Drama isn’t just crying and piano music; it’s devastation, obsession, transformation. Whether it’s slow-burn heartbreak or explosive family feuds, this category is for the films that leave a bruise. I keep the tissue box close and the cynicism closer.
Beast in Me spoilers after the review for the film. Why not have both? Sometimes you just have to tend to what the people want. Not only do we dish the dirt, but Mother of Movies designed a special personality quiz that will discern the type of killer you would be (or not be) in…
The Beast in Me Netflix series review: Claire Danes stars as a grieving author investigating neighbor Matthew Rhys, a suspected murderer. Strong performances can’t save a rushed finale in this 2025 psychological thriller.
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy on Peacock dissects the institutional failures and homophobia that enabled 33 murders. Michael Chernus delivers a chilling performance in this procedural that centers victims over voyeurism.
Discover how del Toro transforms Mary Shelley’s words into cinematic alchemy. Watch the trailer for Frankenstein (2025) that’s streaming on Netflix and get a breakdown for it too.
Del Toro’s Frankenstein resurrects Mary Shelley’s Gothic masterpiece with operatic emotion and practical effects mastery. Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi deliver career-defining performances in this Netflix exclusive that asks whether redemption is possible for the imperfectly created.
Lurker (2025) review: Archie Madekwe stars in this dark psychological thriller about a stalker who infiltrates a musician’s inner circle. When obsession meets industry manipulation, everyone becomes complicit. A Fantasia Film Festival standout now on NBC
