Initially, I was looking forward to the film. Then, I heard they made it as a comedy. The TV series is sacred to me. I remember running home from school every day to watch it. Now I'm glad I skipped it.

Gretel and Hansel

hmmm i dont know about that, he got the male host, but we don't know how truly powerful he is after doing so , i feel like he would continue gathering cultists, but eventually police/people would notice, we don't know if the demon paimon has the power to do that, he is only one of the princes of hell, he is not lucifer/satan....maybe they'll make a part 2 some day

A part 2 where he's getting more followers/power would be fairly unusual film. Havent really seen that since Omen2, right? ::big grin::

Blade The Iron Cross, 2020 5/10

Director: John Lechago




Trash.

I love you Blade, sorry they put you in a shitty movie. ::roll eyes::

THE DARKEST 2017

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A couple on a camping trip are tormented by something out in the dark. Had some pretty creepy moments. Not bad.

I saw Hereditary recently for the first time. It reminded me of The Witch. Which I thought was a far better take on the realistic horror movie. At least a horror movie that doesn't scream horror to normal audiences but more family trauma I guess. That's what I thought I was going to see as I kept hearing about the lead actress performance. Hereditary actually explains what's going on when the Mother character reads about it in a book or journal. I can't remember which. But you could tell something was happening with the strange light effect that happened a few times. And of course the chanting people.

And although what happens to a character early on is really harsh. When you remember what happened in a few earlier scenes. Plus the revelation of the character. Then it loses it's impact. At least for me.

Kind of a spoiler but I also thought Autopsy of Jane Doe was a lot better than Hereditary as well. I wasn't going to watch that one but it was recommended by a bunch of people here.

Also I hated the son character in Hereditary. I thought he was supposed to be adopted. Which I guess would have made more sense to the story.

Come play

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
6/10

Director David Fincher' crafty looking film, starring Daniel Craig... the decades old death of a young lady is investigated funded by the uncle of the deceased. Although the opening was intriguing, I thought the overall 2.5 hours of the film was a bit exhausting and confusing. The confusion I had, with pretty much all of it, really stems from the fact, as an audience member, I really didn't care about the characters, nor was I particularly curious to get any answers to 'questions' presented in the film.


Midnight Special (2016)
6/10

A boy with supernatural powers is driven to particular a set of coordinates while FBI agents pursue. Somewhat entertaining, but the main characters were rather wooden and lacked depth especially in relation to the story. Overall, it wasn't particular exciting. And mystery and reveal was rather one dimensional, having no relation to the characters needs and desires.

Be glad You didn't see it. It seems everyone in our age range mentions "Running Home from School to watch it". I certainly did, especially in Kindergarten and getting to the TV right after ONE LIFE TO LIVE was ending. Really got into it during the 1795 Flashback (still the Best part of the series) and certainly recall being scared witless on some episodes (The Dream Curse, for example, that Skull with Eyeballs was too much!).
The DS comics were OK , although the Marilyn Ross novels had too much romance in them for Me. The Holy Grail for all things DARK SHADOWS was getting THE BARNABAS COLLINS DARK SHADOWS Game for Christmas 1970. Many a game played with Me and friends with the Fangs becoming "Communal"..I guess Third Grade Boys had other things to worry about then washing the Fangs between games::shocked::!.
Also recall many conversations about the show, especially noticing how Jonathon Frid spoke with only his lower teeth showing and we were wondering how he kept the fangs out of sight until blood time. The best answer We could think of was He had them folded in the back of his mouth until it was time to use them-if only that was the most pressing thing to think of these days::sad::.
Although I thought the show wasn't as good as it had been, April 1971 was sad as the showiest off the air and trying to find other ways to fill that spot. Can't believe it will be 50 years this April...I feel old::sad::::sad::.

LOL, I AM old! I remember having a crush on David Selby. And, I damn near fainted when I found Night of Dark Shadows and House of Dark Shadows on DVD! Saw them at the Saturday matinee when they came out.

Never saw the series but hated the movie.
Looked kind of promising...but in the end, to me it just took turns between bland and overly stupid. I actually found it a complete drag to watch.
...I mean look, I did love the "Reveal yourself, tiny songstress!" bit, but that's what, less than a minute of the film...not good, not good at all, Dave.

Regarding DARK SHADOWS (2012)...

My favorite part of the film was the opening sequence of the train traversing through the forest to the tune Knights in White Satin by the Moody Blues on the big screen. That was pleasant enough to justify the price of admission, cause I was also with two good friends, one of which was a big fan. The rest of the film was interesting. Since I wasn't familiar with the Dark Shadows TV series, which was before my time, I didn't have to face the let down. ::big grin::

A WOMAN SCORNED : THE BETTY BRODERICK STORY 1992

The true story of a socialite who murders her husband and his new wife after a particularly acrimonious divorce.

Fascinating.

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BLACK SIDE MOUNTAIN 2014

An archeological dig in the far North reveals a large square- shaped object. After that point, the team start experiencing illness and odd dreams.

Very slow. Had some good moments. Loved that it was filmed in the dead of winter.

Ruggine aka Rust, 2011. 8/10


Director: Daniele Gaglianone

The Alphabet Killer was a pretty run of the mill serial killer flick. Eliza Dushku stars a cop that goes crazy, investigating the case of The Alphabet Killer (Apparently based on a real life case). Then there's Cary Elwes as her fiancé/superior officer and Tom Noonan, now as a cop (which is funny because he once played a child killer on the X-Files).

The plot follows a lot of the beats of the genre: the obsessive cop going off the rails, you're off the case!, third act plot twist, fighting with the colleague and then turning him around,... Would make for a good double feature with Kiss The Girls.

I generally like these. Like Kiss The Girls, Se7en, Along Came the Spider. Seems like as long as they stay realistic, without being tedious about it.

NIGHTBREED 1990

Still holds up. ::love::

My wife felt Don Briscoe (The Jennings Bros) was the best looking male. Although Kathryn Leigh Scott and Nancy Barrett were very pretty, I always though Lara Parker was way hot, especially when Angelique was a Vampire...almost Ingrid Pitt-ish before THE VAMPIRE LOVERS!

I only have HODS of DVD, good copy, but wish there were some extras. Saw it at "The Owl Show" at our local theater in June 1974 and amazed at how much more violent/bloody it was compared to the series.

As mentioned earlier, lots of silliness, but learning more about the show, unless someone really dropped the ball, there were no retakes. They basically did the show live 5 days week and I think the Bloopers add some charm to it, as the performers aren't hindered by them.

Bloof, does Meredith Baxter Birney play Betty in this one? It's a fascinating case and truly gives merit to the saying "Hell Hath No Fury like that of a Woman Scorned". The book UNTIL THE TWELTH OF NEVER is very good and although both of them were to blame for the tragic events, would put more of the blame on Dan for not being honest and giving her an equal split. Seems He really had a Death Wish the way He kept poking the Bear (Betty's Boyfriend after the split called her "The Bear")

The Little Things, 2021. 7/10


Director: John Lee Hancock

It's tough to do a dig in the winter. Ya know, if the ground is frozen. = p But actually, I like these types of films. The subject matter might interest me.

Thats right, MBB plays Betty. I just downloaded "Until the Twelth of Never" on my kindle!

I thought of The Thing more than once while watching it. Nowhere near as good. Quite slow but i didnt mind.

Below Zero, 2021. 8/10


Director: Lluís Quílez


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IN THE LINE OF FIRE (1993). Pretty good Clint Eastwood where He plays a Secret Service Agent haunted by not being "Quick Enough" when JFK was assassinated. The current President is being threatened by an Ex-CIA operative and Clint is determined that History won't repeat itself. Kudos to John Malkovich for an excellent performance; frightening He is. ***1/2

Wrong Turn Foundation, 2021. 6/10

Director: Mike P. Nelson






The Iceman, 2012. 7/10

Director: Ariel Vromen

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All My Friends Are Dead, 2020. 7/10{NetFlix}

Director: Jan Belcl


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gave the original IT a rewatch, this movie actually is scary at parts during the hallucinations the children see at times, especially the dad soldier father is seen in the swamp, pretty creepy i know this movie is a 1990 movie, but whatever ill post it here

Moderator here: I moved it for you

Funny... I get Dead End and Wrong Turn mixed up. Haven't seen Turn. Looking at reveiws, doesn't look like even the original Wrong Turn had much praise.

Wrong Turn franchise is a fun one for me. I do like all of them but 3. I didn't even finish it. ::roll eyes::

Foundation should be a stand alone film, has nothing to do with the previous films, unless they are going to keep going with this and blend them in the franchise. Who the fuck knows. This was slow and boring but I pushed through.

My dinner after though was amazing and we got to sit in and dine. ::love::

Wrong Turn 2 is alright.

Aha, a Henry Rollins-fan. ::cool::

So... A franchise with a good part being straight to DVD and a reputation for becoming ever more trashy with each installment. I wonder what kind of money they made from this that could warrant a reboot, but okay.

This one seems to be aiming for genuine scares again, but the trailer and DBAD's review don't look promising.

One more thing: Is three finger in this one?

Sculpt, the first WRONG TURN is quite good ...haven't seen any of the sequels, but have heard they're not worth much.

Yea, I like him alright and think he's pretty solid in the movies he's in.

Oh! Did you go to the premiere/'one showing' (Jan 26)? Was there like an organized trip to a restaurant afterwards with the film party?

OK cool. I like the concept, as an armchair archeologist.

Cool, I'll check it out the first one.

He has done his roles well. Always liked him in Johnny Mnemonic.

The Funeral Home. 2021. 7,5/10


Director: Mauro Iván Ojeda


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Reunion, 2020. 7,5/10

Director: Jake Mahaffy

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