"Wishmaster" ~ 1997
Netflix description = Accidentally released after being trapped inside a gemstone for centuries, a demonic entity, sets out to grant 3 wishes to regain his human form. Though the genie makes dreams come true, it also wreaks havoc on those who succumb to its offer.
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So I consider this to be a Wes Craven classic! The wishes are creatively taken care of, making this such a fun watch. Lots of gore and great kill scenes, also lots of dark humor. Its a definite go watch!!
My score 4/5
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"Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies" ~ 1999
Netflix description = When an ancient evil entity known as The Djinn is accidentally released after being trapped in a stone for centuries it sets out to grant 3 wishes so it can regain its human form, wreaking havoc on the souls who succumb to its offer. (Sound familiar lol)
Watching both movies back to back was a treat. The wishes are much more creative, as are the kill scenes. Another thing I particularly liked was the back story of the Djinn. Great fun, funny, campy movie! Also a definite go watch!!
My score 4/5
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
"April Fools Day" ~ 1986
"April Fools Day" ~ 1986
Netflix description = A group of college friends gather at an heiresses island mansion to celebrate their final year of school. As secrets come to light, bodies start piling up, but are they really dead or just part of an elaborate and cruel April Fools joke.
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Oh how I love 80s horror! This movie was so full of cliches and I enjoyed every minuete of it! This is a fun joyride with lots of twists and turns and surprises around each turn. Some gore but overall just a good, fun, flick! Certainly worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = A group of college friends gather at an heiresses island mansion to celebrate their final year of school. As secrets come to light, bodies start piling up, but are they really dead or just part of an elaborate and cruel April Fools joke.
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Oh how I love 80s horror! This movie was so full of cliches and I enjoyed every minuete of it! This is a fun joyride with lots of twists and turns and surprises around each turn. Some gore but overall just a good, fun, flick! Certainly worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Monday, February 24, 2014
"Tales from the Darkside: The Movie" ~ 1990
"Tales from the Darkside: The Movie" ~ 1990
Netflix description = In this feature spin-off of the creepy television anthology, psycho chef Betty plans to cook a little boy. The crafty tyke however, stalls the violence by distracting Betty with three tales of terror.
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I consider this in the no matter how many times I watch it, its always wonderful, movie catagory. I love the short film / anthology movies and these three all well told and just a fun watch overall!
Also, as my little horror hounds know, anything with Christian Slater automatically gets an extra star.
My score 5/5
Netflix description = In this feature spin-off of the creepy television anthology, psycho chef Betty plans to cook a little boy. The crafty tyke however, stalls the violence by distracting Betty with three tales of terror.
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I consider this in the no matter how many times I watch it, its always wonderful, movie catagory. I love the short film / anthology movies and these three all well told and just a fun watch overall!
Also, as my little horror hounds know, anything with Christian Slater automatically gets an extra star.
My score 5/5
Sunday, February 23, 2014
"Haunter" ~ 2013
"Haunter" ~ 2013
Netflix description = Putting a new spin on spooky, the haunted soul in this film - - 15 year old Lisa - - is long dead, and the ghost she senses is a flesh and blood teen. Once Lisa figures out the score, she must help her real life haunter unravel their houses secrets.
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This was a fun movie from start to finish. The storyline was new and well told from the "other side". I particularly liked the back story and how it became entangled with the primary story. Overall a good "family friendly" thriller.
My score 3/5
Netflix description = Putting a new spin on spooky, the haunted soul in this film - - 15 year old Lisa - - is long dead, and the ghost she senses is a flesh and blood teen. Once Lisa figures out the score, she must help her real life haunter unravel their houses secrets.
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This was a fun movie from start to finish. The storyline was new and well told from the "other side". I particularly liked the back story and how it became entangled with the primary story. Overall a good "family friendly" thriller.
My score 3/5
Saturday, February 22, 2014
"Darkwolf" ~ 2003
"Darkwolf" ~ 2003
Netflix description = The Darkwolf - - as he is known to locals - - is stalking the streets of Los Angeles, and a chosen woman, Josie, represents the city's only chance at stopping this werewolfs ravenous appetite. But she's also become an object of lust for the creature.
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You know when a movie starts out in a titty bar there is only one direction it can go, and will most likely be hugely entertaining. This did not disappoint. The story is good, lots of gore, but not overpowering. The cg graphics are so terrible they are laughable but again still a fun movie and definitely worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = The Darkwolf - - as he is known to locals - - is stalking the streets of Los Angeles, and a chosen woman, Josie, represents the city's only chance at stopping this werewolfs ravenous appetite. But she's also become an object of lust for the creature.
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You know when a movie starts out in a titty bar there is only one direction it can go, and will most likely be hugely entertaining. This did not disappoint. The story is good, lots of gore, but not overpowering. The cg graphics are so terrible they are laughable but again still a fun movie and definitely worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Friday, February 21, 2014
"The Haunting of Helena" ~ 2012
"The Haunting of Helena" ~ 2012
Netflix description = Following her divorce, Sophie and her daughter move into a new home. After the child loses her first tooth, a visit from "the tooth fairy" turns into a gorey nightmare, and it soon becomes clear that the house has a very dark past.
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I went into this a little skeptical after some of the other "tooth fairy" movies. However I was very pleasantly surprised! The story line is full of twists and turns, some gore, but such a new twist on the "tooth fairy" urban legend it was a new story. Definitely worth the watch!!
My score 3.5/5
Netflix description = Following her divorce, Sophie and her daughter move into a new home. After the child loses her first tooth, a visit from "the tooth fairy" turns into a gorey nightmare, and it soon becomes clear that the house has a very dark past.
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I went into this a little skeptical after some of the other "tooth fairy" movies. However I was very pleasantly surprised! The story line is full of twists and turns, some gore, but such a new twist on the "tooth fairy" urban legend it was a new story. Definitely worth the watch!!
My score 3.5/5
Thursday, February 20, 2014
"Alyce Kills" ~ 2011
"Alyce Kills" ~ 2011
Netflix description = After accidentally pushing her best friend off a roof and lying to the police about it, Alyce soon becomes haunted by her guilt. She soon begins to unravel - - losing sleep, her job and her sanity - - into a gruesome life of sex. drugs and murder.
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Although it had a slow beginning, I ended up really enjoying this movie. The storyline is tight and the characters engaging. There is a lot of blood and gore even though the kill scenes are fairly muted. All in all, just a good movie and definitely worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = After accidentally pushing her best friend off a roof and lying to the police about it, Alyce soon becomes haunted by her guilt. She soon begins to unravel - - losing sleep, her job and her sanity - - into a gruesome life of sex. drugs and murder.
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Although it had a slow beginning, I ended up really enjoying this movie. The storyline is tight and the characters engaging. There is a lot of blood and gore even though the kill scenes are fairly muted. All in all, just a good movie and definitely worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
"Zombie Night" ~ 2013
"Zombie Night" ~ 2013
Netflix description = As night falls in a small California town, the dead rise from their graves and go looking to feast on the flesh of the living. Two family band together to face a long night of terror, fighting to survive until sunrise.
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This was truly one of the better zombie movies that I have seen. The storyline jumps straight to the action, and continues to the end. It was also nice to see the "old fashioned" zombies that lurch slowly and groan a lot. Overall very good zombie flick and certainly worth the watch!
My score 3.5/5
Netflix description = As night falls in a small California town, the dead rise from their graves and go looking to feast on the flesh of the living. Two family band together to face a long night of terror, fighting to survive until sunrise.
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This was truly one of the better zombie movies that I have seen. The storyline jumps straight to the action, and continues to the end. It was also nice to see the "old fashioned" zombies that lurch slowly and groan a lot. Overall very good zombie flick and certainly worth the watch!
My score 3.5/5
Sunday, February 16, 2014
"Beneath the Dark" ~ 2010
"Beneath the Dark" ~ 2010
Netflix description = On a road trip through the Mojave desert, contented couple Paul and Adrianne stop at a time forgotten motel to rest, but their peace is disturbed when nocturnal visits with ominous fellow guests stir a frightful secret that looms between them. As the walls begin to speak and the grim truth closes in on unsuspecting Adrianne, Paul is driven to desperate and violent action in this psychological thriller.
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Although a tad predictable I really enjoyed this movie. The storyline is well told and the intersection of all characters is well played. No gore - - but still a good story with a great twist at the end. Definitely worth watching!
My score 3.5/5
Netflix description = On a road trip through the Mojave desert, contented couple Paul and Adrianne stop at a time forgotten motel to rest, but their peace is disturbed when nocturnal visits with ominous fellow guests stir a frightful secret that looms between them. As the walls begin to speak and the grim truth closes in on unsuspecting Adrianne, Paul is driven to desperate and violent action in this psychological thriller.
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Although a tad predictable I really enjoyed this movie. The storyline is well told and the intersection of all characters is well played. No gore - - but still a good story with a great twist at the end. Definitely worth watching!
My score 3.5/5
Saturday, February 15, 2014
"Carrie" ~ 2002
"Carrie" ~ 2002
Netflix description = This remake of th classic 1976 horror flick finds misfit Carrie getting revenge on all the people who've bullied her over the years. As the teenager develops physically, her telekinetic abilities also blossom with a power shes never had before.
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This story is retold / remade every few years it seems. The story is still strong and creepy as it ever has been. I liked the modernization of this particular version and especially the end. Worth the watch!
My score 3.5/5
Netflix description = This remake of th classic 1976 horror flick finds misfit Carrie getting revenge on all the people who've bullied her over the years. As the teenager develops physically, her telekinetic abilities also blossom with a power shes never had before.
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This story is retold / remade every few years it seems. The story is still strong and creepy as it ever has been. I liked the modernization of this particular version and especially the end. Worth the watch!
My score 3.5/5
Thursday, February 13, 2014
"Butcher Boys" ~ 2012
"Butcher Boys" ~ 2012
Netflix description = Young Sissy's birthday meal at a fine restaurant sours when her party encounters the Butcher Boys, a world traveling horde of flesh eaters. As their dinner dissolves into blood and madness, the teens try to avoid their own consumption.
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This movie can be explained completely in one word... Average. It held my attention, so not completely boring. Mostly I was just confused, and even at the end still had questions the storyline never provided the answers too. Its an ok watch, just slow.
My score 3/5
Netflix description = Young Sissy's birthday meal at a fine restaurant sours when her party encounters the Butcher Boys, a world traveling horde of flesh eaters. As their dinner dissolves into blood and madness, the teens try to avoid their own consumption.
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This movie can be explained completely in one word... Average. It held my attention, so not completely boring. Mostly I was just confused, and even at the end still had questions the storyline never provided the answers too. Its an ok watch, just slow.
My score 3/5
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
"Dark Touch" ~ 2013
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"Dark Touch" ~ 2013
Netflix description = After a remote country house takes on a malevolent persona and kills 11 year old Neve's family, no one believes her claim that her home is to blame. As cops look for human killers and friends take care of Neve, a hidden violence continues to build.
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So the movie that I watched is not really the above description. That said, it was Irish horror and pretty slow moving in the beginning. However as the movie continues it builds to reveal a powerful message along with the storyline. No gore, little violence, but still worth the watch and a good "thriller".
My score 3/5
"Dark Touch" ~ 2013
Netflix description = After a remote country house takes on a malevolent persona and kills 11 year old Neve's family, no one believes her claim that her home is to blame. As cops look for human killers and friends take care of Neve, a hidden violence continues to build.
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So the movie that I watched is not really the above description. That said, it was Irish horror and pretty slow moving in the beginning. However as the movie continues it builds to reveal a powerful message along with the storyline. No gore, little violence, but still worth the watch and a good "thriller".
My score 3/5
Monday, February 10, 2014
"Plus One" ~ 2013
"Plus One" ~ 2013
Netflix description = With the biggest bash of the year on tap, three college buddies are anticipating an evening full of romantic possibilities. Instead, they find themselves pitted against their doubles as the night takes a supernatural turn.
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I was delightfully surprised by this film. The storyline is fairly unique and well played. No gore, but just a fun flick overall. Certainly worth the watch!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = With the biggest bash of the year on tap, three college buddies are anticipating an evening full of romantic possibilities. Instead, they find themselves pitted against their doubles as the night takes a supernatural turn.
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I was delightfully surprised by this film. The storyline is fairly unique and well played. No gore, but just a fun flick overall. Certainly worth the watch!
My score 3/5
Sunday, February 9, 2014
"Madhouse" ~ 2004
"Madhouse" ~ 2004
Netflix description = Psychiatry intern Clark Stevens investigates the murder of a nurse at Cunningham Hall Mental Facility, home to a slew of dangerous psychotics. Soon he encounters supernatural forces that would drive any sane person mad.
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This was a really good suspenseful movie. The storyline builds toward some great twists and surprises all the way to the end. Not a lot of gore, but one creative kill scene and lots of shadow play. Certainly worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = Psychiatry intern Clark Stevens investigates the murder of a nurse at Cunningham Hall Mental Facility, home to a slew of dangerous psychotics. Soon he encounters supernatural forces that would drive any sane person mad.
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This was a really good suspenseful movie. The storyline builds toward some great twists and surprises all the way to the end. Not a lot of gore, but one creative kill scene and lots of shadow play. Certainly worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Thursday, February 6, 2014
"Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield" ~ 2006
"Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield" ~ 2006
Netflix description = In this thriller based on the true story of the rural Wisconsin serial killer. Police discover a grisly scene at the home of outcast Ed Gein. The gruesome find shocks the country and haunts imaginations with details of the demented killers deeds.
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This was loosely based on the true facts abou real monster Ed. Gein. While the movie itself was an ok, the storyline seemed to focus on a sideline love story more than focusing on the the crimes committed. Other than that disappointment, the movie is engaging and a fun watch.
My score 3/5
Netflix description = In this thriller based on the true story of the rural Wisconsin serial killer. Police discover a grisly scene at the home of outcast Ed Gein. The gruesome find shocks the country and haunts imaginations with details of the demented killers deeds.
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This was loosely based on the true facts abou real monster Ed. Gein. While the movie itself was an ok, the storyline seemed to focus on a sideline love story more than focusing on the the crimes committed. Other than that disappointment, the movie is engaging and a fun watch.
My score 3/5
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
"Hansel and Gretel" ~ 2013
"Hansel and Gretel" ~ 2013
Netflix description = In this modern retelling of this classic horror tale, siblings are enslaved by a psychotic and possibly cannibalistic recluse within her gruesome house of horrors deep in the woods.
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I really enjoyed this modern, up to date fairy tale. The changed enough of the storyline to still keep it interesting, new and just fun. Some gore, but not a lot and a great ending. If looking for something fairly tame, but highly entertaining, then I would definitely say worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = In this modern retelling of this classic horror tale, siblings are enslaved by a psychotic and possibly cannibalistic recluse within her gruesome house of horrors deep in the woods.
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I really enjoyed this modern, up to date fairy tale. The changed enough of the storyline to still keep it interesting, new and just fun. Some gore, but not a lot and a great ending. If looking for something fairly tame, but highly entertaining, then I would definitely say worth the watch!!
My score 3/5
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
"100 Ghost Street: The return of Richard Speck" ~ 2012
"100 Ghost Street: The return of Richard Speck" ~ 2012
Netflix description = A group of paranormal investigators set out to film mass murder Richard Speck's ghost at the site of his heinous killing spree in Chicago, where he strangled and stabbed eight student nurses in July 1966.
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Another haunted abandoned, found footage movie. Some gore and lots of shadow play. Basically for a low budget, fairly predictable movie... its an ok, just average watch!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = A group of paranormal investigators set out to film mass murder Richard Speck's ghost at the site of his heinous killing spree in Chicago, where he strangled and stabbed eight student nurses in July 1966.
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Another haunted abandoned, found footage movie. Some gore and lots of shadow play. Basically for a low budget, fairly predictable movie... its an ok, just average watch!
My score 3/5
Sunday, February 2, 2014
"The Ninth Gate" ~ 1999
"The Ninth Gate" ~ 1999
Netflix description = An international search for a rare copy of a demonic tone, "The Nine Gates of the Shadow Kingdom" brings an unscrupulous book dealer deep into a world of murder, double dealing and Satanic worship in director Roman Polanski's gothic Mystery.
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While I could not consider this a horror movie, I guess the content itself is. I loved the storyline as it unfolds itself, and even more the untold, but still seen and understood, backstory. Definitely a good movie, and worth the watch... but not really horror!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = An international search for a rare copy of a demonic tone, "The Nine Gates of the Shadow Kingdom" brings an unscrupulous book dealer deep into a world of murder, double dealing and Satanic worship in director Roman Polanski's gothic Mystery.
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While I could not consider this a horror movie, I guess the content itself is. I loved the storyline as it unfolds itself, and even more the untold, but still seen and understood, backstory. Definitely a good movie, and worth the watch... but not really horror!
My score 3/5
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