Stephanie Archer
Stephanie Archer's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Film Inquiry
Movies reviews only
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Pay or Die (2023) |
Pay or Die chronicles the battle to improve insulin costs and the healthcare system, capturing the grief of those lost but also showing the hope and resilience of those who choose to fight and demand more. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Leprechaun 3 (1995) |
The premise is intriguing, both in location and compounding of the Leprechaun mythology, but nothing truly develops into anything fun, intriguing, or worth watching. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Scream VI (2023) |
Scream VI is a love letter to horror, to a franchise, and to its fans, proving that not all stories are dead. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 19, 2023
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The Magician's Elephant (2023) |
The Magician’s Elephant is heartwarming and pure. And while predictable to a fault, it is a film the whole family will enjoy. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Join or Die (2023) |
Join or Die proves itself vital and relevant, a necessary documentary that promises the conversation will continue long after the credits have rolled. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Until Branches Bend (2022) |
While it delivers an irresistible concept, it fails to truly come to life. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Queendom (2023) |
Poignant and raw, Queendom is posed to be one of the best documentaries of 2023. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Unwelcome (2022) |
Unwelcome works as a decent horror film in general, but with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, it takes on a new vibrancy of success. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 10, 2023
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The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism (1967) |
The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism is a practice in patience, its plot slowly lurching to its reveal and climatic conclusion. And while not the first to be inspired by the spirit of Poe, it delivers chilling visuals, becoming an influence in its own right. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 04, 2023
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My Bloody Valentine (2009) |
This film may be a remake of the 1981 classic but it creates its own identity, carving out its own place within the horror genre - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 18, 2023
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Your Place or Mine (2023) |
As entertaining as it is, it fails to truly deliver the cohesive romantic comedy its talent and expertise promises. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Sick (2022) |
While Sick may not be the grade-A horror film it wants to be, it is an enjoyable watch, with a few surprises, some great visual creations, and a capsule of a pandemic we are all still dealing with. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 05, 2023
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The Most Dangerous Game (1932) |
The Most Dangerous Game proves itself to be a classic film that goes beyond the staples of film infancy. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 05, 2023
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Maybe I Do (2023) |
Unable to truly lean into its moments and potential for humor and heart, Maybe I Do is a big don’t. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 05, 2023
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Blood (2022) |
Deeply layered and nuanced, Blood finds the lifeline of horror and harnesses it for an experience that not only satisfies, but has you craving to return for more. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 05, 2023
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Smile (2022) |
Even with the similarities to other films in mind, Smile proves itself to be its own beast of a horror. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 28, 2023
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Child's Play (1988) |
As Child’s Play would help to close out a decade of slashers, it would open an unyielding franchise that would garner accolades of all ages, sequels that never fear the camp and create an unsatisfied need for more. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 28, 2023
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Jack Frost (1997) |
At times a bad horror and at others a bad TV movie, Jack Frost is terrible from start to finish – so much so it’s… good. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 24, 2022
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Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022) |
Lady Chatterley’s Lover will surprise audiences with how much investment in its characters it is able to achieve. This is a slow burn of passion and storytelling that captures both the scandalous and heartwarming nature of its love story. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 24, 2022
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Falling for Christmas (2022) |
While it only reaches the height of hallmarks set before, its infusion of modernized influencers and classic soap opera “amnesia” feel give it enough to be an entertaining holiday watch. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 24, 2022
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Free Puppies! (2022) |
A grassroots documentary, Free Puppies! is an exemplary showcase of hope and perseverance, delivering a platform to those most in need. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 17, 2022
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The Mist (2007) |
Nuanced and deeply layered, The Mist proves itself not only to be a well-crafted horror but an example of the true power of adaptations. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 10, 2022
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Addams Family Values (1993) |
While the film can lean into corny at times, following predictable tropes and expectations, Cusack‘s performance as Debbie truly elevates Addams Family Values into a sequel that can stand strong with its predecessor, as well as on its own. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 26, 2022
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The Addams Family (1991) |
While the plot of the film is formulaic in structure, The Addams Family finds its success in the culmination of all its parts. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 26, 2022
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Halloween (2007) |
It may not be the standout Zombie was hoping for, but Halloween finds its own brutal identity along the way while still honoring the original it is based on. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 04, 2022
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The Birds (1963) |
While The Birds may lack the endurance of time in its visual effects, it endures as a classic horror that goes beyond just nature’s revenge set to rebalance the world around us. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 29, 2022
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Terrifier (2016) |
Unpredictable and unapologetically violent, Terrifier may seem like a B-horror, but it is far from it. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 22, 2022
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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) |
While the sequels, and subsequent remake, would never live up to the magic of the original, A Nightmare on Elm Street launched a franchise that would inspire and retain relevance. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 15, 2022
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All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) |
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is one of the most moving and vulnerable documentaries I have had the opportunity to see. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 15, 2022
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Is That Black Enough for You?!? (2022) |
It speaks volumes when a filmmaker can reach its audience, inspiring them to speak out more. And with Elvis Mitchell‘s Is That Black Enough For You?!?, it does just that. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 15, 2022
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Tár (2022) |
A powerhouse of talent in front and behind the camera, Tár is one of the best films of 2022. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 14, 2022
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All That Breathes (2022) |
From exquisite cinematography and craftsmanship of the lens, All That Breathes captures the noble effort to save the Black Kites. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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EO (2022) |
EO is a heavy film, constantly gut-punching its audience, making sure that by film’s end, an impression has been made. It is deep and rich in story, uniting the celluloid pieces of critique, and even hope, in an experience you will not soon forget. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Piggy (2022) |
With an awareness of its own ideas on self-preservation and survival, Piggy excels. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Cat People (1942) |
Cat People may have a slow start, but it is rich in cinematic history and horrific craftsmanship. Ahead of its time, it is a film that will still resonate with audiences today. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Blonde (2022) |
Blonde has and will continue to infuriate audiences, yet it is a film that can be studied for not only the continued dominating male gaze, but for the need for women to tell women’s stories. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Children of the Corn (1984) |
With today’s growing political environment and in its current form, the original is a terrifying depiction of real life, a timeless film that continually retains its relevance. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 01, 2022
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The Justice of Bunny King (2021) |
While The Justice of Bunny King presents audiences with a mesmerizing character study on the undeterred spirit of motherhood, it takes a dark turn, examining a system seemingly design to prevent anyone from rising up. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 01, 2022
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Living with Chucky (2022) |
Living with Chucky welcomes newcomers into the fold, encouraging a new generation to not only embrace the revitalization of Chucky on our TV screens in a new series but in the films that made him a household name. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 30, 2022
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King on Screen (2022) |
While the documentary does have a rocky start, it still manages to capture the spirit of King and the power his works have infused into cinema. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 30, 2022
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Missing (2021) |
Shinzô Katayama‘s Missing retains the feeling of a J-horror, slowly building the intensity of its mystery while examining the potential compassion and deliverance of death - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 24, 2022
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Veronica (2017) |
Even with its layers of predictability, Verónica will keep you at the edge of your seat until its final moments. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 24, 2022
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Do Revenge (2022) |
Do Revenge was a pleasant surprise, entertaining from start to finish. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 17, 2022
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Purple Hearts (2022) |
Purple Hearts stands as a viable romance venture that is sure to pull at your heartstrings while delivering a platform of conversation for the modern struggles its central romance derives from. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 03, 2022
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Look Both Ways (2022) |
Look Both Ways was a pleasant surprise. And while its final messaging is predictable, it does not miss on its delivery - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 03, 2022
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Urban Legend (1998) |
While it does not boast itself as the best, the legends it holds, the horror it honors, the red herrings it constantly crafts and the twist ending make it at least an entertaining viewing experience. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Aug 28, 2022
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Fall (2022) |
Just when you think Fall can not push the envelope any farther, it proves the twists and turns of the survivalist genre have yet to meet their limit. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Aug 20, 2022
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Piranha (1978) |
While Piranha may not be the best horror film, even boarder lining ridiculous at times, it is undeniably entertaining. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jul 30, 2022
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Goodbye, Petrushka (2022) |
Exploring the ups and downs of ambition, along with excellently crafted supporting characters, Goodbye, Petrushka speaks to both the child at heart and the journey of finding oneself. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jul 29, 2022
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Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) |
Fueled by a strong performance by Edgar-Jones and pensive naturalism, Where the Crawdads Sing delivers a cinematic experience worthy of being seen. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jul 23, 2022
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