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Toronto Film Critics Association Member & Golden Globes Voter Senior Critic @ThatShelf

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Victor Stiff is a Toronto-based entertainment journalist and member of the Toronto Film Critics Association. He is the News Editor and Senior Critic at ThatShelf.com and host of Dope Black Movies on YouTube. Victor has contributed to the Canadian Academy, POV Magazine, Global News, The Playlist, Screen Rant, We Got This Covered, In the Seats, and Sordid Cinema.

Victor received the TFCA’s 2019 Emerging Critic award and served as a jury member at the 49th Festival du nouveau cinéma. He’s current…

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Halloween Kills Review

Halloween Kills Review

Horror movie franchises have a track record of overstaying their welcome. Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm…

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TIFF 2021: Dug Dug Review - Victor Stiff Reviews

TIFF 2021: Dug Dug Review - Victor Stiff Reviews

Let it be said, Dug Dug director Ritwik Pareek puts the motion in motion pictures. Pareek delivers an irre…

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Malignant Review: One of 2021's Best Horror Movies - Victor Stiff Reviews

Malignant Review: One of 2021's Best Horror Movies - Victor Stiff Reviews

Malignant is 2021’s most insane horror movie. The runner-up clocks in at a distant second. Don’t get me wrong…

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The Green Knight Review: Honour Vs Glory - Victor Stiff Reviews

The Green Knight Review: Honour Vs Glory - Victor Stiff Reviews

When you watch as many titles as I do, watching average films becomes a chore. I’ll take something bad that s…

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'Onslaught' Is as Subtle as an Air Raid Siren

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Directed by Adam Wingard Starring Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Blake Kennedy, Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall, Eric Wareheim, Reginald VelJohnson, Michael Biehn Photo courtesy of VVS Films BY Victor StiffPublished Sep 3, 2026 7 Imagine three Jason Voorhees armed with assault rifles and you have the premise of A24/VVS Films's new horror/siege thriller Onslaught.
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'The Dog Stars' Is a Gift Not Always Worth Treasuring

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Directed by Ridley Scott Starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong BY Victor StiffPublished Aug 28, 2026 6 For a filmmaker still cranking out movies in his late 80s, each new Ridley Scott project feels like a gift, even if they're not always worth treasuring. His latest, the dystopian sci-fi drama The Dog Stars, embodies all that makes his current run so fascinating.
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The End of Oak Street Review: A Creature Feature with Bite

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The prehistoric beasts in The End of Oak Street make the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park look like Barney. Director David Robert Mitchell brings bloodthirsty bite to his Amblin-inspired creature feature, turning a tale of suburban angst into a dinosaur-infested thrill ride. At a glance, the Platt family embodies the American dream: a loving family of four with a beautiful house and a loyal dog who spend their summer days barbecuing with the neighbours in a suburban utopia.
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