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.

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

The Cannibal Club (Movie Review)

Being touted as one of the goriest films in years, Brazilian Horror hit The Cannibal Club, directed by Guto Parente, premieres in select North American theaters on Friday, March 1, 2019, and On Demand, Tuesday, March 5th, all thanks to Uncork’d Entertainment. Our story revolves ... Read More

Bullitt County (Movie Review)

Arriving on DVD on Tuesday February 26, 2019 via Gravitas Ventures, first and foremost, Bullitt County is not connected to the 1968 Steve McQueen car chase film. That in mind, nor is it related to the upcoming 2019 film Chasing Bullitt. It does combine elements of ... Read More

30 Miles from Nowhere (Movie Review)

“We may as well clear the air while we’re all still breathing it . . .” Emmy Award-winning Carrie Preston stars in the brand-new Thriller-Comedy 30 Miles from Nowhere, a character-driven stomp through the Wisconsin woods that arrives to both DVD and digital on Tuesday, ... Read More