Category Archives: Movie Reviews

#31in31: Tales of Halloween

“What’s the big deal? It’s just a bunch of pumpkins.” Story: TEN stories of Halloween gone wrong…or could that be gloriously right? Scares: Not really.  The stories are too short to really wind you up, and most are simply played … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

Two guys in search of an epic party that’s sure to give them an in with the high school in crowd.  Sound familiar?  Well, toss in some zombies and short pants, and you’ve got yourself Scouts Guide to the Zombie … Continue reading

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#31in31: Re-Animator

Synced with the 31 Day Horror Movie Challenge “You’ll never get credit for my discovery; who’s gonna believe a talking head? Get a job in a sideshow.” Story: Hooray — got into med school!  Oh no; I’ve got Herbert West … Continue reading

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#31in31: Dark Was the Night

“You notice the cell service is down?” Story: Welcome to Maiden Woods! Population 243…and steadily declining. Maybe because loggers are creeping into something else’s turf. That something is pissed, and hungry. And of course there’s a bad storm a’coming. Scares: … Continue reading

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#31in31: Late Phases

“This place is great. New units opening up all the time.” Story: A blind Vietnam vet moves into a secluded, woodsy retirement neighborhood. When his neighbors die from “animal attacks” during the full moon? He may be blind but he’s … Continue reading

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#31in31 – Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut

“What’s below, remains below.” Story: A guy picked the wrong shrink to tell his troubles to. Before you know it  guy is dead…but he’d been to see the monsters of Midian. Now he’s one of the Nightbreed. But his killer … Continue reading

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#31in31: The Last Witch Hunter

What?  It’s in theaters.  And FWIW, this would be hella cool “on the Blu-Ray” Story: Centuries ago, a guy named Kaulder kicked the Witch Queen’s ass.  But maybe not as thoroughly as he thought.  Luckily, she cursed him with immortality, … Continue reading

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#31in31: Crimson Peak

Story: Edith Cushing (heh), a young woman with dreams of being a ghost story writer, suddenly falls in love with a dashing but mysterious man. When she moves from the USA to the UK to be with him, things slowly … Continue reading

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Nutshell Review: Bridge of Spies

Bridge of Spies is just like the other Hanks/Spielberg joints; a feel-good film dressed in historical detail and accuracy.  While folks that didn’t live through the late 50s/early 60s Berlin conflict may find the start of the film a bit … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: Freeheld

As always, clicky the title for the original piece! Movie Review: Freeheld Nutshell: a story about two quiet people who had to stand up for their rights doesn’t have to be this quiet.  In searching for the heart of this … Continue reading

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