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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

Image courtesy of 20th Century Studios

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

Image courtesy of Netflix

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

Image courtesy of Netflix

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

Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures

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

Image courtesy of Disney

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

Image courtesy of Vertical

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 “Heretic” in Theaters: Hugh Grant Delivers an Extremely Unsettling Performance!

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

“The more you know, the less you know…”

Heretic released in theaters on November 8th 2024 and is currently available to stream on Demand as of December 10th 2024. The psychological horror film stars Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Topher Grace. It runs for approximately an hour and fifty minutes.

Two young Mormon missionaries become caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse when they are invited into a home where their faith is tested.

Here is the trailer:

Heretic weaves together a thought-provoking and unnerving story filled with plenty of chilling moments. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Hugh Grant delivers a stellar performance.

I’m used to seeing Hugh Grant in some of my favorite rom-coms, but he showed off his exceptional range in this film. He was so creepy, elevating any stale content to something extraordinary and compelling by his mere presence. He should seriously get an award for this one. He held my attention the whole time, keeping me on the edge of my seat.

I love that Sophie Thatcher is appearing in more horror films. She is one to watch for sure and I thought that Chloe East gave a convincing performance as well. This was a small cast, but everyone put forth believable performances that really lured the audience into these four walls in such an effective way.

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Unsettling from start to finish…

There wasn’t much going on in this film and at the same time, there was SO MUCH going on. The tension was insane in this one. I didn’t think I would care for this film, but I was really intrigued by the debate going on within these four walls. Everything was executed in such a poetic and subtle way. There was just this endless feeling of being uncomfortable throughout the entire film. It worked so well, bringing me along for the ride, and I was thoroughly satisfied by the final act.

The Cons:

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Sluggish pacing at times.

Be prepared for a slow burn. This one did have some issues with initial pacing, but Hugh Grant kept me invested enough that I didn’t really mind. I think as long as you go into this one understanding that, you’ll still enjoy the film…although I’m not sure that it’s for everyone.

The characters made some terrible decisions at times, but then we wouldn’t have a movie if they didn’t…

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Heretic is a unique and captivating watch that will stick with you long after it’s over!

This movie was such a fantastic surprise and I was blown away by Hugh Grant’s performance.

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