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Spoiler-Free Review of “Slanted” on Demand: The Substance meets Mean Girls

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

“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!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Forbidden Fruits” in Theaters: A Juicy, Witchy Treat!

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“Being a witch is being a sister…”

Forbidden Fruits premiered in select theaters on March 27th 2026. The horror fantasy comedy film stars Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, and Gabrielle Union. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-three minutes.

At the Free Eden mall shop, Apple runs a coven with the other female employees, but when a new hire threatens her control over the sisterhood, tensions begin to flare.

Here is the trailer:

Forbidden Fruits has a cheeky premise with sprinkles of gory charm mixed in for good measure, making this a bewitching watch from start to finish. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Stacked cast!

When I initially saw the cast for this film, I knew it would be something special. I was right. This cast delivered in all the right ways. Lili Reinhart was out of this world! Dark Betty was at her peak! Seriously, please start putting her in more movies. She is an underrated force that deserves to flourish in film.

Victoria Pedretti was a lot of fun as well. I’ve never seen her in a role like this before so it was great seeing her range. Her quirky charm really worked well here, clashing with Regina George-esque, Apple.

Oh and make sure you stick around for the end credit scene to see an icon show up!

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Understood the assignment.

This film didn’t take itself too seriously. It embraced some camp and just went all out with its silly, but very entertaining plot. I loved the vibe of this film. As a fan of movies like The Craft, Jawbreaker, and Mean Girls, this film embraced that vibe with style, but also found its own voice.

The fashion was on point (especially Lili Reinhart’s wardrobe) and everything felt so nostalgic and cozy with its mall setting. It’s like this movie was made for me and I enjoyed every moment of it.

The Cons:

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Needed to dip a little bit more into the witchy side.

Don’t get me wrong…I absolutely adored this movie. However, I think it could have benefited from just a touch more ritual and magic, but that’s only because I was thoroughly enjoying being immersed into this world and I wanted more. When I got to the end of the movie, I was already ready for a sequel.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!

Forbidden Fruits is the perfect addition to the girly horror genre. Think Mean Girls meets The Craft with a delicious attitude of its own.

This film may not be for everyone, but I had the best time watching it and it is already 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 Forbidden Fruits in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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!

Play if you dare…

Dash and Seek is available here!

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