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#31in31 2018: “The Awakening”
“Without science people don’t believe in nothing, they believe in everything.” Story: It’s just after WWI, and a woman who has a painful past tries to cope by exposing “paranormal” frauds. Then she’s asked to help figure out mysterious goings-on … 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
Posted in 31 in 31, In Horror, Movie Reviews
Tagged 31 in 31, Bad Horror Movies, Horror Movies
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“The House With A Clock In Its Walls” –
Nutshell: A boy finds out that he’s got magic in his family. Sound familiar? Well, while the Harry Potter franchise is an epic story, Clock is a wee tale. Director Eli Roth keeps things fast and fun, with a cast … Continue reading
“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
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Tagged Franchises, Horror Movies, Movie Reviews, Predator
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“Operation Finale” – a powerful start to Oscar season
Nutshell: Real-life Nazi hunters get a powerful and moving film tribute, thanks to a stellar ensemble cast and nimble screenplay. Kingsley and Isaac deliver performances people will be talking about when award ballots start to fly. Don’t even bother with … Continue reading
The Happytime Murders tries too hard to be “cool”
Nutshell: I wasn’t expecting much here – I’m still smarting from McCarthy’s Life of the Party – so I was pleasantly surprised by a handful of genuinely good gags. Unfortunately, the film as a whole tries too hard to be … Continue reading
Catching Up Review: “The Meg”
Already in theaters? Yeah, I go to the multiplex like A Normal when I miss a screening. Here’s a peek at my thoughts about The Meg! Big Ass Shark! Who doesn’t love a blockbuster shark movie during the summer? Well, … Continue reading
Don’t accept a friend request from “Unfriended: Dark Web”
UPDATE: apparently there are two endings for this movie. Sounds like the second one would be more satisfying. (Thank you for the thorough breakdown, The Ringer) My grade still stands though. I dislike watching idiots for an hour and a … Continue reading
“The First Purge” – fourth time’s the flop sweat
Sometimes I’m too lazy for a full-out piece. Sometimes everything I’ve got to say about a film can be summarized in a few sentences, or stream of consciousness. So herewith, a quick-n-dirty on… Nutshell: The poster on the left tells … Continue reading
Documentary “Mountain” climbs high
“Their lure is a kind of madness.” What is it: Mountain is a documentary narrated by Willem Dafoe. It’s about…mountains. Obviously. And how we react to – and interact with – them. Should you see it: If you’re into sweeping … Continue reading
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