Film Stories

Maria Lattila Film Stories Oct 27, 2026 3/5 It’s a combination that mostly works, but a film should advance similarly to a heartbeat on a hospital monitor: there needs to be ups and downs. And every now and again, Whalefall threatens to flatline entirely. Go to Full Review Whalefall (2026) 74% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Jun 25, 2026 3/5 Good but not great, then. Solid on the surface with a wobbly base. Go to Full Review Supergirl (2026) 52% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Jun 17, 2026 3/5 The story here is strong at heart, yet the film keeps looking backwards rather than forwards. Go to Full Review Toy Story 5 (2026) 92% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories May 28, 2026 4/5 Barker balances awkward laughs with some truly unsettling imagery and themes, making this one of the most disturbing films of the year. Go to Full Review Obsession (2025) 93% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories May 28, 2026 3/5 Parsons has certainly proved his abilities with Backrooms and is yet another example of how Youtube is serving us a new wave of horror directors. Go to Full Review Backrooms (2026) 85% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories May 7, 2026 2/5 Mortal Kombat II is a massive improvement to its predecessor, but there was a better film to be made here. Go to Full Review Mortal Kombat II (2025) 63% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories May 7, 2026 4/5 Hokum doesn’t exactly present us with anything wildly different from other examples in the genre, but McCarthy once again proves he’s a master of atmosphere. Go to Full Review Hokum (2026) 90% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 24, 2026 4/5 It retains the feel of the game, honours it, and manages to make it cinematic. It has solid work from everyone and, while not flawless, it’s impressive from start to finish. Go to Full Review Exit 8 (2025) 92% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 3/5 Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is gruesome for sure, but lacks much in the way of depth, or Evil Dead Rise’s sense of fun. Go to Full Review Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) 45% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 3/5 The scares, which are undeniably effective, start to repeat themselves soon enough and there’s just not quite enough meat around the film’s bones. Go to Full Review The Undertone (2025) 74% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 2/5 Scream 7 is a franchise low, and a very long way from where all this started. Go to Full Review Scream 7 (2026) 29% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 2/5 There’s so much potential here, but "Wuthering Heights" is like bad sex: it just doesn’t hit the spot. Go to Full Review Wuthering Heights (2026) 57% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 5/5 Hamnet is heart-breaking, but what makes it truly special is how it’s not just about grief but what makes our losses so devastating: the undying love we have for those who have left us. Go to Full Review Hamnet (2025) 86% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 3/5 My glutes may have been screaming for help by the time the credits rolled, but these films are experiences with a capital E. Go to Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 2/5 Wicked: For Good isn’t a total disaster and the two films together are an admirable, occasionally impressive, attempt at bringing such a beloved musical alive on screen, but maybe some things just work better on stage. Go to Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 4/5 It’s another strong offering from Perkins, who is quickly asserting himself as one of the most original voices not just in horror, but Hollywood in general. Go to Full Review Keeper (2025) 51% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 2/5 Still, Black Phone 2 just about scrapes the line of a decent horror movie, mostly thanks to Hawke’s deranged performance and an early focus on building a haunting atmosphere. Go to Full Review Black Phone 2 (2025) 72% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 2/5 Whereas the director’s previous films were overflowing with energy and life, After The Hunt feels akin to a particularly dry slice of cake. Go to Full Review After the Hunt (2025) 36% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Apr 20, 2026 3/5 Indy is the true star of Good Boy, and more than worthy as a new scream king. Go to Full Review Good Boy (2025) 90% - -

Maria Lattila Film Stories Sep 18, 2025 3/5 Wayans brings a fierce commitment to the role and sells Isaiah’s obsession compellingly. He is the carrying force of HIM, which works in favour of and against the film. Go to Full Review HIM (2025) 30% - -