Author: Patrick Redmond
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The Rip (2026) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ The Rip is exactly the kind of crime thriller that reminds me why I love this genre so much. It’s tight, confident, and driven almost entirely by story and dialogue, and it proves that even familiar territory can still feel fresh when it’s executed well. I’m a sucker for single-location thrillers, and this one…
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Primate (2026) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐☆☆☆ I really wanted to like Primate. I’d heard good things going in — not just from friends, but from reviewers whose tastes usually line up with mine, especially when it comes to horror. And while this movie isn’t bad, there was just too much here that didn’t work for me to fully get on…
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Love and Monsters (2020) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Love and Monsters is one of those movies that completely caught me off guard — in the best way. I remember enjoying it the first time I watched it, but revisiting it to show my girlfriend, I honestly liked it just as much, if not more. It’s charming, funny, surprisingly heartfelt, and way better…
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The 5th Wave (2016) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐☆☆☆ The 5th Wave is a perfectly fine young adult alien invasion movie — and that’s kind of the problem. It’s not terrible, it’s not unwatchable, but it never rises above “okay,” and it never becomes as tense or memorable as it wants to be. Based on the novel by Rick Yancey and directed by…
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The Exorcism (2024) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐☆☆☆ The Exorcism had an idea that could’ve been interesting — a troubled actor getting pulled into something real while filming a horror movie — but honestly, most of it just felt… basic. It never really became the scary, memorable horror experience it seemed to promise, and only a few moments actually grabbed my attention.…
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A Star Is Born (2018) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Star Is Born is one of those movies where you think you know exactly what you’re getting… and then it completely disarms you. It’s emotional without being manipulative, romantic without being glossy, and devastating in a way that feels painfully real. This isn’t just a remake that works — it’s a movie that…
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Sinners (2025) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sinners is the kind of movie that grabs you early and never really lets go. From the moment it settles into its setting, you can feel that it’s building toward something bigger than just scares or spectacle. This is a horror film with mood, confidence, and a clear sense of identity — and it…
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