An undercover British journalist (Valene Kane) infiltrates the online propaganda channels of the so-called Islamic State, only to be sucked in by her recruiter. Chuck says: Based on a true story, director Timur Bekmambetov does a masterful job of building the tension in this modern day thriller.  All we see is the computer screen of […]

A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Chuck says: As this latest installment in the “Saw” franchise wasted my time, I’m not going to waste anymore of it writing an in-depth review.  Life’s too short. This is nothing more than a collection […]

A mute boy is trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster when he makes a wish to fulfill his heart’s greatest desire. Chuck says: There’s no question that directors David Charbonier and Justin Powell are adept at doing a lot with a little.  Shot on what money they must have found in their couch, […]

An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors, only to witness a disturbing act of violence. Chuck says: If nothing else, you have to tip your hat to director Joe Wright for giving credit where it’s due in his latest, “The Woman in the Window.” His protagonist, the VERY […]