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Glitches in the System: “AfrAId” Falls Short of AI Thriller Potential

AfrAId (2024), directed by Chris Weitz, taps into the growing anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence but unfortunately falls short of delivering a memorable sci-fi thriller. The film follows the suburban couple Curtis (John

October 3, 2024

Movies

Academia Gone Dark: How “The Fury” Mixes Wit, Suspense, and Twisted Minds

If Alex Michaelides’ The Silent Patient was your introduction to the British-Cypriot novelist’s world of psychological misdirection, buckle up for his latest ride, The Fury. Yes, this book is designed to keep

October 1, 2024

Books

“The Hole” by Joe Dante, or When Old-School Subjects Meet Contemporary Filmmaking

After the instructive and chaotic viewing of “The Hole” directed by Joe Dante in 2009, offered in 3D in equipped theaters, I came to the ultimate conclusion that a debriefing was necessary.

August 28, 2024

Movies

Twists and Turns: Exploring the Mind-Bending Thrillers of Alice Feeney

Alice Feeney has firmly established herself as a celebrated author in the realm of psychological thrillers. Known for her gripping narratives, Feeney’s works are distinguished by their unpredictable twists and complex characters,

August 28, 2024

Books

“The Cabin in the Woods” by Drew Goddard: Year 1 of a New Concept in Horror on the Big Screen

Contemporary horror films are a bit like a huge potpourri where various more or less pleasant smells mix together—combinations that we never really wanted to blend. Serial killers, possessed children, psychopathic perverts,

August 27, 2024

Movies

7 Best Scary Snake Movies to Give You the Chills (Plus 3 Bonuses)

There’s something inherently terrifying about snakes. Maybe it’s their slithery movements, venomous fangs, or the way they can appear out of nowhere. Whatever it is, snakes have been the stars of some

August 26, 2024

Movies

The 6 Best Camping-Gone-Wrong Movies That Will Make You Glad You Stayed Home (Plus a Bonus)

There’s something about camping that feels like it should be a good idea. The call of the wild, the fresh air, the crackling campfire—it all sounds so idyllic, doesn’t it? But, as

August 24, 2024

Movies

Why Lucy Foley’s Murder Mystery Books are Unmissable in 2024

Lucy Foley has carved a distinctive niche for herself in the contemporary literary landscape, becoming an unavoidable name in the murder mystery genre by 2024. With her signature blend of atmospheric settings,

August 23, 2024

Books

Psychological Terror in the Desert: Dissecting “Horror in the High Desert 3: Firewatch”

Dutch Marich’s Horror in the High Desert 3: Firewatch is a breathtakingly tense continuation of a found-footage horror trilogy that has consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre. While many horror films

August 20, 2024

Movies

Sacred Rituals and Sinister Spirits: The Top 5 Films on Vatican-Performed Exorcisms

The Vatican, often viewed as a bastion of ancient religious practice, plays a significant role in the cultural and spiritual narratives of many people worldwide. Headquartered in Vatican City, this sacred institution

August 9, 2024

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