Andrew Koa

Andrew Koa

It Takes Two

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Read Time: 3 minutesThere's a reason why It Takes Two won Game of the Year (GOTY) at The Game Awards 2021. The game is simple yet challenging enough to keep you interested at the same time. Impactful and relatable storyline, highly recommended for couples, specially those going through a rough patch. It Takes Two is THE BEST co-op/family game I've ever played.

Fresh

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Read Time: 3 minutesDisney+ Fresh delivers in all aspects. From the chemistry between Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones, the laughter they shared and the music they danced to—to the horror that ensued. Fresh is a good starting point for beginner horror fans, its not too much, but its enough to get your heartrate up. Highly recommended.

Thunderbolts

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Read Time: 3 minutesMarvel has been going downhill as of late, specially since End Game finished and we got other hero movies that just plain sucked. I honestly thought Thunderbolts would be different, I mean it was, but still the same old sucky and predictable storytelling.

28 Years Later

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Read Time: 3 minutes28 Years Later was a long awaited sequel most fans of the franchise have waited for, but as most sequels that are being released recently, this one felt unnecessary. Its supposed to be a "reset" of the franchise and a start of a new trilogy, so let's see. So far, Bring Her Back and Weapons are my top 2 pick for horror in 2025.

Brick

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Read Time: 3 minutesThe premise is original and it always intrigues me when the movie has no definite antagonist, much like 2012 (2009) and Contagion (2011). Where humanity's greatest threat is amongst themselves. If you can overlook the gaps in logic, its a pretty good sci-fi flick. Definitely recommending this.

Wicked: For Good

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Read Time: 4 minutesWicked For Good was a good closing to the Broadway film adaptation, but it felt incomplete at times. Some scenes felt like unnecessary fillers where if you cut them out, you could easily fit it all in a 3-hour plus movie. My suggestion, just wait for it to become available on streaming services, its not worth falling in line for and definitely not worth the IMAX experience.

Anaconda Cursed Jungle

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Read Time: 3 minutesIf you're going into this expecting something like Anaconda (1997), you might as well skip it. Anaconda Cursed Jungle will not satisfy that creature feature cravings you're having, as with most modern horror being released, this relied too much on CGI and you will not feel that fight or flight urge that most horror films are known for. Its a good weekday night flick, but not to make time for.

Clown of the Dead

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Read Time: 3 minutesThe poster for Clown of the Dead was very well made, unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations of it. The clown himself was more of a creep than a killer. He's not as scary as one would think, and it was the biggest let down aside from the crappy dialogue. Another recent clown horror genre released was Clown in a Cornfield (2025), also a skippable flick but much better than this one.

Curse of the Necklace

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Read Time: 2 minutesIt was a meh movie. Curse of the Necklace is a mediocre level 90s B-movie horror, but not like those golden B-horrors like Braindead (1992). Dark Harvest (2023) was even more watchable than this.

Ushio and Tora

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Read Time: 4 minutesNot one episode was boring, it was a rollercoaster of emotions coupled with the 90s anime feel. The art style was mean and gritty and very unapologetic in showing what they truly wanted to convey. Ushio and Tora felt like a love letter to 90s anime and a perfect homage to traditional Japanese yokai.

Weapons

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Read Time: 3 minutesBring Her Back (2025) and Weapons are by far my top picks for horror this 2025. Weapons had a fresh take on how to tell the story, it might've been a gamble, but it was so worth it. I loved every bit of it, specially the heart stopping musical score. Highly recommended.

Birth/Rebirth

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Read Time: 3 minutesThis was a great watch in my opinion, Birth/Rebirth made me fall in love with the genre even more. Its sci-fi subtle horror at its finest, probably one of the best ending twists I've seen this year.

Untold

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Read Time: 3 minutesUntold tells the story of the untold on the news channel Untold. The title fits perfectly as the movie should never have been told in the first place. Crappy dialogue with annoying forced comedic moments. A very forgettable flick. Skip it.

The Monkey

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Read Time: 3 minutesIt's honestly an enjoyable ride, but I'm thankful I didn't have to pay to watch it. It doesn't even feel like it deserved a theatrical release. Regardless, it was a nice gore flick with great use of dark humor. Honestly, the only thing that got me going were the d3ath scenes.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose

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Read Time: 3 minutesThe Exorcism of Emily Rose is definitely one of the best horror films that came out during the 2000s. You could feel the terror in Carpenter's eyes and her voice. Perfect casting for a great storyline.

Lilim

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Read Time: 3 minutesA great Filipino-made cult horror movie with proper use of practical effects blended perfectly with an unnerving music score that builds up the tension. Great choice for a midnight watch.

Nearing Death (Menjelang Ajal)

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Read Time: 3 minutesA so-so Indonesian horror with good effects, there are flaws but it has its merits as well. Indonesian horror continues to strive for greatness in this blood-soaked genre.

Starry Eyes

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Read Time: 3 minutesStarry Eyes is one of the best representation of cult horror. Starry Eyes stands out with its use of practical effects and doesn't shy away from showing a bit of blo0dy gore and some nudity, all of which was done tastefully. Highly recommended.

Case 39

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Read Time: 3 minutesCase 39 is a decent, low-key demon flick, much like Eli (2019). The characters delivered great performances, and it was a pleasure to see Bradley Cooper and Ian McShane. The death scenes were great, I wasn't expecting it to be that good. Highly recommended.

Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital

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Read Time: 4 minutesFrom the screenshots of "Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital" alone, I know I'd be in for a Class-A remake of Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (You should watch this instead). The story was okay; Jane De Leon's acting was superb. Its a good nighttime watch with friends, poor CGI though, and predictable jump scares.