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Strong Female Antagonist

Strong Female Antagonist is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Jenn Adams.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
B-
Return to Silent Hill (2026) Jenn Adams this vague storyline combines with the horrifically dreamy atmosphere to create an overwhelming feeling of doomed romance. We feel for James and Mary even if we don’t exactly understand how or why their love went wrong.
Posted Jan 23, 2026  Edit critic review
C+
Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) Jenn Adams Each kill is sufficiently gruesome and Nelson does not shy away from the gore, seeming to recognize who his target audience is. He also plays well with seasonal iconography with playful nods to the carnage of Sellier Jr. 's film
Posted Dec 13, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Wicked: For Good (2025) Jenn Adams Wicked: For Good admittedly takes a while to get started and lacks the heft of the first film’s majesty, but it strikes a powerful emotional chord and provides a fitting end for beloved and iconic characters.
Posted Nov 21, 2025  Edit critic review
B
HIM (2025) Jenn Adams Justin Tipping’s new horror film Him highlights this culture of extreme aggression, challenging us to question our deification of professional athletes and the sacrifices they’re willing to make for the game.
Posted Sep 20, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
The Long Walk (2025) Jenn Adams King’s first written novel, The Long Walk is a cruel and violent commentary on the Vietnam War and US draft that filled its ranks. Yet a powerful new adaptation from Francis Lawrence feels shockingly relevant nearly 60 years later.
Posted Sep 02, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Traumatika (2024) Jenn Adams Though blunt, Traumatika is a powerful metaphor for spiraling trauma which seems to consume everyone in its path. The film is situated firmly in abject darkness, featuring nightmarish cruelty at every turn.
Posted Jul 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Jenn Adams Set in a world that’s grown weary of dinosaurs, Gareth Edwards’ Jurassic World: Rebirth eschews pitting human characters against a big bad dino antagonist and instead delivers a thrilling series of monster movie vignettes.
Posted Jul 03, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
M3GAN 2.0 (2025) Jenn Adams Have we become parents to our AI entities and, if so, should we learn to nurture this new approximation of humanity? M3GAN 2.0 argues that not only is AI here to stay, it's a new species with which we must learn to coexist.
Posted Jun 27, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
28 Years Later (2025) Jenn Adams This long-awaited sequel may not be destined to become a genre-defining classic, but it’s an elegant and nuanced depiction of those left to rot in a forgotten world and the humanity that springs from the most dire circumstances.
Posted Jun 19, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Drop (2025) Jenn Adams Christopher Landon gives us all this and more with Drop, a perfect date night movie for horror fans. Erring closer to the thriller side, this self-contained film follows a pair of endearing strangers who find themselves trapped in the first date from hell
Posted Apr 11, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Hell of a Summer (2023) Jenn Adams In an impressive directorial debut, Wolfhard and Bryk update classic slasher tropes with an original script that feels both reverent and self-aware.
Posted Apr 03, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Touch Me (2025) Jenn Adams It’s a blunt and bold vision that seems designed to push away all but the most dedicated viewer. But those willing to stick it out will find an unflinching exploration of the millennial psyche and its resolve to survive at any cost.
Posted Feb 25, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (2025) Jenn Adams Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare has the makings of the latter with the hints of a deeply empathetic and powerful story. But Chambers fails to water these seeds and we’re left with a standard slasher that hints at greatness.
Posted Feb 22, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
Love Hurts (2025) Jenn Adams Love Hurts works as a starring vehicle and stunt showcase for Quan, but everything else is not worth the time.
Posted Feb 22, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Push (2024) Jenn Adams Dressed all in white, Natalie is a similar mystery and Push becomes a symbolic battle between a virtuous woman and a dangerous world.
Posted Nov 09, 2024  Edit critic review
A-
Smile 2 (2024) Jenn Adams Smile is a grim reminder that overcoming mental illness is an arduous process—one that we might not survive. Smile 2 may put a shiny, pop filter over addiction and recovery, but its message still hits just as hard.
Posted Nov 01, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Woman of the Hour (2023) Jenn Adams With a heavy hand, Kendrick eschews chronicling each devastating incident, instead weaving together a complex string of assaults while indicting the callous system that allowed Alcala to take so many young lives.
Posted Oct 23, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Apartment 7A (2024) Jenn Adams Apartment 7A wears its feminist agenda on its sleeve and serves as the perfect compliment to the ‘68 film.
Posted Oct 23, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Strange Harvest (2024) Jenn Adams Bolstered by Russell’s incredible effects work, Ortiz pulls us into an otherworldly terror, indulging in occult exhilaration while keeping his feet planted firmly on the ground.
Posted Sep 26, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Betrayal (2024) Jenn Adams Griffiths creates a harrowing study of generational trauma and reminds us that sometimes the human monsters are scariest of all.
Posted Sep 17, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Jenn Adams With gorgeously staged set pieces and an abundance of darkly comedic sight gags, Burton is back to what he does best: creating grisly depictions of death and decay that remain charming and still accessible to kids.
Posted Sep 08, 2024  Edit critic review
C+
Place of Bones (2023) Jenn Adams Horror fans will likely be delighted with the film’s grotesque twist, but it’s far from certain they will stick around long enough to find out what it is.
Posted Sep 01, 2024  Edit critic review
C+
Before Dawn (2024) Jenn Adams Though the plot has a somewhat frustrating lack of direction, Prince-Wright uses the story of a single soldier and his noble companions to highlight the futility of war in and of itself.
Posted Jul 22, 2024  Edit critic review
B
The Vourdalak (2023) Jenn Adams The Vourdalak, a terrifying journey into the heart of familial darkness. This frightening creature brings death and destruction to those he loves most and lurks in the shadows of his children’s dreams.
Posted Jul 20, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Somnium (2024) Jenn Adams Set at a nefarious sleep clinic, this story has elements of pure terror and plays with the idea of consensual reality. But a sentimental plotline pushes fascinating elements of the story to the side leaving us with a fairly standard quest for stardom.
Posted Jul 20, 2024  Edit critic review
B
MaXXXine (2024) Jenn Adams The concluding chapter in the X trilogy, this 80s satanic horror film is an enjoyable throwback with plenty of gore that falls apart when it tries to make sense.
Posted Jul 20, 2024  Edit critic review
A
Oddity (2024) Jenn Adams In this harrowing story of supernatural revenge, Mc Carthy plays with our senses and fills the corners of a spooky house with unnerving monsters both spectral and human.
Posted Jul 19, 2024  Edit critic review
A-
Twisters (2024) Jenn Adams Twisters manages to capture the same kind of joy with a likable cast and jaw-dropping effects. It’s everything you could want from a summer blockbuster: a family-friendly crowd-pleaser with exciting action at every turn.
Posted Jul 19, 2024  Edit critic review
A
Exposure (2023) Jenn Adams Peter Cannon’s Exposure pulls us into this world by following a man teetering on the edge. This sensitive, but harrowing film brilliantly exposes the brutal reality of OCD while revealing a world in which recovery is possible.
Posted Jul 16, 2024  Edit critic review
A-
Longlegs (2024) Jenn Adams Like the rest of his oeuvre, Longlegs is simultaneously gorgeous and terrifying. This drab world is filled with fascinating intricacies from the bizarre construction of Harker’s house to the cold uniformity of a suburban street.
Posted Jul 16, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Trim Season (2023) Jenn Adams Trim Season merges Gen Z culture and folk horror in a story that feels progressive and new. A microcosm of the clash between generational power forms a poignant reminder to listen to each other lest we ensure our own mutual destruction.
Posted Jun 29, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Hit Man (2023) Jenn Adams Powell is able to hold our attention through what is essentially a romantic comedy tinged with darkness. While essentially anonymous and potentially forgettable, Hit Man ultimately succeeds by basking in the glow of its handsome star.
Posted Jun 10, 2024  Edit critic review
C-
#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead (2024) Jenn Adams Dunstan throws absolutely everything at the wall hoping for a modern update of a tried and true formula.
Posted Jun 09, 2024  Edit critic review
A
In a Violent Nature (2024) Jenn Adams Chris Nash pushes the concept forward once again in an ultraviolet film with the killer at center stage. This ingenious twist proves to be not only a gory bit of horror filmmaking, but a new exploration of one of horror’s most beloved tentpoles.
Posted Jun 09, 2024  Edit critic review
C
The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) Jenn Adams Just sixteen years after The Strangers hit theaters, this admittedly well-executed copy does little more than increase our appreciation for the original films.
Posted May 26, 2024  Edit critic review
C+
Pitch People (1999) Jenn Adams Pitch People dazzles us with charming faces and captures our attention for a brief moment in time before we inevitably move on to something else.
Posted May 23, 2024  Edit critic review
A-
The Last Stop in Yuma County (2023) Jenn Adams Stellar performances abound in this tangled web and the fun of watching an exceptional cast play off of each other softens the edge of the slowly mounting horror. 
Posted May 17, 2024  Edit critic review
A
Mind Body Spirit (2023) Jenn Adams Mind Body Spirit peels back the layers of uplifting influencer accounts and exposes the hidden dangers of the quest for inner peace. It’s a terrifying reminder to interrogate our intuition and maintain our awareness.
Posted May 17, 2024  Edit critic review
C+
The Image of You (2024) Jenn Adams There are gigantic plot holes and an extremely contrived conclusion, but it’s a ballsy swing and Fisher nearly pulls it off. He’s counting on us relaxing into the unreality and not really caring if the story makes any sense.
Posted May 17, 2024  Edit critic review
A
The Fall Guy (2024) Jenn Adams The Fall Guy is an excellent example of flawless execution allowing us to let go of small inconsistencies.
Posted May 13, 2024  Edit critic review
C-
Breathe (2024) Jenn Adams Bristol sets up a fascinating thought experiment, puts all the pieces in place, then gets lost trying to find the way out.
Posted May 12, 2024  Edit critic review
Bt
Arcadian (2024) Jenn Adams Both harrowing and joyful, Arcadian expertly navigates a complex menagerie of emotions. One family forms as the makeshift clans of past necessity finally fall apart.
Posted Apr 28, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Exhuma (2024) Jenn Adams Exhuma fires on all cylinders with a strong cast, an interesting approach to folklore, and a spooky creature design. The only problem is the more is more approach akin to ordering everything on the menu at a five star restaurant.
Posted Apr 28, 2024  Edit critic review
B
With Love and a Major Organ (2023) Jenn Adams This abstract story is bolstered by compelling performances all around. Maguire breaks then repairs our heart as the alternately messy and rigid Anabel, fully committing to both ends of the emotional spectrum.
Posted Apr 28, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Sting (2024) Jenn Adams Roache-Turner imbues the film with a razor-sharp wit and threatens characters we’ve been trained to assume will be safe.
Posted Apr 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B-
Omen (2023) Jenn Adams Despite the narrative jumble, Baloji has woven together a beautiful and heartfelt story of four lives damaged by a toxic family system.
Posted Apr 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023) Jenn Adams Louis-Seize manages to give us something new. Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person is a quirky and sweet exploration of the meaning of life and an uplifting reminder that there’s always a way to be true to ourselves.
Posted Apr 11, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Late Night with the Devil (2023) Jenn Adams Destined to be a Halloween staple, Late Night With the Devil hits in all the right places, leaning into the schlock and gore with Dastmalchian holding onto the story’s bleeding heart.
Posted Apr 07, 2024  Edit critic review
A
Infested (2023) Jenn Adams This French language story follows the residents of an urban apartment complex beset with poisonous spiders and may just be one of the most terrifying horror films in recent memory.
Posted Apr 07, 2024  Edit critic review
A
Monkey Man (2024) Jenn Adams Dev Patel’s story of righteous revenge feels like something more. Filled with joyful violence and almost gleeful action, Monkey Man is a blood-soaked journey to redemption and a call to arms for those the world has left behind.
Posted Apr 05, 2024  Edit critic review
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