I was finally able to watch the 2019 remake of Black Christmas. I thought it was only fair, as with most remakes, to look at the film as its own entity, separate from its namesake. So, that’s what I did. I sat down and watched the film, not thinking about the original 1974 film. And, even looking at this 2019 film as its own thing, the … Continue reading Black Christmas (2019): An Absolute Mess of a 70s Classic
If you’re looking to watch an entertaining film around 12:00 AM, might I suggest Satanic Panic. Satanic Panic is a horror comedy directed by Chelsea Stardust, starring Rebecca Romijn as Danica Ross, the leader of a satanic coven, and Hayley Griffith as Samantha “Sam” Craft, the unsuspecting pizza delivery girl about to be used as a virgin sacrifice. This film was clearly made to be a midnight movie, … Continue reading Midnight Movie: Satanic Panic (2019)
When Doctor Sleep was first released in theaters, I remember the film receiving mixed reviews, which made me hesitant to watch it. The film The Shining is my favorite horror film. I didn’t know how much they would refer to the film vs. the book The Shining because those two are very different. I was more or less just nervous about the screenplay and how … Continue reading Doctor Sleep (2019): A Return to the Overlook Hotel
So, we’ve definitely all been sleeping on the film Greta (2019). I remember seeing the trailer for this film and thinking that I wanted to see it. When it was released in theaters, well, I guess I just never really got around to going. Honestly, I wish I had seen this film for the first time in a theater full of people, just for the … Continue reading Greta (2019)
Okay. I’m going to try really hard to look at this film from two different angles: as a remake and as a stand alone horror film. Either way, it’s not looking good. As a stand alone horror film, unrelated to the original series, it is mediocre, at best. I don’t know that I would even classify Child’s Play as a horror movie. I felt that … Continue reading Child’s Play (2019)
Full disclaimer: My absolute favorite book, right up there with Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, is Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. So, I have a lot of strong feelings in regards to this story. Let me begin with the good things about the film. Jeté Laurence gives a phenomenal performance as the daughter, Ellie, who is brought back to life by the Micmac Burial Ground. Her portrayal … Continue reading Pet Sematary (2019): How Did They Miss the Point?
I was worried about this film before I even walked into the theater. I so desperately wanted it to be good and to capture the magic of the beloved animated film (sans racism). I was, however, disappointed. It feels as if Disney has no care for the actual writing of these films. They’re only concern is pumping these live action films out fast enough to … Continue reading Dumbo (2019)
