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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.
Reed 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.
By Reed Alexander3 years ago in Horror
MR. 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.
By Victor Robinson II3 years ago in Horror
Candyman (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.
By Jen Chichester3 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.
By Will Lasley3 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.
By Breanna Ludeman3 years ago in Horror
Reed 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.
By Reed Alexander3 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.
By Breanna Ludeman3 years ago in Horror
"The Innocents" Review
As kids, we often dream of having “super powers”, but what would happen if children really did have supernatural abilities? Young Ida is astonished when her non-verbal autistic sister Anna is suddenly communicative–through a psychic link with a neighbor no less. This supernatural horror stays tense throughout as the cast of kids discover what they’re capable of. Although the chain of events in this film may be slow going, there are key events throughout that define the tone and keep the viewer on edge–you're not sure what’s going to happen, but you can guess it is not good.
By Breanna Ludeman3 years ago in Horror
