‘Ready or Not’: This Year’s Thrilling Dark Comedy

Hannah HallStaff Writer September is the time of year where all of our television screens are flooded with previews and promotions for the influx of horror movies released for the Halloween season. Some movies seem terrifying, others boring, and some just plain weird. But we never know until we bite the bullet and pay for a ticket to see for ourselves. With everyone anticipating the … Continue reading ‘Ready or Not’: This Year’s Thrilling Dark Comedy

What “IT Chapter Two” Gets Wrong

Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer Trust me, less is more. So much more. Within its three-hour timeframe, ‘IT Chapter Two’ attempts to be overly complex and frightening to remain loyal to the 1986 Stephen King novel and out do its predecessor. This sequel is not so gracious, and the film ends up becoming this overstuffed and inconsistent mess that cannot keep up with itself. The potential for … Continue reading What “IT Chapter Two” Gets Wrong

Review: The First Purge

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor On July 4, 2018, the movie “The First Purge” was released in theatres nationwide. Written and directed by James DeMonaco, “‘The First Purge’” is the fourth film in the series, bringing the story back to its gruesome origin. With the film bringing in over $9.4 million in its opening weekend, “The First Purge” is the highest grossing entry in … Continue reading Review: The First Purge