Films That Matter
Ohm My God
Finding an intriguing milieu somewhere between the recent popularity in witch related films over the past decade (think The VVitch, Hereditary, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, and Weapons) and a spooky atmosphere somewhat reminiscent of the Stephen King room related 1408, Hokum (2026), written and directed by Damian McCarthy, is another worthy entry in the horror genre. In many ways about battling your own demons, Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) is a successful writer with a very troubled past – making him a bitter, cantankerous, and bluntly rude human being, he is currently writing the trilogy-ender to his successful Conquistador series (which serves as a bookend for this film). Suddenly haunted by his parents’ ashes sitting upon his mantle (as well as being hit with a form of writer’s block), he decides to fly to Ireland to spread them at one of the places he knows they loved – a kitschy inn called The Bilberry Woods where long ago they honeymooned.
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An Erotic Thriller Double Feature
The HousemaidChloeJanuary 14, 2026It is now quite rare to see an erotic thriller made. Thriving during the late 1980s and into the 90s, in a modern cinematic world that has become more cookie cutter and safe, it just doesn’t seem to fit within the current mold being used in Hollywood. That is why it is a breath of fresh air to see the current success of The Housemaid (2025). And, while we’re on that, it also ties into another film from back in 2009 called Chloe... not only because it falls within the same more adult themed genre, but also because they both star Amanda Seyfried. Starting with the 2025 offering from director Paul Feig, The Housemaid follows Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney) as she desperately seeks employment after a yet undisclosed difficult past. Falling into a seemingly perfect job as a housemaid for the wealthy Winchester family, Nina (Seyfried), Andrew (Brandon Sklenar), and daughter Cece (Indiana Elle), live in a gargantuan posh house on the edge of New York.
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Bank Shot
The Bank JobDecember 12, 2025A blackmailing scheme that leads right to the top, plenty of political tomfoolery, a black militant causing many an issue on the darker side of life, a smut king involved with numerous dirty coppers, and more all revolve around a dynamic robbery in the Roger Donaldson directed film The Bank Job (2008). Set in London, England circa 1971 and loosely based upon numerous real and rumoured happenings from the time, the main narrative follows Terry Leather (Jason Statham – The Beekeeper; Snatch.), a small time former crook and now used car dealer/garage who is still down on his luck thanks to owing money to the wrong sort of people.
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Fight for your Rite
The Conjuring: Last RitesOctober 4, 2025Being labeled as the final entry in the franchise in both title and talk from those in the know, The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025), produced by original mastermind James Wan and directed by Michael Chaves (who also manned the third feature), there is no denying that it has a finale feel to it... though, like any lucrative cinematic domain, a haunted door is always found swinging open for another sequel. Now twelve years on from the original horror filled offering, this adventure follows Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) both forward and backward, opening with a flashback to very early on in their paranormal investigating days when their daughter was first born (keep your eye on an ominous antique mirror), then jumping forward some twenty-two years later into the 1980s... where they’ve taken a step back from their inspections due to Ed’s weak heart.
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Count the Clock
NosferatuOctober 1, 2025Following in the wake of F.W. Murnau’s iconic original 1922 version and the Werner Herzog1979 edition starring Klaus Kinski, modern maestro Robert Eggers follows up his memorable movies The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), and his sole non horror production The Northman (2022) with his longtime passion project Nosferatu (2024) – which he both wrote the screenplay for and also directed (he has been working on the project since 2015). Once again demonstrating his love for folkloric horror and accurate historical touches, the first two things immediately noticed are its use of real film (which has a distinct look when compared to digital)
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Disappearing Magic Act
WeaponsSeptember 25, 2025Zach Cregger’s follow-up to his surprise horror hit Barbarian (2022) – which was a wildly original premise, that, despite some flaws, ensnared its audience, finds Weapons (2025) doing the very same thing... coming up with a mesmeric premise that is sure to impress fans of the genre. Told in a most engaging way, for some modern viewers it may come across as a tad lethargic, but it better helps grow the mystery, suspense and thrills of this slow-burner of a story – as its non-linear approach may answer a question or two, while also adding more questions along the way.
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A Rundown
Caught StealingSeptember 18, 2025Reveling in its 1990's era setting, Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller Caught Stealing (2025), finds new ground within the criminal underworld while also being somewhat reminiscent of movies from that time period like Guy Ritchie’s early works in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and Snatch (2000), as well as one offs like The Fugitive (1993), Carlito’s Way (1993), The Boondock Saints (1999), and several others. A rare change of pace for Aronofsky
