Bloodsucking Bastards (2015)
B-
Nice horror comedy but there was something missing.

Bait (2014)

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>>: B

Self/less (2015)

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>>: B

‘Annabelle” (2014)
-Annabelle Wallis

Plot: IMDB
A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.

Phantom’s Review:
If you’re a fan of gore, sledgehammer shocks, in your face horror and major FX,well you should probably stay away from ‘Annabelle’. This film is a good ,old fashioned ghost story. Slow moving, as it builds up suspense,light on the gore and FX and heavy on acting, atmosphere and suspense. A couple of good “BOO” scenes and some dine acting. If you like a good, slow burn ghost story, I think you’ll like this. I did,

Echo Dr. (2013)

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"A state-of-the-art, humanoid patrol guard malfunctions and believes the family living in the house (that it designed to protect) are intruders & tries to eliminate them all."
The idea wasn't bad but the film mostly suffers for its low production value and very amateurish film making & cast.

>>: C-

Lost After Dark (2014)

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Very average 80s homage-slasher but decently made. At least found better than Charlie's Farm though that one got a better killer.

>>: B-

The Happening (2008)

The Happening is the kind of movie where you'll roll your eyes so much that they might roll out of your head. It's a bad movie; call me crazy all you want, but I actually enjoyed it. In The Happening, science teacher Elliot Moore, along with his wife Alma and a little girl, have to outrun a neurotoxin that causes people to kill themselves. It's a scary thought, especially when the villain is completely invisible and unstoppable. The scenes where people suddenly stop in their place, walk backwards and commit suicide in the most convenient way possible is when The Happening is legitimately creepy and suspenseful, save for a ridiculous scene early in the movie where it's literally raining men. That's not what makes this movie so entertaining though. Absurd scenes like Mark Wahlberg introducing himself to a plastic plant or a group of people trying to "outrun the wind" makes The Happening a fun movie to watch. Don't watch this movie because you want a serious thriller in the vein of Shyamalan's earlier films; watch it as a silly, brainless movie, and it'll be a lot of fun.

Bad Vs Worse, 2012. 7/10

Ex Machina

Yeah, I thought it was pretty fucked up and I liked it!! I couldn't imagine having to make crazy ass decisions like that!! It's amazing what a person can do when pushed to the extremities!!

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World War Z 9/10

You going to The Visit tonight?

I will tomorrow night definitely.

You should use him as your avatar.

Archivo 253 2015

Four people go to explore an abandoned asylum/hospital. Found footage type thing, except nobody says who found the footage. It starts out ok with two interviews with people who were in the facility. Then for about forty minutes nothing happens. Oh no, somebody moved their glow sticks! Oh no there's hair everywhere! Oh no! I was literally having trouble keeping my eyes open. I skipped to the end and it is what you'd expect. Nothing original. Or something that done before but interesting, not that either. My guess is the people who made the movie thought by just shooting in an abandoned complex it would make their movie good.

2/10

Strange Magic (2015)

If you've ever seen the movie Enchanted, this is the kind of movie they were making fun of. I was confused about the plot of this movie when I watched the trailers, and now that I've actually seen the movie, I still don't know what it's about. From what I gathered, Strange Magic has to do with these two sisters/lesbians?, some love potion that causes you to sing a lot, and a troll king. If there's any semblance of a coherent plot, it went way over my head. There seemed to be way too much going on at one time. The story cycle through three main characters at almost two minute intervals, and it got so aggravating that I just gave up trying to follow whatever was happening on screen. One thing I know for certain about Strange Magic is that it lives up to its title; it's strange. The background animation is about as good as you'd expect from a modern animated movie, but the character design is just unintentionally creepy. They look more like demented caricatures than cartoon characters. What makes this movie even more painful to watch is that a majority of the running time is dedicated to covering random pop and rock songs at the most unnecessary times. They cover just about everything: Lady Gaga, The Beatles, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, you name it. Strange Magic may provide a decent distraction for the youngest of moviegoers, but older viewers will just be annoyed by the ridiculous soundtrack and disturbing animation.

2/10

Avengers - Age of Ultron.

Second time viewing since the cinema.
I still don't think it really had the impact the first one did, though to be honest I found it more rewatchable than I did the first.

Anyhows...aside from some inconsistencies and liberties taken with certain storylines and characters, I didn't really mind it.

I did notice something though.
I'm going to put it in white for anyone that hasn't seen it yet.

I'm pretty sure they haven't killed off Quicksilver. Just the way they laid him on the Helicarrier transport thing. They lay Hawkeye right next to his "body", though right before that we see he's injured his hand and is bleeding. Earlier int he film he was injured and exposed to some medical technology that literally regrew flesh over his wounds. Add to that Quicksilver ends up laying right under the aforementioned bleeding hand, and his deliberately mentioned accelerated metabolism/physiology, and I think that's how they're likely to get him back into play one way or another.

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Quarantine 2: Terminal 8/10

I read about an extended cut so that might improve the story.
An alternate ending will also be included.

I second that. Mostly because profiles without any unique image what so ever makes it hard for me to remember people. And it drives me nuts.

I much rather it was his sister who was offed either way. Bitch fucked with the team and didn't even apologize, but yeah sure let's initiate her into the team. ::roll eyes::

And Tony was a dick too. Convince Bruce in the first movie that he's not a monster and he has more worth than he feels he has, and just wipe that all away in the sequel. Asshat. Black Widow too. didn't mind the love interest but that was a dick move pushing him into the pit, Nat.

...I'm apologize. I'm rambling. Point being if extended scenes or an alternate ending could make these better, I'll give them a shot. But I HIGHLY doubt it. Age of Ultron was ultimately a disappointment for me considering how the first movie is one of my favorites. Although Ultron and Vision were very fucking boss.

The Visit (2015)

The Visit manages to do two great things: it breaks the losing streak Shyamalan has been having for over a decade, and it manages to continue a winning streak for 2015 horror. The Visit is about two siblings who visit their estranged grandparents for a week while the girl, Becca, films a documentary about their stay. After a few strange encounters, they realize something is seriously wrong with their hosts. Although it wasn't as terrifying as Unfriended or It Follows, The Visit is the most fun I've had watching a horror movie in the theater. You'll be laughing your ass off through laced fingers; it's just as thrilling as it is funny. The movie perfectly punctuates every intense scene with some witty dialog from the kids. I smell a comeback for a once-acclaimed director, and the first step is with the wickedly fun The Visit.

9/10

Alright. I'll find something to use.

How's this?

Er its not appearing for some reason.

Jurassic World (2015)
B-
+Great special effects, overal quite entertaining, some sweet action, a lill' blod (better than nothing), good casting and acting and of course: dinosaurs.
The sea dino was my favorite.
-Too long. Some scenes were near or exactly the same as in JP1. And they felt unnecessary. There are already other references to JP1 and adding an old bit to a new scene ruins it a little.
The story was a bit so and so and towards the end I started caring less.
They mentioned the Stegosaurus but didn't show him.

Overal it's like a fun ride in an amazing theme park that lasts a little too long.

On another note: something reminded me of Piranha 3 and I thought: How amazing would an R-rated Jurassic World with tons of blood be?


El Laberinto Del Faun aka Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
A-
Great movie. Only complain: not enough labyrinth.
I'd with Guillermo del Toro made more movies like this (and Hellboy) and wouldn't waste his time with Pacific Rim and such.

The Editor (2014)

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Ah! Finally a Giallo spoof! I think it was long overdue to make a pure Giallo parody considering all the iconic & typical aspects of this once acclaimed sub-genre that influenced American slashers. And this is beautifully done; not only a great homage to Argento, Fulci & of course Sergio Martino's style of popular Giallo features, it also wonderfully captured 70s typical Euro trash sleaziness all over with fine blend of nudity, gore & comedy. From the 2nd half, the pace was kinda dragged down a bit though.

>>: B+


Eden Lodge (2015)

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>>: D

It was just a suggestion from a nit picky personal preference. Don't hurt yourself over it, Boss. ;)

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B-

It lacked a little of everything......

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Jupiter Ascending 8/10

Some Kind of Hate, 2015. 6/10





Lincoln is a metalhead. He is bullied at school so one day he fights back and gets sent to a camp for troubled teenagers. Even there he gets picked on, so enters Moira, a dead teenager who went through the same..and shes willing to help him, anyway she can...blood will be shed..

Could you put the titles too because I can't see the pictures.

Just a hint, IMDb pictures never show up when you hotlink them.

House of 1000 Corpses, 2003. 8/10

I agree, I want more Pan's Labyrinth (fav), and Hellboy, but I liked Pacific Rim, I think it's under appreciated, great sfx & fun.
it's 'dark was the night' starring Janeane Garofalo

New Jack City, 1991. 8/10

Blood Moon (2014)
C+
Average western horror that could've been better with a bigger budget.
Roiffalo, it involves a werewolf.

Last Action Hero (1993)
A/B
Such fun...
I think it's only the third time I've seen this movie. First time was in the theater.
Noticed a few things I didn't notice before. Including Ian McKellen playing a small part.

"Am I my brother's keeper?"

Not sure if this is the exact quote, but...
"I want to kill you so bad I've got a hard on!"

Definitely, 8/10.

Almost.. ; )

Excellent film.

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Forgot, I also watched [REC] 4

You really thought it was funny? I thought that most of the "jokes" (surrounding the kids) were stupid.

Mind you I'm 15

So is it worth seeing ChronoGrl? I see Horrorcrux likes it, but as much as I like him, we don't agree on horror movies. Lol. Just tell me there is no week attempt at a twist at the end, that's always my fear with him.

IS THAT GOING TO BE YOUR EXCUSE FOR EVERYTHING???? STAY OFF OF MY LAWN!

So here are my thoughts - I actually want to get other folks' opinions because the people that I was with really seemed to enjoy it... Have you ever come out of something like a show or a movie, feeling a definite and certain way (like, "Wow! That was so terrible!") and you're about to seek comradery among the group your with and then you realize, with horror, that ALL OF THEM FEEL THE EXACT OPPOSITE? Granted, I went with a Meetup group that I was meeting for the first time so I wasn't sure our movie tastes were even all that similar...


The Visit (2015)


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My initial impression coming out of the movie that it was very much overall "MEH" and that I've seen better, creepier found footage movies with independent fare along the lines of The Taking of Deborah Logan.

What bugged me:

• The story centers around two characters, a brother and sister. The sister is filming their trip as part of a "documentary" she is making. So, she's essentially the Shamalan stand-in, the auteur - And the dialogue she was given was so incredibly pseudo-film-intellectual and self-referential and forced - I just couldn't buy a teenager (?) speaking at a college, Film 101 level - And I get it - It IS supposed to be self-referential, but I really don't think that Shamalan is really that introspective. Everything out of her mouth - oh boy - Was rough. Not her fault, though, the dialogue was just way too old for her, I guess.
• As weird things started happening in the movie I just couldn't shrug off my disbelief that the kids would just stay there as opposed to calling the police. Honestly, there were times where I wondered how the grandparents were able to take care of themselves at all - Hints at senility are played as laughs (which creeped me out and made me sad more than anything else) and the kids shrug and say, "Ohhhh, it's OK. They're just OLD." With a good horror movie, you need to be able to suspend your disbelief and I just couldn't believe why the kids would stay there.
• There is of course a "twist" and I actually thought it was a pretty good one! I had been guessing at it during the movie but didn't quite get there - I thought that moment of the reveal was fantastic and creepy but, honestly, as things start to go off the rails, I thought that the two kids were too annoying and making too many poor decisions that I rolled my eyes instead of being scared for them.
• The final thing that annoyed me was the tone - I thought the tone was inconsistent throughout and found that the "comedy" parts were more annoying than anything else. As I read reviews, come to find out that the comedy was one of the things reviewers LIKED and that was part of the POINT of the movie - Honestly, I thought that the tone was so unsuccessful that I wouldn't call it a comedy at all. Let me give you an example of this "comedy:" [LET'S SAY THIS IS A SPOILER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE MOVIE] It's nighttime and the kids hear a creepy noise... They open the door of their bedroom and there is their grandmother, naked, and frantically clawing at the walls. It's actually pretty disturbing and horrifying - But then the boy says, "OH MY GOOOD! I'M BLIIIIIND!" which gets a huge laugh from the theater but a big ol' eye roll from me because, really? I just don't have the patience for juvenile humor - THAT'S the kind of humor that you're in for in this movie.

I felt like I was in this weird parallel universe - Everyone I saw it with liked it - But these were people I was meeting for the first time so I'm not sure if I can trust their tastes... I honesty couldn't tell if it's actually an ok movie and I'm just a cynical cranky fuck or not but man I was disappointed.


tldr: I really wasn't a fan. The comedic elements didn't work. But a lot of people liked it so maybe give it a try...?