Swim (2021) Review – A Flooding Basement Full Of Shark Movie Clichés
Jared Cohn directs Swim, a Tubi Original shark horror about a family trapped in a flooded holiday rental. Can this basement-set thriller stay afloat?
Horror on Tubi
I’m a sucker for punishment. With that in mind, this section is dedicated to ultra low budget horror movies free on Tubi.tv. Now we all know there is a lot of great horror on Tubi. That is not what this section is about. That would be too easy. This section is purely dedicated to reviews of the movies that nobody seems to talk about.
The rules here are simple. I don’t read reviews, I don’t read suggestions, I don’t read anything about the movie. I simply check out the synopsis and watch before bringing you my unfiltered opinion. Expect a ton of bad movies and maybe even a few good ones. This feature was originally intended for June of 2023 but I will probably keep adding to it indefinitely.
Sorry, Charlie (2023) Review – A Predictable But Watchable Tubi Original
Colton Tran delivers a “true story” thriller with Sorry, Charlie. While the ending offers a fun twist, does the rest of the film rely too heavily on slasher tropes?
Natty Knocks (2023) review – Dwight Little’s new halloween slasher
It reunites Halloween 4 director Dwight Little with Danielle Harris and throws Robert Englund into the mix for good measure. On paper, Natty Knocks sounds like a slasher fan’s dream come true. But does this 2023 throwback actually deliver the scares, or is it just another generic entry relying on star power to hide a weak script? Let’s take a look.
Deadly Midwife (2023) Review – A Predictable But Watchable Pregnancy Thriller
Monika Mitchell delivers a classic “TV movie” style thriller with Deadly Midwife. While the plot is projected from a mile away, its considered take on gaslighting offers some unexpected depth.
Pollen (2023) Review – A Ham-Fisted Metaphorical Monster Movie
D.W. Medoff tackles workplace assault and misogyny through a supernatural lens in Pollen. Does this metaphorical creature feature offer anything new to the genre?
Nightmare Radio: The Night Stalker (2023) Review – A Disconnected Anthology
Carlos Goitia attempts to weave pre-existing horror shorts into a cohesive narrative with Nightmare Radio: The Night Stalker. Does this anthology click or clash?
The Haunting of Julia Fields Review – A Convoluted Paranormal Mess
Joseph Mazzaferro delivers a crowded, cliché-heavy paranormal horror with The Haunting of Julia Fields. Does this “true story” offer anything new to the genre?
13 Sherwood Avenue (2023) Review – An AI-Infused Found Footage Fumble
Richard Mansfield takes on the “Smart Home” genre with 13 Sherwood Avenue. Does this tale of an AI communicating with the undead offer genuine chills or just glitches?
Happy Birthday (2023) Review – A Technically Incompetent Slasher Fumble
Chris Helton delivers a masterclass in poor filmmaking with Happy Birthday. From looping green screens to audible director cues, is this the year’s worst slasher?
Blind Waters (2023) Review – A Dull and Unfocused Asylum Shark Movie
Anthony C. Ferrante returns to the shark genre with Blind Waters. Does this Tubi/Asylum collaboration offer any bite, or is it just more low-budget driftwood?
Hidden Exposure (2023) Review – A Compelling Study Of Mental Abuse
Todd Bogin delivers a realistic look at narcissistic abuse with Hidden Exposure. Liana Liberato shines in this relationship thriller, but is it actually horror?
Terror Eyes (2021) Review – A Cringey and Amateurish Found Footage Fumble
Delaney Mundy delivers a nauseating found footage experience with Terror Eyes. A road trip to Joshua Tree turns into a “dark web” nightmare that fails on every level.
