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#31in31 2017 – “The Blob (1988)”
“That’s great; I killed the strawberry jam.” Story: A meteor touches down near a small town. Requisite stock character Old Man Hermit goes looking for it, and damn if it doesn’t stick to him. Stick to him good. A couple … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 in 31, 80s Horror, Horror Movies, Remakes
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“It” floats just as well as the original
Nutshell: This reboot/remake of the 1990 TV miniseries has a different feel to it, but dammit if it doesn’t pack a punch. A young cast full of poised-to-break-out stars, a director who knows how to handle the spooky, and a … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Pieces Of, In Horror, Movie Reviews
Tagged 7 Pieces Of, Movie Reviews, Remakes, Stephen King, Stephen King's IT, WE ALL FLOAT HERE
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TrailerWatch: “It” reboot promises you’ll float too…
I loved Stephen King’s It. I loved Tim Curry as Pennywise in the 1990 TV adaptation. So I was creeped out in a bad way when I heard that It was going to be re-made. Why mess with perfection, amirite? … Continue reading
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Tagged Book to Film, Remakes, Stephen King, Stephen King's IT, Trailers
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#31in31 2016 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again
Story: Recently engaged couple Brad (ASSHOLE!) and Janet (SLUT!) head to Frank N. Furter’s castle after their car breaks down. The Doctor is in…and working on a new project. C’mon up to the lab, and see what’s on the slab. … Continue reading
Pete’s Dragon: A Sweet, Soulful Surprise
Nutshell: while the start of the film may be scary for the very young, and the nemesis’s denouement feels like an inexplicable about-face, audiences of all ages will enjoy this tale of a boy, his dragon, and the family who … Continue reading
“Ghostbusters” is good. Suck it, haters.
Nutshell: a remake will never re-capture the lightning in a bottle of a classic. But this reboot has a certain charm and goofy fun all its own. Sure, a strangely ill-used Hemsworth adds a certain je ne sais WTF. But … Continue reading
Wayback Review: Fright Night (2011)
Since yesterday’s The Finest Hours pass giveaway had me digging around for director Craig Gillespie earlier work; a re-boot of Fright Night. So enjoy a little bit of retro from the August 2011 archives of Atomic Popcorn! Movie Review — … Continue reading
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Tagged Horror Movies, Movie Reviews, Remakes
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New poster for new “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” prequel “Leatherface” gives me hope
Am I the only one who has “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” playing in her head every time I see the title of this movie? With full orchestration and five-part harmony. Just me? Fine. But any way you slice it (PUN CROSSING), … Continue reading
Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza (and trivia!): Poltergeist
UPDATE: WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN. Thanks to everyone who played — there were some fantastic answers! All for simply clicking on the “31 in 31” tab at the top of the home page. 😉 Time to get spooky, y’all. It’s … Continue reading
31 in 31: Carrie (2013)
Story: Quiet girl, shunned by her peers. Religious freak mom. When the girl’s first period hits, bullying hits 11. Another girl gets the guilts, tells her own boyfriend to take poor Carrie to the prom. And if you need to … Continue reading
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