Movie Reviews

Covering everything from major Hollywood to independent films, Cryptic Rock Magazine has it all. Providing thoughtful, well-written reviews of Horror, Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy, Thriller genres, as well as Documentaries and beyond.

Frogman movie poster

Frogman (Movie Review)

Released to as a first as Collector’s Version VHS on February 9, 2024, before becoming available on VOD/Digital Platforms March 8th through Rotting Press, Frogman is the newest installment from Director Anthony Cousins (Scare Package 2019, Fat Fleshy Fingers 2023). Also serving as co-writer with John Karsko ... Read More
The Animal Kingdom

The Animal Kingdom (Movie Review)

The phrase ‘human beings are just animals’ takes on a whole new meaning in Fantasy Thriller The Animal Kingdom (Le Règne animal) emerging in theaters and on VOD March 15, 2024 through Magnet Releasing/ Magnolia Pictures. Directed by French Director Thomas Cailley, who also co-wrote ... Read More
The American Ripper / ITN Distribution (2023)

The American Ripper (Movie Review)

The independent Horror industry has truly hit a hot streak over the last decade or so. Filling a gap for real fans who seek something more than the major studio remake or lackluster attempts to offer something new, one of the many creating within the ... Read More
Alice in Terrorland/ (2024) High Fliers Films

Alice in Terrorland (Movie Review)

Based on the Lewis Carrols’ 1865 epic adventure Alice in Wonderland comes a reimagining made for Horror fans everywhere, Alice in Terrorland. Written and directed by independent Filmmaker Richard John Taylor (Vengeance 2020, The Huntress of Auschwitz 2022), Alice in Terrorland arrived for streaming digitally and available for purchase ... Read More