Brandon

Brandon

Favorite films

  • Pearl
  • Pushover
  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi
  • There Will Be Blood

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  • September 5

    ★★★

  • Better Man

    ★★★½

  • The Incredible Hulk

    ★★

  • Iron Man 2

    ★★

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  • Trap

    Trap

    ★★★

    — 56/100

    Trap offers a thrilling, high-stakes narrative that keeps you engaged, but it stumbles in some areas where the plot's convenience starts to undermine the tension. The film follows its protagonist through a series of increasingly complex situations, yet key moments—such as effortlessly stealing keycards or bypassing security—are handled with an unrealistic ease that feels a bit contrived. These shortcuts break the immersion and detract from the otherwise gripping atmosphere, as everything seems to fall into place a little…

  • Pearl

    Pearl

    ★★★★★

    — 95/100

    Pearl is the kind of horror film that pushes boundaries, delivering a uniquely unsettling experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Where X stumbled by adhering too closely to the slasher formula of classics like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Pearl veers into daringly innovative territory, offering an almost twisted retelling of The Wizard of Oz that is both mesmerizing and deeply disturbing.

    In contrast to the gratuitous gore often seen in horror, Pearl uses violence to illustrate…

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  • Rosemary's Baby

    Rosemary's Baby

    ½

    Thanks Rosemary's Baby, I now hate slow-burn horror! My experience with this "film" was profoundly disappointing, from start to finish. It felt like nothing substantial ever transpired, making the viewing experience tedious and unrewarding.

    The acting throughout the film was subpar, making it difficult to stay engaged or immersed in the story. There are only one or two significant plot developments, and they are so spaced out that by the time the second one occurs, any initial interest or concern…

  • Orphan: First Kill

    Orphan: First Kill

    ½

    Orphan: First Kill endeavors to provide a backstory to its predecessor, Orphan (2009), offering a prequel that aims to flesh out the origins of its infamous antagonist, Esther. Unfortunately, the film’s execution is marred by several glaring issues that detract from its potential impact.

    The definition of a prequel is to present events that precede an existing work. Orphan: First Kill adheres to this formula by briefly recounting the history preceding the original film. However, the lack of innovation and…