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Movies, we love ’em. Film School Rejects covers a wide range of movie-related topics, from reviews of new releases to retrospectives on classic films. We also love making lists, writing essays about how our favorites were made, and talking about the most interesting projects in development.

For your consideration — our favorite movies from the last few years:

You can also browse our archives by genre — everything from Horror to Action to Comedy.

The Sacrifice Game

‘The Sacrifice Game’ Serves Up a Bloody Good Time for Genre Fans [Fantasia 2023]

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Christmas break at an all-girls school in the late 70s, and a quartet of killers come calling…

Baby Assassins 2

‘Baby Assassins 2’ Delivers More Slacker Action/Comedy Greatness [Fantasia 2023]

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A mismatched buddy comedy with great action and lots of talk about food? Yes please.

Jaws Axial Cut

The Axial Cut Explained and Why Filmmakers Use It

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And … [axial] cut!

Lin Shaye Insidious

There’s No Horror Hero Quite Like Lin Shaye in ‘Insidious’

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Career character actor Lin Shaye was finally given a chance to shine as demon slayer Elise in James Wan and Leigh Whannel’s hit horror franchise.

Network Monologue

The Ballad of Howard Beale: Why We Keep Misreading ‘Network’

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“Good morning, Mr. Beale. They tell me you’re a madman.”

The Harbinger

A Covid-Related Chiller Is Our Home Video Pick of the Week

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plus 8 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

The Godfather Squibs

A Brief, Bloody History of How Gunshot Squibs Work

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Small, but mighty: here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about squibs.

Lovely Dark And Deep

‘Lovely, Dark, and Deep’ Knows What Scares Us [Fantasia 2023]

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We’re kicking off our Fantasia Film Fest coverage with a look at a creepy chiller finding dark mysteries in the woods.

Tenet Train Tracks

Plot ≠ Story: What We Mean When We Say A Movie is “Just Vibes”

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Say it with me: plot is not the same thing as story!