"The town that dreaded sundown" ~ 2014
Netflix description = Sixty five years after the masked Moonlight Murderer terrified Texarkana, the mayhem begins again, and a shy teenage girl knows how to stop it.
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I wish that I would've seen the original film, but I found this to be quite an enjoyable movie even without. This was much more a sequel than a remake adding the nice modern flair. It had me guessing who the killer was, and surprised at the reveal. Some good kill scenes and it even made me jump and gasp a couple of times. Overall really good movie and definitely worth the time watching.
My score 4.5/5
Monday, February 23, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
"Mine Games" ~ 2012
"Mine Games" ~ 2012
Netflix description = When a group of friends find a remote abandoned mine and decide to explore, their excitement turns to fear as they're hunted by a mysterious force.
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I was expecting a basic slasher film, but what I received was a surprising film with twists, turns and unanswered questions. The kill scenes are short with little gore but I still overall enjoyed the story. Certainly worth the watch, and one that I will probably watch again.
My score 3.5/5
Netflix description = When a group of friends find a remote abandoned mine and decide to explore, their excitement turns to fear as they're hunted by a mysterious force.
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I was expecting a basic slasher film, but what I received was a surprising film with twists, turns and unanswered questions. The kill scenes are short with little gore but I still overall enjoyed the story. Certainly worth the watch, and one that I will probably watch again.
My score 3.5/5
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
"Venom" ~ 2005
"Venom" ~ 2005
Netflix description = Exploring the murky swamps outside New Orleans, a group of young people meet Mr Jangles, a madman possessed by 13 souls killed by a voodoo priestess.
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So I don't know what movie the Netflix person was describing above, but I'm not sure it was the same film I just watched.
That said this was a fun teen scream slasher flick, with a voodoo element. There are some jumps and surprises as well as some good kill scenes. Worth the watch!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = Exploring the murky swamps outside New Orleans, a group of young people meet Mr Jangles, a madman possessed by 13 souls killed by a voodoo priestess.
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So I don't know what movie the Netflix person was describing above, but I'm not sure it was the same film I just watched.
That said this was a fun teen scream slasher flick, with a voodoo element. There are some jumps and surprises as well as some good kill scenes. Worth the watch!
My score 3/5
Monday, January 5, 2015
"Don't Blink" ~ 2014
"Don't Blink" ~ 2014
Netflix description = Ten friends are stranded at a secluded -- and deserted -- mountain resort, where they must solve the deadly mystery surrounding the abandoned lodge.
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I have to admit to being a bit on the fence on my opinion of this movie. I enjoyed most of it. The story is creepy and intriguing as it plays on. However, the ending is so incomplete that it made everything that I had just seen into a bigger question. Maybe I missed something... Anyhow for me this film just missed the average mark.
My score 2.5/5
Netflix description = Ten friends are stranded at a secluded -- and deserted -- mountain resort, where they must solve the deadly mystery surrounding the abandoned lodge.
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I have to admit to being a bit on the fence on my opinion of this movie. I enjoyed most of it. The story is creepy and intriguing as it plays on. However, the ending is so incomplete that it made everything that I had just seen into a bigger question. Maybe I missed something... Anyhow for me this film just missed the average mark.
My score 2.5/5
Saturday, January 3, 2015
"I, Frankenstein" ~ 2014
"I, Frankenstein" ~ 2014
Netflix description = Adam Frankenstein is still hunted decades after his creation, although now his pursuers are opposing demons seeking the mystery of his longevity.
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While this was not really a horror movie, it was still a really good movie. There is lots of action and good vs evil. Also a well told backstory and even a little love connection. Something for everyone lol. Overall worth the watch, but not scary.
My score 3/5
Netflix description = Adam Frankenstein is still hunted decades after his creation, although now his pursuers are opposing demons seeking the mystery of his longevity.
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While this was not really a horror movie, it was still a really good movie. There is lots of action and good vs evil. Also a well told backstory and even a little love connection. Something for everyone lol. Overall worth the watch, but not scary.
My score 3/5
Friday, January 2, 2015
"Dark Skies" ~ 2013
"Dark Skies" ~ 2013
Netflix Description = A couple has trouble convincing friends and neighbors that an alien is entering their house each night to terrorize their children.
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The above description is quite a bit off in my opinion. For the first half of the movie the parents are trying to figure things out, thus building a well told abduction film. While I am not a fan of most alien movies, this had a good storyline and even a couple surprises. Horror genre? Not really but again a good watch.
My score 3/5
Netflix Description = A couple has trouble convincing friends and neighbors that an alien is entering their house each night to terrorize their children.
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The above description is quite a bit off in my opinion. For the first half of the movie the parents are trying to figure things out, thus building a well told abduction film. While I am not a fan of most alien movies, this had a good storyline and even a couple surprises. Horror genre? Not really but again a good watch.
My score 3/5
Thursday, January 1, 2015
"Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones" ~ 2014
"Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones" ~ 2014
Netflix description = When teenage Jesse investigates strange activity in a neighbors apartment, he encounters an ancient evil that won't rest until its claimed his soul.
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While this was quite different that the rest of the franchise, I still found it to be enjoyable. It had a slow start but when it got going it was really good. Most of the movie is the typical hand held shakiness but with good shadowplay and background creepiness. Even a couple good jumps to keep the blood flowing!
My score 3/5
Netflix description = When teenage Jesse investigates strange activity in a neighbors apartment, he encounters an ancient evil that won't rest until its claimed his soul.
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While this was quite different that the rest of the franchise, I still found it to be enjoyable. It had a slow start but when it got going it was really good. Most of the movie is the typical hand held shakiness but with good shadowplay and background creepiness. Even a couple good jumps to keep the blood flowing!
My score 3/5
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