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Vanessa Maki

Vanessa Maki's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).

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Infirmary (2026) 7/10 EDIT “Infirmary (2026) may not reinvent the found-footage wheel, we’re reminded that indie horror can do a lot with a little, especially when there’s passion behind the screen. ” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Jan 21, 2026 Full Review Incomplete Chairs (2025) 7/10 EDIT “At the end of the day, you’ll appreciate Incomplete Chairs for its wacky antics, shameless splatter, the social commentary, and the performance from Ichinose.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Dec 16, 2025 Full Review The Serpent's Skin (2025) 100% 8/10 EDIT “All in all, if you’re a fan of Mackay’s style, enjoy queer horror, and are looking to support trans and queer filmmakers, then you’ll be thrilled to watch The Serpent’s Skin.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Influencers (2025) 96% 9/10 EDIT “Overall, Influencers is a worthy follow-up that gives up blood and violence, satire, humorous moments, queerness, a delightfully lengthy showdown between Madison and CW, and beautiful scenery.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Affection (2025) 93% 8/10 EDIT “Regardless of whether you love the end result of Affection, you’ll come out of the film enticed by Rothe’s commitment to her performance from start to finish. ” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Oct 23, 2025 Full Review It Needs Eyes (2025) 8/10 EDIT “It Needs Eyes is a wonderful indie horror delight with practical effects, good performances from our main cast, explicit queerness, themes about addiction and the internet, and you’re sure to enjoy this once you’re able to see it.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Queens of the Dead (2025) 83% 8/10 EDIT “Queens of the Dead is worth throwing on at any point in the year. Romero has already cemented herself in the horror world, not just because of her father’s legacy, but also due to her clear love for the genre she’s creating. ” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Oct 23, 2025 Full Review V/H/S Halloween (2025) 89% 7.5/10 EDIT “V/H/S/Halloween is a good found footage film to throw on with your favorite snacks or watch during a Halloween marathon. ” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Trust (2025) 21% 4/10 EDIT “Trust (2025) is a film that you could check out if you want to support a female-led horror film both behind and in front of the camera. However, there are other thrillers to invest your time in that won’t frustrate you on a foundational level. ” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Aug 22, 2025 Full Review Witchboard (2024) 59% 4/10 EDIT “Witchboard (2025) doesn’t supersede the original. Even though the original is not even a perfect film, it still has an identity of sorts. Comparatively, this remake does not. ” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Aug 22, 2025 Full Review Grafted (2024) 78% 4/5 EDIT “Without a strong lead, a film like Grafted wouldn’t hit a home run. Thankfully, Joyena Sun’s performance goes from soft-spoken to deliciously unhinged.” – The Mary Sue Jan 15, 2025 Full Review Jethica (2022) 92% EDIT “I recommend Jethica to anyone who enjoys stunning scenery, a somewhat throwback film style, good performances from the leads, an unnerving depiction of stalking, and some comedic moments throughout.” – The Mary Sue Dec 8, 2023 Full Review The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023) 84% 3/5 EDIT “If you’re looking for new Black-centered horror that takes on old material, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster may be satisfying.” – The Mary Sue Jun 7, 2023 Full Review Attachment (2022) 95% EDIT “I recommend Attachment for folks who want something new, queer, and surprising. And if you’re a big fan of Shudder originals, this is another splendid addition to their catalogue.” – The Mary Sue Feb 6, 2023 Full Review Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022) 78% 4/5 EDIT “This slasher is perfect for anyone who enjoys gore, bloody moments, badass final girls, atmospheric music, and a whole lot of cussing. ” – The Mary Sue Dec 10, 2022 Full Review Slayers (2022) 22% 2/5 EDIT “There are funny beats, one of the protagonists is a lesbian gamer, and Malin Akerman is as alluring as ever. The problem is that when it comes down to it, the movie doesn’t do anything new.” – The Mary Sue Oct 20, 2022 Full Review V/H/S/99 (2022) 75% EDIT “Each segment is like an appetizer, and they are all tasty in their own ways. It’s late ’90s overload, and it works. ” – The Mary Sue Oct 18, 2022 Full Review Deadstream (2022) 92% 4.5/5 EDIT “Overall, it’s a good time with effective scares and gives us something to meditate on regarding social media fame.” – The Mary Sue Oct 4, 2022 Full Review My Best Friend's Exorcism (2022) 50% EDIT “My Best Friend’s Exorcism has such a charming nature to it, and that’s especially due to the friendship between Gretchen (Amiah Miller) and Abby (Elsie Fisher).” – The Mary Sue Oct 3, 2022 Full Review Sissy (2022) 96% 4/5 EDIT “The film will appeal to those who love horror comedies and chaos in their horror in general -- in particular, chaotic women and how that's often depicted in horror as freeing. Aisha Dee's performance balances tenderness and chaos so well. ” – The Mary Sue Sep 26, 2022 Full Review Do Revenge (2022) 86% EDIT “Do Revenge has pleasant cinematography, fabulous costume design, an on-point soundtrack, and minor characters that actually lend to the humor or story, while artfully capturing Gen Z. ” – The Mary Sue Sep 19, 2022 Full Review House of Darkness (2022) 60% EDIT “It’s nearly impossible not to be drawn in by Kate Bosworth’s sultry movements and intense performance as Mina -- and it deserves a classic slow clap.” – The Mary Sue Sep 6, 2022 Full Review Orphan: First Kill (2022) 69% EDIT “Throw any reservations you may have about prequels down the stairs. Orphan: First Kill has twists and turns that make it feel like a slasher -- and it is quite an enjoyable (and still surprising) ride.” – The Mary Sue Aug 15, 2022 Full Review
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