her two children in a rural farmhouse, but when a mysterious woman shows up on her property, she soon realizes that she will need to do everything in her power to protect her family from harm.

Here is the trailer:

The Woman in the Yard attempts to terrify us with an eerie enough premise, but it over-complicates things in the end. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Creepy premise.

I don’t know about you, but I would be completely terrified if this woman showed up randomly on my property. There was this lingering sense of dread that worked well in the film. I thought the idea was solid enough for what should have been an entertaining horror film, but sometimes it’s difficult for a terrific concept to translate into brilliant execution.

Decent performances.

Danielle Deadwyler put as much into this film as she could. I thought she was very believable as a grieving mother. Everyone played their part well. I can’t fault the actors, but unfortunately they weren’t given much to work with here…

The Cons:

Over does a premise I’ve seen a million times before.

I’m really getting tired of psychological horror films that attempt to connect grief to horror. I get the connection, but we’ve seen this done way too many times recently in these films. There was a lot of potential here, but it quickly disappeared the moment it tried to copy every other film I’ve seen in the last two years within this genre.

The jump scares were silly and while I found the overall premise frightening on some level, there wasn’t anything about this film that really scared me.

By the time I got to the end of this movie (thankfully it wasn’t long), I felt like I had wasted my time. Blumhouse has been having a lot of misses lately (Imaginary, Night Swim) and this one falls into that forgettable horror genre a little too easily. We can do better!

So am I in or out?

I’m out on this one…

The Woman in the Yard doesn’t have an ounce of originality, ultimately making it a forgettable and pointless horror film despite its eerie premise.

I didn’t expect much here, but this film was very disappointing.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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

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Spoiler-Free Review of “A Working Man” in Theaters: Watered Down Version of Taken has its Moments

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“You didn’t see anything…”

A Working Man released in theaters on March 28th 2025. The action thriller film stars Jason Statham, Arianna Rivas, David Harbour, and Eve Mauro. It runs for approximately an hour and fifty-six minutes.

A former black ops soldier agrees to help his boss find his missing daughter after human traffickers kidnap her.

Here is the trailer:

A Working Man has some solid fight scenes and enough action in it, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Jason Statham being Jason Statham…

If you came to see Jason Statham kick some ass, then you’ll be pleased. He plays his standard character in this one and is given enough of a layered backstory to make you root for him that much more.

I’ve seen every Jason Statham film to date (some of them horrible and some of them bad-ass). This one falls somewhere in the middle, but it was fun seeing him dominate the big screen once again.

Solid fight scenes.

I wouldn’t say that they were as brutal or bad-ass as the ones from The Beekeeper, but there were enough of them to keep me entertained. This film checks off enough boxes for a standard action thriller and it delivered in the fight sequence department.

The Cons:

Cringe-worthy dialogue and ridiculous villains…

I don’t know who came up with the dialogue for this one, but it was atrocious at times. The villains were bonkers and so silly. I couldn’t take them seriously. There were a few stand-out ones, but the majority of them were really over-the-top. I guess I wanted one worthy opponent to go up against Statham’s character and we never really got that challenge. It all just felt too easy and very by the numbers.

Also, I’m not sure when Michael Peña forgot how to act, but his crying scenes made me laugh out loud in the theater. They felt so empty and fake.

In a lot of ways, this film reminded me of Taken, but it didn’t reach that level of intensity. There were some glimmers of it, but a lot didn’t measure up.

This movie was also way too long…

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

A Working Man is your standard Jason Statham action flick with some worthy fight scenes to appreciate, but it doesn’t measure up to The Beekeeper.

I wouldn’t say that you need to rush to the theaters for this, but if you enjoy action movies, there’s enough here.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on A Working Man 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 “LOCKED” in Theaters: Unconventional Cat and Mouse Thriller Delivers!

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“Do I have your attention now?”

LOCKED released in theaters on March 21st 2025. The action thriller film (based on the 2019 film 4×4 and produced by Sam Raimi) stars Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

Down on his luck, Eddie is in desperate need of some quick cash and decides to break into a luxury SUV, walking right into a trap set by a vigilante looking to serve his own kind of justice.

Here is the trailer:

LOCKED is a dangerously fun and heart-pounding thrill ride featuring two electric performances. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Bill Skarsgård is brilliant in this!

I’m already a fan of his and I love how he can completely transform himself in different roles. I thought that he was absolutely wonderful in this and really captivated his audience. Even though this film featured a very small cast, Bill continued to eat up every ounce of screen time so you never even thought twice about it.

His character was flawed, but he also gave us so many emotional and layered moments. We didn’t get overdone flashbacks to understand his motivation. He just portrayed it with every action he made, making this such a refreshing watch.

Anthony Hopkins played a fun and twisted villain as well. I loved the dynamic between them.

Strong second half with a satisfying conclusion.

Things really picked up in the second half. There were so many adrenaline filled moments that had me on the edge of my seat. I thought the ending was so well done and in a lot of ways, it enhanced this film that much more.

The Cons:

Slower start.

It still held my attention enough, but I thought the first half had some pacing issues. The film was just over 90 minutes, but it felt a lot longer because there were a few parts that dragged in the beginning.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

LOCKED is an intense trip that breaks away from your typical cat and mouse formula with its fresh take.

Bill Skarsgård acted the sh*t out of this!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on LOCKED 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?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Long Bright River” on Peacock: Amanda Seyfried Stars in this Emotional Crime Mystery Series

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“Every single one of your actions is a choice…”

Long Bright River premiered on Peacock on March 13th 2025 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The limited crime drama series (based on the novel of the same name) stars Amanda Seyfried, Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, and John Doman. Each episode runs for approximately 50-53 minutes.

When a series of murders involving young women occur in Philadelphia, a cop named Mickey suspects that there may be a connection to her own sister’s disappearance, leading her down a dangerous path to discover the truth.

Here is the trailer:

Long Bright River is very similar to Mare of Easttown with an emotional mystery at its core and a strong female lead. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A layered mystery with emotional connections.

I thought the core mystery here was a solid one. I was invested more because of the believable bond between these sisters. Their relationship was far from perfect, but it made it more realistic and I truly felt Amanda Seyfried’s desperate struggle to find out the truth. I was engrossed until the very end and I thought the final reveal was a good one that kept me guessing.

Amanda Seyfried gives a note-worthy performance.

She’s the main reason why I tuned into this particular series and I thought she carried it in so many ways. She was believable, compelling, and very interesting to watch on screen. Her character was flawed in a lot of ways, but Seyfried clearly understood that with her portrayal.

The Cons:

Draining at times.

The episodes here were a little too long for my liking. The first two episodes felt extremely sluggish, but thankfully things turned around by the time I got to episode 3.

I also think this series tried to cover too much. This often happens when series attempt to bring over as many details as possible from a book, but I think it took away slightly from the main mystery, which was interesting enough on its own.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

Long Bright River is an emotional, gripping crime series with a solid performance by Amanda Seyfried.

There were some pacing issues to deal with, but I think the series got better and better with each episode.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Long Bright River 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?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Opus” in Theaters: An Eerie and Engrossing Watch

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“This whole thing’s a trip…”

Opus released in theaters on March 14th 2025. The psychological thriller film stars Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, and Stephanie Suganami. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-four minutes.

A young writer gets the invitation of a lifetime to visit a legendary pop star’s compound to hear his new album after disappearing 30 years ago. However, when she arrives, she soon suspects that she may be entangled in a cult with ulterior motives.

Here is the trailer:

Opus draws from films like Blink Twice and The Menu with a talented cast and an unnerving story at its core. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A creepy and captivating watch.

I’m a fan of weird cult flicks that push the envelope and this one was an unexpected surprise. I hadn’t heard much buzz around this film and I went into it without expecting much, but it quickly drew me in. It was weird, intriguing, and shocking.

If you’re a fan of films like Get Out, Midsommar, and The Menu, you’ll really enjoy this one.

Great cast!

John Malkovich really played this role well and it was great seeing so many familiar faces in this one. I thought that Ayo Edebiri was a strong and capable lead. I was rooting for her the entire time. She was relatable and she really lit up the screen with her convincing performance. I hope to see her in more horror-thrillers soon. She did a great job!

The Cons:

Some unanswered questions.

I usually have a lot by the time I get to the end of films like this, but I was still trying to piece together certain elements of the puzzle at the very end. I thought the ending was solid, but I was a little fuzzy on certain details.

This film clearly drew a lot from some of its predecessors. I still think it had enough of its own story, but it made the reveal a little lukewarm since I kind of knew what to expect. I still enjoyed it though.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Opus is a dark and twisted watch with plenty of shocking moments built in.

This film exceeded my expectations!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Opus 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?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Novocaine” in Theaters: Jack Quaid Gives us Quirky Charm in this Enjoyable Action Flick

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“I can’t feel pain…”

Novocaine is an action-comedy film that released on March 14th 2025 in theaters. The film stars Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Jacob Batalon, Ray Nicholson, and Betty Gabriel. It runs for an hour and fifty minutes.

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped after a bank robbery, a man who cannot feel pain becomes an unlikely hero to try and save her life.

Here is the trailer:

Novocaine features some hilarious and heartwarming moments along with some terrific fight scenes. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Light and fun!

It’s good to see a movie like this every once and a while. This film didn’t take itself too seriously at all. I thought it was super fun with a lot of humor that actually landed. The chemistry between our two main leads was sweet enough and the dynamic with the villains was fantastic (mostly courtesy of the brilliant Ray Nicholson killing it again).

Jack Quaid’s awkward, but endearing charm worked well here, making him an unlikely hero to root for against all odds.

Creative and entertaining fight scenes.

In a lot of ways, this film reminded me of a watered down version of Crank starring Jason Statham. I liked that film better, but Novocaine had the same type of outrageous fight scenes that were very entertaining.

The fight scenes were silly, but they were also great to watch on screen. It was awesome hearing the rest of the theater audience react during certain gruesome parts.

The Cons:

A touch too long.

I personally think this movie should have been just under 90 minutes. The beginning was a little sluggish. It also felt very by the numbers. We learned about why we should care about these two characters while getting a touch of chemistry between them. I think the chemistry could have been fleshed out a little bit more, but I didn’t need this movie to be any longer than it was.

Once we got to the robbery and action, things picked up a lot, but it was a slower start for me.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Novocaine is a fun and breezy comedy-action flick packed with inventive fight scenes.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Borderline” on Demand: Deranged Rom-Com Thriller Delivers

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“Tonight is the night…”

Borderline released on Demand on March 14th 2025. The comedy thriller film stars Samara Weaving, Ray Nicholson, Alba Baptista, Jimmie Fails, and Eric Dane. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-four minutes.

A sociopath obsessed with a pop star in the 1990’s escapes a mental institution to track her down so they can live happily ever after together.

Here is the trailer:

Borderline is an entertaining thriller that holds your attention until the very end. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A twisted thriller with plenty of outrageous moments.

When I first saw the trailer for this film, I knew it was right up my alley. I love guilty pleasure thrillers about obsession and I appreciated that this film added in some elements of comedy as well. The blending of genres here was terrific, making this a fun popcorn watch perfect for the weekend.

Brilliant performances.

I’m pretty much seated for any film starring Samara Weaving (especially with the possibility of her getting covered in blood) and she did a good job here. I did want a little bit more from her character, but I wasn’t disappointed. It was also fun seeing Grey’s Anatomy and Charmed star Eric Dane in this.

But, I have to give it up to Ray Nicholson (Panic) and Alba Batista (Warrior Nun). They were bloody fantastic and stole the show for me. They really went all out with their performances and elevated this film in lot of ways.

The music in this one was fantastic as well.

The Cons:

Pacing issues.

The second half of this film was a lot stronger than the first half. Once we got to the core plot, I was much more invested. There was some fluff to deal with in the beginning and I thought we spent too much time jumping around to other plot-lines, which took away from the intensity going on at the house.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Borderline is twisted, outrageous, and a lot of fun.

This was my kind of thriller and a solid watch overall.

More rom-com thrillers, please!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

Who will make it off the island alive?

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