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Matt Hudson

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Biography:

Matt Hudson has been an avid film fan for decades and provides incisive and honest reviews for his outlet What I Watched Tonight, which was founded in 2016. He also co-hosts several popular podcasts including Star Wars Sessions, Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast, and Spook City: A Horror Movie Podcast.

Reviews

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Scream 7 (2026) 31% 3/5 EDIT “Though it delivers enough of what we have come to expect to ensure the story, as thin as it is, has momentum before collapsing at the end, this feels like the first true disappointment of the franchise.” – What I Watched Tonight Feb 26, 2026 Full Review Dolly (2025) 76% 4/5 EDIT “With its grindhouse aesthetic and gnarly physical effects, Dolly is a brutal, violent, and slightly comical ride.” – What I Watched Tonight Feb 24, 2026 Full Review The Fetus (2025) 3/5 EDIT “Whilst it's not perfect by any means, The Fetus is lean, a bit mean, and pretty fun - and worth checking out for LaVera's all-in performance and Moseley's funky turn.” – What I Watched Tonight Feb 24, 2026 Full Review Wuthering Heights (2026) 58% EDIT “A surprisingly tame adaptation that removes most of the novel's nuance in favour of hollow romance” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Feb 22, 2026 Full Review Twisted (2026) 2.5/5 EDIT “In trying to juggle a morality tale about greed, a psychological thriller, a tragic love story on two fronts, and a mild torture flick, it ends up being a film of ideas at war with one another.” – What I Watched Tonight Feb 22, 2026 Full Review The Mortuary Assistant (2026) 40% 2/5 EDIT “Whilst there are far worse video game adaptations out there than The Mortuary Assistant, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed by it. It has fleeting moments but not enough to elevate it above simply mediocre, for me. ” – What I Watched Tonight Feb 10, 2026 Full Review Iron Lung (2026) 60% EDIT “It's flawed narratively and far too long, but it has plenty to admire, strong visuals and Fischbach shows real promise as the creative force behind the project.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Feb 10, 2026 Full Review Marty Supreme (2025) 93% EDIT “Chalamet is fantastic in this bruising drama. It's a film that will wear you down but you won't want to take your eyes off it - even if the ending is a BIG stretch” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Feb 1, 2026 Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 92% EDIT “A fantastic continuation of the story, Fiennes and Parry are sensational.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Return to Silent Hill (2026) 19% EDIT “Return to Silent Hill takes one of the all-time great video game narratives and presents it like it was written in crayon and distorts what made it so engaging” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Foreigner (2025) 72% 4/5 EDIT “It's less about a demon haunting Yasi; instead, it’s about the cost of becoming someone else. Like Mean Girls possessed by a demon (with a dash of The Babadook), Foreigner is sensitive, fun and sharply self-aware.” – What I Watched Tonight Aug 1, 2025 Full Review HI-FIVE (2025) 4/5 EDIT “A strange little gem - endearingly goofy, emotionally grounded, and clearly made with affection for its oddball characters. It doesn’t take itself seriously for a second, and that’s its superpower.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 29, 2025 Full Review Hellcat (2025) 89% 3.5/5 EDIT “An impressively economical and relentless debut that smothers you in claustrophobia and keeps you guessing until the last minute. While the final act introduces elements that diminish the emotional resonance, the journey itself makes it a solid watch.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 28, 2025 Full Review I Live Here Now (2025) 86% 2.5/5 EDIT “Visually rich and thematically ambitious, but emotionally opaque and narratively unfocused. This is a promising debut, but one that stumbles under the weight of its own symbolism.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 28, 2025 Full Review The Well (2025) 44% 2/5 EDIT “Though the story eventually resolves with much-needed notes of hope, the film ultimately left me unmoved. While the sombre tone and slow pace align with the narrative, their execution hinders the story, resulting in a well-intentioned yet meandering film.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 28, 2025 Full Review I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) 36% EDIT “So, so bad. Awful dialogue, paper-thin characters, weak setups, no tension or scares. The returning characters were treated with a holy reverence that felt wholly unearned, and it was all just a waste of time. Cline, Wonders, and Withers tried their best.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Jul 25, 2025 Full Review 28 Years Later (2025) 88% EDIT “Chaotic, cathartic, creepy, and strange, but very, very satisfying. Some choices won't work for all but they did for us. Boyle pushed the series into new territories whilst delivering one of the best horrors of 2025.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Jul 25, 2025 Full Review Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) 50% EDIT “One of us was higher on this than the other. On one hand, it felt like a return to form. On the other hand, it was just the same old story repackaged as a 'rebirth'. The leads were entertaining, and some fun dino scenes elevated the thin script.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Jul 25, 2025 Full Review Superman (2025) 83% EDIT “Was it SUPER, man? Not quite but it felt right. The emotion hit hard, the action was well-shot, the characters were well-presented. We left the film feeling lifted and positive, and that will never be a bad thing. Sidenote: Krypto was the MVP.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Jul 25, 2025 Full Review Rewrite (2025) 3.5/5 EDIT “Had real potential to be a poignant and highly affecting sci-fi drama, and whilst it had many positives, it just fell short of its lofty potential. However, there was more than enough throughout to ensure it remained engaging and compelling.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Terrestrial (2025) 75% 4/5 EDIT “Executes the fundamentals well, and some well-placed flourishes in the story help to keep things ticking along nicely right up until the final moments. A strong lead performance and a fun mystery make Terrestrial an all-round solid affair.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Sweetness (2025) 90% 3/5 EDIT “The direction throughout is slick and confident, and though it falters narratively after the halfway point of the film, as a debut offering, Sweetness should certainly be applauded, and it showcases Higgins and Hallett as talents to watch.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Screamboat (2025) 51% 3/5 EDIT “Despite a runtime that feels about fifteen minutes too long and a noticeable lack of genuine suspense or tension, Screamboat proves to be a largely enjoyable experience, primarily due to its consistently comedic sensibility.” – What I Watched Tonight May 8, 2025 Full Review Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% EDIT “MCU? More like MC-PUGH! Thunderbolts* feels like a step in the right direction for a franchise that has floundered. Good action, a good script, and good performances provide a fun foundation for heavier messages on grief and acceptance.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review The Accountant 2 (2025) 75% EDIT “Delivering far more levity than the previous effort, The Accountant 2 offers slightly more than just MOR 'dad action'. Affleck and Bernthal have good chemistry and the film delivers in its final act. Surprisingly satisfying.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review
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