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Spoiler-Free Review of “Sinners” in Theaters: Vampire Movies are Back and Better than Ever!

**This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!**

“You keep dancing with the devil…one day he’s gonna follow you home…”

Sinners released in theaters on April 18th 2025. The vampire horror action film stars Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, Hailee Steinfeld, Li Jun Li, Miles Caton, Omar Benson Miller, Jayme Lawson, Delroy Lindo, and Jack O’Connell. The film runs for approximately two hours and seventeen minutes.

Set in 1932, twin brothers, Smoke and Stack return home to Mississippi to open up a local juke joint, but they unintentionally draw attention from a great evil in the process.

Here is the trailer:

Sinners has everything I want in a horror movie and more with a layered story, blood-soaked gore, and fantastic music that will seamlessly transport you to another time and place. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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An exceptional cinematic experience!

While I enjoy a lot of movies, it’s becoming more and more rare to find gems that truly stand out, but Sinners just did that, holding its own against so many exceptional films from the past.

This movie had it all! It sunk its teeth into the audience and never let go. There was action, gore, layered characters, and fantastic music. It effortlessly blended several genres together, presenting us with a bloody masterpiece nearly close to perfection.

Wow!

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Stacked cast!

Michael B. Jordan just gave two incredible performances. He was FANTASTIC in this! Everyone played their part extremely well and I fell in love with these characters. Similar to Abigail, it was easy to root for every single one of them. We got enough layers to care about them without going overboard and a few comic reliefs.

My personal favorite character was Annie. She was bad-ass and sensational!

We also got a note-worthy villain. Vampire movies are so back and I’m here for it!

The Cons:

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A touch too long.

I really don’t have many cons for this because I thought it was such an entertaining film, but it was a little bit too long for me personally. This film is a bit of a slow burn so be prepared for that, but once our characters arrive at the juke joint, things kick into high gear and I forgot about how long I was sitting there.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!!!!

Sinners is pretty damn close to perfection, reminding me why I fell in love with movies in the first place.

The vampire genre is back and here to stay!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Sinners 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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Ranking my Top 10 Films of 2024: Which Movies Made The Cut?

It’s that time of year again! As we get closer and closer to approaching 2025, I thought it would be the perfect time to count down my Top 10 Films of 2024.

There are still a lot of movies that I have not seen yet, but I wanted to highlight some of my favorites of the year so far!

My Top 10 Films of 2024 are:

10

Late Night with the Devil

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I went into the theater not knowing what to expect with this one and I was blown away by it. The late night show approach worked so well and I was completely captivated by the performances…and that ending…wow.

If you haven’t seen this yet, I highly recommend it. It was an absolute gem!

9

The First Omen

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It’s rare for a prequel to make such a splash, but this film was original and chilling. It paid respect to its predecessor while still finding its own identity. There were so many shocking and stomach-turning moments in this. If you’re a horror fan, this is a must watch!

8

Carry-On

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Die Hard meets Red Eye! This Netflix thriller checked off all the boxes for me and was such a welcomed surprise. Jason Bateman was a convincing and captivating villain worth talking about. I adore simple and fast-paced thrillers like this.

7

Don’t Move

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These are my favorite kinds of thrillers! I love cat-and-mouse survival thrillers with a simple, but effective approach and a small cast. This film was so intense! My heart was racing the entire time and I was rooting for our lead until the very end.

6

Smile 2

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This sequel exceeded the first film! Naomi Scott gave my favorite performance of the year. Smile 2 was creepy, shocking, and completely unnerving. I was so impressed by this film and loved Naomi Scott’s wardrobe! I’m obsessed with those white boots!

5

The Beekeeper

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Jason Statham can do no wrong! He kicked ass! This was one of the first films I watched in 2024 and I’m still talking about it. It was brutal, fast-paced, and filled to the brim with amazing action. I loved every second of it!

4

Alien: Romulus

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Talk about stomach-turning horror…this film had so many moments that made my skin crawl. Adrenaline-filled, terrifying, and one of the best films of the franchise! This film exceeded my expectations!

3

Deadpool & Wolverine

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I had high expectations for this film and it absolutely delivered. It was fun, hilarious, and had plenty of exciting cameos. This is one of those films that you can re-watch over and over again. More please!

2

Your Monster

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Every now and again, I fall completely in love with a film that moves me to tears and this was that film for 2024. Your Monster was offbeat, unique, and beyond brilliant. Melissa Barrera was fantastic and took my breath away. I’m still thinking about that jaw-dropping ending!

Honorable Mentions:

Heretic

Longlegs

Strange Darling

Oddity

Blink Twice

The Substance

Speak No Evil

Drum roll please…

1

Abigail

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I can’t remember the last time I saw a movie multiple times in the theater, but I had to keep going back for more on the big screen. This film is the definition of CINEMA for me. It had a killer cast that I will be talking about for a long time. It was so much fun and filled with bloody entertaining moments. I didn’t have to think twice about what my favorite film was for the year.

This one blew the others out of the water and is now one of my favorite horror films of all time!

I hope to see more films from 2024 soon, but I hope you enjoyed the list!

Did you have a favorite film of 2024? If so, drop it in the comments!

I wish you all a happy and healthy new year and can’t wait to review more new films in 2025! Happy viewing!

Spoiler-Free Review of “The Inheritance” (2024) on Demand: Watered Down Version of “Ready or Not” Has Its Moments

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“We’re all here…together…”

The Inheritance (2024) released in limited theaters and on demand on July 12th 2024. The horror suspense film stars Briana Middleton, Rachel Nichols (P2), David Walton, Peyton List (School Spirits), and Bob Gunton.

A billionaire invites his children to his home to celebrate his 75th birthday, but informs them all that he is about to die and that they must protect him until midnight if they want to keep their inheritance.

Here is the trailer:

The Inheritance channels films like Ready or Not and Abigail with its premise, but does it measure up to them? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Some creepy moments worth noting.

This film did a decent job with its setting. The house was really cool to look at it. I wish we had gotten a bit more time to explore it, but I dug it overall. There were some unsettling moments sprinkled into this one. I wouldn’t say that this film was that scary by any means, but it did create some suspenseful moments that had me intrigued.

Solid final thirty minutes.

This film didn’t really find its groove until the last thirty minutes. That’s when I was most invested and I appreciated the twists thrown our way. It finally captured the vibe it was going for and followed its own story separate from some of the films it was clearly inspired by. I just wish we got there sooner…

The Cons:

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Felt too familiar initially.

Ready or Not and Abigail are two of my favorite horror films so I was excited that this film had that kind of vibe. However, I think that it relied on this too much in the beginning of the movie and didn’t spend enough time fleshing out its own plot. We eventually got there, but for the majority of the movie, I felt like I was watching a lazy reenactment of some of my favorite films and it didn’t come close to them, which was disappointing.

I also feel like this film took itself too seriously. Part of the reason why I love Ready or Not and Abigail so much is because they add in some dark humor as well to lighten things up. This film could have benefited from that. So many moments felt forced and weighed down and I wasn’t super invested in all of the characters even though I like a lot of the actors in this one.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

The Inheritance doesn’t measure up to similar films in this genre, but it’s a quick watch and entertaining enough with some redeeming qualities. 

I would manage your expectations on this one, but it was not bad by any means.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Inheritance 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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Spoiler-Free Review of “Abigail” in Theaters: A Bloody Amazing Time!

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“I hate ballet…”

Abigail released in theaters on April 19th 2024. The vampire horror film stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Alisha Weir, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, and Giancarlo Esposito. The film runs for approximately an hour and fifty minutes.

A group of would-be criminals kidnap a twelve-year-old daughter of a powerful crime boss and hold her in an isolated mansion, but when they discover that she is a vampire, they quickly realize that they are the ones in real danger.

Here is the trailer:

Abigail has everything I want in a horror movie and more with a genius concept that executes itself flawlessly on screen. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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“Dream f*ckin team!”

Seriously, this was one of the best ensembles I have seen in a film in a very long time! I was so excited to see this one because of the cast: Melissa Barrera (Scream 5 and 6), Kathryn Newton (Freaky, Lisa Frankenstein), Dan Stevens (The Guest), Kevin Durand (LOST and The Strain), and Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad). I mean…can you get much better than that?

That’s already perfection to me and they DELIVERED and ate up every ounce of screen time with charisma. I loved all of the characters and thought that Alisha Weir was exceptional, but Dan Stevens edged out everyone for me. He was so fantastic in this. Loved every second of these performances!

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So much fun!

Whoever came up with the premise of a ballerina vampire is a GENIUS! It was twisted and bonkers and it just worked so well! I knew I was going to love this film and it lived up to the hype.

It featured the perfect blend of humor and horror, which is what I love to see. It was so playful and I loved the gore. Abigail is brought to us from the same people who made Ready or Not and it very much channeled that vibe, but it never felt unoriginal or stale. It had its own voice and I’d honestly rank it right up there with that one and that’s one of my favorite horror films.

The Cons:

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Yeah…I don’t have any.

I really don’t. This movie will definitely become a regular watch for me. It was fantastic and I don’t have anything negative to say about it.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 1000 percent!!!!

Abigail is bloody perfection!

The vampire genre is back and better than ever!

My favorite film of the year so far!

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