Contributor: Paul Asay

Aesthetically, ‘Scarlet’ looks pretty amazing, its powerful imagery and fluid animation filling the screen with wonders. But it trots out its share of horrors, too.

‘This Is Not a Test,’ is a low-budget, predictable, surprisingly effective and woefully grotesque zombie film.

This show has become a sensation on Netflix—and it’s cleaner than some. But before you walk into this small town, know that not everything is fit for families.

Prime Video’s latest crime thriller, ‘Scarpetta,’ has an A-list cast, but it’s as gross and problematic as anything you’ll likely see on television.

Unquestionably effective, ‘Undertone’ may be the year’s scariest movie—but it’s a difficult, disturbing and demonic ride.

Join Plugged In as we talk about the intersection of spirituality with cinema—the good, the bad and the just plain ugly.

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ shines a spotlight on the quasi-Christian Shakers. But content concerns, including heresy, ruin the movie’s woodwork.

While ‘The Optimist’ is never gratuitous, the fact that it walks us through the gates of Auschwitz makes this story profoundly affecting.

‘Dolly’ is devoid of ethical merit and proud of it. It is a ridiculous exercise in gore production—and unapologetically so.

The meta vibe of the Scream franchise has degenerated into just plain meh. And while ‘Scream 7’ cranks up the gore, it seems dry of wit or originality.

Tim Hawkins is a funny guy—so funny, in fact, that he’s been making a living at it for more than 20 years as a comedian.

The Revenant, like the land it depicts, is beautiful, brutal and unforgiving.

As of January, KPop Demon Hunters has been viewed a staggering 540 million times, according to Netflix—so we thought it was time for another Plugged In Rewind!

As far as spy thrillers go, The Night Agent is par for the course. But as far as family viewing goes, it might be better to blacklist this one.

‘Dead Man’s Wire’ is indeed a well-made movie—as tightly wound as a wire itself. But this movie, too, is tethered to some real problems.