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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SPEAK NO EVIL

Speak No Evil Review: Blumhouse Is Finally Back To Greatness

James Watkins’ Speak No Evil, a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name, offers a chilling exploration of human behavior under extreme psychological duress. With a stellar cast led by James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Aisling Franciosi, ...
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Rebel Ridge

Rebel Ridge Review: A Brutal Ride Through Corruption

Jeremy Saulnier’s latest offering, Rebel Ridge, is a tense and visceral crime action thriller that cements his reputation as a director unafraid to delve into the darker aspects of human nature and systemic corruption. The film, starring Aaron Pierre as ...
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: A Darkly Hilarious Return

Tim Burton’s long-anticipated sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is a masterful blend of dark fantasy, horror, and comedy that captures the anarchic spirit of the original while offering a fresh narrative that thrills from start to finish. The return to the bizarre ...
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Didi

Didi Review: A Resonant Journey Through Adolescence

In his directorial debut, Sean Wang presents a heartfelt and resonant coming-of-age comedy-drama in Didi. Set in the culturally rich and complex backdrop of Fremont, California, the film explores the nuances of adolescence, family dynamics, and identity through the lens ...
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Borderlands (2024).

Borderlands Review: Fails To Capture The Game’s Spirit

Eli Roth’s Borderlands, a science fiction action-comedy adapted from the popular video game series, arrives with high expectations, given its star-studded cast and the rich world of Pandora that the games have established. Unfortunately, the film stumbles in its attempt ...
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Afraid (2024).

Afraid Review: Blumhouse’s Bad Streak Continues

Chris Weitz‘s Afraid aims to be a chilling exploration of technology’s invasive potential, but it ultimately falls flat, resulting in a lackluster film that fails to deliver on its sci-fi horror promises. With a star-studded cast including John Cho, Katherine ...
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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon Review: Seriously Lacking Imagination

Harold and the Purple Crayon, directed by Carlos Saldanha in his live-action feature debut, attempts to blend the whimsical world of Crockett Johnson’s beloved 1955 children’s book with a more mature, modern storyline. Unfortunately, this blend of live-action and animation ...
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Wishes of the Blue Girl

Wishes of the Blue Girl: A Commendable Atmospheric Indie Effort

Wishes of the Blue Girl is a mystery drama horror film that invites viewers into a world of eerie solitude and creeping dread. While the film presents an intriguing premise and delivers some genuinely unsettling moments, it ultimately struggles to ...
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Greedy People

Greedy People Review: A Mixed Bag of Comedy and Mystery

Potsy Ponciroli‘s Greedy People is a comedy-mystery film that tries to balance the tricky act of blending humor with a murder investigation. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Tim Blake Nelson, among ...
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Ouija Castle

Ouija Castle Review: A Gothic Horror that Fails to Haunt

Ouija Castle, directed by Louisa Warren and penned by Jasmine Ebony Thomas, arrives on the horror scene with a premise that tantalizes but ultimately falls short of its potential. The film, which centers around the dark aftermath of Princess Thalia’s ...
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Oddity (2024).

Oddity Review: A Haunting Tale of Grief and the Supernatural

Oddity is a supernatural thriller written and directed by Damian McCarthy, set against the atmospheric backdrop of rural Ireland. This film weaves a tale of grief, betrayal, and vengeance, centered on Darcy Odello, a blind medium with psychometric abilities. McCarthy’s ...