Still high off my recent binge of Mieurko-chan, I had to do a review of The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window anime, a hidden gem that flipped my expectations on their head. Show
Tricornered Window follows Mikado and Hiyakawa as they exorcise ghosts and curses. Mikado has intense spiritual energy and low boundaries, which draw spirits to him. Hiyakawa is a deeply troubled man with the ability to destroy ghosts. As the anime progresses, the duo is joined by an assortment of misfits with a variety of unique abilities, who all come together for a common purpose. Related: If you like supernatural horror anime, check out this review of Mieurko-chan!  The first few episodes lean heavily into queerbaiting, which tapers off to an unsatisfactory conclusion that shows just how one-sided this supposed romance was. I don’t feel bad for spoiling that. Zero-g needs to grow a spine. Beyond that, Tricornered Window seems like your standard ghost-hunter supernatural anime until you get a few episodes in. Then it becomes swiftly apparent that this anime is much more about the ways our trauma and regrets create personal curses, and how those “curses” can affect us and those around us, whether it be our loved ones or total strangers. And it’s within this philosophy that the anime flourishes. Tricornered Window tackles toxic codependence, the impact of failed parental relationships (both exploitative and neglectful), and how the root of most “curses” is someone afraid or in pain. But it also shows how much good a surrogate parent can do, how much talking can help, and how no one is beyond saving. In terms of spooks and scares? Well, it’s no Mieurko-chan but there’s a few grotesque moments and the curses are unique and interesting. But the scariest thing here is what humans are capable of. By the end of the anime, I genuinely cared about each character. Including side characters and characters I thought I’d hate, which propelled me through the season to the finale. But a review of The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window wouldn’t be complete without talking about the finale. And unfortunately, it’s the finale that exposes the rules of the Tricornered Window universe are inconsistent and that the (lackluster) plot was just a vehicle for character development. We’re left with ample questions and plenty of confusion, and its last notes felt rushed and artificial. FINAL VERDICTIf you enjoy supernatural anime and think characters are the most important thing to a story, I’d highly recommend The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window to you. But if you’re looking for something truly spooky, or something more plot driven, you might want to give this one a miss. If you adored this anime, the manga is complete at 10 volumes and there’s even a live adaption movie you can sink your teeth into! As for whether there’s going to be a season 2, there’s been no word yet. Related posts:
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Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Breaking NewsComing to Shudder and AMC+ for January 2023January 2023 Shudder and AMC+ release schedule. Published 18 hours agoon January 4, 2023By TT Hallows2022 was an impressive year for the horror genre, as we received a slew of incredible films, many of which premiered exclusively on Shudder. However, news has recently been quiet regarding Shudders current slate of 2023 releases. This is in part due to the recent cutback in staff Shudder, as well as other AMC Network sites have recently received, including Shudder GM Craig Engler. Though the current January list is less significant than it has been in the past, we still have a few scary treats to look forward to. Let’s kick off the bloody new year and see what will be streaming exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ for January 2023. AMC+ Exclusive PremiersBefore we jump into Shudder’s upcoming list of exclusive streaming titles, let’s first take a peek at AMC+ and ‘Vesper‘, which made its world premiere in the Crystal Globe Competition at the 2022 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. We’ll also touch on the much-anticipated series ‘Mayfair Witches‘, based on Anne Rice’s best-selling trilogy, Lives of the Mayfair Witches. This will be the second series in the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, which is being overseen by Mark Johnson (Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul). Johnson will also be acting as the series executive producer alongside Esta Spalding (Masters of Sex, On Becoming a God in Central Florida) and Michelle Ashford (Masters of Sex, The Pacific, John Adams), who will also act as writers for the series. Vesper (Streaming Exclusively on AMC+ January 6th)We kick off the new year with the sci-fi thriller ‘Vesper’, streaming exclusively on AMC+ January 6th. Set in a bleak post-apocalyptic Earth following the collapse of our ecosystem, Vesper (Raffiella Chapman, The Theory of Everything), a rebellious 13-year-old girl who uses her survival skills to subsist in the remnants of a strange and dangerous world with her debilitating father, Darius (Richard Brake, 31 and Barbarian). After Stumbling upon a mysterious woman named Camellia (Rosy McEwen, The Alienist), solo and disoriented after an aerial crash, Vesper cautiously agrees to help find Camellia’s missing companion in exchange for safe passage to the Citadel – a dark central hub where oligarchs live in comfort courtesy of state-of-the-art biotechnology. Vesper soon discovers that her violent neighbor, Jonas (Eddie Marsan, Sherlock Holmes), has been searching for Camellia, who harbors a secret which could change their future forever. Forced into a dangerous adventure, Vesper must rely on her wits and bio-hacking skills to unlock the key to saving their lives and our planet. Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches (New Series Premier Exclusively on AMC+ Sunday, January 8th)Starring Alexandra Daddario (Texas Chainsaw 3D and We Summon the Darkness) as main character Rowan, who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of ancient and powerful witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, Rowan must clash with a sinister presence that has tormented her family for generations. Mayfair Witches also co-stars Harry Hamlin (1981’s Clash of the Titans) as Cortland Mayfair, money and power obsessed patriarch to the Mayfair family. Jack Huston (Antebellum) as Lasher, a mysterious ghost who has haunted the Mayfair family of witches since the 1600’s, Tongayi Chirisa (Antebellum) as Ciprien Grieve, head of the town of Maska and, Beth Grant (Donnie Darko and Child’s Play 2) as Carlotta, a cruel and dangerous member of the Mayfair family of witches. Mayfair Witches begins streaming exclusively on AMC+ Sunday, January 8th. New Shudder film exclusives for JanuaryNow that we’ve covered the exclusive horror and thriller premiers that will be dropping on AMC+ very soon, it’s time to get into the content we’ve been waiting for; Shudders exclusive January 2023 premiers and returning content. While the list is thin, there are still some worthy films dropping this month that usher in the new year with optimism and hope Shudder will still reign supreme as the premier horror streaming service. Sorry About the Demon (Premiers Exclusively on Shudder January 19th)Written and directed by Emily Hagins (Scare Package segment ‘Cold Open’) ‘Sorry About the Demon‘ is the story about a heartbroken young man named Will (played by Jon Michael Simpson) that is tricked into living in a home plagued by an evil presence. Taking residence with a family at wit’s end, an unexpected, surprising twist on ghostly haunts and demonic possession follows the film’s wildly entertaining and silly climax. ‘Sorry About the Demon’ also stars Jeff McQuity as Patrick, Olivia Ducayen as Aimee, and Paige Evans as Amy. Dave Peniuk and Sarah Cleveland costar as the film’s parents of the fractured family as Ken and Tammy Sellers, with Presley Allard and Jude Zappala playing their children Grace and Jake. The Lair (Premiers Exclusively on Shudder January 26th)Neil Marshall (writer/director of The Descent parts 1&2) makes his triumphant return to the genre with his latest creature-feature and eagerly anticipated film ‘The Lair’, co-written by Charlotte Kirk (The Reckoning). As Royal Air Force pilot Lt. Kate Sinclair (Charlotte Kirk) is shot down over Afghanistan and finds refuge in an abandoned underground bunker, where unbeknownst to her, deadly man-made biological weapons have been developed. Soon after Lt. Sinclaire encounters a group of soldiers, the half human, half alien monstrosities are awakened, prompting the films characters to ban together in order to escape the deadly bunker alive. ‘The Lair’ promises to deliver Marshall’s signature claustrophobic, high-octane energy filled with plenty gory and masterfully crafted practical effects, including the films’ creatures. Be sure to catch ‘The Lair’ premiering exclusively on Shudder Thursday, January 26th. Fan favorites returning to Shudder in JanuaryWe continue our look at Shudder’s January release schedule with a couple fan favorites returning for the month including the critically acclaimed first season of ‘Chucky‘, by franchise creator Don Mancini and Andrzej Żuławski’s controversial 1981 demonic horror film ‘Possession’. Possession (Premiers on Shudder January 5th)Back in 1981 when Andrzej Żuławski’s film ‘Possession’ was originally released, it was met with critical backlash and banned in the UK being coined as a “video nasty”. Throughout the years, Zulawski’s disturbing masterpiece ‘Possession’ has since garnered massive praise amongst genre fans and is considered a nightmarish experience of demonic possession and crippling marriages. ‘Possession’ centers on professional spy Mark (Played by Sam Neil; ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Event Horizon‘) returns to his West Berlin home to find his wife Anna (Isabelle Adjani; ‘Nosferatu the Vampyre‘) insistent on getting a divorce. As Anna’s frenzied behavior becomes ever more alarming, Mark discovers a truth far more sinister than his wildest suspicions. With its pulsating score, visceral imagery, and some of the most haunting performances ever captured on screen; including Anna’s possession acting as one the film’s most memorable scenes, ‘Possession’ is cinematic delirium at its most intoxicating and one I highly recommend adding to your list on January 5th. Chucky (Complete first season returns to Shudder January 12th)As a fan of the ‘Child’s Play‘ franchise for many years, when it was announced the iconic killer doll would be getting his own television series courtesy of SyFy and USA Network, I’ll admit, I was skeptical. My main worry being a watered-down PG-13 version of a character synonymous with crude language, catchy one-liners, and a kill count that rivals the biggest of slasher icons. Thankfully I was wrong, as the first season of ‘Chucky’ proved to be a massive hit amongst fans and critics alike, enough so to greenlight a second season. Shudder brings back the hit first season of ‘Chucky‘ for our binge worthy delights before season 2 drops for VOD and physical purchase. After a vintage Good-Guy doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, young Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur) purchases the doll at a steal and takes him home to use for parts on personal art project. Unbeknownst to Jake, this seemingly lifeless doll harbors the soul serial killer Charles Lee Ray aka Chucky (reprised by Brad Dourif; The Exorcist III and Rob Zombie’s Halloween). As the show progress, we see an idyllic American town thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies and allies from Chucky’s past threatens to expose the truth behind the killings, as well as the demon doll’s untold origins as a seemingly ordinary child who somehow became this notorious monster. It is up to Jake and his friends Devon (Bjorgvin Arnarson) and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind) to put a stop to Chucky once and for all and end his reign of terror. ‘Chucky’ also stars returning franchise alums Jennifer Tilly (Bride of Chucky, Bound) as the killer dolls equally maniacal love interest Tiffany Valentine, Alex Vincent (Child’s Play 1&2) and Christine Elise (Child’s Play 2, Body Snatchers) as Chucky’s old rivals Andy Barclay and Kyle, and of course Fiona Dourif (Curse of Chucky, Cult of Chucky) returns as fan favorite Nica Pierce. Be sure to binge the first season of ‘Chucky’ streaming on Shudder January 12th. Additional titles Premiering on Shudder in JanuaryFor a full comprehensive list of all the titles being added to Shudder for the month of January, please refer to the graphic below. Though we are starting off the year mildly light, there are still plenty of spooky treats and surprises to look forward to throughout the year. 2023 is just getting started! 1/1:Lake Mungo Near Dark 1/2:Undead Q: The Winged Serpent 1/5:Possession (1981) The Wolf of Snow Hollow 1/9:Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes Countess Dracula 1/12:Chucky, Season 1 1/16:Take Back the Night Road Games (1981) 1/19:Sorry About the Demon 1/23Let the Wrong One In Isolation 1/26:The Lair 1/30:Death Spa In Search of Darkness: Part 3 Related posts:
Continue Reading Breaking NewsJanuary 2023 Titles for Arrow StreamingPublished 24 hours agoon January 3, 2023By J.M. BrannykYaaaaawn. Hey, everyone. Hope you’re all ready in time for Halloween and getting spooky– Huh? What’s that?…Halloween is over? November is gone? But-! But what about Merry Chrysler?! I…missed that, too? Kidssss, I gave very clear indications of when to wake me up. Gosh, I’ve missed so much! Thankfully, I am JUST IN TIME for Arrow’s January line-up! That’s right, we have quite a few heavy hitters coming this month to the streaming service, Arrow. Jan 6th – Adam Egypt Mortimer SelectsOn January 6, ARROW kicks off the year with the favorites of an American filmmaker, comic writer and producer with Adam Egypt Mortimer Selects (UK/US/CA/IRE). Mortimer is the writer-director of SpectreVision’s Daniel Isn’t Real and Archenemy. Adam Egypt Mortimer Selects, presented in three parts: Demented Spiritual Quests, Kinetic Masterminds, and (my favorite) Fucked Up Monsters. Titles Include: The Sacred Spirit, Bad Black, The Great Yokai War, Gwilliam. Jan 6th – Teruo IshiiAlso coming at you in just a few days is January 6: Teruo Ishii’s action duology The Executioner (UK/US/CA/IRE) and The Executioner II: Karate Inferno (UK/US/CA/IRE). The January 13th (yesss Friday the 13th, friends) there’s a smorgasbord of delightful treats coming to Arrow. Jan 13th – Reel WomenJanuary 13 is all about the power of women, kicking off with Reel Women (UK/US/CA/IRE): a vintage program of interviews with women directors working in Hollywood and Europe in the early 1990s, exploring the opportunities and obstacles which they faced. Jan 13th – Huang FengAlso available January 13 are a pair of Hong Kong martial arts films from director Huang Feng and 70s action icon Angela Mao: Lady Whirlwind and Lady Kung Fu (both US/CA). Jan 13th – Season of Ravenous CannibalsIt looks like meat’s back on the menu! Fasten your napkin securely around your neck, sharpen your carving knife and take a nice big juicy bite out of this collection of cannibalistic flicks sure to fill any tummies rumbling for gore, savagery and man-eating mayhem! Titles Include: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death, Trapped Alive, Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood. Jan 20th – The First TimeARROW celebrates breakout directorial debuts with The First Time (UK/US/CA/IRE). You never forget the first time, and you’ll never forget these first films from a host of legendary, cult and breakthrough directors. Titles Include: A Ghost Waits, The Bird With the Crystal Plumage, Donnie Darko. Jan 20th – Marlon Brando: Wild OneAlso on January 20, take a look into the six decades of work of one of the most iconic actors of the twentieth century in Marlon Brando: Wild One (UK/IRE/US/CA). An examination of the craft of Marlon Brando, narrated by professionals of the film industry. The film follows his career from the stage with “A Streetcar Named Desire”, through the Actors Studio and professional relationships with Elia Kazan and Stella Adler to Hollywood. An actor who redefined the limits to which a professional may go in becoming the character not only intellectually but emotionally, Brando changed the meaning of film acting. Lastly, North American subscribers can enjoy Bad Moon and Screamers. Jan 27th – The Lukas Moodysson CollectionAvailable together for the first time, Moodysson’s eclectic filmography can now be appreciated as the work of a singular filmmaking voice, as avowedly uncompromising and unabashedly political as it is keenly observed, deeply felt and frequently hilarious. Titles Include: Show Me Love (aka F*cking Amal), Together, and Mammoth. ABOUT ARROW:Head over to ARROW to start watching now. Subscriptions are available for $6.99 monthly or $69.99 yearly. ARROW is available in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland on the following Apps/devices: Roku (all Roku sticks, boxes, devices, etc), Apple TV & iOS devices, Samsung TVs, Android TV and mobile devices, Fire TV (all Amazon Fire TV Sticks, boxes, etc), and on all web browsers at https://www.arrow-player.com. ARROWEssentials curates collections based on genre, decades and themes; and ARROWStories takes a fresh look at the world of film and TV with exclusive documentaries, interviews and video essays diving deeper into the many curated seasons and titles on the platform for a richer and deeper viewing experience. With a slickly designed and user-friendly interface, and an unparalleled roster of quality content from westerns to giallo to Asian cinema, trailers, Midnight Movies, filmmaker picks and much, much more, ARROW is the place to go for the very best in on-demand entertainment. ARROW is also home to ARROW Stories – an ever-growing collection of interviews, trailers, documentaries and additional extras, both newly created exclusives for the service and from the company’s extensive archives. The service will be updated regularly with fresh content, new curation focuses and never-before-seen content, all selected by the ARROW team as well as the filmmakers themselves. With a slickly designed and user-friendly interface ARROW is the new alternative place to go for the very best in On-Demand entertainment. Be on the look-out because in the coming months, ARROW will be adding Oscar-winning hits, European classics, Asian cinema masterworks, rediscovered Westerns, offbeat gems and much more as part of ARROW’s international strategy to support and celebrate the medium of film. Related posts:
Continue Reading Movies n TVThe Watcher, Occam’s RazorPublished 1 day agoon January 3, 2023By Nicole C. LuttrellThis episode of The Watcher was perhaps my favorite so far. Not because anything especially exciting or heartfelt happened. But finally, finally, Dean gets a tiny bit of redemption. We start with Nora at the kitchen table, going through phone records to find proof that Dean’s cheating on her. What she finds instead is a call from their landline to the motel they’d been staying at that corresponds with the creepy call she got. This leads her to reach out to Theodora, worried that Dean might be the Watcher. And Theodora does what she’s done so far. She lays out a compelling argument for Dean being The Watcher. Just like she did for Dakota, Mitch, and Moe. Just saying. Fortunately, though, Dean gets a break. And it comes in the form of a visit from Dakota. The issue of finding a girl in Dean’s room did not sit right with Dakota. So, he decided to look into the matter further. And so he looked over the security footage of the house and found that the girl on the video showed up only once. And by that, I mean the only time she ever shows up is in Dean’s bedroom. Not going to the bedroom. Not leaving. Not pulling up to the house, or leaving it. It is as though she materialized in his room, got into bed with him, and then vanished. Armed with Dakota’s footage, Dean finally gets back on speaking terms with Nora. She’s still not quite forgiven him, though. Mostly for tricking her into signing over their retirement money to get the house in the first place. Oh, and for writing one of the Watcher letters. Because yes, Dean wrote exactly one of the letters to encourage Nora to sell the house. I liked this episode. Nora and Dean finally get some wins here. It’s also good to see them working together. The family is coming together again. The pieces of our mystery are starting to fit. But if I’ve learned one thing in this season so far, and in fact in Ryan Murphy’s work in general, it’s this. As soon as the puzzle pieces look like they fit, something’s going to come along to change the picture entirely. Is Tricornered window a BL?Thoughts: The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window is an anime adaptation of a BL manga focused on two protagonists exorcizing curses.
Is The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Scary?This is particularly good for horror-mystery fans because, so far, the series excels at building a creepy atmosphere around the ghostly planes. They are thoroughly unsettling visually, so it is easy to understand why Mikado is so frightened of something he sees every day.
Is The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window worth watching?This is an anime that utterly squandered its potential and while I would love to see the ideas of this story reimagined in a different package, The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window is done. I cannot say I recommend it unless you really want to see how to undercook a story.
How does The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window end?Hiyakawa chose Mikado and his curse naturally broke as a result. Even though this might not have been a conscious choice, Hiyakawa genuinely cared more about Mikado than any of his past trauma.
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