Creepshow
Creepshow is a collection of five short films based on the works of Steven King and the EC comics of the 1950s. I’ve watched Creepshow twice, and I never watch movies twice. Why is this movie so special? Let’s find out.
DetailsThe Witches
This is a movie about love and acceptance and how no matter how small you are, you can have a big affect on the world around you. It is a morality tale of finding your place and feeling comfortable in your own skin, even if that skin has fur on it.
DetailsThe early days of filmmaking were a strange time. People were just throwing things against the wall to see what stuck. As a result, you get both 11 mediocre adaptations of Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Hyde and some excellent films. What good movies came out during this time? Here are my top five.
DetailsThe Wolf of Snow Hollow
“The Wolf of Snow Hollow” represents a progression of the tonal balancing act writer, director, actor Jim Cummings pulled off in his feature debut, “Thunder Road,” utilizing many tools and tricks that weren’t available to him on his previous outing, now with an infinitely larger budget (“Snow Hollow” was produced by Orion Pictures), as well as a game cast of professional actors (Robert Forster, Riki Lindhome, Jimmy Tatro) who seem to really “get” Cummings’ unique style and approach to filmmaking. At the end of the day though, it’s the multi-hyphenate writer, director, actor’s portrayal of Officer Marshall which serves as the glue that holds “Snow Hollow” together.
DetailsThe Girl with All the Gifts
Although the story moves at a leisurely pace, the ending leaves you wanting more and is set up for a sequel. If you want a zombie movie that makes you think, consider giving this one a shot. It’s not a straight human vs zombie flick. The characters are complex and faced with moral dilemmas throughout.
DetailsBooks of Blood
“There is a place where these horrors are transcribed by the dead, and they want their stories told.” And there is a place that these stories are written.
DetailsUs
A family goes on vacation, where their sinister doppelgangers come to meet them and exact their revenge. One of my favorite movie theatre experiences was watching this film. Although you won’t be able to see Us in theatres, you should still watch it. Why? Let’s find out.
DetailsTucker and Dale vs. Evil
What truly is the “Evil” in the title of this film? Is it a person, or the judgmental attitudes society has towards those that are different?
DetailsThe Blaire Witch Project
The Blair Witch Project presents the found footage of a group of now missing film students that travelled to Maryland to document a local legend. This film is seen as the original, which is not necessarily a good thing. Is this original as good as its successors? Let’s find out.
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