Maika Monroe is every family’s worst babysitter nightmare in “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,” from Hulu Scare Spotlight: "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle" If you’re looking for a thriller about a psycho babysitter on the rampage, here’s the tricky Halloween treat for you. Screening Room TV + Streaming Peter Travers Oct 24, 2025 — 3 min read
Toni Collette gives one of the greatest horror performances ever in “Hereditary,” from A24 Scare Spotlight: "Hereditary" Toni Collette stars in a family horror tale guaranteed to scare you senseless for Halloween and a long time after. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Oct 24, 2025 — 3 min read
Jacob Elordi hides the new face of the Creature he plays in “Frankenstein,” from Netflix "Frankenstein" Uneven in tone and pacing, Guillermo del Toro’s passion project about a monster and his creator still roars to life as a thing of beauty and terror. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Oct 17, 2025 — 3 min read
Margaret Qualley is romanced by Ethan Hawke playing the legendary musical lyricist Lorenz Hart in “Blue Moon,” from Sony Pictures Classics "Blue Moon" Ethan Hawke gives one of his greatest performances as a Broadway musical legend who ends up breaking his own heart. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Oct 17, 2025 — 4 min read
Ethan Hawke brings on the terror as The Grabber in “Black Phone 2,” from Universal Pictures "Black Phone 2" Ethan Hawke brings back the mask that launched a thousand screams in a horror sequel that’s perfect for Halloween. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Oct 17, 2025 — 3 min read
Josh O’Connor suits up for his first art heist in “The Mastermind,” from Mubi "The Mastermind" Josh O’Connor and director Kelly Reichardt tell the story of an art thief who’s not as smart or cool as he thinks he is. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Oct 17, 2025 — 3 min read
There’s a bride (Hadis Pakbaten) but no wedding in “It Was Just an Accident,” from Neon Spotlight: "It Was Just an Accident" In Jafar Panahi’s latest masterpiece, five Iranian dissidents debate killing their former torturer. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Oct 17, 2025 — 3 min read
Keanu Reeves, with wings, is a screwup guardian angel in “Good Fortune,” from Lionsgate Spotlight: "Good Fortune" Keanu Reeves is an angel of fun in this bright but broken Aziz Ansari comedy about the hell of living in a gig economy. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Oct 17, 2025 — 2 min read
