13 Sins is a thriller premise in a horror body. The ending was a little underwhelming, but let's check it out. Summary Elliott (Mark Webber) has way too much on his plate: unemployment, debt, a wedding, a brother with special needs, and an evicted father. When he receives a text to play a game that … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: 13 Sins
Spooky Shot: Monarch Butterfly
On my way to the beach volleyball court the other day, I saw this. Yes, this butterfly is dead and half-buried in sand. There has been a significant decrease in the monarch population over the last twenty years, so this was a miserable sight. But what pushes it towards spooky? I'm standing on a beach … Continue reading Spooky Shot: Monarch Butterfly
Spooky Shot: Isolated Ground
Over the summer I stayed in a college dorm during a conference. My husband and I quickly moved our mattresses to the floor, because the beds were so awful (it's amazing what college kids--and what I years ago--considered awesome accommodations). We uncovered this outlet while rearranging the furniture. These outlets reduce electrical noise, especially in … Continue reading Spooky Shot: Isolated Ground
Watch or Don’t: As Above/So Below
Before we begin, found-footage was the only thing that took me out of this movie, because it nauseated me. I enjoy the authentic fear reactions and dialogue, but can't that happen with a steady camera? I'm not going to be so post-modern to question the presence of a camera to tell the story. We need … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: As Above/So Below
Watch or Don’t: Contracted (2013)
I'm loving Matt Barone's list of The Best 25 Horror Movies Streaming on Netflix Right Now. This is another one of his picks. I've put the entire list in my queue. Summary Samantha (Najarra Townsend) gets mad at her girlfriend Nikki (Katie Stegeman) when she doesn't come to her best friend Alice's party (Alice MacDonald), … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: Contracted (2013)
Spooky Shot: The Green Light
My favorite book is The Great Gastby, end of discussion. An image from the book that haunts me is that of the green light: And as I sat there brooding on the old, unknown world, I thought of Gatsby’s wonder when he first picked out the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock. He … Continue reading Spooky Shot: The Green Light
Jennifer Brinkmeyer 