Category Archives: Movie Reviews

#31in31 2016: Kill Theory

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Denise

“It’s the choice business, where we get caught up.” Story: A man who spent years in a mental institution for killing his friends during a climbing excursion gets released. Meanwhile, group of college students are starting a weekend getaway in … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: Poltergeist (1982)

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Denise

“Mommy, there’s somebody here … Mommy, somebody’s coming.” Story: Lovely house, honey.  Ain’t the company I work for great, building these gorgeous subdivisions?  Oh, and I’m sure that graveyard we relocated in order to build these houses will have no … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: Theater of Blood

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Denise

“They’re not going to start killing people for writing bad notices, are they?” Story: A respected Shakespearean actor commits suicide after failing to receive a coveted award.  But then the critics that lambasted him begin dying in Shakespearean style.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: Southbound

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Denise

“We’re all on that same endless highway, the one with no name and no exits…” Story: A lonely stretch of dusty highway is the stage for four tales of guilt and punishment. Vengeance demons in the rearview are closer than … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of: “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back”

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Tom Cruise at his Tom Cruise-iest.  Nonstop action, jaw-dropping stunts, lightning-quick pacing, and grrl power smackdowns courtesy of Cobie Smulders and Danika Yarosh. If you’re looking for more than that…what are you doing at a Tom Cruise action fest? … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: The Colony

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Denise

“People will do horrible things to survive.” Story: After a global winter, the lucky ones live in underground “Colonies” where people are safe, and avoiding the flu is literally a way of life. But when one Colony sends an SOS … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: The Secrets of Emily Blair

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Denise

“You wanna do good in this world? You gotta get your hands dirty.” Story: A nurse got kissed by some possessed dude.  Gotta hate when that happens.  Meanwhile, her fiance notices things aren’t quite right with his lady.  The trail … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: The Shallows

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Denise

“And here comes the tide.” Story: Med student Nancy heads to a beach her mother surfed as a way to memorialize mom. Unfortunately, Nancy finds a shark in the water…and no way to shore. Trapped on a low tide reef, … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: Holidays

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Denise

“Mommy?  How does he get in the house?” Story:   8 holiday-themed tales of terror.  From Valentine’s Day to NYE, a whole lotta people are gonna get offed.  Pass the popcorn! Scares:  Some effective ones, some not so effective.  All depends … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: Shin Godzilla

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Denise

“I repeat. There is no danger of the creature coming ashore.” Story: A huge aquatic creature clambers up from the deep, and onto Japanese soil. Red alert! Red alert! *SKREEONK* Scares: Of the mild, kaiju variety. Splat factor: Ditto. Mostly … Continue reading →

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