Tag: post-apocalyptic

Spoiler-Free Review of “Breathe” on Demand: A Waste of Air

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

“You need to support each other…”

Breathe released on demand on April 26th 2024. The sci-fi thriller film stars Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Sam Worthington, and Common. It runs for approximately 93 minutes.

Maya and her daughter live in a bunker when the earth becomes uninhabitable due to lack of oxygen. When two people arrive seeking shelter with information on her missing husband, she must decide whether or not to trust them.

Here is the trailer:

Breathe has a decent cast and a premise with potential, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Recognizable cast.

One of the main reasons I tuned into this one was because of the cast. There were quite a few familiar faces and the premise had some potential. I’m getting a little tired of the post-apocalyptic genre, but I was hoping for a sci-fi version of Panic Room based off of the trailer.

We didn’t quite reach that level though…

The Cons:

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Lacks suspense.

I really wanted to like this one, but it took itself way too seriously. The over-acting made everything laughable and outrageous. I was surprised by this because Milla and Sam have been in quite a few movies.

The movie was on the shorter side, but it felt like I was watching it forever.

So am I in or out?

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Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

Breathe (2024) had the opportunity to embrace a straightforward thriller premise, but it lost itself along the way with a flat story-line and minimal tension, which was disappointing.

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

Dash and Seek is available here!

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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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