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.

Army Of The Damned (Movie review)

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Army Of The Damned is directed by New England native actor/director Tom DeNucci and a Chad D. Verdi Production. With an interesting cast, headed by horror fan favorites Tony Todd and Michael Berryman, it also features Godsmack vocalist Sully Erna in his film debut. Adding ... Read More
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Sanitarium (Movie review)

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Horror comes in many shapes and our perception of horror may differ drastically. Where some of us prefer a gore fest others prefer something more psychological. Directors Bryan Ortiz, Bryan Ramirez, and Kerry Valderrama bring horror fans a mind twisting ride in their new film ... Read More
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The Conjuring (Movie Review)

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Director James Wan has been a successful horror film director for some time now. Actively in the industry making a name for himself as the creator of the Billy the puppet from the Saw films, Wan went on to executive produce the Saw sequels. In 2007 he directed his ... Read More
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Oldboy (movie review)

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Although most movie remakes are nowhere near as fantastic as the original, we all still want to give them a chance to prove us wrong. Whether it is to see if the storyline was kept the same or if the remake was a fresh interpretation. ... Read More
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V/H/S 2 (Movie Review)

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As most horror movie fanatics know by now, finding a movie that can really peak your interest is like a needle in a haystack. With most horror flicks nowadays being a disappointing blend of ghost stories and overly obvious slasher films, it gets more and ... Read More