Faces of Death
‘Faces of Death’ has some slight social commentary in its homage to the original 1978 gore doc, but it’s still a bloody, brutal slog.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ has some lovely messages, but it blunders through a lot of foul language.
The Drama
Most weddings can be stressful. But The Drama takes the proverbial cake. Dark, difficult and profane, this wedding is no party.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ is well-crafted. But it tries to wink and giggle over gouts of gore, battered women, profanity and satanic worship. Maybe … not?
They Will Kill You
The gore of ‘They Will Kill You’ is supposed to be so excessive that you’ll chuckle. But it’s a bloody, bad joke.
A Magnificent Life
This animated biopic about French auteur Marcel Pagnol tells a visually lush story, but there are some content smudges on this canvas.
Forbidden Fruits
Witchcraft, foul language, suicide, murder, sex and nudity all besmirch this film about women seeking female friendships.
Apex
‘Apex’ falls short of its lofty title. Despite its strong performances, the film loses its grip and slips into the overpopulated realm of needlessly grotesque thrillers.
Protector
‘Protector’ uses the horrors of human trafficking as a springboard for a voyeuristic killing spree—with lots of blood and language.
Tow
While ‘Tow’ offers an inspiring message and an effort audiences can root for, it comes with some big content concerns, too.