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Movie reviews for horror fans; from gruesome bone-chillers to dark horror thrillers, a showcase for frightful films that seek to entertain and to terrify.
Unwelcome movie review 2023
Fairies, known for their small size, are not always friendly creatures, as opposed to their depiction in popular culture. In the horror movie "Unwelcome," director Jon Wright portrays fairies as demanding, mischievous, and bossy, debunking the myth of their harmless nature. The film combines horror, comedy, and sci-fi aliens, creating an unsettling mashup. The main characters, Maya and Jamie, are a couple from London who move to a remote town in Northern Ireland to start a new life after a traumatic experience. Despite the warnings of the locals, they ignore red flags and refuse to take the legend of the redcap fairies seriously, which leads to dire consequences.
By Kiruthigaran Mohan4 years ago in Horror
Scream 6 movie review 2023
Scream 6, the latest installment of the iconic horror franchise, has been praised for its ability to seamlessly integrate easter eggs and references to previous horror films into the plot. In one scene, the film's heroes board a subway train filled with costumed partygoers, including characters from classic horror films such as Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Michael Myers. Despite the extraneous references, the scene remains tense and exciting, thanks to the excellent construction and direction of the film.
By Kiruthigaran Mohan4 years ago in Horror
‘Cocaine Bear’ Movie Review
Based (rather loosely) on a true story from 1985, Cocaine Bear is about a bear that eats several duffel bags filled with, well, cocaine that had been dropped out of an airplane into the forest below before two drug runners (Alden Ehrenreich, O’Shea Jackson Jr.) can retrieve it for their boss, notorious drug kingpin Syd White (Ray Liotta). When two kids, Dee Dee (Brooklynn Prince) and Henry (Christian Convery), encounter said bear, Dee Dee’s mom (Keri Russell) ventures into the woods to look for them, along with Ranger Liz (Margo Martindale) and environmentalist Peter (Jesse Tyler Ferguson).
By Will Lasley4 years ago in Horror
We have a Ghost
We Have a Ghost is a Netflix family comedy horror film that, unfortunately, falls short of the mark set by writer-director Christopher Landon's previous works, such as Happy Death Day, Happy Death Day 2U, and Freaky. While these earlier films were not perfect, they were creative and played around with genre conventions in a way that made them fun to watch. We Have a Ghost, on the other hand, feels constrained by convention, never quite audacious or unhinged enough to stand out. The film has its moments of fun, but it ultimately feels like a missed opportunity.
By Vish Vathika4 years ago in Horror
Viking Wolf - A Movie Review
Viking Wolf takes us on a journey back in time to 1050, where a band of Vikings pillages an abbey in Normandy and discovers a wolf hidden in a secret room. The Vikings take the animal with them on their boat and sail to Norway. During the journey, they discover that the wolf is more than it seems. While the prologue is intriguing, the movie quickly shifts away from the historical setting and takes us to present-day Norway, where we meet Thale, a teenage girl who has just moved to Nybo with her family.
By ZaZa Stories4 years ago in Horror
The Invitation - A Movie Review
Director Jessica M. Thompson sets the stage for an eerie and twisted tale in her film “The Invitation.” Unfortunately, the potential for a great movie falls short due to herky-jerky visual effects that make it hard to follow the action. Additionally, the twist at the end feels underwhelming and is almost entirely given away in the trailer. However, Nathalie Emmanuel shines in her role as Evie, a struggling artist who discovers she has a new family in England. The film could have explored the racial implications of Evie’s newfound connections, but the script only scratches the surface. When Evie attends a family wedding, she is the only person of color, and it’s easy to see the parallels with Jordan Peele’s “Get Out.” However, “The Invitation” fails to capitalize on this opportunity.
By ZaZa Stories4 years ago in Horror
We Have a Ghost - A Movie Review
Christopher Landon, known for directing the horror-comedy “Happy Death Day” and “Freaky,” is back with a new film, “We Have a Ghost,” which has just been released on Netflix. Although Landon has a history of successfully blending horror and comedy, his latest effort fails to capture the essence of the genre hybrid.
By ZaZa Stories4 years ago in Horror
