Chase Hutchinson
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About Chase Hutchinson
Chase Hutchinson is a longtime editor and writer with more than a decade of experience in journalism. His work has appeared in a variety of publications including IGN, i-D, The Stranger, The Wrap, The Inlander, The Seattle Times, and The Boston Globe. With a deep foundation of knowledge on everything from blockbuster fare to arthouse film, he is never not looking for the next exciting cinematic vision to explore. He is an expert in everything from horror franchises like Saw and Scream to big sci-fi like Star Wars as well as smaller scale genre stories like The Beast. He has covered several film festivals for Collider including the Cannes Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, the Sundance Film Festival, the Fantasia Film Festival, and the Venice Film Festival. He is also a member of the Seattle Film Critics Society. You can find him on Twitter and Bluesky at @EclecticHutch.
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'The Damned' Review: Haunting Historical Horror Cuts to the Bone
Odessa Young is outstanding in this chilling and tense film.
'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' Review: Mohammad Rasoulof’s Radical Triumph of Cinema
A fearless work of art, it's a film that everyone and anyone should experience.
'The Penguin' Review: Colin Farrell's 'The Batman' Spin-Off Is 'The Sopranos' With Supervillains
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'Rebel Ridge' Review: Aaron Pierre’s Riveting Reacher-Esque Badass Fights the Power in Netflix Thriller
Jeremy Saulnier’s latest rolls into town to kick some ass.
'Bookworm' Review: Elijah Wood’s Latest New Zealand Adventure Finds a Bit of Magic
One does not simply walk into New Zealand.
'Slingshot' Review: Casey Affleck and Laurence Fishburne Sci-Fi Is Best When Bleak
Though it shares a writer, this sci-fi movie is no Moon.
'My First Film' Review: Zia Anger’s Daring “Directorial Debut” Is the Meta Movie to End All Meta Movies
One of the most surprising films of the year is also one of its most layered.
'The Crow,' 'Blink Twice,' and This Week’s Best New Releases, Reviewed and Ranked
Come read about the big new releases to see this week from a buzzy new debut to the return of a master so you know what's worth watching & what isn't.
'Hell Hole' Review: Shudder’s Darkly Funny Horror Is 'The Thing' Meets 'Tremors'
The greatest family in indie horror, the Adams family, is back with another fun romp.
'Horizon: An American Saga' Review: Kevin Costner’s Epic Western Is Slow on the Draw
If this is how this series of multiple movies is going to start, then it has its work cut out for it.
'Close Your Eyes' Review: A Legend Returns With Another Breathtaking Cinematic Gift
Víctor Erice's first film in 30 years is one of the best of the year.
'Stress Positions' Review: This Satire Will Melt Your Brain (Complimentary)
Both exhausting and electrifying in equal measure, Theda Hammel's feature directorial debut is a portrait of more than the early days of the pandemic.
'Oddity' Review: A Supernatural Horror That Will Tear You To Pieces
Yeah, you should definitely stick your hand in the mouth of the perpetually screaming wooden man.
'Alien: Romulus,' 'Watchmen: Chapter 1,' and This Week’s Best New Releases, Reviewed and Ranked
Come read about the big new releases to see this week from a sci-fi horror sequel to a superhero movie so you know what's worth watching & what isn't.
'Chronicles of a Wandering Saint' Review: This Movie Is to Die For
This fantastic feature debut offers one of the most beautiful surprises of 2024 thus far.
'Close to You' Review: Elliot Page Is Stuck in a Nightmare Family Reunion
While Page brings a grace to the film, he is left fighting a losing battle in an otherwise strained family drama.
'Pachinko' Season 2 Review: One of TV’s Best Shows Triumphantly Returns
As Season 2 expands outward and again rearranges the story's structure, it finds even greater resonance.
'Borderlands,' 'Cuckoo,' and This Week’s Best New Releases, Reviewed and Ranked
From a new video game adaptation to a summer horror gem, we've reviewed everything coming out this week.