Directed by David MichôdWritten by Mirrah Foulkes, David MichôdStarring: Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merrit Wever, Katy O’Brian In real life, most people on the outside only get a glimpse of spousal abuse. As outsiders, we only see what leaks out beyond closed doors. But there is a bigger picture: the grooming, the control, the emotional …
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FlixChatter’s OCTOBER Viewing Recap + ’52 Films By Women’ Update + Movie of the Month
Happy November, all! 🧡 Two more months until we're done with 2025, wow!! I feel like this past year felt like a blur… I wouldn't say it's been uneventful, but if we're talking about movies, there aren't major releases that made this year extra special. I am still looking forward to some award-worthy films in …
Special Guest Post: Top 5 Favorite Horror Movies To Watch on Halloween
Happy Spooky Season, everyone! I know I haven’t been posting a lot lately, despite October being my favorite month of the year, but I’ve been busy with something scarier than any horror movie: grad school. I would face off with Freddy Krueger or Michael Myers over working on a group research project any day. Still, …
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FlixChatter Guest Review: Borley Rectory: The Awakening (2025) – A UK supernatural thriller based on true events in England’s most haunted house
Directed by Steven M. Smith Written by Christopher Jolley & Steven M. Smith Borley Rectory: The Awakening opens with Rector Harry Bull (Julian Glover) recounting a chilling tale of the spirits of a cruel priest and victimized nun who supposedly haunt the mansion. At the time, he tells his family it’s only a ghost story. …
FlixChatter Guest Review: BLACK PHONE 2 (2025) – This horror sequel cranks up the gore and violence, but it’s a slight step down from the original
Directed by: Scott DerricksonWritten by: Scott Derrickson, C. Robert CargillStarring: Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, Miguel Mora, Demián Bichir, Ethan Hawke This year’s latest Halloween offering from Blumhouse means to capitalize on it’s OG big brother, 2022’s excellent The Black Phone, reviewed here on Flixchatter by our very own Laura Schaubschlager. That film’s understated quality, …
FlixChatter Review: John Candy: I Like Me (2025) – An incredibly moving documentary created by and for fans of the iconic funnyman
Why are some of the funniest performers often the ones who left us in such heartbreaking ways? John Belushi, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, John Ritter, and Robin Williams all left us way too early, some in tragic ways. John Candy: I Like Me documentary takes a look at the life and legacy of the legendary …
FlixChatter Review: Netflix’s STEVE (2025) – Cillian Murphy delivers a quietly devastating performance in this immersive and intense social drama
I gotta hand it to Cillian Murphy. The Irish thespian snagged an Oscar in 2023, and instead of jumping into big, flashy roles just for the paycheck, he chose to focus on smaller films that tackle social issues he cares about. He also served as producer in this one and the film he did last …
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