Night of Something Strange (2017)

Starring: Trey Harrison, Nicola Fiore, Wayne W. Johnson, Janet Mayson,
Director: Jonathan Straiton


Premise:
Teenagers out on a vacation come in contact with people infected with a STD virus that turns them into the ravenous undead.

My Take:
Lots of crude and failed sexual gags fill the screen along with ample amounts of gore.

Rating: Warning

Watched: Shudder

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Happy Death Day (2017)

Starring: Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine
Director: Christopher Landon


Premise:
A female college student must relive her birthday, which is also the day she died, over and over until she discover's the killer's identity.

My Take:
A surprisingly fun take on the slasher film that keeps the viewer guessing.

Rating: So Good

Watched: Netflix DVD

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Phoenix Forgotten (2017)

Starring: Florence Hartigan, Luke Spencer Roberts, Chelsea Matthews
Director: Justin Barber


Premise:
20 years after her brother and two other people disappeared in the desert; a woman tries to piece together what may have happened to them. And did the mysterious lights in the sky have anything to do with it.

My Take:
Slightly more interesting than most of these types of movies as it blends to differently timelines - a documentary from the current year with found footage from 20 years prior. Still expect a lot of talking and not a lot of action.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Hulu Plus

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The Bye Bye Man (2017)

Starring: Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Doug Jones, Faye Dunaway, Carrie-Anne Moss, Michael Trucco
Director: Stacy Title


Premise:
Three college students move into a house where the accidentally unleash an entity called The Bye Bye Man.

My Take:
The story is not horribly executed but it's also not overly thought out.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Showtime

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Okja (2017)

Starring: Seo-Hyun Ahn, Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Dano, Shirley Henderson, Steven Yeun,
Director: Joon-ho Bong


Premise:
A farmer is tasked with raising a genetically altered pig that may help solve the world's food shortage. After ten years the company wants the pig back but the young girl wont let them take her best friend away.

My Take:
A charming and fun movie for all ages.

Rating: So Good

Watched: Netflix Instant

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Invasion of Chestnut Ridge (2017)

Director: Seth Breedlove


Premise:
The story of an area in Pennsylvania known for years to have an extraordinary amount of UFO and Bigfoot sightings.

My Take:
Another solid entry in the Small Town Monsters series. The director manages to tell the stories and draw compassion from the witnesses yet let the viewer decided on their own what to believe.

Rating: So Good

Watched: Amazon Prime

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The Punisher, Season 1 (2017)

Starring: John Bernthal, Ebron Moss-Bachrach, Amber Rose Revah, Ben Barnes, Debroah Ann Woll, Paul Schulze,


Premise:
Frank Castle comes out of hiding when a computer hacker named Micro digs up evidence of an covert operation in Afghanistan he was a part of. Together they take down those responsible for ruining their lives. All while a Homeland Security agent is close to finding out the truth about the entire situation.

My Take:
A brutal series that I really enjoyed. There was a little bit of filler in the middle episodes and some of the plot was easy to predict, but the end results are pure entertainment.

Rating: So Good

Watched: Netflix Instant

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Cult of Chucky (2017)

Starring: Fiona Douriff, Brad Douriff, Alex Vincent, Michael Therriault, Zak Santiago, Jennifer Tilly
Director: Don Mancini


Premise:
The latest victim/survivor of Chucky is put into a mental institution when she discovers Chucky is able to possess any person to make them join his cult.

My Take:
Unlike many horror franchises over the years, the Chucky series seems to keep the sequels fresh and interesting. One can argue the last few sequels are better than the first few in the series. Anyways, this one is no exceptions as it continues the story of Nica, Chucky, and brings back an adult Andy.

Rating: So Good

Watched: Netflix Instant

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Lady Frankenstein (1973)

Starring: Rosalba neri, Paul Muller, Joseph Cotten, Peter Whiteman
Director: Mel Welles


Premise:
After Dr. Frankenstein is killed by his creation; his daughter picks up the experiments where he left off.

My Take:
A fun take on the Frankenstein story

Rating: So Good

Watched: Amazon Prime

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mother! (2017)

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardam, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer
Director: Darren Aronofsky


Premise:
A man keeps letting strange people into their country home while his wife is confused as to why he doing it.

My Take:
A bizarre film which is heavy on its message. The movie is interesting and frustrating at the same time.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Netflix DVD

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Gerald's Game (2017)

Starring: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood
Director: Mike Flanagan


Premise:
In a remote cottage a woman is left to fight for survival after her husband has a heart attack and leaves her handcuffed to the bed.

My Take:
Top notch directing, writing, and acting fill the screen in this outstanding movie.

Rating: So Good

Watched: Netflix Instant

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You're So Cool Brewster: The Story of Fright Night (2017)

Starring: Tom Holland, Amanda Bearse, Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Stephen Geoffreys
Director: Chris Griffiths


Premise:
The behind the scenes look at the creation and making of the movie Fright Night.

My Take:
A fun documentary the manages to get all the key pieces from the movie for interviews. There are a lot of behind the scenes tales and much more.

Rating: So Good

Watched: Shudder




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The Woodsman (2012)

Starring: Eric Garcia
Director: Christian Cisneros


Premise:
A hiker making a TV show stumbles upon a mythical creature in the forest of Belize.

My Take:
There's a whole lot of nothing in this flick but some how it managed to keep my interest.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Amazon Prime

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Rick and Morty, Season 3 (2017)

Starring: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Sarah Chalke, Spencer Grammer


Premise:
The crazy, inter-dimensional adventures of a super scientist and his dim witted grandson.

My Take:
This could be my favorite show on television right now. Every season is an absolutely gem.

Rating: Instant Classic

Watched: Adult Swim

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The Condemned (2012)

AKA: Los Condenados

Starring: Cristina Rodio, Rene Monclova, Axel Anderson
Director: Roberto Buso-Garcia


Premise:
A young woman returns to a remote village where her father conducted cancer research in hopes of restoring his name by restoring the family mansion into a museum. The towns people have other thoughts about the deceased doctor.

My Take:
A intriguing story that keeps the viewer guessing until the end.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Amazon Prime

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Naked Massacre (1976)

Starring: Mathieu Carries, Christine Boisson, Leonora Fani
Director: Denis Heroux


Premise:
A disturbed vet returns home from the Vietnam War and invades a house shared by a group of woman who proceeds to murder.

My Take:
The movie definitely shows some age but it managed to get under my skin. There are a couple of intense scenes, like a forced lesbian rape scene, which are cringworthy.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Amazon Prime

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The Devil's Mile (2014)

Starring: Maria del Mar, Casey Hudecki, Savid Hayter, Amanda Joy, Samantha Wan
Director: Joseph O'Brien


Premise:
After a botched kidnapping, three criminals find themselves on a stretch of highway with no end and explainable forces.

My Take:
There are a lot of elements in this movie that simply just miss and keep it from being enjoyable.

Rating: Warning

Watched: Amazon Prime

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Static (2012)

Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Sarah Shai, Sara Paxton, William Mapother
Director: Todd Levin


Premise:
A couple who's son died in an accident are facing their marriage ending. A woman knocks on their door one night needing help and claiming people were chasing her. Soon those people in masks break into the house pushing all in a fight for survival.

My Take:
A decent story idea that does not live up the twist at the end. There are too many ideas brought into the story for no real reason.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Tubi TV

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