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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Movie Review: Godzilla Minus Zero
Move over The Odyssey—Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) is officially the single best IMAX experience ever! Trading Hollywood MonsterVerse tropes for grounded disaster terror, historical symbolism, and deep human trauma, this sequel introduces a menacing second Kaiju alongside a heart-pounding score. Here is our full 10/10 review breakdown on why this masterclass in Kaiju cinema is currently our #1 movie of the year!

Faiz Faisal
4 hours ago3 min read


Movie Reviews Encore: Khadam & Ghost In The Cell
Missed Khadam or Joko Anwar's Ghost In The Cell in cinemas? Both Southeast Asian horror powerhouses have officially landed on Netflix! From the heartbreaking, beautifully shot Malaysian folklore nightmare of Khadam to the uncensored, max-gore prison horror of Ghost In The Cell, we break down plot overviews, scares, and why both earned a stellar 9/10 score in our full double-feature review!

Faiz Faisal
3 days ago4 min read


Movie Review: Kuyank
Expecting a terrifying Indonesian creature feature with Kuyank (2026)? Think again. Starring Rio Dewanto, this film suffers from a mid storyline, baffling character choices, and ghost sightings you can count on one hand. It leans way too heavily into uninspired family drama rather than actual horror. Here is our full 2/10 review breakdown on why it fails as a scary movie, despite giving us an interesting look into traditional Banjar underwater graves!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 302 min read


Movie Review: Clayface
Move over Marvel, DC just delivered another villain standalone hit! Directed by James Watkins & co-written by Mike Flanagan, Clayface (2026) is a terrifying mashup of The Substance, The Blob, and Saw. Featuring a phenomenal, Joker-level performance by Tom Rhys Harries and next-level body-horror gore, this tragedy-filled origin story earns an 8/10 rating. Here is our full review breakdown on why it's one of the best horror movies of 2026!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 233 min read


Movie Reviews: Street Fighter & Whalefall
Looking for your next cinema fix? Check out our double feature movie reviews covering the live-action Street Fighter (2026) reboot and the claustrophobic survival thriller Whalefall! From hype arcade special moves and pitch-perfect character casting to anxiety-inducing deep-sea dread and eerie whale sound design, we break down plot overviews, pros, cons, and final scores (8/10 & 7/10) for both films on the blog!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 165 min read


Movie Review: Other Mommy
Was Other Mommy (2026) the biggest horror disappointment of the year? Based on Josh Malerman's novel and produced by James Wan & Blumhouse, this Jessica Chastain-led thriller had massive hype. But from derivative tropes (Mama, The Grudge, Evil Dead Rise) to weirdly placed jump scares and a trailer that gave away the best part, here is our full 4.5/10 review breakdown on why it fails to deliver!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 93 min read
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