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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Crescent City

Crescent City Review: A Disjointed and Derivative Crime Thriller

Crescent City, directed by RJ Collins and written by Rich Ronat, is a crime thriller that promises to weave a tale of suspense, intrigue, and psychological torment. Unfortunately, what it delivers instead is a muddled narrative, underdeveloped characters, and a ...
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Alien Romulus

Alien: Romulus Review: An Atmospheric & Terrifying Gem

Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez, is a thrilling new chapter in the Alien franchise, deftly balancing the elements of science fiction, action, and horror that have defined this iconic series. Serving as a standalone interquel between Alien (1979) and ...
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The Union

The Union Review: A Bunch of Wasted Potential

The Union, directed by Julian Farino and penned by Joe Barton and David Guggenheim, aims to blend the thrill of espionage with the light-heartedness of comedy. Unfortunately, it largely misses the mark, leaving audiences with a disjointed and ultimately unsatisfying ...
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It Ends with Us

It Ends with Us Review: Book Fans Will Be Disappointed

It Ends with Us, directed by Justin Baldoni and adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, had the potential to be a powerful exploration of love, trauma, and resilience. However, despite its promising source material and a star-studded cast, the film ...
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The Mouse Trap (2024).

The Mouse Trap Review: A Painfully Misguided Venture

The Mouse Trap, directed by Jamie Bailey and written by Simon Phillips, is a horror reimagining of Walt Disney’s 1928 animated short film, Steamboat Willie. It was released following the public domain status of Mickey’s Steamboat Willie version on January ...
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Janet Planet Review

Janet Planet Review: Introspective and Truly Beautiful

In her feature directorial debut, Annie Baker dives into the nuanced and sometimes tumultuous waters of a mother-daughter relationship in the coming-of-age drama Janet Planet. Starring Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo, the film sets ...
TV Reviews
A Good Girls Guide to Murder Review

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 1 Review

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, the television series adapted by Poppy Cogan from Holly Jackson’s bestselling novel, and directed by Dolly Wells, is a captivating foray into the teen detective genre that is sure to leave viewers both entertained ...
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trap josh harnett m night movie 2024 (2)

Trap Review: Josh Harnett Is Creepy In This Tense Thriller

M. Night Shyamalan‘s latest venture, Trap, attempts to blend the conventional serial killer narrative with his signature psychological thrills. With a stellar cast featuring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill, the film promises a roller-coaster ...
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Batman: Caped Crusader Review: A Noir Rebirth of the Dark Knight

Batman: Caped Crusader offers a fresh, noir-inspired reimagining of the Batman mythos. The series delves into the early crime-fighting career of a young Bruce Wayne in a grim, corrupt Gotham City. Drawing inspiration from Batman stories of the 1940s and ...