Director Sam Raimi first established his career with the 1981 low-budget horror classic, Evil Dead, launching a franchise that even saw a new theatrical installment this year. Unlike many directors whose roots are in horror, Raimi successfully expanded into other genres, most notably helming the blockbuster Spider-Man trilogy in the 2000s. My most recent experience …
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FlixChatter Review: THE ODYSSEY (2026)—Nolan’s directorial triumph meets Damon’s finest performance in an epic, engrossing IMAX adaptation
Nearly 3 decades of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking journey have come to this. Since his independent black-and-white debut, Following, in 1998, Nolan has consistently elevated the standards of Hollywood cinema. This time, he has made cinematic history by creating the first narrative feature entirely filmed in IMAX. I haven't read Homer's epic poem, nor have I …
FlixChatter Review: The Invite (2026) – This year’s best psychological sex comedy you must RSVP to ASAP
This was one of my most anticipated movies of the summer, and I’m thrilled to say it lived up to the hype (all the way from Sundance, where it reportedly sparked a bidding war) The story unfolds over just one day when Angela (Olivia Wilde) invites the couple from the upstairs apartment, the ones who …
FlixChatter’s JUNE 2026 Viewing Recap, TV Review of ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,’ and Movie of the Month
The heat is on!! 🥵 It seems like all over the globe, we're facing some crazy high temperatures due to a massive heat dome covering a big chunk of the central and eastern US. And it’s happening right before America’s 250th celebrations this weekend! I’ll be hanging out at my friend's place for a summer …
Guest Post: Hellraiser (1987) Appreciation—in anticipation of Crypticon Minneapolis 2026
Part 1 of 4 | Laura's countdown post to Crypticon Minneapolis When I first started planning this series, I knew I had to start with Hellraiser. If you read my Halloween post last year, you know the 1987 adaptation of Clive Barker’s novella “The Hellbound Heart” is my favorite horror movie. It’s a stunning, bloody, …
Guest Post: Counting Down to Crypticon Minneapolis 2026 – horror correspondent Laura’s dad’s Crypticon education
Hello! I’m Laura, FlixChatter’s horror correspondent. I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I credit my dad with sparking my interest in horror movies. (Fun tidbit: my dad and FlixChatter's founder Ruth used to work for the same company!) I have so many great childhood memories of him showing me some of his favorites, pointing out …
FlixChatter Review: DISCLOSURE DAY (2026) — Aliens and empathy at the heart of Spielberg’s latest sci-fi conspiracy thriller
One of the big tentpole movies of the 2026 summer has arrived! Brace yourself for a loooong write-up… I’m going to keep my initial review free of spoilers, but I’ll talk about specific plot points towards the end. Don’t worry, I’ll give you adequate warning. As an 80s kid, I grew up on Steven Spielberg’s …
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