For this installment of Halloween movie month, I’ve included a short reminder of my picture rating system. A full explanation was included the first week. Characters Artistry … Continue reading Halloween Movie Month: Week Four
Category: Watch or Don’t
Halloween Movie Month: Week Two
Week Two's movies are classics I've (embarrassingly) never seen. In addition to watching them, I'll give you my rating for each, using the following graphics, which represent the five things I value in a good horror film. Characters I need to care about the characters and believe that they are real people. They don't have … Continue reading Halloween Movie Month: Week Two
Watch or Don’t: The Conspiracy
The Conspiracy is another film from Matt Barone's list, which gets updated regularly with good horror additions now streaming on Netflix. Check it out this list. He hasn't been wrong yet. A couple weeks ago I discussed my beef with found-footage, but this is a perfect example of how to do it right. Summary Shot … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: The Conspiracy
Watch or Don’t: The Possession
Some bigger names came together to make The Possession, when it comes to horror, name does not guarantee a quality final product. That's why it's a great field for indie filmmakers. Summary After a recent divorce Clyde (Jeffrey Dean Morgan, a.k.a. John Winchester!) buys his daughter Em (Natasha Calis) a creepy old box at a … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: The Possession
Watch or Don’t: 13 Sins
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
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
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