Dan Trachtenberg returns after Prey and flips the entire franchise on its head: this time the Predator himself is the protagonist – a young, exiled Yautja forced to survive on a desolate planet with only a sarcastic, broken-down android as backup. Starring Elle Fanning as the android sidekick, Badlands is the first ever 12A-rated Predator film: no humans, no blood, no gore, just heart, humour, mech-suit showdowns and a surprisingly emotional journey of growth.

We dive into whether Disney has actually pulled off a family-friendly Predator that still works, if the lack of human prey is a genius workaround or a betrayal, how it sets up the inevitable Alien crossover, and whether the ruthless, testosterone-fuelled original can (or should) coexist with this new cuddly, kid-accessible version that both of us (and our kids) ended up loving.

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Recorded on the 15 November 2025 © Rogue Reviews.

A House of Dynamite imagines a nightmare scenario where US government and military officials race against the clock to intercept an unidentified nuclear missile bound for American soil. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and featuring an ensemble cast including Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, and Tracy Letts, the film unfolds in near real-time, blending documentary-style realism with escalating global stakes.

We break down its grounded tension, innovative three-perspective structure, exploration of nuclear policy and decision-making madness, and whether it veers into preachiness or stays balanced in portraying a world on the brink.

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Recorded on the 5 November 2025 © Rogue Reviews.

Black Phone 2 is Scott Derrickson’s supernatural horror sequel to the 2021 breakout hit. Four years on, Finn battles PTSD while sister Gwen’s visions lead them to a haunted Christian camp, with Ethan Hawke’s Grabber returning in ghostly, dream-invading form.

We debate whether this expansion justifies its existence and dissect its shift from subtle chills to Nightmare on Elm Street-style spectacle.

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Recorded on the 27 October 2025 © Rogue Reviews.