Adapted from the novel by Joe Hill, Horns follows Ig (Daniel Radcliffe), who develops horns after being accused of murdering his fiancee (Juno Temple). Entertainment Value Daniel Radcliffe has horns, but he's not as timid as the protagonist in Kafka's Metamorphosis. Also, people do what he says, and he has some wicked fun with that. … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: Horns
It Follows is about Jay (Maika Monroe), a young woman who is followed by a vengeful spirit after a sexual encounter. If the spirit gets to you, you die, and it reverts to the person who gave it to you. Entertainment Value It honors the genre: a teaser death in the beginning, fantastic synthesizer score … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: It Follows
Netflix said if I was in for a scare, I should watch Dream House. Even IMDB's synopsis implies horror: "Soon after moving into their seemingly idyllic new home, a family learns of a brutal crime committed against former residents of the dwelling." Sounds familiar, right? The Pros This is not the stereotypical haunted family movie. … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: Dream House
Jessabelle only received a limited release in theatres last fall, so it just made it to my hometown via Redbox recently. Summary After a car accident leaves her with temporary limited mobility, Jessabelle must move in with her estranged father and discover the secrets of her mother who died when she was young. Entertainment Value … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: Jessabelle
The Tall Man caught my eye on Netflix, because not only does it star Jessica Biel, she also produced it. I don't tend to imagine her as a horror fan, so her belief in the script intrigued me. Summary Children have been disappearing in the struggling mountain town of Cold Rock. Many people believe it's the … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: The Tall Man
This one finally made it to my town, so I had to see what all the fuss was about. Summary A woman, dealing with the stress of raising a child alone after her husband's death, comes face-to-face with the Babadook, a monster that has been haunting her son. Entertainment Value The sound editing makes this … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: The Babadook
Jennifer Brinkmeyer 