This Is Not a Test offers an atypical take on the zombie genre, leaning more into tension and character moments than nonstop action. The premise and storytelling are decent, though the overall plot feels a bit overdone compared to many other entries in the genre. Unfortunately, the film is held back by noticeably poor-quality zombie makeup and effects, which occasionally break the immersion.
Psycho Killer delivers a tense, stylish ride that leans heavily into psychological horror rather than cheap jump scares. The film builds suspense slowly, drawing viewers into a chilling cat-and-mouse story that keeps the tension high from start to finish. Strong performances and sharp cinematography help create an unsettling atmosphere, while the story offers enough twists to keep audiences guessing.
Scream 7 keeps the franchise alive with a mix of nostalgia, sharp humor, and just enough fresh twists to keep longtime fans guessing. While it doesn’t reinvent the formula, it leans confidently into the self-aware horror style that made the series famous. The kills are inventive, the pacing moves quickly, and the mystery surrounding Ghostface still delivers a few satisfying surprises. A couple of plot beats feel familiar, but the film’s energy and playful nods to past entries help carry it through.
I’m giving Companion (2025) a full five stars. Not a polite five. A grinning, white-knuckle five. I’ve watched it 4 times now since i first saw it on its opening night, using my AMC A-List pass. As a developer working on developing Ai, creating Ai companions, and exploring the world of robotics.
What would you do if the one person you can’t stand is also the only person left alive with you?
That’s the nasty little hook behind Send Help (2026), Sam Raimi’s R-rated survival horror thriller that keeps tightening the screws until the beach feels like a courtroom, a cage, and a punchline all at once. The setup is simple: two coworkers survive a plane crash and wash up on a deserted island, but the movie quickly proves it’s not really about coconuts and campfires. It’s about control, resentment, and what happens when “professional” manners burn off in the sun.
A 90-Minute Trial With Pixels, Panic, and a Pulse Imagine waking up in a courtroom where the judge doesn’t blink, doesn’t sigh, doesn’t care if you’re scared, and already thinks you did it. That’s the nasty little hook of Mercy in Real 3D, a sci-fi crime thriller that turns justice into a stopwatch and turns …
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Screen Unseen Movie Review (AMC Surprise Night) Walking into AMC Screen Unseen feels like buying a mystery-flavor soda. You know it’s fizzy, you don’t know if it’s cherry or cough syrup, and once you take that first sip, there’s no going back. That was the mood on 1/26/26 at …
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Some movies feel like a screen. Others feel like a door. This was especially true with Avatar: Fire and Ash – a door and portal to other dimensions, worlds, and a star-spangled sky of fantasy. I saw Avatar: Fire and Ash 3D with my AMC A-List membership, and I’m calling it a full-on 5-star afternoon …
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Americana (2025) swaggered into my weekend with a bold cinematic presence that’s rare and addictive. My son and I buckled in for a modern neo-Western set among the wind-whipped plains of South Dakota, only to discover a film as wild and imaginative as any fireside legend. With a dreamlike story structure, staggeringly rich visuals, and a cast that constantly surprises, Americana isn’t just a movie; it’s a fever dream set to the rhythm of rattlesnakes and prairie wind. We exited the theater grinning, minds spinning, and firmly agreed on a sparkling 4.7 out of 5 stars.
The first Nobody caught viewers off-guard; a suburban dad, fed up with being overlooked and underestimated, spectacularly unleashes a hidden set of lethal skills. Naturally, expectations for Nobody 2 shot sky-high. Could lightning strike twice? Would Bob Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell dish out another wild blend of slapstick humor, family drama, and hard-hitting action, or would the sequel trip over its formula? Fans wanted bigger brawls, sharp wit, and maybe just a touch of unpredictability that made the original a sleeper hit. Here’s the breakdown of how the sequel stacks up.