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DeadbeatAtDawn 03-24-2018 08:28 AM

Claw, 2018. 7/10

https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...ef&oe=5B36E36B

Amalthea_unicorn 03-24-2018 11:08 AM

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Toddallthingshorror 03-24-2018 12:41 PM

Christine, first time in a long time. 8.5/10

Morningriser 03-24-2018 01:11 PM

While it's not horror, I just watched I Am Number 4 for the first time.

Now I see why it took me so long to watch it lol

Sculpt 03-24-2018 02:24 PM

The Thing (2011)
7/10

Prequel to the 1982 film of the same name. Researchers find a very old spaceship and it's frozen occupant.

I think the reviews at the time of it's release were a bit harsh, but certainly not incorrect. That is to say, it's not as good as the 1982 film, and it's much too light in exploring and featuring paranoia. Just when character paranoia heats up, the film is interrupted by more inconsequential action of the CGI, violence and explosive variety. The film is fairly action orientated, but not particularly good at it. It also misses the chance to explore the essence of the new lifeform, and the dire consequences of it's existence.

Tommy Jarvis 03-24-2018 10:09 PM

Red State - It was alright. Not super scary, but a fun watch. Better than Tusk, even though Michael Parks gave a good performance in both. John Goodman was pretty good as well. I liked the way he portrayed the struggle of his character. On the other part, that whiny kid from the Elm Street-remake was kind of annoying.

American Psycho - One of my favourite Christian Bale-performances. I first saw this film at a festival with a noisy crowd (he bit when he drops the chainsaw: and the crowd goes wild! ::big grin::) and it's still as solid as ever.

Morningriser 03-25-2018 08:11 AM

Jigsaw - 6.5/10 - IMO one of the better sequels.

John Wick Chapter 2 - 7.5/10 - It was nice seeing the character return although some of the things in the movie were a bit far fetched like the vast network of hitmen/whatever else they were. You mean to tell me all those people on the streets at the end staring him down are all connected? For what it was though I enjoyed it and I hope John Leguiamo an get his car fixed for part 3. I love that car!

Morningriser 03-25-2018 01:20 PM

Mother! - 4/10

With the exception of Noah, I love all of Aronofsky's movies, and despite getting the metaphor behind this one, I just couldn't get into it. The diretion and acting were all great but the story just didn't interest me. I also feel like that final shot was a big fuck you to the viewer as well as all of Aronofsky's movies, aside from Noah again, follow characters with inner struggles and while her struggles were represented, they weren't properly portrayed. I won't post spoilers but those who have seen it know what I men.

DeadbeatAtDawn 03-25-2018 04:37 PM

The Midnighters, 2017. 7/10


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Morningriser 03-26-2018 04:45 PM

Happy Death Day - 6/10

It was better than I thought it would be (spoiler ahead) although I was a bit disappointed that the reasoning behind her reliving every day was never actually revealed which was a bit annoying but it was still a decent watch.

Morningriser 03-27-2018 12:44 PM

The Shape Of Water

How this movie won best picture at the academy awards is beyond me. It bored the hell out of me and I gave it a chance but after an hour I gave up. It just couldn't hold my attention.

ImmortalSlasher 03-28-2018 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sculpt (Post 1030128)
The Thing (2011)
7/10

Prequel to the 1982 film of the same name. Researchers find a very old spaceship and it's frozen occupant.

I think the reviews at the time of it's release were a bit harsh, but certainly not incorrect. That is to say, it's not as good as the 1982 film, and it's much too light in exploring and featuring paranoia. Just when character paranoia heats up, the film is interrupted by more inconsequential action of the CGI, violence and explosive variety. The film is fairly action orientated, but not particularly good at it. It also misses the chance to explore the essence of the new lifeform, and the dire consequences of it's existence.

A fairly pointless prequel, reboot, or remake. I was watching it in the background On Demand recently. I think if you've never heard of the original The Thing you might think the 2011 version is a good movie. All the actors are fine in it. But there is the original which is a perfect movie.

DeadbeatAtDawn 03-28-2018 10:32 AM

Terrifier, 2018. 7,5/10

https://resizing.flixster.com/0mrF4l...DsxOTIwOzEwODA

DeadbeatAtDawn 03-28-2018 01:21 PM

The Commuter, 2018. 7/10

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Liam doing what he does best. <3

Sculpt 03-28-2018 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ImmortalSlasher (Post 1030159)
A fairly pointless prequel, reboot, or remake. I was watching it in the background On Demand recently. I think if you've never heard of the original The Thing you might think the 2011 version is a good movie. All the actors are fine in it. But there is the original which is a perfect movie.

Very true. I watched it with my undivided attention, and it's a mildly entertaining escape film. The cinematography is nice looking and effective. The general plot and setting are primo. So it's hard to screw this up. But both The Thing (1982) especially, and even Thing From Another World (1951), cast a long shadow over this film, and the fans were not happy with how shallow this was. And really, actor Mary Elizabeth Winstead, as Kate Lloyd, does such a great job, she saves this film... to the mild level it reaches. The film lost money (Budget: $35 mil, Boxoffice $32). As we see so often, it was a missed opportunity.

Amalthea_unicorn 03-29-2018 06:14 AM

https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...33&oe=5B70F54C

hammerfan 03-29-2018 06:36 AM

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Known on IMDB as "The 5th Kind"

DeadbeatAtDawn 03-29-2018 07:26 PM

Blood Is Blood, 2016. 8/10

https://78.media.tumblr.com/9db62c9c...426o1_1280.jpg

DeadbeatAtDawn 03-29-2018 07:31 PM

The Suffering, 2016. 6/10


http://www.darkveins.com/wp-content/...-suffering.jpg

Morningriser 03-30-2018 06:17 PM

Beetlejuice - 8/10

A timeless clasic!

Bloof 03-30-2018 06:52 PM

THE BANSHEE CHAPTER 2013

A young journalist investigates the disappearance of a close friend only to find he had been experimenting with government classified drugs. I liked it.

DeadbeatAtDawn 03-31-2018 07:52 AM

DIS, 2017. 7/10

https://78.media.tumblr.com/2e698df8...6426o1_540.jpg


And Marcus Koch's mystery movie in which I am happy with what was sent to me. 2018, 8/10

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Angra 03-31-2018 10:03 AM

“Devil’s Gate” 6/10

Not too bad.

DeadbeatAtDawn 03-31-2018 02:13 PM

Pyewacket, 2017. 5/10


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Went nowhere pretty quick.

Bloof 04-01-2018 06:28 AM

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Pyewacket, 2017. 5/10


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Went nowhere pretty quick.

Started to watch that but just didnt hold my interest.

Morningriser 04-01-2018 12:50 PM

The Belco Experiment - 4.5/10

What a way to waste Michael Rooker!

Sculpt 04-01-2018 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Angra (Post 1030212)
“Devil’s Gate” 6/10

Not too bad.

Thought maybe that was "the Ninth Gate" with Johnny Depp, that I haven't seen. Sounds like Devil's Gate is pretty blah.


Ender's Game (2013)
9/10

In near future, a high-military IQ boy is recruited to Battle School by the International Fleet to be trained to defeat an anticipated second attack on Earth from an Alien race.

If you like the plot, much better idea to read the excellent 324 page short novel, published 1985, of the same name, which won both the 1985 Nebula Award and the 1986 Hugo Award for best novel.

Excellent adaptation of the novel. Hits on the important plots and characters judiciously. Supreme special effects without being at all gaudy or excessive.

Morningriser 04-01-2018 05:07 PM

Don't Breathe - 5.5/10

Not as good as I was hoping for, but what is nowadays?

DeadbeatAtDawn 04-01-2018 06:15 PM

Karate Kill, 2016. 7/10


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Gun Woman is still my favorite. ::love::

This still had some great scenes.

Elvis_Christ 04-01-2018 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadbeatAtDawn (Post 1030210)
And Marcus Koch's mystery movie in which I am happy with what was sent to me. 2018, 8/10

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What's on this?

Amalthea_unicorn 04-02-2018 05:49 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/38/69...4665f57873.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1e/d0...b75b6a7d25.jpg

ImmortalSlasher 04-04-2018 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sculpt (Post 1030171)
Very true. I watched it with my undivided attention, and it's a mildly entertaining escape film. The cinematography is nice looking and effective. The general plot and setting are primo. So it's hard to screw this up. But both The Thing (1982) especially, and even Thing From Another World (1951), cast a long shadow over this film, and the fans were not happy with how shallow this was. And really, actor Mary Elizabeth Winstead, as Kate Lloyd, does such a great job, she saves this film... to the mild level it reaches. The film lost money (Budget: $35 mil, Boxoffice $32). As we see so often, it was a missed opportunity.

I wish Mary Elizabeth Winstead made an original horror movie instead of that Thing remake. I still haven't seen those Cloverfield movies and I'm looking forward to the second and third ones. Also she's in a remake of a French zombie revival type TV show that I'll check out eventually.


Friday the 13th Remake Killer Cut -

I saw the original cut some type ago. I finally saw the so called Killer Cut and it made no difference to me. I still don't like the movie and will never watch it again.

DeadbeatAtDawn 04-04-2018 06:14 PM

Monkey Farm, 2017. 6/10

https://horrorpediadotcom.files.word...pg?w=431&h=539

sfear 04-04-2018 07:06 PM

The Shape Of Water . Well made entertaining Weird Tales type of movie, really enjoyed it. But best picture? Jury's still out on this one.

Morningriser 04-05-2018 06:12 AM

Wish Upon - 3.5/10

I loved the concept, but the writing, acting and death scenes all sucked.

Amalthea_unicorn 04-06-2018 11:31 AM

The Basement

hammerfan 04-07-2018 09:32 AM

Queen of the Damned

Yeah, I know. It's a guilty pleasure.

Bloof 04-07-2018 11:57 AM

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Queen of the Damned

Yeah, I know. It's a guilty pleasure.

I have never seen this and not for any particular reason. I should check it out.

Morningriser 04-07-2018 02:44 PM

Knock, Knock - 7/10

Great revenge flick and one of Keanu's better acting performances.

...and boobies are always nice ::big grin::

Sculpt 04-07-2018 07:39 PM

The Gift (2015) (on netflix)
7/10

"A young married couple's lives are thrown into a harrowing tailspin when an acquaintance from the (Jason Bateman) husband's past brings mysterious gifts and a horrifying secret to light after more than 20 years." - IMDB

Not a bad time-waster. If you're looking for a mild psychological thriller that is a little different from the normal black-and-white good-guys-Vs-bad-guys, you might like this. This is not action-packed, and is more of a slow-burn in regards to suspense. I found the ending interesting, but not at all satisfying. The grey areas created in the main characters' moralities didn't amp-up the suspense or pace, rather it seemed to convolute.


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