Caillou Pettis is a professional film critic and journalist as well as the author of While You Sleep, The Inspiring World of Horror: The Movies That Influenced Generations, and co-author of Out of Time: True Paranormal Encounters. He has been writing in the entertainment industry for over seven and a half years professionally. Throughout the years, he has written articles for publications including Gold Derby, Exclaim!, CBR, Awards Radar, Awards Watch, Flickering Myth, BRWC, Starburst Magazine, Punch Drunk Critics, Mediaversity Reviews, Vinyl Chapters, Northern Transmissions, and Beats Per Minute.
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My Old Ass

My Old Ass Review: A Touch of Wit and Wisdom

Megan Park’s My Old Ass is a refreshing, if somewhat melancholic, exploration of youth, identity, and the slippery nature of time. The film offers a unique blend of science fiction, comedy, and drama, following Elliott, a quirky and sometimes impulsive ...
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Heretic

Heretic Review: A Disturbing Descent into the Nature of Belief

In Heretic, co-writers and directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods craft a psychological horror that delves deep into religious devotion, manipulation, and the disturbing allure of control. Anchored by a chilling performance from Hugh Grant and strong, dynamic portrayals by ...
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The Penguin

The Penguin Review: A Riveting Descent into Gotham’s Underworld

HBO’s The Penguin offers a gritty, masterfully crafted journey into Gotham’s criminal depths, expanding on the mythos introduced in The Batman (2022). Developed by Lauren LeFranc, the series delves into Oswald “Oz” Cobb’s struggle for dominance following Carmine Falcone’s death. ...
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Red One

Red One Review: It’s Mostly A Lump Of Coal

Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan, ambitiously attempts to blend Christmas magic with an action-adventure framework. With a high-profile cast featuring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K. Simmons, the film promises plenty of ...
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Meet Me Next Christmas

Meet Me Next Christmas Review: A Holiday Romance That Falls Short

Rusty Cundieff’s Meet Me Next Christmas promises the familiar allure of a holiday romantic comedy: festive New York City backdrops, a romantic quest, and, of course, the ultimate Christmas miracle. However, despite the charm of Christina Milian in the lead ...
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The Substance

The Substance Review: A Gruesome And Haunting Reflection on Vanity

The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, is a daring and grotesque exploration of identity, self-worth, and the double-edged sword of fame. This satirical body horror film carves a raw and terrifying narrative about Hollywood’s relentless obsession with youth, as seen ...
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Piece by Piece

Piece by Piece Review: A Block-Building Portrait of Pharrell’s Life

In Piece by Piece, Morgan Neville crafts an animated biographical documentary that is both inventive and poignant, paying tribute to Pharrell Williams in a way that is as vibrant and boundless as the artist himself. Through the delightful medium of ...
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Agatha All Along

Agatha All Along Review: A Bewitching Journey Through the MCU

Marvel Studios’ Agatha All Along takes fans back to Westview, New Jersey, to follow the sassy yet scarred Agatha Harkness, played by the endlessly captivating Kathryn Hahn. The WandaVision spin-off, directed by showrunner Jac Schaeffer, taps into darker, mystical elements ...
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Time Cut

Time Cut Review: It Fails To Carving Out Its Own Niche

With its ambitious mix of science fiction and slasher horror, Time Cut aims to deliver a thrilling, time-bending twist on the traditional slasher genre. Directed by Hannah MacPherson and co-written by MacPherson and Michael Kennedy, this film stars Madison Bailey ...
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Your Monster

Your Monster Review: Give Melissa Barrera Her Oscar

Caroline Lindy’s Your Monster is a refreshingly unique anti-romantic comedy-horror that stands out by blending human vulnerability with a quirky supernatural twist. Building upon her 2019 short film of the same name, Lindy crafts a story that doesn’t shy away ...
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Carved

Carved Review: A Failed Attempt At Halloween Horror

In Carved, director Justin Harding attempts to deliver a horror-comedy experience that blends Halloween spookiness with a historical twist. The film centers on a group of survivors trapped in a vintage reenactment village where, on Halloween night, a sentient, vengeful ...
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Don't Move

Don’t Move Review: A Solid Albeit Familiar Thriller

Adam Schindler and Brian Netto’s thriller Don’t Move stakes its claim as a visceral survival tale, spinning a familiar yet tension-packed story of endurance and personal transformation. Starring Kelsey Asbille as the grieving mother Iris and Finn Wittrock as her ...