Synchronic, movie (2019)
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The Synchronic (2019) is a contemporary fantasy mystery film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Synchronic, movie (2019)

Original title: Synchronic

Series: -

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy mystery, Style: sci-fi, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, mystery, time travel

Release: Premiere: 2019.09.07 (Toronto International Film Festival), Release: 2020.10.23

Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Synchronic, a contemporary fantasy mystery movie from 2019. It's about a team of paramedics trying to stop the spread of a new, dangerous drug. The Synchronic film is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Shang hai bao lei / Shanghai Fortress, movie (2019)
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Article updated: 2022.09.17

The Shanghai Fortress (2019) is a futuristic military action film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Shang hai bao lei / Shanghai Fortress, movie (2019)

Original title: 上海堡垒 (Shang hai bao lei, English: Shanghai Fortress), English title: Shanghai Fortress

Series: -

Setting: future fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic military action, Style: sci-fi, military action, action, aliens, alien invasion

Release: Premiere: 2019.08.04 (Beijing), Release: 2019.08.09

Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Shanghai Fortress, a futuristic military action movie from 2019. It's about a team of soldiers fighting in the army against an alien invasion. The Shanghai Fortress film is watchable, but I only recommend it to fans of the genre.

If you'd like to be surprised by the Serenity film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 1:15, because it gives away too much of the plot.

Serenity, movie for the Firefly series (2005) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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The Serenity (2005) is a futuristic action / adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Serenity, movie for the Firefly series (2005)

Original title: Serenity

Series: Firefly

Previous entries in the series: Firefly TV series

Setting: future of Earth, in another star system (Firefly universe)

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic action / adventure, Style: sci-fi, thriller, action, adventure

Release: Premiere: 2005.08.22 (Edinburgh International Film Festival), Release: 2005.09.29

Watched: very recent (2022.07), second time. The first time was in 2005, when it was originally released.

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Serenity, a futuristic action / adventure movie for the Firefly series from 2005. It's about a team of space criminals trying to uncover a government conspiracy. The Serenity film is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Seraphim Falls, movie (2006)
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The Seraphim Falls (2006) is a Western adventure / drama film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Seraphim Falls, movie (2006)

Original title: Seraphim Falls

Series: -

Setting: historical / fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: Western adventure / drama, Style: Western, thriller, drama, fantasy, devil, action, adventure

Release: Premiere: 2006.09.13 (Toronto International Film Festival), Release: 2007.01.26

Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Seraphim Falls, a Western adventure / drama movie from 2006. It's about  a man trying to capture another man. The Seraphim Falls film is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Gwai wik / Re-cycle, movie (2006)
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The Re-cycle (2006) is a contemporary fantasy thriller / mystery film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Gwai wik / Re-cycle, movie (2006)

Original title: 鬼域 (Gwai wik, English: Ghost land), English title: Re-cycle

Series: -

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy thriller / mystery, Style: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, thriller, supernatural, ghosts, adventure

Release: Premiere: 2006.05.26 (Cannes Film Festival), Release: 2006.07.01

Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Re-cycle, a contemporary fantasy thriller / mystery movie from 2006. It's about a successful writer starting a new mystery novel, when strange things start to happen around her. The Re-cycle film is interesting, but I only recommend it to dedicated fans of the genre.

Rise of the Zombies, movie (2012) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
Watch the trailer in Hungarian
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The Rise of the Zombies (2012) is a fantasy survival horror film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Rise of the Zombies, movie (2012)

Original title: Rise of the Zombies

Series: -

Setting: contemporary alternate / fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: fantasy survival horror, Features: sci-fi, fantasy , thriller, horror, post-apocalyptic, survival horror, creature - zombie, Style: ?

Release: Premiere: 2012.10.08 (Festival internacional de cine fantástico de Sitges), Release: 2012.10.27

Watched: very recent (2021.02), first time

Rating: Bad (1 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Rise of the Zombies, a fantasy survival horror movie from 2012. It's about a group of people trying to find a cure in a zombie infected city. The Rise of the Zombies film is weak, I only recommend it to very dedicated fans of the genre.

Fire and Ice, movie (1983)
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The Fire and Ice (1983) is an animated fantasy adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Fire and Ice, movie (1983)

Original title: Fire and Ice

Series: -

Setting: fantasy world

Product type: Film, Genre: fantasy adventure, Style: fantasy, action, adventure, animation, magic

Release: 1983.03.25

Watched: very recent (2020.07), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Fire and Ice, an animated fantasy adventure movie from 1983. It's about a group of heroes trying to rescue a princess an evil wizard. The Fire and Ice film is watchable, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

If you'd like to be surprised by the The Platform film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 1:16, because it gives away too much of the plot.

El hoyo / The Platform, movie (2019) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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The The Platform (2019) is a futuristic thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: El hoyo / The Platform, movie (2019)

Original title: El hoyo (English: The Hole), English title: The Platform

Series: -

Setting: future Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic thriller, Style: sci-fi, futuristic, thriller

Release: Premiere: 2019.09.06 (Toronto International Film Festival), Release: 2019.11.08

Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of The Platform, a futuristic thriller movie from 2019. It's about a man entering a prison with strange rules. The The Platform film is watchable, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Diggery / Diggers, movie (2016)
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Article updated: 2022.04.07

The Diggers (2016) is a contemporary horror / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Diggery / Diggers, movie (2016)

Original title: Диггеры (Diggery, English: Diggers), English title: ?, German title: The Night Train

Series: -

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary horror / thriller, Style: sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, horror, action, creatures

Release: 2016.08.11

Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Diggers, a contemporary horror / thriller movie from 2016. It's about a group of people trying to find their way in an abandoned subway tunnel. The Diggers film is watchable, but I only recommend it to fans of the genre.

Dead Dicks, movie (2019)
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The Dead Dicks (2019) is a contemporary fantasy / supernatural horror thriller / comedy film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Dead Dicks, movie (2019)

Original title: Dead Dicks

Series: -

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy / supernatural horror thriller / comedy, Style: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, thriller, horror, supernatural horror, comedy, zombie

Release: 2019.07.25

Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Dead Dicks, a contemporary fantasy / supernatural horror thriller / comedy movie from 2019. It's about a girl trying to help her troubled brother. The Dead Dicks film is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Das Arche Noah Prinzip / The Noah's Ark Principle, movie (1984)
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The The Noah's Ark Principle (1984) is a futuristic sci-fi thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Das Arche Noah Prinzip / The Noah's Ark Principle, movie (1984)

Original title: Das Arche Noah Prinzip, English title: The Noah's Ark Principle

Series: -

Setting: future Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic sci-fi thriller, Style: sci-fi, thriller, futuristic 

Release: Premiere: 1984.02.22 (Berlin International Film Festival), Release: 1984.02.24

Watched: very recent (2021.03), first time

Rating: Bad (1 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of The Noah's Ark Principle, a futuristic sci-fi thriller movie from 1984. It's about a pair of astronauts trying to sabotage a project that could be dangerous to the world. The The Noah's Ark Principle film is boring, I don't recommend it to anyone.

If you'd like to be surprised by the Malignant film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer, because it starts with minor spoilers. However, if you still decide to watch it, don't watch it beyond 0:57, because it starts to gives away parts of the plot.

Malignant, movie (2021) - Watch the trailer 1 on YouTube
Watch the trailer 1 in Hungarian - Watch the trailer 1 in Italian
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Article updated: 2023.11.08

The Malignant (2021) is a supernatural horror / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Malignant, movie (2021)

Original title: Malignant

Series: -

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: supernatural horror / thriller, Style: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, thriller, horror, supernatural horror, psychic abilities, super-human abilities

Release: 2021.09.01

Watched: very recent (2022.01), first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Malignant, a supernatural horror / thriller movie from 2021. It's about a woman having strange things happening to her. The Malignant film is watchable, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

WarHunt, movie (2022) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
Watch the trailer in German
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The WarHunt (2022) is a fantasy WW2 military action / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: WarHunt, movie (2022)

Original title: WarHunt

Series: -

Setting: historical (WW2) fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: fantasy WW2 military action / thriller, Features: fantasy, thriller, military action, World War 2, action, magic, witches, Style: ?

Release: 2022.01.21

Watched: very recent (2022.01), first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of WarHunt, a fantasy WW2 military action / thriller movie from 2022. It's about a team of WW2 soldiers trying to rescue the crew of a plane that crashed behind enemy lines. The WarHunt film is watchable, but I only recommend it to dedicated fans of the genre.

The Empty Man #1-6, graphic novel series (2014)
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The The Empty Man #1-6 (2014) is a contemporary fantasy / supernatural horror / thriller graphic novel series. The graphic novel was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: The Empty Man #1-6, graphic novel series (2014)

Company: Boom! Studios company

Original title: The Empty Man #1-6

Series: The Empty Man

Other adaptations of the story: The The Empty Man, movie (2020) is supposed to be an adaptation of the comics, but it doesn't have much to do with it beyond the title.

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Graphic novel, Genre: contemporary fantasy / supernatural horror / thriller, Features: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, thriller, horror, supernatural horror, creature, super-human abilities - psychic powers

Release: 2014.06-12

Read: very recent (2022.01), first/second time, I'm not sure

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of The Empty Man #1-6, a contemporary fantasy / supernatural horror / thriller graphic novel series for the The Empty Man series from 2014. It's about agents trying find two missing kids, while there's a strange phenomenon occurring around them. The The Empty Man comic book has some interesting concepts, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

The Empty Man 2: Recurrence #1-4, graphic novel series (2018-2019)
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The The Empty Man 2: Recurrence #1-4 (2018-2019) is a supernatural horror / thriller graphic novel series. The graphic novel was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: The Empty Man 2: Recurrence #1-4, graphic novel series (2018-2019)

Company: Boom! Studios company

Original title: The Empty Man Ongoing #1-4

Series: The Empty Man

Previous entries in the series: The Empty Man #1-6 (2014)

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Graphic novel, Genre: supernatural horror / thriller, Features: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, thriller, horror, supernatural horror, creature, super-human abilities - psychic powers

Release: 2018.10-2019.02

Read: very recent (2022.01), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of The Empty Man 2: Recurrence #1-4, a supernatural horror / thriller graphic novel series for the The Empty Man series from 2018-2019. It's about a cultist group who are trying to abduct a woman. The The Empty Man: Recurrence comic book has an average story, I only recommend it to fans of the genre.

The Empty Man 3: Manifestation #1-4, graphic novel series (2019)
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The The Empty Man 3: Manifestation #1-4 (2019) is a contemporary fantasy thriller graphic novel series. The graphic novel was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: The Empty Man 3: Manifestation #1-4, graphic novel series (2019)

Company: Boom! Studios company

Original title: The Empty Man Ongoing #5-8

Series: The Empty Man

Previous entries in the series: The Empty Man #1-6 (2014), The Empty Man 2: Recurrence #1-4 (2018-2019)

Other adaptations of the story: the The Empty Man, movie (2020) might have been based on concepts from this storyline

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Graphic novel, Genre: contemporary fantasy thriller, Features: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, thriller, horror, supernatural horror, creature, super-human abilities - psychic powers, post-apocalyptic

Release: 2019.03-06

Read: very recent (2022.01), first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of The Empty Man 3: Manifestation #1-4, a contemporary fantasy thriller graphic novel series for the The Empty Man series from 2019. It's about a group of people trying to survive in a world turning chaotic. The The Empty Man: Manifestation comic book is confusing, I don't recommend it, unless you are already fan of the Empty Man series.

Nitro těžkne glycerínem / Nitro, graphic novel from Crew (2006)
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Article updated: 2025.11.30

The Nitro (2006) is a futuristic action graphic novel. The graphic novel was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Nitro těžkne glycerínem / Nitro, graphic novel from Crew (2006)

Original title: Nitro těžkne glycerínem (English: Heart heavy with glycerine), English title: Nitro

Series: -

Setting: future Earth

Product type: Graphic novel, Genre: futuristic action, Features: futuristic, action, crime story

Release: 2006.06.14

Read: very recent (2022.02), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Great (3 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Nitro, a futuristic action graphic novel from 2006. It's about a team of misfits trying to negotiate a ransom transfer with space pirates. The Nitro comic book is interesting and looks great, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Warning! Reading further will lead you to see depictions of graphic violence.

The Amazing Spider-Man: The Six Arms Saga #1-3, graphic novel series for the Spider-Man series from Marvel Comics (1971)
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Article updated: 2022.04.08

The The Amazing Spider-Man: The Six Arms Saga #1-3 (1971) is a futuristic fantasy action / thriller graphic novel series. The graphic novel was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: The Amazing Spider-Man: The Six Arms Saga #1-3, graphic novel series for the Spider-Man series from Marvel Comics (1971)

Original title: The Amazing Spider-Man #100-102

Publisher: Marvel Comics company (1971)

Series: Spider-Man series: The Amazing Spider-Man

Previous entries in the series: The Amazing Spider-Man #1-99

Other adaptations of the story: Spider-Man: The Animated Series: Season 2: Ep6-10 - Neogenic Nightmare (1995-1996), Morbius (2022)

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth (Marvel Universe)

Product type: Graphic novel, Genre: futuristic fantasy action / thriller, Features: futuristic, fantasy, futuristic fantasy, thriller, action, super-human abilities

Release: 1971.09-11

Read: very recent (2022.04), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of The Amazing Spider-Man: The Six Arms Saga, a futuristic fantasy action / thriller graphic novel series for the Spider-Man from Marvel Comics from 1971. It's about a super-powered vigilante trying to get rid of his powers, that leads to undesired complications. The The Amazing Spider-Man #100-102 comic book is average, I only recommend it to fans of the genre.

Fantastic Four #1: The Last Town on the Left, graphic novel series issue for the Marvel Universe from Marvel Comics (2022)
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The Fantastic Four #1: The Last Town on the Left (2022) is a contemporary fantasy graphic novel series issue. The graphic novel series was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Fantastic Four #1: The Last Town on the Left, graphic novel series issue for the Marvel Universe from Marvel Comics (2022)

Original title: Fantastic Four #1: The Last Town on the Left

Publisher: Marvel Comics company (2022)

Series: Fantastic Four series

Previous entries in the series: The Fantastic Four #1-645, Fantastic Four (2018) #1-46

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth (Marvel Universe)

Product type: Graphic novel, Genre: contemporary fantasy, Features: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, time travel

Release: 2022.11.09

Read: very recent (2022.11), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Fantastic Four #1: The Last Town on the Left, a contemporary fantasy graphic novel series issue for the Marvel Universe from 2022. It's about a couple trying to have a fun time in an small town, but they encounter strange things. The Fantastic Four #1: The Last Town on the Left comic book is interesting, I recommend it.

Fantastic Four: Life Story #1-6, graphic novel series for the Marvel Universe from Marvel Comics (2021-2022)
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The Fantastic Four: Life Story (2021-2022) is a sci-fi / fantasy graphic novel series. The graphic novel series was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Fantastic Four: Life Story #1-6, graphic novel series for the Marvel Universe from Marvel Comics (2021-2022)

Original title: Fantastic Four: Life Story #1-6

Publisher: Marvel Comics company (2021-2022)

Series: Fantastic Four series

Other adaptations of the story: Fantastic Four #1-50, graphic novel series (1961-1966)

Other adaptations of the story of Galactus: Fantastic Four #15, TV series (1967), Marvels #3, graphic novel series (1994), Fantastic Four #5-6, TV series (1994), Ultimate Galactus Trilogy, graphic novel series (2004-2006), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, movie (2007)

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth (Marvel Universe)

Product type: Graphic novel, Genre: sci-fi / fantasy, Features: futuristic, science fiction, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, action, aliens

Release: 2021.05.19-2022.02.02

Read: very recent (2023.01), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Fantastic Four: Life Story, a sci-fi / fantasy graphic novel series for the Marvel Universe from 2021-2022. It's about scientists trying to prevent a catastrophe they've foreshadowed. The Fantastic Four: Life Story comic book is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the Marvel Universe.