Missed our early reviews for You're Next and The World's End? Both movies received great reviews from our writers, who suggest you check them out this weekend.
The World's End Review: "Nearly ten years after Shaun of the Dead and six years after Hot Fuzz, Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost return with the final part of their ‘Cornetto’ trilogy. As might be expected, The World’s End is packed with splattery, beer-soaked fight-scenes, laugh-out-loud lines, and clever visual gags.
However, this final installment in the trilogy is also a more grown-up film than its predecessors, its humor tinged with sadness, and its thinly-veiled social satire sharper and more poignant than anything Wright has shown us before." [Read Full Review]
You're Next Review: "Just when you think you’ve seen everything the home invasion subgenre has to offer, here comes You’re Next, the latest from accomplished indie filmmaker Adam Wingard. The film recently screened at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival and was by far the most fun I had with a movie while in Austin. It’s been a while since we’ve seen such an inventive take on this well-traversed storytelling terrain, but screenwriter Simon Barrett injects the story with his trademark darkly comedic spin. The results are a highly entertaining horror flick that’s as funny as it is a visceral gut-punch of a thriller." [Read Full Review]
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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