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.

Wolf Creek 2 (Movie review)

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In 2005, pronounced Australian Writer/Director Greg McLean (Rogue 2007, Red Hill 2010) brought a terrifying new serial killer to horror movie fans named Mick Taylor in independent film Wolf Creek.  Marketed as “based on true events”, the film received broad commercial success and became beloved ... Read More

Dark House (Movie review)

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Dark House is the latest movie by writer/director Victor Salva (Jeepers Creepers 1 & 2, Powder 1995, Clownhouse 1989) and the debut of writer Charles Agron which was released in March. Charles makes a cameo in the movie as Lucky. Starring Saw series horror movie veteran Tobin ... Read More

Contracted (Movie review)

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Contracted is the latest movie by debut Writer and Director Eric England first seen at Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival and released on video on demand on the 22nd of November 2013. Young and attractive budding florist Sam (Najarra Townsend of Me and You and Everyone We ... Read More

Open Grave (Movie review)

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In 2013 we saw the usual influx of zombie movies including the much publicized World War Z starring Brad Pitt. Yet another movie released last year titled Open Grave went under the radar. It was highly underrated and perhaps one of the most interest zombie ... Read More

13 Sins (Movie review)

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13 Sins (2014) is the newest movie from writer/director Daniel Stamm (The Last Exorcism 2010, A Necessary Death 2008) and co-writer David Birke (Kiss & tell 1996, Gacy 2003).  The film is a remake of the 2006 ‘s 13: Game of Death by Chookiat Sakveerakul and was ... Read More

Camp Dread (Movie review)

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Despite what some will tell you, the horror film genre is still alive and kicking. Recently released on DVD April 15th, Camp Dread is living proof of some good old fashion horror entertainment. Written and directed by Harrison Smith (6 Degrees of Hell 2012, The ... Read More