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Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Kristy Strouse.

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The Witch (2015) Kristy Strouse Infectious and influential, The Witch is one of the best horror films of the 2010’s.
Posted Jun 26, 2025  Edit critic review
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) Kristy Strouse It’s a slick, well-polished slasher with a strong cast, but I Know What You Did Last Summer is a film that’s both of its time and somewhat stuck in it.
Posted Jun 26, 2025  Edit critic review
Hanky Panky (2023) Kristy Strouse Hanky Panky doesn’t take itself too seriously but delivers sharply written humor in a delightfully delirious package.
Posted Dec 12, 2024  Edit critic review
Glue Trap (2023) Kristy Strouse Glue Trap is a masterful debut feature, showcasing a new and talented voice in horror.
Posted Dec 07, 2024  Edit critic review
Run Baby Run (2024) Kristy Strouse Overall, Run, Baby, Run is the little thriller that could: ambitious and enthralling.
Posted Aug 30, 2024  Edit critic review
Leave the World Behind (2023) Kristy Strouse Crafting a haunting thriller that ruthlessly intertwines shock and despair is an art, and Leave the World Behind revels in this with admirable finesse.
Posted Dec 10, 2023  Edit critic review
Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) Kristy Strouse Fight Nights at Freddy’s is just not effective enough as horror and has a slowly plodding pace that can’t be saved by its talent.
Posted Dec 10, 2023  Edit critic review
Sleepy Hollow (1999) Kristy Strouse A supernatural splendor, gorgeously morose, Sleepy Hollow is a dark horse amid Burton’s filmography.
Posted Dec 10, 2023  Edit critic review
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Kristy Strouse With a hearty dose of camp and a campy bit of heart, there’s enough horror to satisfy genre fans and catchy tunes to sing you through the night.
Posted Dec 09, 2023  Edit critic review
Pet Sematary (1989) Kristy Strouse Genuinely scary and uniquely odd, Pet Sematary shocks and awes with its no-holds-barred approach.
Posted Dec 09, 2023  Edit critic review
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) Kristy Strouse A more claustrophobic take on Halloween fare, H20 features a stunning performance from Curtis who keeps this fast-paced feature from perishing.
Posted Dec 01, 2023  Edit critic review
Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight (1995) Kristy Strouse It is a campy homage that doesn’t promise any thought-provoking resonance but will provide some easy thrills and stellar kills. Demon Knight knows what it is and doesn’t hide from it.
Posted Dec 01, 2023  Edit critic review
Prince of Darkness (1987) Kristy Strouse This take on demonic horror is truly a strange bit of cinema, but a welcoming addition to a long list of talented work. Come for Carpenter, stay for the weird.
Posted Dec 01, 2023  Edit critic review
The Monster Squad (1987) Kristy Strouse The Monster Squad is an enchanting cinematic experience, brimming with nostalgia and punctuated by unforgettable one-liners.
Posted Nov 14, 2023  Edit critic review
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Kristy Strouse The Nightmare Before Christmas is unique and timeless, a magical adventure that’ll delight the senses and steal your heart.
Posted Nov 14, 2023  Edit critic review
The Faculty (1998) Kristy Strouse The Faculty is an engaging story that breezes by with an energetic fervor that doesn’t slack on bringing the horror when it needs to.
Posted Nov 14, 2023  Edit critic review
The Final Girls (2015) Kristy Strouse The Final Girls is a hidden gem that fits delightfully well into the subgenre of horror-comedy. It features witty dialogue, entertaining gags, and an underlying sense of emotional reverence.
Posted Nov 14, 2023  Edit critic review
The Invisible Man (2020) Kristy Strouse The Invisible Man is an intelligent and creepy adaptation that is anchored by one of Moss' best.
Posted Nov 08, 2023  Edit critic review
The Ring (2002) Kristy Strouse The Ring captivates audiences with its original concept, atmospheric horror, psychological thrills, compelling characters, and a twist ending that resonates long after the credits roll.
Posted Nov 08, 2023  Edit critic review
Cobweb (2023) Kristy Strouse Cobweb is an absolute gem that warrants attention. It invites viewers into its uniquely creepy world, leaving them captivated throughout.
Posted Oct 19, 2023  Edit critic review
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Kristy Strouse From Dusk Till Dawn has stylish direction coaxing its genre-bending narrative, with bouts of dark hilarity, all centered by the charismatic George Clooney. This vampire jaunt has a one-of-a-kind bite. 
Posted Oct 19, 2023  Edit critic review
Psycho (1960) Kristy Strouse The impeccable direction and skillfully crafted suspense are magnificently complemented by spine-tingling moments and Anthony Perkins' performance that will be always remembered.
Posted Oct 07, 2023  Edit critic review
When Evil Lurks (2023) Kristy Strouse When Evil Lurks doesn't shy away from the horrific, keeping viewers on edge with a surplus of discomforting moments. It's bold and intensely bleak, and it is one of my favorite horror films of the year
Posted Oct 07, 2023  Edit critic review
In the Mouth of Madness (1995) Kristy Strouse In the Mouth of Madness is a film that defies expectations and promises to be an unsettling journey. Imaginative and distinct, it’s a treat for all horror fans to embrace with plenty of tricks along the way.
Posted Oct 07, 2023  Edit critic review
Sleep (2024) Kristy Strouse The meticulously crafted screenplay, combined with the exceptional acting performances and the masterfully set mood, elevates Sleep as one of the best horror films of the year.
Posted Sep 16, 2023  Edit critic review
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023) Kristy Strouse The film is a heartwarming and inventive cinematic experience that offers a refreshing deviation from conventional vampire narratives, proving both enthralling, quirky, and delightful.
Posted Sep 16, 2023  Edit critic review
Evil Dead Rise (2023) Kristy Strouse Evil Dead Rises is a formidable yuck-fest which some tricks up its bloody sleeves, but it doesn’t quite nail the groovy nature of its predecessors.
Posted Jun 18, 2023  Edit critic review
Becky (2020) Kristy Strouse While not entirely original, the violent revelry imbued in Becky's core and the terrific lead performance make it a worthy watch.
Posted Jun 18, 2023  Edit critic review
One Night with Adela (2023) Kristy Strouse An ambitious project and dizzying bewilderment of excess and impulsivity, One Night With Adela may not have an entirely winning hand, but it goes all in.
Posted Jun 18, 2023  Edit critic review
The Crazies (2010) Kristy Strouse The Crazies is a visually attuned reimagining that doesn’t slack on lunacy or acting chops.
Posted May 18, 2023  Edit critic review
Dawn of the Dead (2004) Kristy Strouse Dawn of the Dead provides new digs for the Romero classic, with heightened energy and wonderfully gory thrills.
Posted May 18, 2023  Edit critic review
Night of the Living Dead (1990) Kristy Strouse Night of the Living Dead is a remake that may have not been necessary but is an enjoyable revisit to what makes the living dead frightening, and endlessly reanimated.
Posted May 18, 2023  Edit critic review
M3GAN (2022) Kristy Strouse M3gan is definitely fun, but it succumbs to tropes and familiarity in a way that makes it feel reductive.
Posted Feb 24, 2023  Edit critic review
Skinamarink (2022) Kristy Strouse While inventive and a great opportunity for experimental low-budget to be spotlighted, Skinamarink left me in the dark, yearning for much more. The prominent static became just that, a disconnect.
Posted Feb 24, 2023  Edit critic review
My Animal (2023) Kristy Strouse With a haunting, moody feel and an innovative premise, My Animal keeps the bloody werewolf genre fresh and alive. A coming-of-age queer lycanthropy story? I’m here for it.
Posted Feb 07, 2023  Edit critic review
Talk to Me (2023) Kristy Strouse An energetic debut, this supernatural showing takes a new spin on an old concept making it both creative and creepy when needed. A potent and tense 95 minutes of entertainment.
Posted Feb 07, 2023  Edit critic review
Two Witches (2021) Kristy Strouse With a stellar performance from Rebekah Kennedy and an intriguing supernatural take from Pierre Tsigaridis, Two Witches is worth seeking out.
Posted Dec 09, 2022  Edit critic review
Pearl (2022) Kristy Strouse Pearl is a compelling and sinister intro to the character established earlier in the year, taken to new heights by Mia Goth’s striking performance.
Posted Nov 09, 2022  Edit critic review
The Night Eats the World (2018) Kristy Strouse The Night Ate the World is unhurried, thought-provoking, and features an absorbing performance from Anders Danielsen Lie to make something new out of an aged premise.
Posted Nov 09, 2022  Edit critic review
Barbarian (2022) Kristy Strouse It is one of our best treats with ample mystery and pure entertainment value. It’s what you’re looking for, even if you don’t know quite what that entails, but the set design, acting, and perverse, disturbing twists, make it a worthwhile discovery.
Posted Nov 09, 2022  Edit critic review
Cat's Eye (1985) Kristy Strouse Cat’s Eye is pure, bizarre camp with just the right amount of Stephen King’s signature terror.
Posted Nov 07, 2022  Edit critic review
Carnival of Souls (1962) Kristy Strouse Carnival of Souls isn’t a complete stunner for me (though damn close) but it’s a resonating, effective piece of work that nudges those feelings of lonesomeness we often face with a moody, nightmare-tinged quality.
Posted Oct 31, 2022  Edit critic review
Cat People (1982) Kristy Strouse Paul Schrader makes this movie his own and I found it to be intoxicating, strange, and at times horrific- a reimagining served with a side of mysticism that is certainly never dull.
Posted Oct 31, 2022  Edit critic review
The Eyes of My Mother (2016) Kristy Strouse The Eyes of My Mother is really one of a kind. Each scene is meticulously crafted, and it is one where the chilling atmosphere lives in you. A unique directorial debut that shouldn't be overlooked.
Posted Oct 29, 2022  Edit critic review
Haxan (1922) Kristy Strouse Benjamin Christensen’s Haxan is really a creepy wonder, a hybrid, an anomaly we don’t often get to experience. Stylish, informative, and ultimately, unforgettable.
Posted Oct 29, 2022  Edit critic review
Carrie (1976) Kristy Strouse There's a power in Carrie, because 46 years later and it's still breaking our hearts, and remains ingrained in our psyches.
Posted Oct 29, 2022  Edit critic review
Slither (2006) Kristy Strouse Slither is inherently weird, and if that's your sort of thing, and you want a film that doesn't take itself too seriously, this is one hell of a time.
Posted Oct 28, 2022  Edit critic review
The Loved Ones (2009) Kristy Strouse Some of the actions feel a bit repetitive, but through surprising and shocking turns, and dedicated performances The Loved Ones is a darkly comic and twisted horror gem.
Posted Oct 28, 2022  Edit critic review
The Lodge (2019) Kristy Strouse Dark and dripping with stomach-turning, ample dread, and incredible lead performance, The Lodge isn’t a perfect movie, but damn does it not take up a heavy residence in your brain.
Posted Oct 28, 2022  Edit critic review
Green Room (2015) Kristy Strouse Green Room doesn't shy away from the violence and shocks, creating some relentlessly disturbing aesthetics. The cast is stellar and the suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Posted Oct 28, 2022  Edit critic review
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