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Netflix Release: Clinical – Movie Review

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Every year there are new horror movies. Some in the cinemas, some released on iTunes and by now, many are released right through Netflix. This Friday the 13th they released their newest movie, Clinical. After their recent hits The Invitation and I am the pretty thing that lives in the house, the expectations were high. Let’s see if they succeeded.

About The Movie

Clinical is about a psychiatrist who, after a traumatic experience is on her way to get better again, taking patients again for the first time. She especially bonds with Alex, who got a face transplant after an accident. But her trauma is still haunting her.

The traumatic experience was a teenage girl, a patient of hers, attacking her and cutting her own throat. This is our first glimpse of the great visual effects that we’ll see all throughout the movie. There isn’t an overwhelming amount of blood every appearance is brutal and realistic.

The movie is set around Christmas time, so the score is mostly Christmas songs (even the credits are over Jingle Bells). But all the songs actually enhance the mood. When they are not playing, we get a haunting violin score, even more moody.

Behind the Scenes

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The two main actors are Vinessa Shaw as Dr. Jane Mathis, the psychiatrist, and Kevin Rahm, the disfigured patient Alex. They have a great chemistry together and are both convincing. India Eisly plays Nora, the teenage patient she couldn’t help, and \she is very good in the scenes she is in. She is also very good at looking creepy. Throughout the movie she appears either in flashbacks or standing in the background, just being scary.

What I Thought

Let’s talk about this movies mood. There are no jump scares at all, which is always a big plus in my book. It still manages to scare you, especially in the first third of the movie. At times it feels like a ghost movie, the evil girl making appearances just out of sight, or just for a quick second, all to set the mood.  Also in quite a few scenes we get Jane in sleep paralysis, which is also well done.

During the middle third of the movie it sways away from the scary parts. It feels more like a serious drama about traumas. This is where we learn most about the characters and about the backstory. There are still some gruesome scenes (when Alex remembers back to the accident before he needed a new face), but it still feels more drama than horror.

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The third and final act goes somewhere completely different. I won’t spoil it, but there is some more great gore in it. Sadly, however, it turns the movie around completely. We get a twist that left me slightly confused. So sadly the ending was a bit of a letdown.

Final Thoughts

Clinical is a good horror movie, keeping you interested and thinking. Maybe the 104 minute run time could have been shortened to 80 to 90 minutes, but it still didn’t feel too long. It was scary throughout, well acted and actually went deeper than just a “scary movie”. It didn’t overexpose with bloody and gory scenes, but the ones it had were just perfect. Only the ending was a letdown, I hoped for something different.

I’m rating Clinical 3 out of 5 stars, don’t expect too much, but give it a chance.

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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