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A QUIET PLACE REVIEW

A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound. Starring: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, and Millicent Simmonds Directed by: John Krasinski Written by: Bryan Woods, Scott Beck, and John Krasinski     It’s nice when a movie like “ IT ” approaches with lots of buzz, and it meets most of the high expectations. But do you know what’s even better? When a much lesser known movie premieres, creates lots of positive reviews, and horror fans flock to see what all the fuss is about. I was one of those horror fans, and here’s what I thought about “A Quiet Place.”   The Abbott family is forced like many to live a quiet life. Any loud sounds and creatures, who hunt extremely well by sound, come quickly running in for the kill. This becomes clear in the opening scene, where the family loses one of their own. The opening scene gives the audience just a taste of what the family is up against, and sets a terrific tone what’s to come.    Arou

BLUMHOUSE'S TRUTH OR DARE REVIEW

A harmless game of Truth or Dare among friends turns deadly when someone - - or something - - begins to punish those who tell a lie or refuse the dare. Starring: Lucy Hale, Tyler Posey, and Violett Beane Directed by: Jeff Wadlow Written by: Jillian Jacobs, Michael Reisz, Jeff Wadlow, and Christopher Roach   I can’t say I’ve ever played Truth or Dare so how about a little test run. Dare: To watch “Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare.” Done! Truth: Was the movie any good? The truth… well I’m going to have to dare you to read on for the truth!   Olivia (Lucy Hale) and Markie (Violett Beane) are best friends, and that friendship gets tested after what is supposed to be a harmless game of Truth or Dare. However, this game comes with a curse, and they have now taken it home with them. Unknown to the two of them and their friends, they now have to answer truthfully, do the dare, or die. This tests the group because they know some damning secrets about each other.    When it’s