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Spoiler-Free Review of “It’s What’s Inside” on Netflix: Twisted Fun!

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

“I want this to be a special night…”

It’s What’s Inside released on Netflix on October 4th 2024. The dark comedy horror film stars Alycia Debnam-Carey, Brittany O’Grady, James Morosini, Devon Terrell, and David W. Thompson. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-four minutes.

A pre-wedding reunion goes horribly wrong when a mysterious suitcase arrives, unleashing a psychological nightmare on all of its participants, threatening friendships and relationships.

Here is the trailer:

It’s What’s Inside is a bonkers watch filled with lots of fun and shocking reveals that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Super fun!

This film definitely channeled Bodies Bodies Bodies in a lot of ways. While not all of the humor landed for me personally, I liked that it didn’t take itself too seriously. The vibe worked in this trippy flick and I dug the sci-fi/psychological elements as well, almost reminding me a little bit of Flatliners.

We had some familiar faces in this one and I’ll always watch whatever Alycia Debnam-Carey is in. She’s an underrated scream queen and deserves more attention.

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A shocking moment that kicked things up a notch.

There will be no spoilers in this review, but there was a huge moment that gave this film the deliciously dark edge it needed. My jaw dropped and I was hooked immediately. If you’re thinking of tuning out because of the fluff in the beginning, stick around. This film truly went for it and embraced its trippy plot without holding back.

The Cons:

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Messy and over-complicated toward the end.

I really dug this movie, but it did start to spiral out of control by the end. I was slightly confused and had to go back a few times to fully piece everything together. It definitely went for something unique here, but I’m not sure that it fully stuck the landing.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

It’s What’s Inside is fresh and original with a satisfying hook that delivers with brilliant madness.

I was so hyped to watch this film and I think it absolutely delivered!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on It’s What’s Inside 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 “Amp House Massacre” on Demand: The Killer Price of Internet Fame

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“I’m your biggest fan…”

Amp House Massacre released on demand on June 25th 2024. The horror slasher film stars Kara Royster, Pedro Correa, Chris O’Neal, and Ana Osorio. It runs for approximately an hour and twenty minutes.

While staying at an exclusive mansion, a group of influencers wind up caught in a deadly game that reveals each of their secrets to the others.

Here is the trailer:

Amp House Massacre has a fantastic premise for a slasher film, but does it translate well on the screen? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A premise I was super excited about!

I’ve seen plenty of horror films leaning into the influencer craze lately, but I really thought that this premise was exceptional. It put a Bodies Bodies Bodies spin on things and had the potential to be a bloody fantastic film. I’m always up for a low budget slasher!

Some inventive kills.

I wanted to see more gore and I think a few of the kills could have been dragged out a little more to really make an impact, but there were some creative options used here, which I appreciated as a slasher fan.

The Cons:

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Takes a while to settle in…

This was a shorter film, but I found myself losing interest until the killer started to shake things up. I could have done without some of the excessive fluff personally.

Also, there was some CRAZY over-acting going on in this one. We got some random yelling and crying that was so bad, it was funny. I’ve seen some of these actors in other things so this was confusing. It just felt very amateur.

I started to like everything more as the killer games started, but I thought that the ending was a dud, which was disappointing.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

Amp House Massacre has a really cool premise for a slasher film, but it needed to flesh things out fully to bring the idea to life.

If you enjoy lower budget slashers, this is a quick enough watch with a few sprinkles of killer fun.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Gil

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!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Idol” on Max: “Entourage” meets “Fifty Shades of Grey”

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“Look at what she’s overcome…”

The Idol premiered on June 4th 2023 on HBO and Max with its first episode. There will be five episodes in total that will air weekly. The drama series stars Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd, and Rachel Sennott. Each episode runs for approximately 58-60 minutes.

After recovering from a nervous breakdown, a pop star named Jocelyn tries to get her career back on track when she begins a relationship with a contemporary cult leader named Tedros.
Here is the trailer:


The Idol has already stirred up a lot of controversy even before the premiere aired due to its sexually explicit and vulgar content, but is this show worth watching? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Lily-Rose Depp steps into the role flawlessly.

She oozes style, perfection, and sex appeal and truly embraces this role. I’d love to see some more character layers and I’m hopeful that we will get there, but when you think about a pop star like Britney Spears (I assume that’s what they are going for), Lily-Rose Depp is checking off all the necessary boxes and then some.

She has been commanding the screen with her electric presence.

There are a lot of characters in this one so it’s hard to see who else could steal the show, but so far I am also loving Rachel Sennott (Bodies Bodies Bodies) and I think she could be a real contender if she gets enough screen time.

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Something to talk about…

There has been a lot of controversy along with many negative reviews about this show even before it aired. Let’s be honest, that gives people something to talk about and the show is pushing enough envelopes to strike up a conversation with its audience. Whether it’s love or hate, this show will definitely be a topic of discussion for weeks to come.

On another note, I like the music so far and I also think that the series is shot in a stylish way. It needs a lot more than that to keep me coming back for more, but it has some potential. It actually started off pretty strong, but it did go off course as the episode continued…

I’d personally like to see the series focus more on Jocelyn and her rise to fame, but it looks like we are heading in a totally different direction.

The Cons:

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Contrived and vulgar…

The dialogue is atrocious and so crude. It feels forced and very unrealistic. This series is clearly trying to make a statement and be outrageous with its sexual content, but a lot of it is not coming off in an organic way, which makes it simply feel silly and shallow.

I also think that the series is focusing on the wrong things and it thinks it is edgier than it actually is. The premiere episode dragged for a while and if things don’t pick up soon, a lot of people will probably tune out.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

This series is not as bad as critics are saying and it does have some glimmers of potential, but a lot more needs to happen to keep me tuning in each week.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Idol 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! I hope you enjoy!
READ IF YOU DARE…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Bodies Bodies Bodies” in Theaters: My New Favorite Whodunnit Movie!

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“It’s OK to be nervous…that’s part of the fun.”

Bodies Bodies Bodies released in theaters on August 5th 2022. The horror comedy film stars Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Pete Davidson, Rachel Sennott, Chase Sui Wonders, and Lee Pace. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

A party game leads to murder when a group of wealthy friends stay at an extravagant mansion while waiting out a hurricane.

Here is the trailer:

Bodies Bodies Bodies is a brilliant horror comedy that is so much fun to watch with plenty of shocking reveals that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A murder mystery with plenty of hilarious moments.

Pass that zucchini bread! This film had a great balance of silly scares and humor, which made it a welcomed addition into the horror comedy genre. I’m normally not the biggest Pete Davidson fan, but I actually thought he nailed the vibe of his character. This film was really smart in the way it unfolded and I was entertained the entire time.

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Fun characters!

I really liked the majority of the characters (in a love to hate them kind of way) and Alice was my favorite by far! Give this girl the crown! I would have liked a little bit more development for Bee, but the film did a great job of making every single one into a potential suspect, which made this film far from predictable.

Nails the ending!

There will be no spoilers in this review, but I LOVED the ending! I didn’t see it coming and by the time it was happening on screen, I was so beyond impressed. It really delivered and then some!

The Cons:

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Takes a little while to get going…

I wouldn’t say that this was a major con, but the pacing was a little sluggish in the beginning. Once we started playing the game, this improved drastically but you do have to sit through a lot of exhausting dialogue in the beginning, but that’s what makes the film genius by the time you get to the end so stick through it!

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

A brilliant and entertaining whodunnit mystery with an ending I didn’t see coming!

I was so hyped to watch this film and I think it delivered and then some!

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

Scream Hunt is available here!

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