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Some films fail, but do so innocuously. Others fail with more urgency—they mishandle material so important, so inflammable, that their mediocrity becomes a kind of insult. The Vigilante is that sort of film: a chintzy, slapdash action-thriller whose wobbly attempts at blockbuster ferocity trivialize the monstrous reality of child trafficking. There’s no deeper disappointment at the movies than when righteous indignation is reduced to bad lighting, tepid performances, and the hollow rattle of fake gunfire.

Boy Kills World certainly sounds impressive, doesn’t it? And by impressive, I mean that it’s a movie which thoughtfully invites viewers to join Boy, who apparently possesses more emotional baggage than a budget airline on a holiday weekend. The movie centers around a deaf-mute martial artist seeking vengeance against a family with all the subtlety of a Tuesday morning alarm.

In the realm of psychological horror and apocalyptic dread, M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin, finds itself at a crossroads, unfortunately veering towards the forgettable rather than the frightful.

While I am not a huge fan of creature features, I approached "Meg 2: The Trench" with a blend of anticipation and caution. The first installment, "The Meg" (2018), perfectly balanced exhilarating action with a touch of self-aware humor. Directed by Ben Wheatley and featuring a capable ensemble led by Jason Statham, "Meg 2" aimed to plunge back into the depths of its prehistoric world.

Watching "You're Killing Me," directed by Beth Hanna and Jerren Lauder, I found myself drawn into a modern horror thriller that attempts to grapple with themes of privilege, morality, and the consequences of one’s actions.