The Surfer’s dysphoric madness is purposeful, its structure disorienting, and its central performance unapologetically feral. But for those willing to paddle out into deeper, more turbulent waters, it truly stands as a mesmerising devolution into psychedelic bedlam.

For those looking for horror cinema that mostly leans on the goofy side while also delivering on some serious gore, Final Destination: Bloodlines is just what the coroner ordered.

Clornfield knows exactly what it is and isn't self conscious about it, playing out like an R-rated episode of Scooby Doo, complete with some lean and mean kills […]

The cast of Thunderbolts* being played as antiheroes does a decent job of shaking up the superhero formula enough, while remaining true to its roots for fans of the genre.

Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round is an audacious leap into analogue horror that skilfully marries the nostalgic charm of children’s television with a creeping, unsettling dread and forebodingly surreal stylistic turns.

There are a few funny jokes and the ending is very sweet, but they unfortunately they can’t save this banquet from feeling like a slog.

Tall Tales might not be as grandiose as its title would suggest, but the real scale lies in its ambition.

There are few films that you will watch like director and writer Ye Lou’s docufiction, An Unfinished Film. 

Upshot is a perfect example of utilising simplicity to underline the horror of reality.

Amarndo Iannacci and Sean Foley’s theatre adaptation of Dr. Strangelove is a fun but somewhat lacklustre spectacle.

There is a lot to like about Sinners for any movie-goer.

Sword of Silence believes in the strength of [its] ‘unique’ visual style to carry the film’s shortcomings, which unfortunately still manage to detract from the feature’s overall potential.

Mr. K is ambitious, imaginative and impressive, but the setup is unfortunately better than the payoff.

Aside from the fact that you may struggle to eat tomatoes for a short period of time, Parish Malfitano’s sophomore film is nothing short of spectacular. 

The equal helping of fights and jokes should be guaranteed to make action aficionados laugh and comedy connoisseurs flinch.

Warfare does an incredible job of fulfilling what its creators set out to do: to present the SEALS in as authentic a way as possible, and simulate a real life combat scenario.

If the goal of A Minecraft Movie is to entertain fans of the game and their parents while turning a profit, then based on the crowd's reaction, the movie does its job.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia (FFFA) is back for its 2025 programming, and cinephiles with a taste for the experimental, esoteric, and independent, brace yourselves!

The conflicting adaptation of Tom Michell’s memoir, The Penguin Lessons, swerves between a lighthearted comedy and political drama.

The Correspondent actually offers a rather insightful narration of Australian journalist Peter Greste’s experience during his incarceration in Cairo back in 2014.