Becca Johnson

1 week ago | nerdspin.com | Becca Johnson

Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) is a very well-renowned filmmaker, especially when it comes to black storytelling, yet Sinners sees his first foray into the horror genre. Starring a slew of incredible talent, including Michael B. Jordan in not one but two leading roles, Sinners follows twins Smoke and Stack as they return to their hometown to start again. However, they soon discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back – vampires.

1 week ago | talkingfilms.net | Becca Johnson

Following up ‘Civil War’ exactly one year later, this time pairing up with co-director and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland is back with another harrowing, brutal depiction of war. This time around, we are following a platoon of American Navy SEALs on a surveillance mission gone wrong in insurgent territory during the Iraq War in 2006.

1 week ago | filmfocusonline.com | Becca Johnson

By Becca Johnson - April 15, 2025Directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) and starring Steve Coogan (Marie Antoinette) in the leading role, The Penguin Lessons is a fun and poignant comedy drama inspired by true events. Coogan plays Tom Michel, a world-weary English teacher who arrives in Argentina in 1976 to teach at al all-boys school. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students.

1 week ago | filmfocusonline.com | Becca Johnson

By Becca Johnson - April 14, 2025It’s not only Disney who have been rife with the live-action remakes and re-imaginings, but the horror genre too. The latest offering, The Ugly Stepsister, gives the classic tale of Cinderella an especially grotesque spin. A directorial feature debut from Emilie Kristine Blichfeldt, The Ugly Stepsister is a Norwegian body horror centering on Elvira (Lea Myren), who lives in a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business.

3 weeks ago | filmfocusonline.com | Becca Johnson

By Becca Johnson - April 2, 2025Directed by first-timer Alex Scharfman, who has previously boasted producer credits on the likes of Resurrection (2022) and House of Spoils (2024), Death of a Unicorn brings a wacky premise to a genre blend of horror, comedy and fantasy. The film follows a father and daughter who accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat. Upon arrival, the fathers billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creatures miraculous curative properties.