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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 'White Noise: The Light' (2007)
You know, this movie wasn't half bad. I'm not sure what it had to do with White Noise, as there was almost zero connection to the original movie. The first movie dealt exclusively with EVP, and this movie basically didn't deal with it at all. I mean, it's kinda in the background, but I feel like the director just didn't understand what white noise EVP phenomenon is.
By Reed Alexander6 years ago in Horror
Hell Fest
Brief synopsis: Natalie goes to meet up with her best friend from high school, Brooke, having been away at college. Another old high school colleague, Taylor, is living with Brooke. The three young women, plus their partners and would-be partners, go to Hell Fest, a horror-themed amusement park.
By Q-ell Betton6 years ago in Horror
Why the 'Child's Play' Reboot Is Completely Unnecessary
As proven, Chucky is an icon, and a definitive character we, as fans, never get tired of seeing. His growth in film history has stretched past the media, and has entered online stores as actual life-sized dolls (Trick or Treat Studios), as well as figurines. In that case, Chucky is more than a character. He’s a souvenir, an ostentatious display reflecting our passion for not only the killer doll, but for the reign of terror he inflicts and holds with him on screen. Chucky, as an increasingly classical character in pop culture, has set such a mysterious and rare path that could seemingly lead the franchise on a broader outlook on what’s new to come out of this franchise, as well as the characters. There’s so much potential for this franchise to be continued... But something so unexpected and unwanted has happened, that either shocked us to the core, or made us hang our heads in disappointment—or both. That unfortunate occurrence was the announcement of this 2019 reboot, that is said to be a homage to the original 1988 cult classic, Child’s Play. “Homage?” I think not. While this reboot has went viral in the universal news of horror, it appears that it’s looked at as neither the revival of Chucky, nor the failure of Chucky. Well in my book, it’s definitely not a revival, and there are many reasons as to why that is. And, there are even more reasons why this reboot is completely pointless and serves no purpose for the fate of Chucky.
By Zaire Cistrunk6 years ago in Horror
'IT Chapter Two' - An Honest Movie Review
Andy Muschietti returns to finish directing the IT saga two years after the first movie. Armed with a star-studded cast including James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Jessica Chastain to name a few, and of course the return of Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise. The film seemed destined to be one of the movies of the year. After seeing the movie for the first time six days ago, I think that it is a sensational sequel with some minor problems that somewhat slow down the film.
By Greg Falconer6 years ago in Horror
Reed Alexander's Horror Review of '31'
Jesus fucking Christ Rob... you sure do know how to pull every god damn trope out of the box that annoys the fuck out of me. This one opens with a talking head, and continues with an unnecessarily long exposition on how annoying all the fucking characters are. It was actually pretty quick, no more than 10 minutes, but it felt like a goddamn hour. Fucking seriously! I hate it when a movie challenges me to break my 30 minute rule. And just so you know how bad it has to be for me to break one of my own rules, one of the few movies where I did was The Bay.
By Reed Alexander6 years ago in Horror
Reed Alexander's Horror Review of 'The Exorcist III' (1990)
I recently read a review that stated The Exorcist III (X-3) is finally getting the appreciation it deserves. That's an understatement. X-3 was thrown into the category cult classic as the only people who saw it were hardcore fans of the original (X-1). These are the people who suffered through the absolute fucking travesty that was the second exorcist (X-2). They stuck by and believed in the franchise and forced friends to watch X-3 over the years. My introduction was the same. "HAVE YOU SEEN X-3?!?" "THERE'S A 3RD ONE?!?" We were actually screaming, no lie.
By Reed Alexander6 years ago in Horror
'It: Chapter Two' Is an Enjoyable Horror Movie That Matches Its Predecessor in Quality
How am I just realizing this is the second movie this year to star both James McCoy and Jessica Chastain? Maybe it’s because the first movie was Dark Phoenix, and no one cared about that movie.
By Jonathan Sim6 years ago in Horror
'It: Chapter Two' Movie Review
It: Chapter Two picks up 27 years after the first film left off (with intermittent flashbacks thrown in). When Pennywise the Clown (Bill Skarsgård) resurfaces after a twenty seven-year sleep, Mike Hanlon (Isaiah Mustafa), who chose to remain in their hometown of Derry, must reunite the Losers Club: Bill (James Macavoy), Richie (Bill Hader), Eddie (James Ransone), Ben (Jay Ryan), Stanley (Andy Bean), and Beverly (Jessica Chastain). Together, they’ll have to finish what they started all those years ago to defeat Pennywise for good.
By Will Lasley6 years ago in Horror
'Ma' - A Movie Review
You’re cordially invited to a party at Ma’s house. Whatever you do, don’t go upstairs. Ma is a 2019 thriller directed by Tate Taylor about a grown woman letting high schoolers use her basement to drink and have wild parties. Just when they think that Ma is the coolest person in the world, there is something very wrong with her.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Horror
