Bloody Crayons (2017)

Starring: Janella Salvador, Ronnie ALonte, Sofia Andres, Empoy Marquez, Jane Pineza, Elmo Magalona, Diego Loyzaga, Maris Racal
Director: Topel Lee


Premise:
A group of students go to a secluded island to make a movie. After playing a game called Bloody Crayons they start to get murdered one at a time.

My Take:
Not the typical horror movie that I have seen from the Philippines. The movie has many similar traits to American slasher genre. Solid acting and directing.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: The Filipino Channel On Demand

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Venom (1981)

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski, Susan George, Sarah Miles,
Director: Piers Haggard


Premise:
A kid accidentally picks up a black mamba snake at the pet shop instead of his harmless, jungle snake. This coincide with a planned kidnapping from his caretakers. Naturally the black mamba gets loose and all are in jeopardy.

My Take:
The story is rather average but sure is fun watching Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski, and Sterling Hayden chew up the scenes with the wackiness surrounding them.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: In the middle

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Fender Bender (2016)

Starring: Makenzie Vega, Bill Sage
Director: Mark Pavia


Premise:
A man purposely gets into minor car accidents to later on hunt down and kill the person he was in the accident with.

My Take:
Decent suspense and a story makes for a decent modern day slasher flick.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Shudder

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Rigor Mortis (2013)

AKA: Geung Si


Starring: Anthony Chang, Fat Chung, Siu-Ho Chin, Richard Ng, Hee Ching Paw, Billy Lau
Director: Juno Mak


Premise:
A suicidal former action star movies into an apartment complex haunted by two spirits, ran by a former vampire hunter, and has a woman trying to bring her husband back from the dead.

My Take:
The movie takes it's time building up an layered story that deals with spirits, vampires, and black magic. A throwback of sorts to the classic 70's horror tales of Hong Kong done in a unique and stylish manor.

Rating: So Good

Watched: Hoopla

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Scenic Route (2013)

Starring: Josh Duhamel, Dan Fogler,
Director: Kevin Goetz, Michael Goetz


Premise:
Two friends have their relationship tested to the limits when their vehicle breaks down in the middle of the desert.

My Take:
The movie is essentially a two man play hinges a lot on the performances of the two characters. Sometimes the dialog and actions feel forced but it does leave you hoping they make it out of the situation.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Showtime

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Insidious: The Last Key (2018)

Starring: Linn Shaye, Leigh Whannel, Angus Sampson, Kirk Acevedo, Josh Stewart, Spencer Locke
Director: Adam Robitel


Premise:
A parapsychologists takes a case that leads her back to her childhood home where the calling first began.

My Take:
This sequel/prequel completes the background tale of Elise Rainier with a solid story.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Netflix DVD

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Human Centipede III - The Final Sequence (2015)

Starring: Dieter Laser, Laurence R. Harvey, Bree Olson, Clayton Rohner, Eric Roberts, Tommy Lister, Robert LaSardo
Director: Tom Six


Premise:
A crazy warden at a prison takes inspiration from the Human Centipede movies to solve his budget problems.

My Take:
This one is bad all around. The over acting gets annoying and the shock value soon wears off.

Rating: Steaming Pile (pun intended)

Watched: Hulu

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Pirates of the Caribean: On Strager Tides (2011)

Starring: Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush, Kevin McNally, Stephen Graham
Director: Rob Marshall


Premise:
Jack Sparrow searches for the Fountain of Youth.

My Take:
The kickoff to a new trilogy of Pirates movies has some fun moments but a lot of it simply feels like rehashing what was already done.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Netflix DVD

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Walking Dead: Life and Death [volume 24]

Premise:
Old foes show off old habits and the new threat of Whisperers proves to be real.

My Take:
The first part of this issue deals with more ground work and catching up - such as Gregory still holding a grudge against Maggie and Neagan trying to find a way out of his cell. The second part has a long interaction between Rick and the Whisperers leader that leads to a gut punch of a ending.

Rating: So Good





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68 Kill (2017)

Starring: Matthew Grey Gruber, Annlynne McCord, Alisha Boe
Director: Trent Haaga


Premise:
A man and his girlfriend kill her sugar daddy and steals $68,000. They also take a hostage. The couple splits up and the man, along with the hostage, endure a long interesting drive.

My Take:
The movie takes the audience on a wild ride with odd characters. Too bad none of them are all that appealing.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Showtime

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Big Driver (2014)

Starring: Maria Bello, Ann Dowd, Will Harris, Joan Jett
Director: Mikael Soloman


Premise:
A famous writer ends up stranded in a rural area with a broken car. A man stops to helps her and ends up beating, raping, and leaving her left for dead. She manages to survive and eventually takes her revenge.

My Take:
Being a Lifetime Channel produced movie it's rather tame which it's extremely violent subject matter. Not that's it a bad movie but I found it to be a little boring.

Rating: Warning

Watched: Hulu

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Legion, Season 2 (2018)

Starring: Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Irwin, Jean Smart, Jermaine Clement, Jeremie Harris, Katie Ashleton, Amber Midthunder, Navid Negahban, Hamish Linklater


Premise:
Season Two has David and the other mutants teaming with Division in order to stop the true threat to humanity The Shadow King as he searches for his new body.

My Take:
If you thought season one was a mind wrap then season two will blow your skull out. It has alternate timelines, trips to the astroplanes, views inside people's mind, augmented reality, and it's own reality. With all this weirdness and misdirection the show manages to keep it's basic story on track and not too confusing for the viewer.

Rating: So Good

Watched: FX

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Wolf Guy: Enraged Lycanthrope (1975)

Starring: Sonny Chiba,
Director: Kazuhiko Yamaguchi


Premise:
A cop finds out he is the last of a clan of werewolves and uses his powers to

My Take:
A unique movie that tosses a lot at the viewer - yakuza, secret societies, spirit animals, and much more. Dont expect any big transformation scenes though.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Midnight Pulp

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The Mothman of Point Pleasant (2017)

Director: Seth Breedlove


Premise:
An account of the bridge disaster in Point Pleasant, WV and all the accompanying sightings of the famed Mothman.

My Take:
Another fine documentary in the Small Town Monsters series.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Amazon Prime

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Tinayak (1988)

Starring: Janice De Belen, Carmina Villarroel, Lotlot De Leon, Ramon Christopher
Director: Oeque Gallaga, Lore Reyes


Premise:
A woman finds a baby abandoned in the woods which may be a demon of local lore in disguise.

My Take:
I ended up laughing at a majority of the movie. The special effects for the demon baby were not good. But the lore is interesting.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Amazon Prime




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Visceral: Between The Ropes of Madness (2012)

Starring: Felipe Eluti
Director: Felipe Eluti


Premise:
A boxer finally gets his shot at a big fight. He fails and is fired by his manager. The results lead him into a state of pure evil.

My Take:
It's a interesting but hard movie to watch. Very graphic gore and nudity will turn many viewers away. The movie is edited so you need to view the entire thing before putting the pieces together.

Rating: In the middle (but only for those with a strong stomach)

Watched: DVD Purchase

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Flatliners (2017)

Starring: Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, Kiersey Clemons, James Norton
Director: Niels Arden Oplev


Premise:
Five medical students before an experiment to see what happens when a person dies.

My Take:
The movie lacks any of the edginess and intensity from the original. Basically it's stylish remake without a lot of substance

Rating: Warning

Watched: Showtime

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Walking Dead: Whispers Into Screams [volume 23]

Premise:
The new threat reveals themselves after one of their own is captured. Carl makes friends with the girl and when she is given back to The Whispers, he goes after her. In the meantime the new recruits decide if Alexandria and the neighboring communities telling the truth about who they are.

My Take:
Again, this volume seems to be laying more groundwork and getting the reader caught up with the time jump. There are some interesting seeds being planted though.

Rating: In the middle





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