Us (2019) Film Review

Us

Introduction

On Thursday evening, I attended one of the first local showings of Us, the second film written, directed, and co-produced by Jordan Peele.

Although some critics and general audiences may have viewed the film with higher expectations — Peele’s original horror film, Get Out (2017), received a notable amount of praise from professional and amateur reviewers alike — I made a conscious effort to avoid succumbing to the hype from his theatrical predecessor.…

The Ritual (2017) Film Review

The-Ritual

Introduction

David Bruckner’s The Ritual follows a small group of adult men who embark on a hiking trip in memory of their recently deceased friend.

The film was originally released on October 13, 2017, in the United Kingdom but later debuted on February 9, 2018, on Netflix.

The following review contains spoilers.…