[Shriekfest 2019] 'Max Winslow and the House of Secrets' is a heartfelt sci-fi adventure

Max Winslow, recently premiering at Shriekfest 2019, stars a terrific young cast, with a production value that is stunningly rich. Visually, Olson’s film shines, and, on top of that, Jeff Wild’s writing is as smart as it is well thought out—even taking the time to answer one of my more immediate questions, like, how is this man allowed to take over an entire school’s utilities and disrupt an otherwise repetitive day?