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.

Cobweb movie poster

Cobweb (Movie Review)

What do 1997’s Perfect Blue and 2000’s Scream 3 have in common? Simple – they feature a film within a film; which is a particular way in which a story is told by having one film within another.  While some view this as a fourth wall breaking concept, ... Read More
Marmalade poster

Marmalade (Movie Review)

Character Actor Keir O’Donnell (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2014, American Sniper 2014) takes on the classic film noir in his directorial feature debut Marmalade. Set for release through Brainstorm Media in theaters and On Demand February 9, 2024, Marmalade was also written ... Read More
The cover for spring lakes.

Spring Lakes (Movie Review)

For the uninitiated, the name Spring Lakes conjures images of a picturesque vacation getaway, but nothing could be further from the truth in the new Horror film of the same title. Released through Gravitas Ventures on VOD on January 16, 2024, herein lies an Psychological ... Read More
The cover of out of darkness.

Out of Darkness (Movie Review)

Movies like 2000’s Cast Away and 2023’s 65 both tell stories of survival. Yet, many films about survival in the past few years are based on apocalyptic futures or more modern times. However, 2024’s Out of Darkness is a Survival Thriller that begins in a different era altogether. Set for release ... Read More