Tag: supernatural horror

Spoiler-Free Review of “It Lives Inside” in Theaters: Utterly Terrifying!

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

“There is a dark thing that feeds on those feelings…”

It Lives Inside released in theaters on September 22nd 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Megan Suri, Neeru Bajwa, Mohana Krishnan, Betty Gabriel, and Gage Marsh. It runs for approximately an hour and forty minutes.

Sam rejects her culture to fit in at school, but when a mythological demonic spirit targets her former best friend, she must learn to accept who she is and where she comes from in order to defeat it.

Here is the trailer:

It Lives Inside is engrossing from start to finish, exploring an intriguing mystery deep rooted in Hindu lore with some spine-tingling moments along the way. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Neon

Creepy and unsettling…

I thought that this film successfully built up terror in a very tangible way. It didn’t rely on jump scares or gimmicks. Rather, it created this frightening world and continued to expand on it with effective uses of light and darkness, instilling a real sense of fear in its characters and its audience.

I’ll definitely be having quite a few endless nightmares thanks to this film and I mean that as a compliment! There were a number of times I was on the edge of my seat with dread, watching the terror unfold.

Images courtesy of Neon

A compelling mystery.

I really loved the mystery and story surrounding this film. Sure, it was creepy as hell, but it also really explored some interesting aspects of Hindu mythology, creating a layered mystery that held my full attention. I loved the tie ins to culture, family, and ancestry here and there were even a few moments that reminded me of Charmed in a way, which had me cheering for these characters all the way!

I really loved Sam as a character and thought she was extremely easy to root for. I also liked all of the supporting characters, which is rare in films like these…especially when you know that everyone is not going to make it.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of Neon

Plays it safe in some aspects.

I really liked this film, but I think it needed to go one step further to truly immerse us into this terrifying world. It did a great job setting it up, but perhaps it needed a R rating to achieve perfection.

Don’t get me wrong, I was still completely terrified, but I think this film could have been a horror masterpiece if it would have gone a little bit more over the edge.

There also wasn’t too much buzz around this movie. I hope that people go to the theater to see it because it is a worthy entry to horror.

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of Neon

I’m in!!!

An unsettling and engrossing watch with a unique mystery at its core.

One of my favorite horror films of the year! 

I was so pleasantly surprised by this one. I thoroughly enjoyed my watch and I hope that everyone gives this a chance because it really has a lot going for it.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on It Lives Inside 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!

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe.  Thanks for your support!

Spoiler-Free Review of “Perpetrator” on Shudder: What did I just watch?

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

“I don’t know what to do with her…”

Perpetrator released on Shudder on September 1st 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Alicia Silverstone, Chris Lowell, Kiah McKirnan, and Melanie Liburd. It runs for approximately an hour and forty minutes.

Jonny is sent to live with her aunt right before her 18th birthday, triggering a bewitching transformation that allows her to help find a group of missing girls in her town.

Here is the trailer:

Perpetrator had plenty of bewitching ingredients, but its slow pace and trippy weirdness made this one difficult to enjoy. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Shudder

An eerie premise.

I was actually pretty excited to watch this one. I loved the concept and I’m all for a feminist witchy movie featuring a decent enough mystery at its core. This movie should have been a slam dunk based off of the premise, but it never quite executed things in an effective way.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of Shudder

Underwhelming performances…

I expect a lot more from Alicia Silverstone. She’s the main reason why I tuned in for this one and while I felt comforted by her mere presence, her performance seemed really odd. It almost felt like she was over-acting in certain scenes.

Chris Lowell didn’t get too much to do and our main lead was pretty bland. I honestly didn’t care about what happened to her, which didn’t help matters.

Super dull with no real direction.

This one was painfully slow and really confusing. It didn’t follow a logical sequence of events. Rather, it felt more like it mashed together a series of ideas and prayed that the audience wouldn’t notice? I felt like I was watching this one forever even though the runtime was standard. So disappointing…

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of Shudder

Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

Boring, pointless, and really disappointing.

Shudder has been missing the mark lately. The last few original movies I have watched have been painfully awful.

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

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe.  Thanks for your support!

Spoiler-Free Review of “All Fun and Games” on Demand: Natalia Dyer Stars in this Forgettable Supernatural Horror Film

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

“I will play. I won’t quit…”

All Fun and Games released on Demand on September 1st 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Natalia Dyer, Asa Butterfield, Laurel Marsden, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. It runs for approximately an hour and sixteen minutes.

A group of teens discover a cursed knife in Salem, which unleashes a demon that forces them to play childhood games until they die.

Here is the trailer:

All Fun and Games has a spooky premise with a decent cast, but does the film do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Vertical

Good cast.

Natalia Dyer was the main reason why I tuned into this one and she did a good job with her character. The rest of the cast did a decent job too with what they were given, elevating this film as much as they could. There were characters to root for and some that seemed filler, but overall the cast delivered.

The second half was better than the first…

Luckily this film was on the short side or I may have tuned out sooner, but thankfully things picked up steam in the second half. There were some slasher vibes that worked and when everyone started playing the games and working together, it flowed much better.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of Vertical

Silly, watered down scares.

I didn’t jump once. This film was not scary at all and the demons were so ridiculous and laughable at times. I know it’s difficult to instill a sense of dread and fear in films, but it seemed like we needed a lot more effort in this area, which could have made this a much more satisfying watch.

Annoying voice-over narrations.

Luckily they didn’t take over the film, but they added nothing to it and they started explaining things to the audience that didn’t make logical sense. I’m assuming this was just to fill time since the film was already on the short side, but wow these were bad.

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of Vertical

I’m 50/50 on this one…

I’m in for Natalia Dyer, but this film was cheesy and uninspiring for the most part. I wouldn’t say that you need to rush to see this one, but there were a few glimmers of potential wedged into the middle.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

Girl Number Thirteen Lurking Promo

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!

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe.  Thanks for your support!

Spoiler-Free Review of “Subject” on Screambox: A Trippy and Creepy Concept

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

“How would you like an alternative sentence?”

Subject released on Screambox on August 22nd 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Tristan Barr, Cecilia Low, and Gaby Seow. It runs for approximately an hour and seventeen minutes.

A convicted criminal on the way to prison is approached by a government agent, who offers him the opportunity to participate in a secret experiment in exchange for commuting his sentence.

Here is the trailer:

Subject features an inventive idea with some genuinely disturbing moments. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Cineverse

A plot that pulls you in.

I absolutely LOVED the idea behind this. It sort of reminded me of the Dharma Initiative experiments in LOST if they were to go full horror. The film didn’t waste any time with unnecessary fluff. The audience went along for the ride and character layers were reveled later on through flashbacks, which worked well here. Too much set-up would have slowed down the pacing so I thought this was the right approach.

The ending was really disturbing!

I didn’t know where we were going with this, but I was pleasantly surprised by the ending. There will be no spoilers here, but it was the best part of the movie by far and it revealed quite a bit of skin-crawling moments that were well worth the wait.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of Cineverse

The dialogue felt a little forced.

Look, it’s not easy carrying a film by yourself. Tristan Barr (who is also the Director of this film) did a good job with everything and held my attention overall. That being said, I wish the dialogue was a little bit more natural and organic. Sometimes it felt like the actor was explaining things to the audience rather than revealing real moments of self-reflection and truth in his video diaries.

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of Cineverse

I’m in about 75 percent…

Subject is deranged and disturbing!

It took a scary concept and built on it, leading up to some real moments of suspense.

Overall, I enjoyed this film and it did enough to earn a watch.

Special thanks to Continuance Pictures for this advanced screening! You can check out Subject now on Screambox!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Subject (2023) in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

Blood Rose Island Ad

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?

I hope you enjoy my new island thriller!

Blood Rose Island is available here!

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe.  Thanks for your support!

 

Spoiler-Free Review of “Bad Things” on Shudder: LGBTQ Version of “The Shining” Has its Ups and Downs

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

“It doesn’t seem that haunted…”

Bad Things released on Shudder on August 18th 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Gayle Rankin, Hari Nef, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Molly Ringwald. It runs for an hour and twenty-five minutes.

After inheriting an abandoned hotel, Ruthie and her friends decide to spend the weekend there, but they soon discover that there is another presence lurking on the property.

Here is the trailer:

Bad Things has an intriguing and chilling premise with ghostly potential, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Shudder

The nods to The Shining work.

Bad Things clearly drew a lot of its inspiration from that iconic movie and I really loved those elements the most. The creepy hotel and the winter setting felt very much on point and there were a few strange characters that gave me plenty of nostalgia for that film in a positive way without compromising the identity of this modern film.

Images courtesy of Shudder

Well-executed cinematography.

Everything was shot really well. I particularly really liked the shots of the hotel hallway and I thought the muted color scheme channeled the eerie vibe this film was going for. The offbeat music also worked in its favor.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of Shudder

Sluggish pacing.

This film was on the shorter side, but I felt like I had been watching it for a very long time and not in a good way. Some of the conversations between the characters felt completely unnecessary and they did nothing to add any layers to them, which was frustrating.

Odd ending.

I really wasn’t a fan of the ending. This film started off with so much potential, but I’m not sure that it ever quite found its way. There were some genuinely creepy moments that had me interested, but once we got to the end, I wanted something a lot more…

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of Shudder

I’m 50/50 on this one…

Bad Things has a haunting concept with some freaky moments sprinkled in, but it loses its way at the end.

There were a lot of things that I liked about this one, but I just wanted a lot more from it.

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

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe.  Thanks for your support!

Spoiler-Free Review of “Talk to Me” in Theaters: A Freaky and Absorbing Watch!

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

“Light the candle to open the door…blow it out to close it…”

Talk to Me released in theaters on July 28th 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Sophie Wilde, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, and Alexandra Jensen. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

A group of friends discover the thrill of conjuring spirits using an embalmed hand, but they unleash something dangerous in the process.

Here is the trailer:

Talk to Me hooks you from the very start, reminding us that it’s a never a good idea to invite in the dead. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of A24

A disturbing concept executed in a satisfying way.

I’ve seen my fair share of supernatural horror films, but many of them fail to deliver on the sinister premise, relying more on jump scare tactics. Talk to Me stepped away from that and delivered by manifesting real fears. I wouldn’t say that anything was that scary, but the idea behind it was terrifying and I thought that it showcased this in an imaginative way on screen, never letting the audience off the hook.

Sticks the landing!

Everything was building up to the climax of this movie and I was worried that it would take too big of a risk or finish in a safe way, but I was pleasantly surprised by the end result and I thought it brought everything full circle.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of A24

Not a huge fan of our main character…

I understand and accept that we don’t always have to fall in love with our main character. Being flawed and misunderstood makes it more of a real portrayal and the exploration of grief was well done. The actress did a great job, but I just didn’t like Mia’s character.

She made really dumb decisions and continued to do so over and over again…

They added in some layers for her and ties to a family, but she was frustrating to watch and I was a little less invested in her fate because of this. I didn’t really care for the supporting characters either. No one stood out for me.

This may come down to preference, however.

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of A24

I’m in!

A satisfying watch that will chill you to the bone.

Talk to Me lives up to the hype and brings the supernatural genre back to life.

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

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe. Thanks for your support!

Spoiler-Free Review of “Insidious: The Red Door” in Theaters: The Final Chapter for the Lambert Family

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

“We’re ready to forget once and for all…”

Insidious: The Red Door released in theaters on July 7th 2023. The fifth film of the supernatural horror franchise stars Patrick Wilson, Ty Simpkins, Sinclair Daniel, and Rose Byrne. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-seven minutes.

After Josh Lambert drops his son off at college, both of them begin having nightmares and hallucinations as something horrifying from their past comes back to haunt them.

Here is the trailer:

Insidious: The Red Door is the final film in the franchise and Patrick Wilson’s directorial debut as he attempts to give us a satisfying conclusion. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Sony Pictures

The friendship between Dalton and Chris.

Even though we recognize Patrick Wilson as the face of this franchise, this film focuses a lot more on his son, Dalton. Dalton goes off to college and is really moody and artsy. Honestly he was really dull, but I really liked the friendship between him and Chris and I thought that Chris really livened things up in a positive way.

She prevented things from feeling too stale and gave us someone else to root for.

Images courtesy of Sony Pictures

Fun cameos and a few solid scares.

I did jump a few times and thought some of the scares were actually well done. I can’t say the same for all of the scares, but there were a few moments of dread in this that are worth noting.

I appreciated the cameos (especially since this is the final chapter), which made this film feel a little more familiar.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of Sony Pictures

Don’t bench your best players…

I get that he was directing this film, but I wanted more of Patrick Wilson. We’ve seen this type of move before with the Halloween franchise when we shifted over to Corey and Allyson. I didn’t mind a lot of the college scenes…although the frat stuff seemed overdone. I guess I was just looking for more screen time for certain characters since this was the final chapter.

I also wanted more of an explanation about what was going on in “The Further,” but this film focused more on the family instead. Even though I liked some of the scares, many of them just felt really watered down and predictable.

The pacing also felt super slow, which made this film feel longer than it actually was.

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of Sony Pictures

I’m in about 75 percent…

Insidious: The Red Door does enough to close off the franchise, but I wanted it to do something new and unique here.

The movie was OK for the most part, but it needed a lot more than watered down jump scares to fully capture my attention.

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

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!

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe.  Thanks for your support!

Spoiler-Free Review of “Jagged Mind” on Hulu: Trippy & Triggering LGBTQ Horror Flick

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

“Just try to remember…”

Jagged Mind premiered on Hulu on June 15th 2023. The LGBTQ supernatural horror film stars Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Shannon Woodward, Rosaline Elbay, Shein Mompremier, and Jimmy Jean-Louis. It runs for approximately an hour and twenty-seven minutes.

A woman begins experiencing blackouts and strange visions when she discovers that she may be stuck in a time loop involving her new girlfriend.

Here is the trailer:

Jagged Mind is trippy and disturbing, tackling real issues that are way more horrifying. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Hulu

Two strong performances.

The film centers on a LGBTQ couple and both women give believable and compelling performances. In particular, Maisie Richardson-Sellers stood out as Billie. She really pulled me into this film and did a good job of holding the audience’s attention…even during the sluggish moments.

Images courtesy of Hulu

Unique concept used to tackle real issues.

I wasn’t sure how I felt about this movie at first, but once I got to the last forty minutes or so, I was completely hooked. The concept wasn’t completely new, but I thought it was a different approach and it took a magnifying glass to the real horrors that can lurk beneath the surface of a seemingly “happy couple.” I was satisfied with the ending for the most part and I think it will create a necessary dialogue between viewers, which is not always easy to do.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of Hulu

Confusing at times…

We start off almost immediately with Billie’s weird visions and blackouts. Even though she talks about experiencing deja vu, we have to piece that together ourselves because it isn’t super apparent like it is with other time loops films. These honestly gave me a headache at first, but once Billie started to piece things together, the film improved drastically.

The pacing was also really slow for the first half of the film. Luckily things picked up, but I think that the film could have devoted a little bit more time to Billie and Alex’s initial relationship to add in some tangible layers.

Please also keep in mind that there is some sensitive content in this one and that it may be triggering for some viewers.

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of Hulu

I’m in!

Jagged Mind is an unnerving and thought-provoking watch.

This film wasn’t perfect, but it was interesting and I think it exposed some horrifying truths in a compelling way without hitting the audience over the head with what it wanted to say.

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

Main promo smaller

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!

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe.  Thanks for your support!

Spoiler-Free Review of “Grimcutty” on Hulu: A Gen Z Teen’s Nightmare

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

“You sure you don’t have a phone?”

Grimcutty released on Hulu on October 10th 2022. The supernatural horror film stars Sara Wolfkind, Shannyn Sossamon, Usman Ally, and Alona Tal. It runs for approximately an hour and forty minutes.

A teen girl is plagued by a frightening internet challenge that is manifested by the hysteria of her parents.

Here is the trailer:

Grimcutty feels very much like a cross between Slender Man and Pulse, highlighting the danger of technology and what happens when parents overreact to social media exposure. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Hulu

Tries to do something different…

While this is hardly the first film I have seen about the dangers of the internet, I thought Grimcutty made a valiant effort to think outside the box with its concept. While I wouldn’t necessarily say that I was really terrified throughout my watch, I appreciated the idea behind the film and I think it executed a lot of things really well.

Images courtesy of Hulu

Some familiar faces…

Shannyn Sossamon starred in One Missed Call back in 2008 so it was nice to see her in this film. She is no stranger to a killer phone…

I thought all of the characters did a good job with what they were given. I’m not sure that anyone really stood out, but the performances were believable enough to keep me interested.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of Hulu

The Grimcutty isn’t that scary…

Sure, it’s weird looking and odd, but it didn’t frighten me the way some supernatural creatures have. Even though I preferred this film to Slender Man, the actual Slender Man is a lot scarier than this guy. If the Grimcutty was truly frightening, this film may have worked a lot better, but it was honestly laughable at times.

I also thought this film was longer than it needed to be. I didn’t need anything dragged out on this one.

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of Hulu

I’m in about 75 percent…

An interesting concept with some entertaining moments.

This film was actually a lot better than I thought it would be. If you enjoy films like Slender Man and pretty much any horror film involving technology, you’ll feel right at home with this one.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

Blood Rose Island Ad

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?

I hope you enjoy my new island thriller!

Blood Rose Island is available here!

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe.  Thanks for your support!

Spoiler-Free Review of “The Girl in the Mirror” on Netflix: Creepy and Unsettling

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

“It’s all over now…”

The Girl in the Mirror (Originally titled Alma) released on Netflix on August 19th 2022. All nine episodes are available to stream now. The Spanish supernatural mystery series stars Mireia Oriol, Claudia Roset, Javier Morgade, and Álex Villazán. Each episode runs for approximately 42-49 minutes.

After losing her memory in a tragic accident, Alma tries to piece together what happened that day as a supernatural presence lurks in her nightmares.

Here is the trailer:

The Girl in the Mirror is truly frightening with plenty of disturbing content and a decent mystery at its core. Does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Netflix

Extremely disturbing…

This series did not shy away from extreme gore, giving me some Final Destination vibes in the beginning. Horror fans will be pleased with this. There is also this unsettling supernatural presence that chilled me to the bone and an eerie mist and lighting that complimented it well. If you’re looking for something terrifying, Alma’s nightmares and hallucinations are filled with it.

Decent mystery.

There are plenty of horror elements, but there is also a decent mystery at the very center. It takes a while for it all to unfold, but each episode did enough to lure me in for more. The characters were likable enough, but I was mostly intrigued by what was going on with Alma.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of Netflix

Pacing issues…

This series felt a little unsure of itself at times. We got plenty of teenage drama to deal with and I was ready to tune out, but the supernatural element redeemed it. I’m kind of exhausted by so much teenage drama lately even though I come to expect it in these series.

I think the pacing needed some improvements. Things took too long to happen and I had too many questions brewing in my mind and not enough answers. There was that cliffhanger ending so I’m guessing we will get a season two potentially.

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of Netflix

I’m in about 75 percent…

The Girl in the Mirror has a decent mystery and some genuinely terrifying moments sprinkled in, but I personally wanted this show to pick a genre and stick with it. That being said, there’s still plenty to enjoy with this one if you like supernatural horror shows.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Girl in the Mirror 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!

**If you enjoyed this blog, I would love it if you would click the follow button on your way out to subscribe.  Thanks for your support!