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Jim Jarmusch Zombie Horror Comedy "The Dead Don't Die" Kicks Off 2019 Overlook Film Festival

Opening night of the 2019 Overlook Film Festival kicked off on Thursday, May 30 in New Orleans with plenty of excitement as the fest, which bills itself as, A four day celebration of all things horror, hosted the US premiere of director Jim Jarmusch's The Dead Don't Die.

The Haunting of Sharon Tate Movie Review

There's no good reason to see this ill-conceived speculative take on the final days of murdered actress Sharon Tate.

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Movie Review

In the title role of this latest screen version of the Nancy Drew book series, Sophia Lillis easily finds the mix of earnestness, sass, and smarts needed to bring the famous teen sleuth into the digital age.

The Hummingbird Project Movie Review

This engaging tech drama plays at the macro and micro levels as two schemers unleash an ambitious plan to game the stock market.

Finding Steve McQueen Movie Review

It isn't really about Steve McQueen, but the suave Hollywood anti-hero's vibe sets the tone for this sweet, spirited caper film about a 1970s plot to rob a California bank.

The Amityville Murders Movie Review

Despite some strong performances, this latest entry in the "Amityville" franchise is plagued with ill-considered decisions and a lack of anything new to say.

Piercing Movie Review

This sharply stylized horror film from director Nicholas Pesce is a lurid, blackly-comic exploration of the peculiarities of the human psyche.

I Am the Night (TNT miniseries) Movie Review

Check out "I Am the Night's" pilot episode, then put this eight-week series on your Monday night must-watch list; with its genre-savvy storytelling and eye-candy locations, it's a hell of a ride.

Mary Poppins Returns Movie Review

This update of the Disney classic soars on the strength of Emily Blunt's spot-on performance as the magical nanny.

Clara's Ghost Movie Review

Occasionally frantic and generally unpredictable, this comedy/drama/horror hybrid finds its scares in an unwieldy family dynamic.
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