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HALLOWEEN KILLS REVIEW

  The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series. Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, and Andi Matichak Directed by: David Gordon Green Written by: John Carpenter, Debra Hill, and Scott Teems Check out the video below and find out how many pools of blood it received...

THE SPINE OF NIGHT REVIEW

  Ultra-violent, epic fantasy set in a land of magic follows heroes from a different eras and cultures battling against a malevolent force. Starring: Richard E. Grant, Lucy Lawless, and Patton Oswalt Directed and written by: Philip Gelatt, and Morgan Galan King   “The Spine of Night” will definitely require a spine to watch it. This fantasy adventure starts with Tzod (Lucy Lawless) making a long journey to a cave in the middle of nowhere. She’s looking for the bloom, a special flower with some strong powers. Just as she finds it she’s met by the Guardian (Richard E. Grant), who like his name implies is in charge of watching over the flower. Are they about to battle over the flower?   No…instead the battles occur in the stories that are about to be told. Tzod begins to tell her tale with the bloom. It sets the stage for the history she is about to discuss, and how the bloom ultimately ended up here. The Guardian also steps in to share some stories of his own, but Tzod is still the main

HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 30 REVIEW

Halloween Horror Nights 30 (HHN30) took place in Orlando, Florida at Universal Studios throughout September and October. As you can see, this year was the big 30th edition of the event, so they had to present a special celebration for all of those who have been attending over the years. With that, they celebrated some of the event’s horror icons from past years, along with some well known properties like Beetlejuice and The Haunting of Hill House.   We have been going to the event for years, and made the decision to come out of COVID hiding to attend HHN30. In the video below, I review HHN30, and talk about some of the shows, scare zones, and haunted houses. I include tips for this event, and some for future years as well. There’s also pictures and video within the review to help show what I’m talking about. Of course you can visit my YouTube Channel for more videos from HHN30. Enjoy…

KNOCKING REVIEW

  A woman leaves a psychiatric ward after a nervous breakdown, only to start hearing mysterious knocking sounds in her apartment. Starring: Cecilia Milocco, Albin Grenholm, and Ville Virtanen Directed by: Frida Kempff Written by:  Emma Brostrom and Johan Theorin   There’s some “Knocking,” but where’s it coming from? That’s the big question Molly (Cecilia Milocco) has to figure out. Molly has recently been released from a psychiatric ward after having a nervous breakdown. As one might expect, entering back into the real world can be hard. She moves into an apartment, and tries to get back to a regular routine. However being alone is just the start of her problems.   Soon enough she starts hearing some knocking, but isn’t sure where it’s coming from. It can’t be from her apartment so she starts going around the building listening for the sound. It moves from knocking to crying, and she’s convinced that there’s a woman in trouble. Molly calls the police, and basically harasses the  neighb

LAST MAN DOWN REVIEW

  John Wood left the pieces of a broken civilization behind, to go back to his roots in the woodland, after a virus pandemic struck the world. Starring: Daniel Stisen, Olga Kent, and Daniel Nehme Directed by: Fansu Nije Written by: Fansu Nije, Daniel Stisen, and Andreas Vasshaug   The “Last Man Down” means he must have put up a fight and that’s what John Wood (Daniel Stisen) does. Unfortunately the fight for his wife is over early, as Commander Stone (Daniel Nehme) kills her when John fails to answer his questions. John is then experimented on before managing his escape. Years later he’s isolated himself in the woods, away from the soldiers and the community that’s fighting a virus.   Like many soldiers have found out before, you just can’t escape it. Soon enough Maria (Olga Kent) wonders through the woods to his cabin in pretty bad shape. She was being held captive because her blood has the cure for this virus. John helps her recover, and gets her settled in just as a few sold

THE FEAST REVIEW

  Filmed in Welsh, the picture follows a young woman serving privileged guests at a dinner party in a remote house in rural Wales. The assembled guests do not realize they are about to eat their last supper. Starring: Annes Elwy, Nia Roberts, and Julian Lewis Jones Directed by: Lee Haven Jones Written by: Roger Williams A Beyond Fest Film Festival Review    Everything here is going to lead to “The Feast,” but who will be left feasting? Times have changed and that’s shown on what was Glenda’s (Nia Roberts) family farm. Now her husband Gwyn (Julian Lewis Jones) and her have made a lot of changes to it like making a modern house, and letting energy companies basically destroy the land. They live there with their two sons, one of which is a drug addict, and the other obsessed with being a triathlete. Certainly a family that has been taken in by modern riches, and trying to put the past behind them in more ways than one.   Part of their new way of life is Glenda hosting dinners for people,

THE MEDIUM REVIEW

  A horrifying story of a shaman’s inheritance in the Isan region of Thailand. What could be possessing a family member might not be the Goddess they make it out to be. Starring: Narilya Gulmongkolpech, Sawanee Utoomma, and Sirani Yankittikan Directed by: Banjong Pisanthanakun Written by: Cha-won Choi, Chantavit Dhanasevi, and Na Hong-jin   “The Medium” isn’t going to be able to help prepare you for the horror to come! The film starts off in a very documentary manner, as it introduces the audience to Nim (Sawanee Utoomma). She has inherited being the next shaman in their family. Nim spends the first part of the movie discussing their religion, and their beliefs. From there, it moves on to the family, and the other important players here.    There’s her sister Noi (Sirani Yankittikan), who couldn’t accept the position that Nim did as shaman. She brings along a husband, a baby, and most importantly a daughter Mink (Narilya Gulmongkolpech). Nim believes Mink might be the next one in the f

THE RETALIATORS REVIEW

  An upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. A high-octane original soundtrack and cameos from some of the biggest names in rock music set the tone as this horror-thriller reveals a game of revenge played using a new set of rules. Starring: Michael Lombardi, Marc Menchaca, and Joseph Gatt Directed by: Samuel Gonzalez Jr and Bridget Smith Written by: Darren Geare and Jeff Allen Geare A Screamfest Film Festival Review   This movie makes it clear that in life you’re one of the “The Retaliators,” or be prepare to be run over time and time again. Bishop (Michael Lombardi) is a pastor, and a father to two girls. He has to set a good example for them as a father, and because of his religion. That puts to the test early on when they’re trying to buy a Christmas tree, and a rude man takes the tree they wanted. Bishop could’ve retaliated, but let the man take off with the tree.    Later he uses this story in ch

THE SECRET OF SINCHANEE REVIEW

  An industrial tow truck driver suffering from insomnia returns to his childhood home after the untimely death of his father, to discover that a paranormal presence has been living in the house and haunting the sacred land it was built on. Starring: Laila Lockhart Kraner, Steven Grayhm, and Rudy Reyes Directed and written by: Steven Grayhm   “The Secret of Sinchanee” is another secret that should have been kept hidden. Speaking of secrets, Will (Steven Grayhm) seems to have some of them, or he’s just an odd person. That can be understandable after surviving a double homicide when he was younger. While he tries to put that behind him, it proves difficult when he’s forced to return home after his father’s death.    His return home is also at a bad time because there has been a murder of a mother and daughter in the area. Detectives Carrie Donovan (Tamara Austin) and Drew Carter (Nate Boyer) get called in for the case. It’s a family reunion of sorts because they share a daughter, and a p

V/H/S/94 REVIEW

  A police S.W.A.T. team investigates about a mysterious VHS tape and discovers a sinister cult that has pre-recorded material which uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy. Starring: Anna Hopkins, Steven McCarthy, and Sean Patrick Dolan Directed by: Simon Barrett, Chloe Okuno, Ryan Prows, Jennifer Reeder, and Timo Tjahjanto Written by: Simon Barrett, Chloe Okuno, Ryan Prows, Jennifer Reeder, Timo Tjahjanto, and David Bruckner   The days of the VHS are pretty much gone, but the VHS franchise still has some life in it bringing horror fans “V/H/S/94.” Similar to the other entries in the series, a group of directors/writers team up to each contribute a short film that makes up this anthology. This one brings in some new faces along with some who have worked on some of the previous movies. All with the experience to create some good horror, and raising the expectations for this chapter of the franchise.   The movie starts with the wraparound story of a S.W.A.T. team converging on a warehouse. So

APARTMENT 413 REVIEW

  Marco is running out of time to find a job before his girlfriend, Dana, has their first baby. He’s also losing his mind. Starring: Nicholas Saenz, Brea Grant, and Dave Buckman Directed by: Matt Patterson Written by: Ron Maede Check out the video below and find out how many pools of blood it received...