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#31in31 2018 – “Office” (2015)
“Who are you?” Story: A mild mannered Korean salaryman goes home to his family… And slaughters them. Why? Nobody seems to know. Meanwhile, his mercilessly bullied intern stresses about being hired full-time, and a police detective seems to be getting … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 in 31, Foreign Horror, Horror Movies, In Horror
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#31in31 2018: Mira Grant’s Horror Movie Survival Guide
“Q: What was that noise? A: Here’s a tip: it wasn’t the wind.” I love Mira Grant. She’s my spirit animal. (Okay fine. So is Matt Bellassi, Lindsay Ellis, and of course Stephen King. But roll with me here.) If … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 in 31, 411s and 101s, How To Survive, Mira Grant
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#31in31 2018: “Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever”
“Laugh it off man, this ain’t shit.” Story: The survivor of the original Fever made it out (relatively) alive, hooray! He swam in a river and came out the other side. But don’t get attached. Instead, wonder what happens to … Continue reading
#31in31 2018: let’s get this started with “I Had a Bloody Good Time at House Harker”!
Welcome to #31in31! My yearly horror hound collection of horror movies for October, aka The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Let’s get started, yeah? “Wait. You really liked it? Well now I feel terrible.” Story: The last remaining Harkers … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 in 31, Bad Horror Movies, Horror Movies
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“The Predator” brings back 80’s action-horror fun
Nutshell: Many a moviegoer messes up when they hit the multiplex and expect Grand Cinema from action horror. And while this film ain’t Citizen Kane by a long shot, The Predator‘s particular blend of action, horror and laughs are just … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Pieces Of, In Horror
Tagged Franchises, Horror Movies, Movie Reviews, Predator
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TrailerWatch: “Halloween” trailer shows “Grandma” Laurie ready for action
“He’s waited for me. I’ve waited for him.” HOLY COW. The new Halloween trailer has just dropped, and it’s amazing. This film jettisons all the sequels in favor of a more realistic story; Michael Meyers has been in a maximum … Continue reading
Elsewhere Review: Tony Magistrale, “Hollywood’s Stephen King”
From back in the GMR archives, circa 2003. Wow. Edited a touch because I can’t help myself. Read the post at GMR here! I have been a Constant Reader of Stephen King’s work since I got my hands on a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Elsewhere Reviews, Green Man Review, In Horror, Other Places I Write, Wayback Reviews
Tagged Book to Film, Books, Essays, Nonfiction, Stephen King
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TrailerWatch: “The Predator” hints at a change
“I think they’re attempting hybridization.” I have a list of movies in my head that I hope will get a reboot. Predator wasn’t one of them. But with this trailer for The Predator, it looks like writer/director Shane Black (The … Continue reading
Winners of the 2018 Overlook Film Fest announced!
I’m still sad that I couldn’t make it down to New Orleans for the second Overlook Film Festival. So why not just jump on in? Satan’s Slaves, Pan, Caniba, Hairy Wolf, and Amy all nabbed awards from the jury, with … Continue reading
“Truth or Dare” delivers low-key chills this Friday the 13th
Nutshell: Cliches and tropes we’ve all seen too many times before. Characters we’ve all come to expect in horror films. And yet, Blumhouse’s tribute to Stranger Danger can be surprisingly effective at times. Not chilling, but effective. That’s worth a … Continue reading
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