Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Second Book in the Ravenwood Clan Series Released

Ahh.  Press releases about new books only serve to remind me that I need to get up off it and read more.  Heard good things about the first novel in this series..perhaps it’s time to Kindle that puppy.  Though the … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Story: Don’t be scared of a sonambulist. Be scared of the person who controls him. Scares: Plenty of creepy goodness even though this film is almost 100 years old. Splat Factor: In 1920? Fat chance. And it’s not needed. Shock … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: The Innkeepers

Story: The historic but run down Yankee Pedlar Inn B&B is going out of business. Is it haunted? The final two employees wanna find out… documenting ghosts could be a way to pad their unemployment checks. Hey, what else are … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Son of Frankenstein

(Note: getting a late start today because of the Frankenstorm. I figured a Frankenstein film fit the mood of the day better than what I had chosen earlier….) Story: a new Baron Von Frankenstein comes home to the ol’ castle … Continue reading →

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31 in 31 : Pot Zombies

Story: rednecks go out hunting while toking. But their “Creeper” was radioactive, turning them into…. Yeah, you’ve got it. Soon, every toker in the area is down with the sickness. Scares: This is a Troma film. Trust me, there’s nary … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: The Dead Zone

Story: Mild mannered teacher Johnny loves Sarah. Johnny gets in a car crash that puts him in a coma for years. He wakes up, only to find that he’s lost Sarah…but gained the ability to see the past, present or … Continue reading →

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From Geek for e: Cloud Atlas

Damn but I loved this movie. As always, clicky the blue hyper to read the full review! Movie Review: Cloud Atlas “Oh, he always plays the bad guy.  Just watch.”  I heard that all the time when I was growing … Continue reading →

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31 in 31 – Werewolf: The Beast Among Us

Story: Werewolves stalk the country. Uh oh. Better call out the posse! Scares: Only for the very n00b, or the extremely faint-of-heart. Splat Factor: Lots of body parts a’poppin off. And since one of the posse is a doctor, there’s … Continue reading →

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Poem for Halloween Month: Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant

Yeah yeah yeah; poetry ain’t movies.  Or tv.  Well, thank goodness.  Since it’s Halloween Month, I figured I’d share a poem I stumbled upon recently (yes, I’m slow.)  I’m guessing (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, Dust In The Wind, Knocking On … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies

Story: Read the title. Got it? Scares: I was so busy marveling at the complete budgetless-ness of this movie that I had no time to be scared. Splat Factor: Zombie movies usually means gore.  But all the Hershey’s Syrup in … Continue reading →

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