(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ answers the question of what if Chuck. E Cheese was haunted.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a long-running video game series created by Scott Cawthon. The first game was released in 2014 to massive success, and the series now has 13 games total…
“The Lost Boys” is an underrated gem
(Photo courtesy of: The Guardian) “‘The Lost Boys’ centers on a pair of brothers who find themselves entangled in a war between vampires and humans.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor One of the best vampire films goes overlooked every year for a Halloween watch. Released in 1987, “The Lost Boys” is a painfully campy horror film…
“Slotherhouse” is a perfect mix between horror and comedy
(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “‘Slotherhouse’ follows a murderous sloth.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Slotherhouse” is a PG-13 2023 horror film starring a murderous sloth. This independent film is currently streaming on Hulu. It’s a complete campy mess, making it the perfect Halloween watch. This movie is a perfect background film for parties or really any…
“Totally Killer” is a time-travel horror hit
(Photo courtesy of: House Beautiful) “Kiernan Shipka and Olivia Holt star in Blumhouse’s ‘Totally Killer.’” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Blumhouse’s most recent release, “Totally Killer,” premiered in limited theaters and on Amazon Prime on Oct. 6. Starring Kiernan Shipka and Olivia Holt, the horror comedy movie meets almost every mark it has aimed to hit.…
An end to the lengthy 148 day writers strike
(Photo courtesy of Chris Chew) “Members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA picket in Los Angeles.” Alison Parker Connector Editor On May 2 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) began what would be a lengthy 148 day strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The strike began due to unfair labor practices,…
Disney’s “Elemental” brings back the studio’s spark
(Photo courtesy of Vox) “‘Elemental’ is the latest film from Disney”. Jake Hogan Connector Staff In the post-pandemic world of box-office recovery, studios are still trying to keep their heads above water. Especially for Disney, who has seen box-office and critical disappointments with their latest animated releases. But their newest film “Elemental,” which dropped on…
The Equalizer 3 shoots a blank in trilogy
(Photo courtesy of CNN) “‘The Equalizer 3’ is a disappointing third installment to the series.” Troy Lafond Connector Staff “The Equalizer” franchise follows a simple premise: watch Denzel Washington brutally kill an array of mercenaries. This simple concept has carried Washington, as well as director Antoine Furqua, across three films now. While seeing such an…
Netflix’s “Chupa” lives up to its name in translation
(Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes) “‘Chupa’ fails to replicate the story ‘E.T.’ told decades prior in a meaningful way.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Uninspired writing, incorrect folklore and bad CGI make up Netflix’s original movie “Chupa.” Set vaguely in the 90s it follows young Alex, played by Evan Whitten, as he travels to Mexico to…
