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A man stands in a shadowed passage, his gaze fixed upon the door where a traveler has come to rest.

Hostel at 20: Eli Roth’s Provocation Has One Good Idea and No Interest in Examining It

Eli Roth's Hostel (2006) turns from crude backpacker comedy into a dungeon torture machine. A review of its craft, casting, and one good idea.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 17, 2026

A man is bound to a chair within a shadowy chamber of dread.

Movie Reviews6.4/10

Jigsaw Is Dying and the Franchise Is Already Looking Past Him

Saw III (2006) review: John Kramer dying in bed, a doctor collared to his heartbeat, and Amanda eyeing the throne. The franchise turns into a succession drama.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 16, 2026

Manny, Sid, and Diego stand upon a hill as a great flood rises beneath the broken glacier above.

Movie Reviews6.7/10

The Herd Grows, the Ice Still Melts: What the Second Ice Age Gets Right About Manny

Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) review: Manny, Sid and Diego face a flood, a new mammoth named Ellie, and two frozen reptiles. A safe but sweet sequel.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 14, 2026