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 Guard of Auschwitz (Movie Review)

There are certain films that let viewers know off the bat that they are not going to be cozy watches. Horror films can be harsh, yet seasoned Horror fans can make a party night out of its more notorious entries. Few people are breaking out ... Read More

Starfish (Movie Review)

What if a mixtape could save the world? In the instance of the brand-new Cosmic Horror offering Starfish, a series of cassette tapes (remember those?) might just hold the key to saving our world as we know it. Presented by Yellow Veil Pictures and The ... Read More

The Glorious Seven (Movie Review)

Released all the way back in 1954, Seven Samurai has quite the legacy. As if it was not already one of the best films from Akira Kurosawa, it got its own Western remake into a literal Western with 1960’s The Magnificent Seven. It then received a brace ... Read More

Do It Yourself (Movie Review)

The DIY culture has gained tremendous popularity over the last several years. Want to throw an unforgettable dinner party? There are several sites and apps that teach how to do it all from scratch from the food itself all the way to the napkins accompanying ... Read More

Scars of Xavier (Movie Review)

Even Jeffrey Dahmer questioned his ability to possess normal human emotions. So, what happens when a serial killer from the Czech Republic begins to flashback to his past in hopes of bettering his future? Can sociopaths develop normal emotion or is our killer doomed to ... Read More

Tangent Room (Movie Review)

There is a psychological paradox that states that if you put problem solvers into a situation they know nothing about and place time constraints upon them, they will produce better results. Insert some quantum mechanics into this equation and you have the basic recipe for ... Read More