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#31in31 2018: “Last Shift”

“I REPEAT OFFICER IN NEED OF FUCKING ASSISTANCE” Story: A rookie cop’s first night on the job. Gotta be rough, what with the hazing and the in-jokes… This precinct is a little different though. The station has officially moved to … Continue reading

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#31in31 2018: “The Wailing”

“Are you a moron? That’s evidence.” Story: The World’s Worst Police Officer just wants to live a boring, uneventful life while waiting for the clock to run out on his retirement. But when a strange disease affects a small mountain village … Continue reading

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“Halloween” (2018) – all hail Laurie Strode

Nutshell: I was worried this re-imagining of the Halloween sequels would be a disappointment. It’s not. It’s outstanding on its own merits, with plenty of chills, and a fantastic screenplay that gives fans what they want without turning into the … Continue reading

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#31in31 2018: “You’re Next”

“Grab anything that might make a good weapon.” Story: Siblings and their SOs gather at their woodsy vacay home to celebrate their parents anniversary. So girlfriend Erin tags along with older boyfriend Crispian to the festivities. But this weekend, the … Continue reading

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#31in31 2018: “Exeter” (2015)

“There’s no such thing as possessions, okay! That’s just something the Catholics made up to keep you coming back for more wafers!” Story: A former rehab/juvie center had some seriously bad stuff happen back in the day. But now, the … Continue reading

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#31in31 2018 – “The Ritual”

“Whatssup, you scared of the woods?” Story: Four friends “since UNI” go out for a hike in Sweden, after the fifth member of their gang dies tragically. One guy twists his ankle (because there’s always that one friend), and to … Continue reading

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#31in31 2018 – “Indigenous”

“Panama baby – WOOOO!” Story: A group of recent college grads go to Panama to celebrate and talk about their plans to adult. But the tourist area is so played. Let’s go into this totally restricted jungle area that’s known … Continue reading

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#31in31 2018 – “Demonic”

“Hey Jules, I think this room might actually be…” Story: Back in the 80s, a group of young people went inside an old, supposedly haunted house to perform a seance. Only one person survived. Now, the son of a woman … Continue reading

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“First Man” crashes and burns

Nutshell: Shakeycam, choker-shots and Dutch angles rule the day in this dispassionate biopic. Director Damien Chazelle tries to shove Importance down viewers throats, but only manages greatness during the awe-inspiring moon landing. I came away with a headache, and the thought … Continue reading

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#31in31 2018 – “Zoombies”

“This is strange.” Story: Small monkeys become infected with a virus that turns them into…wait for it… ZOOMBIES! (badum-tish) I sure hope they don’t get out and infect the entire zoo. What would the small crew of pre-opening staff do … Continue reading

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