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.

Glue Trap / Gravitas Ventures (2024)

Glue Trap (Movie Review)

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Written, produced, and directed by Justin Geldzahler in his feature debut, Glue Trap was inspired by personal experiences during the pandemic. Terrified by the events unfolding around him, he wrote a film about his deepest fears, and Glue Trap was the result. Released digitally and ... Read More
Caddo Lake movie poster 2024

Caddo Lake (Movie Review)

Avatar for Kaitlin CushmanKaitlin CushmanKaitlin Cushman

In Caddo Lake, Writers-directors Logan George and Celine Held (Servant series, Topside 2020) craft a gripping, time-bending Thriller that explores the profound impacts of loss and destiny. Produced by M. Night Shyamalan’s Blinding Edge Pictures (Trap 2024, Knock at the Cabin 2023), the film intertwines ... Read More
Utopia / Republic Pictures (2024)

Utopia (Movie Review)

Avatar for Kaitlin CushmanKaitlin CushmanKaitlin Cushman

What would you risk to save the one you love? Can one person successfully conquer corporate evil? Utopia, the latest effort from stuntman turned Director James Bamford (Air Force One Down, Shadowland 2024), attempts to blend Sci-Fi, Action, and Thriller elements but ultimately falls flat. ... Read More