The Film Jury heads back to Derry, Maine, to revisit the iconic 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's IT. Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and starring Tim Curry, Jonathan Brandis, Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Annette O'Toole, this TV classic terrified a generation — but how well does it hold up over three decades later?

Hosts James Patrick, Kristina Patrick, and Heidi Romans dive deep into the two-part structure, the limitations of network television horror in the early '90s, and the enduring legacy of Curry's legendary performance as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. The panel debates the film's pacing, character dynamics, special effects, and how it compares to modern horror standards and the later cinematic remakes.

The Verdict — 8/15 Gavels

• James Patrick — 2/5 Gavels

• Kristina Patrick — 3/5 Gavels

• Heidi Romans — 3/5 Gavels

Does IT (1990) still float… or is nostalgia the only thing keeping it above water?

Join us as The Film Jury renders its verdict on one of horror's most memorable TV events.

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The Film Jury is back in session to rule on Oddity (2024), the acclaimed Irish supernatural horror film from writer-director Damian Mc Carthy. Hosts James Patrick, Meagan Jones, and Kristina Patrick dive into one of the year's most talked-about genre entries — a chilling, stylish blend of grief, revenge, and the uncanny.

Starring Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, and Caroline Menton, Oddity follows a blind medium who returns to confront her sister's killer, armed with a mysterious wooden mannequin and a growing sense that something otherworldly seeks justice of its own.

The panel dissects the film's inventive scares, meticulous sound design, and practical effects, praising Mc Carthy's command of tension and eerie atmosphere. From its emotional undercurrent to its shocking finale, the trio debates whether Oddity earns its status as a modern horror standout or merely teases greatness from the shadows.

The Verdict: 11/15 Gavels

• James Patrick — 4/5 Gavels:

• Meagan Jones — 3/5 Gavels:

• Kristina Patrick — 4/5 Gavels:

Tune in as The Film Jury renders its verdict on Oddity and examines why this small-scale indie is making such a big impression in the world of horror cinema.

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The Film Jury returns to the courtroom of cinema for its second case: Dangerous Animals (2025) — a dark psychological thriller that slithers between ambition, obsession, and survival. Hosts James Patrick, Meagan Jones, and Denise Black sink their teeth into the film's moral tension, unpredictable twists, and slow-burn performances to determine whether this creature of a movie is a predator or just all bark.

Written and directed by David Farr, Dangerous Animals stars David Dastmalchian, Katie Leung, and Tuppence Middleton in a tense story of a journalist drawn into a deadly web while investigating an enigmatic tech billionaire. The hosts explore the film's sharp social commentary, striking cinematography, and unnerving tone that blends corporate satire with primal suspense.

From its layered character work to its shocking third act, the panel debates: does Dangerous Animals truly bare its fangs, or does it play too safe?

The Verdict: 9/15 Gavels

• Meagan Jones — 3/5 Gavels

• Denise Black — 3/5 Gavels

• James Patrick — 3/5 Gavels:

Join The Film Jury as we deliberate whether Dangerous Animals deserves your attention or should quietly retreat into the cinematic wilderness.

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