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Amanda Mazzillo

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Amanda Mazzillo is a writer with an MFA in Dramatic Writing from SCAD and a BA in Writing & Linguistics and Film Studies minor from Georgia Southern University. She enjoys writing comedy and exploring all forms of media. Her Twitter name is a bad pun: @mazzillofirefox

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Broadcast News, Sullivan's Travels, and Evil Dead II

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Until Dawn (2025) 51% “Until Dawn is clearly a horror movie made by fans of the genre--and with each blood-curdling moment, we can't wait to see what comes next. This is a delightfully gory love letter to horror with buckets of blood and stellar practical effects ” – Film Joy Apr 26, 2025 Full Review The Monkey (2025) 79% “Osgood Perkins keeps showing us his immense talent and range. [...] The Monkey is a gleefully sadistic, outrageously funny horror comedy with some of the most creative–and most demented–kills I've seen in years. And I couldn't get enough. ” – Film Joy Feb 16, 2025 Full Review Companion (2025) 93% “Companion succeeds as a darkly hilarious, blood-soaked, fun romp while still giving quality focus to its feminist themes. [...] Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher give stellar performances and you can tell why they are both becoming household names. ” – Film Joy Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Scrap (2022) 98% “Vivian Kerr’s debut as a director/writer is an intimate, heartfelt character study that highlights the complexity of the human experience and tells a realistic story of trying to survive when the world feels stacked against us.” – Film Joy Jan 29, 2025 Full Review Okie (2024) 91% “Okie is a gripping and tense film which highlights the pressure of writing, the stress of returning to a town that doesn't want you, and the complexity of hometown identity. Scott Michael Foster, Kevin Bigley, and Kate Cobb give captivating performances.” – Film Joy Nov 5, 2024 Full Review Rally Caps (2024) 100% “Rally Caps is a compelling blend of heartwarming family film. [...] Lee Cipolla crafted a funny family film that deals with difficult themes and displays the intricacies of anxiety and trauma in a thoughtful and creative way.” – Film Joy Aug 19, 2024 Full Review Hanky Panky (2023) 90% “Hanky Panky is as strange and unexpected as it is welcoming and comforting: the ultimate comfort food for anyone who veers a little off-kilter with a deep love for film. ” – Film Joy Apr 15, 2024 Full Review Weak Layers (2024) 40% “Weak Layers isn't laugh-out-loud funny, but it has heart and works wonderfully as a love letter to the locals who live in every ski town when the vacationers and professional skiers go back to the city. ” – Film Joy Feb 9, 2024 Full Review Still Working 9 to 5 (2022) 93% “Still Working 9 to 5 is a thoughtful documentary which explores the making of the 1980 comedy 9 to 5 through its social and political message that is still just as a relevant today. ” – Film Joy Feb 6, 2024 Full Review Poolman (2023) 24% “[Poolman] is a worthy comedy filled with pitch-perfect comedic timing from the brilliant trio of Chris Pine, Annette Bening, and Danny Devito, outrageous screwball energy, and a never-ending love for Los Angeles.” – Film Inquiry Dec 11, 2023 Full Review It's a Wonderful Knife (2023) 55% “It’s a Wonderful Knife embraces its premise with blood-soaked snow, candy cane stab wounds, and cheery Christmas tunes. This holiday slasher fills us with nostalgia while bringing a charming queer romance and creative horror kills into a classic story. ” – Film Inquiry Nov 13, 2023 Full Review Fair Play (2023) 86% “Fair Play is a hauntingly realistic depiction of toxic masculinity and sexual politics centered within the cutthroat and challenging world of high finance. Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich expertly portray their complex, dynamic characters. ” – Film Inquiry Sep 30, 2023 Full Review Hell of a Summer (2023) 52% “Hell of a Summer is a campy blast of a film, blending the nostalgia of 80s camp slashers with coming-of-age teen comedies. ” – Film Inquiry Sep 28, 2023 Full Review Unpacking (2022) “Unpacking is an interesting exploration of change with strong performances that beautifully uses its location. Unpacking asks important questions of its cast of characters and explores issues from multiple sides, showing different viewpoints with tact.” – Film Joy Aug 5, 2023 Full Review Perfectly Good Moment (2023) “Perfectly Good Moment is a difficult-to-watch and captivating thriller, expressing the dangers of both emotional and physical abuse, through a taut, well-structured script from Amanda Jane Stern” – Film Inquiry Aug 2, 2023 Full Review Insidious: The Red Door (2023) 40% “The Red Door is a captivating exploration of generational trauma brought to life through Patrick Wilson and Ty Simpkins' performances and[...] shines with its well-crafted jump scares, beautifully haunting cinematography, and blend of memory and reality. ” – Film Joy Jul 10, 2023 Full Review Asteroid City (2023) 76% “Asteroid City’s heart comes from Jason Schwartzman’s captivating performance. The film explores grief and the complexity of performances with a beautiful pastel daydream–capturing the mid-century modern atomic age through its use of color and space. ” – Film Joy Jun 27, 2023 Full Review BlackBerry (2023) 97% “BlackBerry is a funny character-driven exploration of the rise and fall of a company and its two very different CEOs brought to life through powerful performances from Glenn Howerton and Jay Baruchel.” – Film Joy May 22, 2023 Full Review Evil Dead Rise (2023) 84% “Evil Dead Rise captures what we love about the original trilogy and remake in equal measure. This ED installment is filled with bloody campy gore, uncomfortably cathartic laughs, intense performances, and eye-catching horror set pieces & cinematography. ” – Film Joy Apr 24, 2023 Full Review Acidman (2022) 79% “Acidman is an emotionally resonant and deeply affecting character study brought to life through the poignant and touching performances from Dianna Agron and Thomas Haden Church. ” – Film Joy Apr 3, 2023 Full Review Linoleum (2022) 82% “Linoleum is a unique blend of science fiction and heartfelt dramady, brought to life through poignant performances, especially from Jim Gaffigan and Rhea Seehorn. The visual style crafts an unforgettable exploration of what it means to be human.” – Film Joy Feb 24, 2023 Full Review Blood Relatives (2022) 96% “Noah Segan's debut as writer/director offers a unique, heartfelt and hilarious take on classic vampire lore and the journey of fatherhood. Noah Segan and Victoria Moroles shine as the unlikely father and daughter duo.” – Film Joy Dec 1, 2022 Full Review The Killing Tree (2022) 17% “The Killing Tree had the potential to be an over-the-top Holiday horror classic, but the practical effects moments are overshadowed by bad CGI and a lack of creative kills utilizing the unique elements of a faux Christmas tree come to life.” – Film Inquiry Nov 17, 2022 Full Review Christmas With You (2022) 65% “Christmas With You tells a sweet romance with great chemistry between Freddie Prinze Jr and Aimee Garcia, but what sets this romcom apart is its focus on family and the importance of embracing culture. ” – Film Joy Nov 17, 2022 Full Review Halloween Ends (2022) 40% “Halloween Ends is a wonderful celebration of the season–both its tricks and treats–giving us spooky atmospheres, complex performances–especially from Jamie Lee Curtis, Rohan Campbell, and Andi Matichak–and an amazing cameo horror fans are sure to love.” – Film Joy Oct 26, 2022 Full Review
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