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‘The Invitation’ Movie Review
The Invitation is the story of a woman named Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) who, despite having no close relations near her, finds out that she has family in England she never knew about. When her cousin Oliver Alexander (Hugh Skinner) invites her to a family reunion, she meets wealthy young bachelor Walter Deville (Thomas Doherty) and sparks start flying. But creepy things start happening, and the dark secrets of the Alexander family begin to be revealed.
Will LasleyPublished 2 years ago in Horror"Who Invited Them" Review
You just moved to the hills in a beautiful new home and life seems perfect, right? Until the dark secrets of the past make themselves known, that is. In this home invasion thriller, director Duncan Birmingham pits two young couples against each other in a night full of drugs, drinking, and tension as several different truths unfold. The plot twist isn’t revolutionary, but is still a fun ride. Although there were some unnecessary sub plot moments, this film kept me engaged until the end.
Breanna LudemanPublished 2 years ago in HorrorMovie Review: 'Orphan First Kill' is Camp Horror Fun
Orphan First Kill Directed by William Brent Bell Written by David Coggeshall Starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles, Hiro Kanagawa
Sean PatrickPublished 2 years ago in HorrorReed Alexander's Horror Review of Netflix's 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (2022)
Yeah, anyone who complained about this extension of the TCM franchise clearly isn't a fan. It was everything it was supposed to fucking be. I mean, the second and third instalments of the franchise were fucking nuts. They were barely coherent. I could genuinely understand why people wouldn't like TCM 2 or TCM The Next Generation. They're simply not everyone's cup of horror tea. I fucking loved them, but that's the kind of bonkers nonsense I'm into. So sure, plenty of the TCM franchise isn't for everyone. But this had everything it should have. Violence, gore, and an undertone of social commentary. Like... what the fuck were people expecting? The damn franchise is about a guy who wears other people's faces and wields a chainsaw. When it's not going completely off the fucking rails like The Next Generation, it should just be about gore and violence.
Reed AlexanderPublished 2 years ago in HorrorMR. Violence VS Dracula
THE KING OF ROMANIA OFFERS HIM GOLD COINS IN THE CHEST TO INVESTIGATE TRANSYLVANIA HE SAYS HE KNOWS OF RAPHAEL’S NOBILITY WITH THE PIRATES AROUND THE SEAS. THEY SAY YOU ARE A WARRIOR, FEARLESS AND A SKILLFUL KILLER THAT AFTER BEING AROUND THE COMMON FOLK. AND ALSO I HAVE HEARD THAT YOU ARE GOOD AT TAKING CARE OF PROBLEMS THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.
Victor Robinson IIPublished 2 years ago in HorrorCandyman (2021): Candyman Can
The original Candyman (1992) film was a staple of my childhood. As a kid, I didn't realize the cultural significance of the movie, but I knew that there was a lot going on in the world that felt... wrong. I just didn't realize how deeply racial injustice ran in America.
Jen ChichesterPublished 2 years ago in HorrorMovie Review: 'Surrogate' is Deeply Derivative
Surrogate (2022) Directed by David Willing Written by Beth King, David Willing Starring Kestie Morassi, Jane Badler Release Date September 2nd, 2022
Sean PatrickPublished 2 years ago in HorrorMovie Review: 'The Invitation' is a Dreary Bore
The Invitation (2022) Directed by Jessica M. Thompson Written by Blair Butler Starring Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Alana Boden
Sean PatrickPublished 2 years ago in Horror‘Orphan: First Kill’ Movie Review
Depicting the events directly prior to the 2009 cult classic, Orphan: First Kill once again stars Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther (aka Leena), the psychotic dwarf posing as a 10-year old girl. Following her escape from a mental institution in Estonia, Leena begins posing as Esther, the long-missing daughter of wealthy American couple Tricia and Allen Albright (Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland). But when people around her begin to grow suspicious, “Esther” realizes her master plan may have backfired in some unexpected ways.
Will LasleyPublished 2 years ago in Horror"Watcher" Review
He’s a 10 but he doesn’t believe you when you tell him you’re being stalked. This is the protagonist Julia’s predicament in psychological thriller Watcher. Writer/Director Chloe Okuno delivers a masterclass in tension as she builds up your fear and makes you question everything you see. With incredible acting, an eerie narrative, and an overall impressive quality, this film has me closing all of my curtains at night.
Breanna LudemanPublished 2 years ago in HorrorReed Alexander's Horror Review of 'Crimes of the Future' (2022)
This was not a horror movie. This was a fucking Nine Inch Nails' music video. This was also everything Panos Cosmatos wishes he could create. Now, if we're doing Cronenberg, we know damn good and well shit is about to get weird. But like all artistic masturbation, are we really connecting, are we hitting the mark, or are we just jerking ourselves off? You know, this movie even made a point to ask that ironically, which I think is the brilliance of Cronenberg. Sure he has something to say, but he's also just as willing to admit he's jerking himself off.
Reed AlexanderPublished 2 years ago in Horror"So Vam" review
“Queer vampires” is a whole ass vibe. But while I highly respect the notion of the film, it holds a lot of room for growth. So Vam is campy front to back, which can be a big part of the fun for viewers who enjoy low-grade horror flicks. And when taking into consideration the writer/director Alice Maio Mackay was only sixteen during production, with a low budget of twelve thousand dollars, this film is actually quite impressive. I’m anxious to watch this budding filmmaker grow and continue to make movies with strong messages. Still, this production could use a bit of polish.
Breanna LudemanPublished 2 years ago in Horror