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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Strange Darling

Strange Darling Review: A Tense and Twisted Game of Survival

JT Mollner’s Strange Darling is an electrifying psychological thriller that refuses to follow conventional storytelling. Driven by a nonlinear narrative structure, the film is a meticulously crafted and tension-filled tale about the dangers of lust, manipulation, and survival. With standout ...
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Hold Your Breath

Hold Your Breath Review: Atmospheric But With Disappointing Execution

Hold Your Breath, directed by Karrie Crouse and Will Joines, is a psychological horror-thriller set in the harsh, isolated landscape of 1930s Oklahoma. With dust storms that threaten to swallow the world whole, the film explores themes of motherhood, trauma, ...
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The 4:30 Movie

The 4:30 Movie Review: A Nostalgic Dive into Youth and Love

Kevin Smith‘s The 4:30 Movie takes viewers on a humorous, heartwarming journey through the trials of teenage love, friendship, and the transformative magic of cinema. Set in 1986 New Jersey, this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy weaves Smith’s signature humor with a ...
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Joker: Folie à Deux Review: A Dark, Chaotic Dance of Madness

Todd Phillips returns to Gotham with Joker: Folie à Deux, a riveting sequel that builds on the disturbing, gritty foundation laid by its 2019 predecessor. This time, Phillips takes the film into daring new territory by embracing a jukebox musical ...
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Wolfs

Wolfs Review: Disappointing Effort But With Right Ingredients

Jon Watts’ Wolfs is a film that promises an engaging blend of action and comedy, fueled by the undeniable star power of George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Set against a backdrop of high-stakes situations, gritty violence, and quick-witted banter, the ...
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Omni Loop

Omni Loop Review: Sci-Fi Intrigue with Existential Reflection

Bernardo Britto’s Omni Loop skillfully blends science fiction with existential drama, delivering an introspective meditation on life, death, and the inevitability of repetition. Anchored by Mary-Louise Parker’s nuanced portrayal of a jaded quantum physicist, the film explores profound philosophical questions ...
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Uglies

Uglies Review: A Shallow Dystopian Vision That Fails to Deliver

Uglies, a science fiction drama directed by McG and based on Scott Westerfeld’s popular YA novel, presents a futuristic dystopian society where beauty is controlled by genetic modification and surgery. While the novel captivated readers with its social commentary on ...
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Winner

Winner Review: Emilia Jones Shines In New Biopic

Susanna Fogel’s Winner is an unusual entry in the genre of biographical dramas, straddling the line between black comedy and an indictment of modern surveillance states. Based on the life of Reality Winner—an NSA contractor who leaked an intelligence report ...
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Skincare

Skincare Review: Peeling Back Layers of Suspense

Austin Peters’ directorial debut Skincare promises to delve into the often glossy world of high-end aesthetics, blending elements of suspense, psychological intrigue, and biting satire on modern vanity. Anchored by a well-rounded cast led by Elizabeth Banks, the film explores ...
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Transformers One

Transformers One Review: A Thrilling Return to Cybertron’s Origins

Josh Cooley’s Transformers One reignites the spark of the Transformers franchise by returning to its roots—literally and figuratively—with a highly engaging animated film that explores the early days of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The film is an ambitious origin story, ...
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Creeping Death

Creeping Death Review: A Flawed Celtic Horror Outing

Matt Sampere‘s Creeping Death offers an intriguing premise, drawing upon Celtic mythology to infuse its supernatural horror narrative. The idea of an ancient spirit being unleashed on Halloween night, terrorizing a group of unwitting teens, has all the potential to ...
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Cuckoo

Cuckoo Review: A Visceral Descent into Terror with Mixed Results

Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo is a visually arresting and thematically ambitious horror film that attempts to weave psychological dread, body horror, and folklore into a compelling narrative. With a cast led by the enigmatic Hunter Schafer, the film ventures into the ...