NEW
New in Global Theaters: Delivers the goods, offering scares, a relentless pace and lots of laughs
Coming Soon to U.S. Theaters: Not always compelling, but sharply crafted
New on Netflix: As clichéd as everything else Tyler Perry does, but OK enough, with a good message about lessons learned between generations
RECENT
When darkness descends the filmmakers find it hard to maintain a good balance
AVERAGE
Not as compelling or dramatic as The Crown, but handsomely produced and Gina Bernhoft Gørvell is fine as Sonja
Most of all it’s just a lot of fun watching this snowy little town get shot up and blown up as all hell breaks loose
OLDER
Premiered in 2021: A tad uneven, but still offers enough of an adventure for kids and a likable message
Premiered in 2019: Fans will approve, but perhaps few others; the mystery is a nothing burger
Premiered in 2022: Conventionally made, with expected dramatic highs and lows, but it’s worth a look, with a fine cast
LONGER REVIEWS
New in Global Theaters: Increasingly twisted and funny, while maintaining its suspense.
Premiered in 1973: There’s a charm combined with a pinch of darkness that makes it seem more authentic than you might expect
New in Global Theaters: Seth Rogen is first-rate as the thoroughly miserable Joe