Favorites: Movies Released in 2021
6. Malignant Malignant is an action packed, freaky film that feels like a combination of the best of the late 90's/early 00's Dark Castle films mixed with a more mainstream Giallo. Those are two of my favorite things, so of course I loved this one! James Wan can really do no wrong film-wise, and this is such a fun movie - a carnival thrill ride for the screen. 5. Candyman I love the original Candyman, so this one had a lot to live up to. After watching it, I still prefer the first one, or at least find it scarier, but the reboot is still a treasure. Incredibly timely, this one takes on topics of racism, gentrification, and police violence in a compelling manner. 4. Slumber Party Massacre (remake) While the original had a quietly subversive feminist streak, the remake brings its feminism to the forefront. Our heroines break down in a backwoods town while on their way to a girls' weekend. There's more than meets the eye to this town, however. But there's also more tha