Haymaker 2025 Review: In KILL, Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Crowdpleaser Gives You What You Pay For
KILL screens for the debut Haymaker Film Festival this weekend!
Reviews
JFF Theater: THE SCOOP Review: Blending School Drama with Timely Journalism Lessons
Set in a prestigious high school, The Scoop follows Yui Tokoro, a literature-obsessed teenager determined to uncover the identity of a mysterious writer rumored to be a student at her school. To achieve her goal, Yui joins the school’s unofficial press club, led by its eccentric leader (played by Akari Takaishi, known for her standout role in Baby Assassins). As Yui delves deeper, she uncovers corruption within the school, learning the vital lesson that true journalism is about uncovering the truth. This engaging film tackles timely themes such as press freedom and systemic corruption, seamlessly woven into a compelling school drama. Director Keiichi Kobayashi starts with a deliberate, slow pace that gradually builds momentum as the story’s layers unravel, culminating in a powerful climax where only the truth prevails—not just the truth of the mysteries presented by the plot, but also a sincere and evocative message that resonates with the […]
KILLING FAITH Review: Guy Pearce And DeWanda Wise, And The Devils We Know
The film is now available in select theaters from Shout! Studios.
THE VILLAGERS Review: Don Lee And Kim Sae-Ron Knock Out A Scintillating Mystery Thriller
#TheVillagers opens on digital on October 7 from WELL GO USA
SAMURAI FURY Review: A Liberating Win For Yo Oizumi’s First Action Role
The film opens on Digital beginning Tuesday from Well Go USA.
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In DEATHSTALKER, Part Homage, Part Spoof, All Fantastic
The film enjoyed its World Premiere at the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest.
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In DOLLY, Get Out!
Rod Blackhurst’s newest thriller enjoyed its World Premiere at the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest.
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In LUGER, We’re Still Winning The War On Nazis!
The film enjoyed its world premiere at the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest
AFFINITY Review: Marko Zaror Continues To Show He’s The Real McCoy
The film arrives on Digital and Disc beginning September 30.
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In APPOFENIACS, A Babel Of Self-Made Cataclysmic Proportions
APPOFENIACS enjoyed its North American Premiere for the twentieth edition of Fantastic Fest.
Fantastic Fest XX Review: COYOTES Has Both Bark and Bite
Coyotes enjoyed its World Premiere at the twentieth edition of Fantastic Fest. The film gets a theatrical release date (in the US) on October 3rd.
PRISONER OF WAR Review: Scott Adkins Breaks Free in a Bone-Crushing WWII Action Epic.
The film stars Scott Adkins and Peter Shinkoda
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In ROAD TO VENDETTA, A Killer Sino-Japanese Action Flick
ROAD TO VENDETTA enjoyed its World Premiere for the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest.
PEKING OPERA BLUES – Shout! Review: A Revolutionary Classic In Its Own Right
The film is now available from Shout! Factory
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In BEAST OF WAR, …When All You Have Are Your Mates!
The movie opens in October from Well Go USA.
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In PENANCE, A Full Throttle Actioner That Pushes The Boundaries Of Punishment
PENANCE enjoyed its World Premiere at the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest
THE CAT – 88 Films Blu-Ray Review: Lam Nai Choi’s Last Greatest Meows On A High Note
THE CAT arrives tomorrow on limited edition Blu-Ray from 88 Films
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In CHOCOLATE, A Vivid, Starmaking Extravaganza
CHOCOLATE enjoyed a special screening in 35mm presentation for the twentieth edition of Fantastic Fest.