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.

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
Impulse (1974) / Grindhouse Releasing

Impulse (Two-Disc Blu-Ray Review)

While the ‘80s may very well have been the golden era of Horror, the ‘70s should not be overlooked. A decade which brought you some iconic Horror films – including The Exorcist in 1973, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 1974, plus Dawn of the Dead and Halloween in 1978 – there were also ... Read More