Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

#31in31 – “Dark Harvest”

“You know something, Ricks? I don’t think I care too much for this podunk town anymore.” Story: Every year on Halloween, the yutes of a small rural town go on a “Halloween Run”. There’s a legend of “Sawtooth Jack”, a … Continue reading

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“Piece By Piece” – honest, entertaining, uplifting

“Piece by piece, we can build something extraordinary.” Story: This LEGO documentary (LEGOmentary?) looks at the life of Pharrell Williams, from his childhood in Virginia Beach, to his super-stardom. And a whole lot of bumps along the way, LEGO and … Continue reading

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#31in31 – “V/H/S Beyond”

“Maybe we’re not alone, and maybe our company does not wish us well.” Story: The search for life beyond our wee planet has been going on for quite some time. A documentarian looks at two tapes – “Proof 1” and … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Smile 2”!

Ready for more smiles? This sequel looks like a blend of Vox Lux and the first film…and I’m digging it. Synopsis! About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying … Continue reading

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#31in31 – “The Demon Disorder”

“I thought MY family was fucked up.” Story: Three brothers did a thing awhile back. Their grief, guilt, and horror has haunted them ever since. So when prodigal son/brother Phillip comes back home? More than the third brother has come … Continue reading

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#31in31 – #ChadGetsTheAxe

*wouldn’t it be funny if they all just died* [HARSH, dude.] Story: Social media wannabe Steve decides to do a live stream from Devil’s Manor, your typical abandoned place that used to be a Satanic meeting…place. With fellow big-name influencers … Continue reading

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#31in31 – Salem’s Lot

“Ahh, for fuck’s sake!” Scares: A few. Yeah, I’m shocked too.Splat Factor: More than either network miniseries, but not much for cable Story: It’s been decades since author Ben Mears moved away from ‘Salem’s Lot, and he’s no longer the child … Continue reading

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#31in31 – “Tarot”

“No matter how much it sucks, you can’t change fate.” Story: A group of college-aged friends rent a cool mansion for their friend Elise’s birthday. But when they run out of beer – THE HORROR – it’s time to kill … Continue reading

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#31in31 – “When Evil Lurks”

“Evil knows more about your fears than you do.” Story: Welcome to a whole new world! Possession by demons is a thing, and it’s turned into a disease you can catch. So when brothers Pedro and Jamie find out that … Continue reading

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“Saturday Night” – rowdy and real

“Nick? LET US SEE YOUR FAAAAACE!” Story: The ninety minutes before the first Saturday Night Live was just as crazy as the ninety minutes that made it on air. Wanna see? Yeah you do. Genre I’d put it in: Raucous … Continue reading

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