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Longlegs / NEON (2024)

Longlegs (Movie Review)

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Being the son of the great Anthony Perkins (most notable as the star of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 classic Psycho), Osgood Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter 2017, Gretel & Hansel 2020) might be considered a product of nepotism. Following in his father’s footsteps, and sticking with Horror, ... Read More
Immaculate / NEON (2024)

Immaculate (Movie Review)

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The thin line between the immaculate and the unholy has always been a fascination in real life, carrying over into film since a girl named Regan (portrayed by Linda Blair) encountered Pazuzu in 1973’s The Exorcist. An all-time Horror classic, it caused moviegoers to vomit, ... Read More
Cuckoo / NEON (2024)

Cuckoo (Movie Review)

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David Cronenberg is considered the Father of the Body Horror genre in film since 1975’s Shivers. Now in 2024 Writer/Director Tilman Singer continues to carry the mantle with his second full feature, the German/US co-produced Cuckoo. Released in theaters on August 9th through NEON, On Digital September ... Read More

Women in Horror Month – Mia Goth

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In recent years February has been known as Women in Horror Month. Important, throughout history, there have been many women who have contributed to the genre as actresses, directors, producers, and more. That is why at Cryptic Rock magazine we are dedicated to honoring a ... Read More

Moonage Daydream (Documentary Review)

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As the first sanctioned film from the Bowie estate featuring some never before released audio and video recordings, Moonage Daydream, is a cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie’s creative, spiritual, and musical journey. From enigmatic Rock alien to Pop icon, David Bowie, whose real name was David ... Read More

ERRA – ERRA (Album Review)

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Self-reflection, confrontation, and a talented band standing on the precipice of something enormous. That’s what fans can expect from ERRA’s latest, the self-titled Erra, when it arrives on Friday, March 19, 2021 via UNFD. Birmingham, Alabama isn’t exactly known as a mecca for Progressive Metalcore, ... Read More