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“Overlord” Review: World War II zombie film goes over the top

“Overlord” Review: World War II zombie film goes over the top
This action-horror film impresses with violence, horror and gore.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer November 19, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Director Julius Avery and producer JJ Abrams, who directed the likes of “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” “Super 8” and “Star Trek,” have teamed up again to make an action-horror movie that can be summed up in two words:...

“Annihilation” provides a haunting introspection

"Annihilation" movie poster.
Alex Garland’s second venture into sci-fi enthralls as a horrific analysis of self-destruction and recreation.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) March 6, 2018

“Ex Machina” proved itself a science fiction masterpiece as director Alex Garland intricately explored the relationship between man and artificial intelligence. Garland’s propensity for high concept science fiction shows once again as “Annihilation” excellently blends difficult themes of self-destruction...

Netflix’s Death Note falls flat

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Wingard’s film upsets many fans by stripping key elements of beloved anime to create a bad live-action movie.
Alondra Urizar, Writer September 11, 2017
Wingard’s film upsets many fans by stripping key elements of beloved anime to create a bad live-action movie.

“Raw” bites at more than just flesh

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This cannibalism film has a valuable message necessary for everyone, including Christians.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 14, 2017
This cannibalism film has a valuable message necessary for everyone, including Christians.

The Chimes’ Top 50 Movies of 2016: 20-11

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Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list takes another step closer to number one with the second installment, numbers 20-11.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 15, 2017
Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list takes another step closer to number one with the second installment, numbers 20-11.

The kid from hell takes Netflix

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Guillermo del Toro’s woefully underrated amalgamation of horror and fantasy enters the world of streaming.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer May 4, 2016
Guillermo del Toro’s woefully underrated amalgamation of horror and fantasy enters the world of streaming.