Moral Collapse tracks stories where one decision leads to ruin, slowly, inevitably, and sometimes catastrophically. These aren’t just character studies; they’re emotional avalanches. Whether it’s a liar tangled in consequence (The Night Clerk), a protagonist pushed past reason (Resurrection), or a couple descending into madness (Speak No Evil), this tag captures the slow-motion trainwreck of ethical erosion. The “snowball movie” effect is real: what begins with a lie or a look spirals into death, destruction, or worse, realization
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.
My review of Sew Torn (2024), the SXSW hit from Freddie and Fred McDonald. Starring a phenomenal Eva Connolly, this film presents a triptych of terror as a seamstress at a crossroads must choose her fate. A darkly funny, fantastically creative thriller that re-threads the needle on choice and consequence.
28 Weeks Later is a cynical, heart-pounding horror film that explores the human cost of survival and the fragile nature of a society on the brink of collapse. This review from Mother of Movies gets into the unforgiving brutality and unexpected heroes of the Rage virus sequel. #28WeeksLater #HorrorReview
In Vitro (2024) review: This Australian sci-fi thriller explores biotechnology gone wrong in the outback. With only three cast members, directors Will Howarth and Tom McKeith create a claustrophobic psychological horror about livestock cloning that turns personal. Featuring excellent cinematography by Shelley Farthing-Dawe and distributed by Saban Films, this indie gem delivers genuine tension. A minimalist and intimate horror film.
Experience Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece like never before in this acclaimed theatre-in-the-round production featuring Paul Mescal. A Streetcar Named Desire gets the Mother of Movies treatment, exploring how intimate staging amplifies domestic violence, sexual tension, and mental deterioration. This theatre-to-screen adaptation preserves live energy while examining toxic masculinity, Southern Gothic decay, and the streetcar of desire that destroys everything delicate in its path. Brilliant sound design, strategic lighting, and exceptional performances create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
