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.

Empire of the Ants / Kino Lorber (2024)

Empire of the Ants (Blu-ray Review)

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In the Science Fiction and Horror world, beyond Edgar Allan Poe or Stephen King, few other authors have found their writings adapted into films to the extent of H.G. Wells. Wells, a visionary like Jules Verne and Aldous Huxley, had many fascinating, yet dystopian ideas ... Read More
Frogs/ Kino Lorber (2024)

Frogs (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

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Some believe that our misgivings against the earth will come back to haunt us, and honestly, who can blame them? Historically humans arrogant and selfishly have used the earth for personal gains, often without little thought as to the ramifications to the creatures surrounding them. ... Read More
Fright (1971)

Fright (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

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There was a time in Horror cinema history when a young woman crawling to survive a lunatic was a dime a dozen. The prototypical plot of what became known as the Slasher, while many consider Bob Clark’s 1974 classic Black Christmas the first to inspire ... Read More
The Beach Boys / Disney+ (2024)

The Beach Boys (Documentary Review)

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Coming together in 1961, The Beach Boys were on a collision course to becoming one of the most influential Rock-n-Roll bands in American history. Distinguished by otherworldly vocal harmonies, a Surf Rock-influenced sound, and a slew of Top 10 hits, The Beach Boys truly are ... Read More