Directed by Lorcan Finnegan (“Nocebo”), “The Surfer” centers on the titular man (Nicolas Cage) who returns to his beachside hometown with his son (Finn Little). Their surfside excursion is ruined by an alpha male (Julian McMahon) and his aggressive minions, leading the surfer into an emotional tailspin. Check out CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey’s review of “The Surfer!”
Directed by Andy Tennant (“Fool’s Gold,” “Hitch”), “Unit 234” centers on a group of criminals who aim to collect the contents inside a storage unit. Standing in their way is the woman (Isabelle Fuhrman) running the facility. Check out the trailer and let us know what you think!
Written and directed by Jon Bell, “The Moogai” centers on a young Aboriginal couple named Sarah and Fergus. Their family life is upended after Sarah believes a malevolent spirit is trying to take her second baby. Check out the trailer and let us know your thoughts!
Grace Caroline Currey in "A Breed Apart" (Lionsgate)
Directed and penned by The Furst Brothers, “A Breed Apart” centers on a horrific reality show where guests are pitted against each other in a game of survival. Man-eating canines are nipping at their heels, and these participants may become man’s best . . . food!! Check out the trailer and let us know your thoughts on “A Breed Apart.”
Written and directed by Chad Archibald, “It Feeds” is a first rate horror thriller that may have slipped through the cracks on a busy box office weekend. With “Sinners” and “A Minecraft Movie,” leading the way, indie films like “It Feeds” may be hard to find. Both Eric Holmes and I praised the movie on our latest CinemAddicts episode. Check out our spoiler free review and learn a thing or two about “It Feeds!”
CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey appreciates a fair share of director David Cronenberg’s movies. Purkey recommends “The Fly,” “The Brood,” “The Dead Zone,” and “A History of Violence.” Cronenberg’s new movie “The Shrouds” did not captivate Purkey’s imaginantion to say the least. Check out his CinemAddicts review as he explains why this movie is “way too dumb” for its own good.
CinemAddicts Episode 290 - Images courtesy of IFC Films, Shudder, Samuel Goldwyn Films, MUBI, Marcel Zyskind
This week’s CinemAddicts covers movies that debut April 18, 2025. Films reviewed include “It Feeds,” “The Shrouds,” “Dead Mail,” and “The Ugly Stepsister.” My recommendation this week is the MUBI release “Grand Tour,”and Eric Holmes’ movie picks is “Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day.” Listen to our latest episode below, and hopefully one of these movies will be on your watch list!
CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey had nothing but praise for the new Shudder release “Dead Mail.” Directed by Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy, this tale reportedly has a retro-indie feel, and Purkey simply loves this movie. Check out his review below!
Angie Rey - The Voice. Photos courtesy of Tyler Golden and Casey Durkin / NBC
One of this year’s most memorable “The Voice” moments came when Angie Rey sang “Penthouse” with coach Kelsea Ballerini on the Blinds. Rey went on through the Battles and Knockouts under Team Kelsea, and then she got saved by Michael Bublé for the Playoffs. Rey talked to Deepest Dream about why “persistence” is an important quality to have in the music industry. She also elaborates on the deep connection between her Hispanic heritage and country music. Check out the full interview below!
Filmmaker Lexi Alexander, whose feature directing credits include “Green Street Hooligans” and “Punisher: War Zone,” is back behind the camera with “Absolute Dominion.” Will this movie have the same energy as the aforementioned features? Check out the trailer and let us know your thoughts!
