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Spoiler-Free Review of “Arcadian” on Demand: Nicolas Cage Takes on Some Super Creepy Monsters

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

“Are we safe…are we secure?”

Arcadian released in limited theaters on April 12th 2024. It is now available on Demand as of May 1st 2024. The action horror film stars Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, and Sadie Soverall. It runs for an hour and thirty minutes.

In a post-apocalyptic future, Paul and his sons try to survive each night by barricading themselves in their home from ruthless monsters, but when one of his sons doesn’t make it home by sundown, Paul ventures out into the open to find him before it is too late.

Here is the trailer:

Arcadian is a solid monster flick, channeling A Quiet Place and No One Will Save You, but does it do enough to be worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Impressive monsters!

I’m not exactly sure what they were, but they were creepy AF! They may give me a few nightmares for sure. I’ve seen my fair share of monster flicks, but I really was genuinely impressed by their design. There were some really freaky moments sprinkled into this one, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Solid second half.

The pacing was a little off for the first half of the film, but the second half picked things up and then some. Wow, that was insane! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and was rooting for these characters against all odds.

The Cons:

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A lot of unanswered questions…

I didn’t need this film to be longer than it was and I liked the simple approach, but I needed a little bit more information here to fully invest. I also thought the film started off a little slow, but it did redeem itself in the end.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Arcadian has some genuinely creepy moments and who doesn’t love seeing Nicolas Cage put up a good fight?

If you’re looking for a quick horror flick to fill your weekend, this one fits the bill.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A Halloween they’ll never forget…

Scream Hunt Halloween

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 “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” on Netflix: Be Careful What You Wish For…

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“Since that date I’ve wondered what if…and why me?”

Mr. Harrigan’s Phone premiered on Netflix on October 5th 2022. Based on the short story by Stephen King, the film stars Jaeden Martell, Donald Sutherland, Joe Tippett,  and Kirby Howell-Baptiste. The film runs for an hour and forty-five minutes.

Craig befriends a billionaire named Mr. Harrigan, who hires him to read to him. After giving him a cellular phone before he dies, Craig realizes that his friend may be able to communicate with him from beyond the grave.

Here is the trailer:

Mr. Harrigan’s Phone has a talented cast and an eerie premise, but does it do enough to be worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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The opening is intriguing.

I thought Donald Sutherland and Jaeden Martell were both very good in this. The opening was actually really interesting. I liked the discussions about literature and I enjoyed watching the friendship grow between them. There was an eerie vibe present throughout the film and it had the potential to lure us in with a compelling story that was much more than your average ghost story.

The Cons:

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Took way too long for things to happen…

The pacing was not good at all in this film, unfortunately. The magic from the opening disappeared and was replaced with a very boring tone that made this film drag and drag. 

Not every story should be made into a film and I don’t think this one translated that well at all, even though I enjoyed the performances and certain elements. 

Once the big moments happened, they didn’t feel that scary or meaningful. I was expecting a slow burn, but this one fizzled out and never quite reached its full potential.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

The film had decent performances and an interesting eerie premise, but it never quite grabbed my full attention.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Mr. Harrigan’s Phone 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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