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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 10h

Just like how Channing Tatum’s character ascends to the roofs of McDonald’s to rob them, ROOFMAN ascends to be among the top (or roof) of our best movies of the year rankings.

Read our review of ROOFMAN here: theholofiles.com/2025/10/10/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 3d

TRON: ARES overcomes its underdeveloped characters with a fast paced corporate espionage story, pulsating score by Nine Inch Nails, and breathtaking visuals that demand to be seen in IMAX.

Read our review of TRON: ARES here: theholofiles.com/2025/10/07/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 4d

GOOD BOY may lumber along with a repetitive narrative structure, but its filmmaking novelty and rich emotion make it one of the most devastating and original horror movies in recent years.

Read our review here: battleroyalewithcheese.com/2025/10/good...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 5d

PREDATORS is a new documentary that follows the rise, fall, and lasting influence of Chris Hanson’s To Catch a Predator, featuring never-before-seen behind the scenes footage and exclusive interviews.

Read our review of PREDATORS here: theholofiles.com/2025/10/05/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 5d

Dwayne Johnson gives his most serious, sophisticated, and complex performance in THE SMASHING MACHINE, Benny Safdie’s raw yet slow-paced inversion of the sports drama genre.

Read our full review of THE SMASHING MACHINE here: theholofiles.com/2025/10/05/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 7d

BONE LAKE, a new psychosexual thriller and adult popcorn movie, is in theaters now.

Read our review of the movie and see if it’s worth watching here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/29/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 7d

COYOTES is now in theaters!

The new horror comedy starring Justin Long and Kate Bosworth follows a California family who are terrorized by vicious coyotes.

Read our review here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/20/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 7d

V/H/S/HALLOWEEN 📼🎃 is now streaming on Shudder

Read our review and see which of the shorts are the best of the bunch here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/20/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 8d

Hocus Pocus and Halloween aren’t the only movies that capture that autumnal, cozy, spooky, leaves-crunching Halloween atmosphere we all love.

Here are 10 Atmospheric Halloween Movies You Probably Haven’t Heard Of (+ Where to Stream Them): theholofiles.com/2025/10/02/1...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 10d

CHAD POWERS sees Glen Powell embrace his inner Mrs. Doubtfire in an entertaining, albeit uneven new series.

Read our non-spoiler review of all 6 episodes of the new Hulu series here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/30/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 11d

BONE LAKE is a new psychological thriller hitting theaters this Friday that follows a couple whose weekend away is disrupted when they find another couple has double-booked their Airbnb rental.

Read our review of the new movie here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/29/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 13d

DOLLY captures the gritty, grimy feel of horror movies like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) in being shot on 16mm. Unfortunately, its simple story rushes to an end, rather than giving its more interesting elements room to breathe.

Read our review of DOLLY: theholofiles.com/2025/09/27/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 14d

After 8 days including 78 movies, Fantastic Fest 2025 is officially over.

Here’s our 10 Best Movies of Fantastic Fest 2025 (+ info on how to watch them): theholofiles.com/2025/09/26/1...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 14d

WHISTLE fuses Final Destination and Talk to Me to put a clever spin on the cursed object horror movie filled with a variety of gruesome kills.

Read our review of WHISTLE here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/26/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 15d

We had the chance to talk with the filmmakers and cast of THEATER IS DEAD, a devilishly camp horror comedy premiering at Fantastic Fest.

Check out our interview and learn more about the new movie here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/25/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 15d

GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE sees Gore Verbinski return to make a distinctly of the moment cautionary tale that somehow proves as crowd-pleasing and hilarious as it is poignant and deeply relevant.

Read our review of GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/25/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 16d

Lil Rel Howery makes his directorial debut with HAUNTED HEIST, a horror comedy devoid of scares and laughs.

Read our review of HAUNTED HEIST here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/24/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 16d

THE CREEP TAPES Season 2 delivers everything you come to expect from Mark Duplass’ bizarre yet likable serial killer, while also delightfully and creatively subverting expectations surrounding its core concept

Read our review of the first 3 episodes here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/24/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 16d

So fortunate to interview the filmmakers and star behind BAD HAIRCUT, one of our favorite films from Fantastic Fest

Check out our interview with star Frankie Ray: theholofiles.com/2025/09/24/f...

Interview with director/writer Kyle Misak & producer Jon Petro here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/24/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 17d

MARVEL ZOMBIES is now streaming on Disney+!

Read our review of the new four-episode Marvel series here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/24/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 17d

Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut with ELEANOR THE GREAT, a tender yet flawed drama.

Read our review of the new movie hitting theaters this Friday: theholofiles.com/2025/09/23/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 17d

DEAD OF WINTER is a psychological thriller in theaters on Friday

The film follows a widow (Emma Thompson) who stops by a remote cabin after getting lost & finds herself in a fight for survival with a killer (Judy Greer)

Read our review of DEAD OF WINTER: theholofiles.com/2025/09/23/r...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 17d

SIRĀT is a grueling, grim journey that will leave no viewers unscathed. A jolting, disturbing, and unforgettable journey movie destined for cult status.

Read our full review of SIRĀT here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/23/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 17d

BUGONIA gives audiences a front row seat to an enthralling and absurdly funny psychological tug-of-war featuring awards worthy turns from Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone.

Read our full review of BUGONIA here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/23/f...

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The HoloFiles @theholofiles.bsky.social · 18d

APPOFENIACS feeds on the anxieties many have about AI and deepfake technology to craft what is arguably the year’s most disturbingly relevant movie.

Read our review of APPOFENIACS here: theholofiles.com/2025/09/22/f...

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