From IMDb: Alice, an ambitious camgirl, wakes up one day to discover she's been replaced on her show with an exact replica of herself. Non-Spoiler Thoughts: This seemed like one of the more promising horror films on Netflix, so I started with this on my journey to go through my Netflix watchlist. It is definitely … Continue reading Deep Dives: WTF is Going On in Cam?
Let’s Watch: Resident Evil Vendetta
I slogged through Resident Evil: Degeneration and Resident Evil: Damnation not really understanding why people seem so fond of them. Sure, they have some of our favorite characters. I like the political intrigue of the second one. But they just felt flat to me. Some je n'ais ce quoi was missing. I had heard bad … Continue reading Let’s Watch: Resident Evil Vendetta
Horror in the Time of Quarantine
Horror is an escapist genre that often plays with themes of isolation, contagions, and people turning on one another in stressful situations. How does it impact our viewing of these movies when our everyday lives have begun to reflect these themes? I don't know about you, but I am having a tough time not thinking … Continue reading Horror in the Time of Quarantine
Latest Resident Evil Reboot Movie News: Yikes!
Still a better live action movie than Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil The year is 1999, and there is a 12 year old girl who is playing Resident Evil 2 for the first time. She is the most freaked out and excited she has ever been in her life trying to play this game. For … Continue reading Latest Resident Evil Reboot Movie News: Yikes!
Best Horror Films on Netflix
With my state's Stay in Order getting extended till the end of May, it is getting increasingly difficult to not tailor these posts to things related to the COVID-19 quarantine. I figured it might be most helpful to spend some time exploring the best horror films available on each streaming service, and what better service … Continue reading Best Horror Films on Netflix
Why You Should Watch: The Strangers
From IMDb: A young couple staying in an isolated vacation home are terrorized by three unknown assailants. No horror movie I have seen as an adult has scared me as much as The Strangers. I took a look at the trailer, and I think it actually does the film some justice if you want an … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: The Strangers
Hot Garbage Express: Rings (2017)
From IMDb: A young woman finds herself on the receiving end of a terrifying curse that threatens to take her life in 7 days. The thing is, I knew I was going to hate this movie. But I heard that it had a good scene or two, and thought the movie would be a candidate … Continue reading Hot Garbage Express: Rings (2017)
6 Best Scenes in Otherwise Terrible Horror Films +1 Bonus Scene
Occasionally even a bad horror film strikes gold with one incredibly effective scene. Here are six movies you shouldn't feel bad about skipping - just watch the highlights reel instead. Plus a bonus scene from an otherwise good movie that is so fantastic it overshadows the rest of the film. 6. "Garbage Day!" - Silent … Continue reading 6 Best Scenes in Otherwise Terrible Horror Films +1 Bonus Scene
Revisiting Poltergeist II and Poltergeist III
When I was a kid, I loved the Poltergeist films. So much so they were mentioned in my best friend's toast at my wedding. I wasn't a monster; even as a child the first movie was my favorite. But I remember watching the sequels as well, and when I saw the sequels were added to … Continue reading Revisiting Poltergeist II and Poltergeist III
The Surprising Truth About Women in Horror Films
I've had a mission so to speak to watch more classic films. The kind that actually upset people when they learn I have not seen them (e.g. "You HAVEN'T SEEN THE GODFATHER?!). Being someone who tends to love horror films (hence the blog) I've been really disgusted with how most highly-regarded films depict women. Adrian … Continue reading The Surprising Truth About Women in Horror Films
