Why do haunted apartment movies suck me in? Name your movie Apartment Whatever Number, and I'm there, even when I know better. Summary Overwhelmed by the antics of her fading star, alcoholic mother (Rebecca De Mornay), Janet (Julianne Michelle) moves into her own apartment. She misses all the warning signs that it will be an … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: Apartment 1303

The original My Bloody Valentine is on Netflix now. I haven't seen the remake, though after seeing this one (and finding out Jensen Ackles is in the new one), it's going to be a must-see. They might become an annual Valentine's double feature. Summary Decades ago, a team of miners got trapped when their supervisors … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: My Bloody Valentine (1981)

When I was in high school, I enjoyed the original Urban Legends for its "educational value." Plus, playing Bloody Mary at slumber parties in my friend's old bathroom, claw-foot tub and all, was equal parts scary and fun. For these reasons, I  checked out Urban Legends: Bloody Mary. Summary A flashback to the fifties shows … Continue reading Watch or Don’t–Urban Legends: Bloody Mary

Typically this series features newer releases, but I recently revisited Night of the Living Dead, which gave me nightmares for months as a child. This is an important film to feature, because it should be part of one's classical education in horror if you haven't already seen it. Summary Barbra and her brother go to … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: Night of the Living Dead

A Haunting at Silver Falls teetered between Watch and Don't Watch throughout my viewing.SummaryAfter the murder of twin girls, the town of Silver Falls is plagued with ghost sightings and suicides. The protagonist, Jordan (Alix Elizabeth Gitter), is sent to live in Silver Falls to live with her aunt (Tara Westwood) and uncle (Steve Bacic) … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: A Haunting at Silver Falls

Insidious Chapter 2 was recently released on Netflix. I was actually disappointed by the first chapter, but the preview made me want to try this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBbi4NeebAk   Summary Chapter 2 picks up later on the same night of the first movie with Renai (Rose Byrne) being interviewed about Elise's (Lin Shaye) death. This chapter … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: Insidious Chapter 2