The 2026 Sundance Film Festival kicked off yesterday, and we’ve got our first reviews! Highlights include a new dystopian thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson (which uses AI in interesting ways), a highly anticipated horror sequel, and several independent films – including a horror movie, a shark attack thriller, and a character-driven drama.
I’m so excited to share that we’re bringing you the best of Sundance! Every week, we’ll be posting highlights from reviews, trailers whenever we can find them, and links to the full articles. Make sure you follow along, and also check out Gregory Nussen on BlueSky and Letterboxd – he’s giving us amazing on-the-ground coverage!
Mercy
Read Gregory Nussen’s full review of Mercy.
Return to Silent Hill
Read Grant Hermanns full review of Return to Silent Hill.
The History of Concrete
Read Gregory Nussen’s full review of The History of Concrete.
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Read Gregory Nussen’s full review of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez.
Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
Read Gregory Nussen’s full review of Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story.
The Incomer
Read Gregory Nussen’s full review of The Incomer.
The Last First: Winter K2
Read Gregory Nussen’s full review of The Last First: Winter K2.
Killer Whale
Read Emedo Ashibeze’s full review of Killer Whale.
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Read Emedo Ashibeze’s (re)consideration of From Dusk Till Dawn.
Mother of Flies
Read Gregory Nussen’s full review of Mother of Flies.
H is for Hawk
Read Gregory Nussen’s full review of H is for Hawk.
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