🎯 Game Changer (2025) – Movie Review When Style Tries to Match Substance, But Reality Hits Back 📅 Release Date: January 10, 2025 🎥 Director: S. Shankar (Telugu debut) 🎭 Cast: Ram Charan (dual role), Kiara Advani, SJ Suryah, Anjali, Srikanth 🎞️ Genre: Political Action Thriller ⏱️ Runtime: ~2h 45min (trimmed from original 7h cut) 🌟 Plot Overview (Spoiler-Free) Ram Nandan (Ram Charan), a principled IAS officer, battles deep-rooted corruption, while his father Appanna’s legacy of idealism and moneyless politics guides him. The villain duo of SJ Suryah and Srikanth bring political tension as the stakes reach a fever pitch during state elections. imdb.com +15 moneycontrol.com +15 fandango.com +15 indiatvnews.com +9 en.wikipedia.org +9 timesofindia.indiatimes.com +9 💡 What Works Ram Charan in Dual Roles His performances—modern civil servant and rustic father—serve as the emotional core. The father's idealism shines brightest. hindustantimes.com +6 123telug...
🤡 Movie Review: Clown in a Cornfield (2025) – A Slasher Revival That’s Bloody Fun & Terrifying
Posted by Cine Slices | May 9, 2025 | Horror, Slasher, Movie Review
⭐ Quick Verdict:
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Horror, Slasher, Teen Thriller
Starring: Brianna Hildebrand, Thomas Elms, Justin Long
Director: Eli Craig
Language: English
Based On: Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
Release Date: May 9, 2025
🌽 Plot Summary:
Set in the small town of Kettle Springs, Clown in a Cornfield follows Quinn Maybrook (Brianna Hildebrand), a teenager who moves to this seemingly quiet rural town after a family tragedy. But Kettle Springs hides a deadly secret — and it wears clown makeup.
When local teens start getting picked off one by one during the town’s Harvest Festival, it becomes clear that someone — or something — is using the clown mascot “Frendo” as a murderous symbol of “punishing bad kids.”
As Quinn and her friends try to survive the night, they uncover twisted motives behind the killer’s identity — where morality, revenge, and small-town paranoia collide.
🔪 What Works:
🎈 Retro Slasher Energy
Director Eli Craig channels classic 80s horror vibes with a modern twist — expect masked killers, corn maze chases, and bloody kills.
👥 Teen Cast That Clicks
The characters are more than cliché fodder — there’s depth and tension among the friend group that adds stakes to the slayings.
🎭 Creepy Visuals
Abandoned barns, foggy fields, and a terrifying clown design make the atmosphere genuinely eerie.
🔊 Great Sound Design & Score
Screeches, carnival music, and sudden silence are used perfectly to set up jump scares.
😬 What Doesn’t Work:
💬 Some Forced Dialogue
At times, the teen banter feels unnatural or overly written.
🎭 Predictable Twists
If you're a seasoned horror fan, you may guess the killer’s identity before the big reveal.
🧠 Final Thoughts:
Clown in a Cornfield is a satisfying and stylish slasher flick that blends classic horror tropes with Gen Z commentary. It’s fun, brutal, and self-aware — a perfect popcorn horror night pick. Whether you fear clowns or love them, Frendo is about to be your next nightmare.
🎬 Cine Slices Rating:
🎈🎈🎈🎈✂️ – A cult-classic in the making for slasher fans.
🎞️ Watch the Trailer:
💬 What Did You Think?
Did Clown in a Cornfield deliver the chills? Comment below or tag @CineSlices with your thoughts and favorite scene!
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