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The Confession (2026) Review: A Flawed Horror Film Tied to the Pied Piper Legend

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Sponsored source: tv.lk21 Published: January 17, 2026 | Edited : August 31, 2026 Synopsis: The Confession (2026), directed by  Will Cannon , tells the story of Naomi, a musician who has just lost her husband and returns to her childhood home. There, she discovers a cassette tape on which her father, Arthur Riley, confesses to murdering Royce Cobb to protect the townspeople, and especially the children, from an unknown evil force. At first skeptical, Naomi asks an old friend for help to investigate the mystery. Instead, they uncover horrifying details about the town’s history. Things get worse when Naomi’s son begins exhibiting increasingly disturbing behavior. Desperate, Naomi must fight to stop the evil before it’s too late. The film explores themes of grief, family legacy, and morality, as Naomi struggles to understand the truth behind her father’s confession and to protect her son from the evil force that threatens them. The bottom line: a mother finds her father’s murder c...

Death Name (2026) Review: 3 Rules: Don’t Say It, Don’t Write It, Don’t Think It. A Korean Curse, Identity and Diaspora Trauma.

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Sponsored source: tv.lk21 Published: January 9, 2026 |  Edited : August 19, 2026 Synopsis: Death Name (2026) is a supernatural horror mystery film with a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes. It was released on January 9, 2026, on Tubi. The film is directed by  Réi Talas  and tells the story of Sophie Park, a young Korean-American woman who transfers schools and feels ostracized because she doesn’t have a Korean name and can’t speak Korean. In truth, Sophie does have a Korean name. However, her parents and grandmother deliberately buried the family’s history and never taught her about her cultural roots. Because of this, Sophie transfers in order to learn more about her heritage. The problem is, uncovering her identity ends up awakening a deadly family curse: a spirit entity that targets the women in her bloodline. The curse is tied to the original Korean name she was given at birth and to the Korean genealogy book, the Chokbos. There are also black-and-white flashb...

Ang Lihim ni Maria Makinang (2026) Review: Time, Love, and the Full Moon Girl

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Sponsored source: tv.lk21 Published: January 16, 2026 | Edited : August 30, 2026 Synopsis: Ang Lihim ni Maria Makinang (2026) is a Romance, Drama, Fantasy, Erotic film from the Philippines, produced by Vivamax / Cinesilip . Directed by Gian Arre , the film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It was released on October 24, 2025 for the initial version and on January 9, 2026 for the Uncut version. "Ang Lihim ni Maria Makinang" translates to The Secret of Maria Makinang. It tells the story of Maria, a girl who only appears during the full moon. One day she saves a child named Danilo, a man who is an outcast in the town, and treats his wounds. As time passes, Maria falls in love with Danilo. Each of their meetings brings them closer to the truth that destiny will tear them apart. Their love is tested by time, because for Danilo, decades have passed, but for Maria, it has only been a few moments. The story is inspired by the legend of Maria Makiling and carries themes of...

The Internship (2026) Review: Dark CIA Assassin Thriller Explained

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Sponsored source: tv.lk21 Published: January 16 , 2026 | Edited : August 29, 2026 Synopsis: The Internship (2026), wait — this has nothing to do with the 2013 comedy film starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson . This is an R-rated action film. It’s an American action thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. Directed by James Bamford and written by J.D.Zeik . It was released digitally on January 13, 2026. The film features many talented young actors. The story focuses on Renee. She is a "graduate" of an unofficial, secret CIA program called "The Internship" with the codename Catalyst. The program transforms orphaned children into elite assassins from a young age. Years after being recruited, Renee rebels. She seeks out her former peers and then leads an uprising to destroy the institution that made her. She gathers her fellow "interns" to take down the program from within. But the CIA does not stand idly by. They deploy deadly force to stop...

Bulls (2026) Movie Review: An Underdog Darts Comedy That Hits the Bullseye

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Sponsored source: tv.lk21 Published: January 14, 2026 | Edited : August 22, 2026 Synopsis: Bulls (2026) is a sports comedy-drama film directed by Daniel Meyer with a runtime of 89 minutes.  The film tells the story of two brothers who get one last chance to save their family bar from going bankrupt. They are given the opportunity to compete in the World Darts Championship, but they have to face an elite team from England. The problem is, they are terrible at playing darts.  They then recruit a new coach — a bar regular alcoholic who spends more time drinking than standing, but somehow is insanely good at throwing darts. Led by this questionable "genius," the underdog duo from a small town challenges the reigning champions, the Gallyan Brothers, and slowly they start to look like a real team. What’s praised is the classic underdog story. Everybody likes a good underdog story and this movie does not disappoint. It has universal themes: a happy ending and ordinary people w...

Marcello Hernández American Boy (2026): Love Letter to Immigrant Families

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Sponsored source: tv.lk21 Published: January 13, 2026 | Edited : August 26, 2026 Synopis: Marcello Hernández: American Boy (2026) is a 64-minute Stand-Up Comedy special. Directed by Nicholaus Goossen and released on January 7, 2026 on the Netflix platform. The special received a rating of 6.3/10 on Filmaffinity and 6.8 on Taste. This is Marcello Hernández's debut Netflix special. He is an SNL comedian of Cuban descent. It was filmed in Miami in front of a local audience. Marcello Hernandez is an American comedian and actor best known through Saturday Night Live . He was born on August 19, 1997 in Miami, Florida, and has Cuban and Dominican heritage. Marcello Hernandez is known for his energetic and physical comedy style, as well as his ability to discuss serious issues in a funny and relaxed way. For 1 hour, Marcello talks about his childhood as a first-generation American. The main focus is on his family who are immigrants. In this special, Marcello discusses his experien...