Spoiler-Free Review of “Faces of Death” (2026) in Theaters: A Disturbing and Consuming Watch!

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“Give the people what they want…”

Faces of Death released in limited theaters on April 10th 2026. The horror film, which is a re-imagining of the 1978 film, Faces of Death stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Jermaine Fowler, Josie Totah, and Aaron Holliday. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-seven minutes.

An internet content moderator stumbles upon a series of clips that appear to be re-enacting death scenes from the film, Faces of Death, but she starts to suspect that someone may be killing actual people in the videos, leading her down a dangerous path to the truth.

Here is the trailer:

Faces of Death follows the formula of films like Kimi and American Sweatshop with its horrific content that mirrors what people post on the internet daily, along with a strong protagonist to root for. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Chilling performances.

Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery gave two BRILLIANT performances. I was so invested in this one and a lot of that had to do with their portrayals of these characters.

I honestly had goosebumps every single time one of them was on screen and thought they really elevated this film in so many ways.

Barbie Ferreira is one to watch and I think I may have a new favorite villain.

Completely shocking and horrifying!

This film is sick and twisted, but I mean that in the best possible way. There were some scenes that were hard to watch, but I honestly couldn’t look away. Bravo to this film because I think it captured what it was going for in such a compelling way.

I was hooked from the very beginning and I barely blinked watching this one. I love films that sink their teeth into me, refusing to release their hold until the credits roll. That’s cinema to me and while this movie will not be for everyone because of the content, it is an absolute GEM for horror fans.

I also thought this was such a clever re-imagining of a film. I didn’t see the 1978 version, but I love what they did here, using it as an important plot piece while still delivering a fresh and modern film that makes sense in today’s world.

The ending was also so electric! I’m so glad because we kept building and building and I was worried about the ultimate outcome, but it delivered and then some.

The Cons:

Not for sensitive viewers.

This is more just a warning rather than a con of the film. This film does not hold back in the gore department and it does show some horrific and triggering content so please be aware of that.

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

Faces of Death (2026) is a jaw-dropping, immersive experience that will hook you and never let go, featuring two dynamic performances worth talking about.

Shudder is knocking it out of the park with its horror entries this year!

Run to your theater if this is playing by you!

Such an intense watch and one of my favorite films of the year so far!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Faces of Death 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.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “They Will Kill You” in Theaters: Zazie Beetz Packs a Punch!

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“This is a safe space…”

They Will Kill You is an action-horror comedy film that premiered on March 27th 2026. The film stars Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham, and Tom Felton. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

An ex-con accepts a job as a housekeeper in a lavish NYC building, but soon discovers that the people residing there are trying to sacrifice her to their satanic cult.

Here is the trailer:

They Will Kill You delivers with fantastic fight scenes and a few welcomed twists to keep you entertained. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Sylish, well-choreographed fight scenes.

If you like films like, The Raid, Boy Kills World, and Bullet Train, then this is right up your alley. The fight scenes were fantastic and there were plenty of gruesome and bloody moments. The humor also worked well so that the material didn’t become too stale by the end.

Zazie Beetz is fantastic!!!

She dominated this film in the best way possible. This was clearly such a physical and powerful role and I thought she was believable and definitely one to root for. She was bad-ass and then some! Wow!

The other characters were fun to watch as well. I always love seeing Heather Graham show up in horror films.

The Cons:

No real plot…

Look, I knew this film was going to be about action and it delivered in that aspect. However, the majority of the film is filled with very loud music accompanied with fight scenes so if you’re expecting a well-layered plot, you won’t get that here.

There was a story-line at the back end of everything, but it wasn’t fleshed out enough. I still cared enough about the characters, but I could tell that wasn’t the goal of this movie.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!

They Will Kill You is mindless fun with a strong female lead to root for against all odds.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Dangerous Animals” in Theaters: A Bloody Good Time!

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“Welcome aboard…”

Dangerous Animals will release in theaters in the US on June 6th 2025 and on June 12th in Australia. The survival horror film stars Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston, and Ella Newton. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-three minutes.

A shark obsessed serial killer holds a woman named Zephyr against her will. She must figure out a way to escape before he feeds her to his beloved sharks.

Here is the trailer:

Dangerous Animals gives us the perfect heart-pounding combination: a psycho serial killer and sharks. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Jai Courtney is BRILLIANT in this!

I was excited when I saw he was cast as the villain in this from the trailer and he did not disappoint! Wow! Think Wolf Creek’s Mick Taylor. He honestly could have been his son.

He was twisted, diabolical, and out of his mind, but he was also really entertaining to watch and elevated this film in so many ways for me.

He will definitely be a villain I remember! I loved every second of his performance!

A strong, resourceful female lead to root for.

I love a strong female lead…especially in films like this. Zephyr was such a cool character and it was very easy to cheer for her against all odds. She didn’t accept her circumstances. She was a “fighter” and I thought she was absolutely terrific!

Intense from start to finish!

This movie had a killer opening and it really kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I have seen countless shark movies over the years and this one was one of the best I have seen in a very long time. The serial killer angle certainly helped things, but there was also some great shark action!

The Cons:

I don’t have many…

This film was pretty close to perfect. While it may not be for everyone, it checked off every box for me. I love simple thrillers like this. My only con would be that maybe there was a touch too much fluff after the opening scene, but I really had to think of a con here.

I loved every second of this movie!

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

Dangerous Animals is the shark movie I’ve been waiting for!

Think Wolf Creek, but with sharks. Jai Courtney as Tucker just became one of my favorite horror villains of all time!

I loved this movie so much and I can’t wait to watch it again and again!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

CHECKING OUT WAS NEVER AN OPTION…

A weekend getaway goes horribly wrong when Charlotte suspects that a guest at her bed-and-breakfast has gone missing. A heart-pounding thriller that will keep you guessing until the end. We Hope You Enjoy Your Stay is available below! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Long Bright River” on Peacock: Amanda Seyfried Stars in this Emotional Crime Mystery Series

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“Every single one of your actions is a choice…”

Long Bright River premiered on Peacock on March 13th 2025 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The limited crime drama series (based on the novel of the same name) stars Amanda Seyfried, Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, and John Doman. Each episode runs for approximately 50-53 minutes.

When a series of murders involving young women occur in Philadelphia, a cop named Mickey suspects that there may be a connection to her own sister’s disappearance, leading her down a dangerous path to discover the truth.

Here is the trailer:

Long Bright River is very similar to Mare of Easttown with an emotional mystery at its core and a strong female lead. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A layered mystery with emotional connections.

I thought the core mystery here was a solid one. I was invested more because of the believable bond between these sisters. Their relationship was far from perfect, but it made it more realistic and I truly felt Amanda Seyfried’s desperate struggle to find out the truth. I was engrossed until the very end and I thought the final reveal was a good one that kept me guessing.

Amanda Seyfried gives a note-worthy performance.

She’s the main reason why I tuned into this particular series and I thought she carried it in so many ways. She was believable, compelling, and very interesting to watch on screen. Her character was flawed in a lot of ways, but Seyfried clearly understood that with her portrayal.

The Cons:

Draining at times.

The episodes here were a little too long for my liking. The first two episodes felt extremely sluggish, but thankfully things turned around by the time I got to episode 3.

I also think this series tried to cover too much. This often happens when series attempt to bring over as many details as possible from a book, but I think it took away slightly from the main mystery, which was interesting enough on its own.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

Long Bright River is an emotional, gripping crime series with a solid performance by Amanda Seyfried.

There were some pacing issues to deal with, but I think the series got better and better with each episode.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rule…they can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Man in the White Van” on Demand: Eerie Thriller Has Its Moments

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“I think it was following me…”

The Man in the White Van originally released in limited theaters on December 13th 2024 and is now available to watch on Demand as of January 7th 2025. The horror-thriller film stars Madison Wolfe, Ali Larter, Sean Astin, and Brec Bassinger. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

Inspired by true events in 1970’s Florida, a driver begins to follow a young girl everywhere she goes, but her family dismisses her concerns, assuming that she is making things up for attention.

Here is the trailer:

The Man in the White Van is a tense thriller with a strong female lead to root for. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A terrifying premise that leads up to an intense final act!

The entire film had such a creepy tone, but the last thirty minutes were insane. I was on the edge of my seat. It was jam-packed with adrenaline-filled moments. I was so happy this film turned itself around. I was concerned initially, but my watch paid off. The very end fell off a little for me, but I thought this film did a great job creating suspense with a lower budget.

A resourceful female lead to cheer on.

I thought the lead did a fantastic job in this. I was rooting for her the entire time. It was fun seeing Ali Larter as well (who hasn’t aged a day). Some of the other characters fit too neatly into tropes, but I was impressed with the performances in this overall.

The Cons:

The vignettes were distracting.

This film took a similar approach to Anna Kendrick’s Woman of the Hour, but I thought that film executed things in a more effective way. The time jumps in this one didn’t do it any favors. They really didn’t add to the film and they took away from the core plot.

I wasn’t a huge fan of the excessively loud sound effects to enhance the cheesy jump scares. The premise was already terrifying enough so this seemed a little excessive to me. I also thought the film had a weak opening and some pacing issues in the middle. It did redeem itself in the final act, however.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

The Man in the White Van is a solid low budget thriller with some genuine moments of intensity.

This wasn’t the best thriller I’ve seen, but the last thirty minutes were worth the watch.

If you’re a fan of cat-and-mouse thrillers with a simple approach, there’s enough here to enjoy.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Don’t Move” on Netflix: Fans of “Alone” Just Got a New Thriller to be Excited About!

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“The world takes what it wants…”

Don’t Move premiered on Netflix on October 25th 2024. The thriller suspense film (produced by Sam Raimi) stars Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock. It is approximately one hour and thirty minutes long.

After meeting a dangerous stranger in the woods, a woman is injected with a paralytic agent and only has a limited amount of time to escape before her body shuts down.

Here is the trailer:

Don’t Move channels films like Alone (2020) and Unseen with its simple, but intense premise. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

My kind of thriller!

It’s no secret that I love fast-paced thrillers with a straightforward cat-and-mouse premise and a strong female lead. Well, I am happy to report that this film checked off all those boxes effortlessly. In a lot of ways this movie reminded me of Alone (2020). The setting and plot were very similar, but we were added in a gimmick to complicate things slightly like in Unseen.

At first I was worried that this film would fall flat in comparison, but it quickly grabbed my attention and never released its grip on me, delivering with exceptional pacing, a chilling setting, and a worthy villain.

Two worthy performances.

Finn Wittrock is no stranger to playing a darker role. The American Horror Story alum stepped into this role flawlessly. He was creepy and charming, making this chase that much more horrifying.

I am not as familiar with Kelsey Asbille, but I thought she was truly fantastic in this. I love a bad-ass female lead who is inventive and she managed to dominate the screen with minimal dialogue at times (which is no easy task).

This film had a very small cast, but it worked well here.

The Cons:

I don’t have any…

This thriller may not be for everyone, but it’s exactly the kind of movie I love to watch. I seriously don’t have any cons. It didn’t waste time with unnecessary fluff. It gave us enough background about Iris so we would care about what happened to her and then it threw us into an edge-of-your-seat rush of brilliant suspense. I always say that less is more with these types of films and this one understood that.

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

Don’t Move has everything I want from a cat-and-mouse thriller and more!

This film understood the assignment with its straightforward, but effective approach.

I loved every second of it and it just became one of my new favorite thrillers!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Don’t Move in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “MaXXXine” in Theaters: It’s Mia Goth’s World and We’re All Just Living In It!

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“I always wanted to be famous…”

MaXXXine releases in theaters on July 5th 2024. The slasher horror film is the third installment of the X franchise and it stars Mia Goth, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan, Moses Sumney, Halsey, and Elizabeth Debicki. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

Six years after surviving a massacre in Texas, Maxine Minx gets her big break in 1980’s Hollywood. However, when a serial killer named the Night Stalker targets young women in the city, Maxine’s bloody past is brought back to the present.

Here is the trailer:

MaXXXine once again allows Mia Goth to shine in this bloody fantastic world, channeling classic horror films in a stylish and entertaining way. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Transports us to another place and time with style!

Everything screamed 80’s perfection from the bubble gum pop font in the opening credits to the music. The fashion was on another level and I want Maxine’s boots for obvious reasons…

I loved the crime noir feel. It was nice to see that Ti West took the time to truly depict how this world was in such an aesthetically pleasing way. It made my watch so much better and reminded me why I absolutely love the 80’s.

Much like X, this film also successfully paid homage to classic films in a fun way without overdoing it. It was fantastic to see as a horror fan.

Mia Goth does it again!

This should really come as no surprise since I think she is exceptional in everything she does. She was on another level in Pearl and she gave us an electric performance now in MaXXXine.

I loved that we got the chance to truly experience Maxine’s story this time around. There were hints of this in X, but we didn’t have time to explore it. This movie definitely answered all those questions I had in a satisfying way.

Mia Goth is a modern scream queen in the best way possible and she really poured everything she had into this role with twisted charisma. I loved her performance.

Some brutal kills!

There weren’t as many of them in this movie, but the ones we witnessed will be haunting me for some time to come. Especially that one scene…yikes!

The Cons:

Phones it in with the plot…

My only issue with this film was that it didn’t take the time to flesh out the plot. I was actually really interested in certain aspects of the mystery killer and I think we glossed over some opportunities here.

We also didn’t spend enough time with other characters, which was a miss in my opinion. We had such a spectacular cast here and I get that this is Maxine’s movie, but this needed some work so we would actually care about who lived or died…

This isn’t really a con, but this movie didn’t feel like the third installment of a franchise. It felt like more of a spin-off with Maxine’s character in another world. This isn’t a bad thing and I think it worked effortlessly for the most part, but I guess I was expecting some kind of bloody finale here and I’m not sure that it pulled that off.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

MaXXXine carves its way into the spotlight with sex, style, and blood galore, featuring an unforgettable and electric performance by Mia Goth.

While probably my least favorite film of the franchise, MaXXXine still has plenty of fantastic moments to appreciate and is well worth the watch.

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

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Trigger Warning” on Netflix: Jessica Alba Gives it Her All…

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“I can’t stay…”

Trigger Warning premiered on Netflix on June 21st 2024. The action thriller film stars Jessica Alba, Mark Webber, Gabriel Basso, Tone Bell, Jake Weary, and Anthony Michael Hall. It runs for an hour and forty-five minutes.

After returning to her hometown after the news of her father’s death, a special forces commando suspects that a violent local gang may be responsible.

Here is the trailer:

Trigger Warning is a familiar thriller by the numbers, but Jessica Alba tries her best to elevate it as much as she can. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Jessica Alba kicks ass!

OK, she’s the main reason why I tuned into this one and she was absolutely bad-ass. She didn’t just elevate this film…she CARRIED it. It was a lot of fun seeing her on the screen again and I hope she gets the chance to star in more action thrillers, because this is where she shines.

Can we also talk about how she hasn’t aged a day? I feel like I’m watching Dark Angel right now!

There were some cool fight scenes and some decent action as well, but don’t expect anything that new or exciting here…

The Cons:

Slow moving at times with painful dialogue.

I prefer fast-paced action thrillers and while this film had enough of these moments sprinkled in, it also felt really slow at times. Jessica Alba was fantastic, but some of the dialogue was cringe-worthy. Everything also felt very safe and predictable. I was hoping for a bit more here. I’m all for B movie action thrillers with a female lead, but I just wanted this film to break out into something truly raw and brutal.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

Trigger Warning is very much a “movie of the week” action thriller.

If you’re looking for a quick weekend watch, there is enough here and Jessica Alba is absolutely worth the watch. I just wanted some more substance.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Damsel” on Netflix: Not Your Average Fairy-Tale…

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“This story always ends the same…”

Damsel is a dark fantasy action film that premiered on March 8th 2024 on Netflix. It stars Millie Bobby Brown, Robin Wright, Nick Robinson, and Angela Bassett. It runs for an hour and forty-nine minutes.

A young woman marries a prince, only to discover that his family actually plans to sacrifice her to a dragon.

Here is the trailer:

Damsel follows in the footsteps of The Princess, presenting us with a capable and intelligent female lead who needs to rely on herself to save the day. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Visually impressive.

This film was gorgeous to look at. It really felt like I was seeing an actual fairy-tale kingdom right off the page. The colors and costumes were aesthetically pleasing and I was impressed with the scenes involving the dragon.

Millie Bobby Brown gives it her all!

I really liked her in this and thought she stepped away from her character from Stranger Things in a bad-ass way, proving that she is more than capable of commanding the screen in different types of films. I’d like to see her do more than Netflix films because I think she has a lot of raw talent that is being stifled in a way, but I was rooting for her the entire time in this one.

I also wanted her character to give us some sarcasm or humor to lighten things up a little bit, but she delivered with what she was given.

The cat-and-mouse scenes were well done.

I loved the way the dragon toyed with her and I really enjoyed some of the earlier scenes in the cave where we got to see Elodie unlock her true potential with intelligence and courage. There were also some darker elements of horror in this one that I absolutely loved.

The Cons:

Nothing new here…

Look, I love modern day fairy-tales and I will continue to indulge in them. That being said, I’ve seen this movie before. I personally liked The Princess better, which had a better balance of bad-ass moments and humor to keep me fully engaged. I’m all for a strong female lead not requiring the prince to save the day, but this film needed some more edge to fully deliver.

It had some sprinkles of Ready or Not thrown in and if it had lightened up just a touch and found some twisted humor, it would have been a little bit more satisfying by the time I got to the end.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

Millie Bobby Brown reminds us that she’s here to stay as a strong female lead in this bad-ass (but mostly predictable) fantasy-action flick.

A lot felt very by the numbers here, but if you enjoy twists on fairy-tales and anything with dragons, there’s enough here to appreciate for a decent enough movie of the week.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Night of the Hunted” on Shudder: Adrenaline-Fuelled Thriller Delivers

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“I’ve never done anything to you…”

Night of the Hunted released on Shudder on October 20th 2023. The survival-thriller film stars Camille Rowe, J. John Bieler, and Jeremy Scippio. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

When Alice stops at a remote gas station late at night, she’s targeted by an unknown sniper. Her only hope is to flag someone down to help her or try and survive on her own by using her surroundings to her advantage.

Here is the trailer:

Night of the Hunted is my kind of thriller with an exceptional female lead and a simple, but intense formula that will hold your attention until the very end. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Starts off with a bang…literally!

With minimal set-up, we are launched into an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that doesn’t hold back. It’s a simple, but effective approach, reminding me immediately of films like P2 (from the same director), Alone (2020), and Hunt Her, Kill Her. These are my favorite kinds of survival thrillers. I loved how bloody and brutal this one was. It had my heart racing and I thought that ending was so well done!

A strong and resourceful female lead.

Camille Rowe was bloody fantastic as Alice. I thought she was clever and bad-ass. I liked that her character was flawed in a lot of ways. It gave the film more substance and it also made her more relatable. She wasn’t perfect by any means, but you still wanted to root for her against all odds.

The Cons:

Loses a touch of steam in the middle.

This wasn’t a major con because I thought the dialogue needed to happen in order for the film to progress, but it didn’t compare to the beginning and end of this film, which were so beyond intense. I actually really liked the dynamic going on and thought the conversations helped enhance the movie in a lot of ways, but I have a feeling that there will be some mixed thoughts on this.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Night of the Hunted is a ruthless and intense survival thriller featuring a bad-ass female lead who commands the screen.

I thoroughly enjoyed this film!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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