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.

Zburbs (Movie Review)

Zburbs is a Comedy-Horror film written and directed by Greg Zekowski, known for his directorial work on 2000’s Bloodline: The Devil’s Game. The film revolves around a married couple, Shelly (Marieh Delfino: Jeepers Creepers 2 2003, National Lampoon’s Dorm Daze 2 2006) and Bill (Ian Alda: ... Read More

Hangman (Movie Review)

For as long as we have had working terminology to put handles on the minds of serial killers, society has not been able to look away. It is a grim fascination with the aberrant and macabre. This fascination drives further study and technology toward understanding ... Read More

Art of Obsession (Movie Review)

It is no secret that the arts are filled with damaged or disturbed creators that use their traumas, challenges, and/or instability to generate some of the most incredible, inspiring works of art. Art and obsession commonly go hand-in-hand, but obsessions turn terrifying when one unhinged ... Read More

The Doll Master (Movie Review)

The human mind is very fragile, easily broken, and even more difficult to repair. Interjecting the topic of mental health into the story, the British Horror film The Doll Master made its way to VOD in the USA back on December 5, 2017 thanks to Cinedigm. ... Read More

The Crucifixion (Movie Review)

Many Horror films claim to be inspired by real life events, but how many really are? Like 2005’s The Exorcism of Emily Rose, based on the true story of Anneliese Michel, new film The Crucifixion is based on the true story of the Tanacu exorcism, ... Read More