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#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
Posted in 31 in 31, In Horror, Movie Reviews
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
Posted in 7 Pieces Of, In Horror, Movie Reviews, The Horror!
Tagged 7 Pieces Of, Horror Movies, Movie Reviews
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“Insidious: The Last Key”: tired tropes combine with new twists
Nutshell: There’s no doubt that Lin Shaye is an incredible actress that brings top-notch talent to this series as psychic-in-charge Elise. There is, however, serious doubt that this series can continue, considering how it scrapes up the usual jump scares … Continue reading
TrailerWatch: freak out over creepy smiles in “Truth or Dare”
Ah, Blumhouse. You are so much fun. As with Lionsgate, you’ve established yourself as a studio where I can go for some fun scary stuff. And with the new trailer for Truth or Dare, fun scary stuff looks to be … Continue reading
Wayback Review: “Insidious 2”
Because I’m working on my review of Insidious: The Last Key, why not revisit my thoughts on part 2 of this franchise? From Geek for e way back in 2013. Enjoy! Movie Review: Insidious 2 Remember how amazing The Exorcist was? Well, Insidious wasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in GeekForE, In Horror, Movie Reviews, Wayback Reviews
Tagged Film Series, Horror Movies, Insidious
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