Walking Dead: Something To Fear [volume 17]

Author: Robert Kirkman


Premise:
This volume has the group agreeing to take out the nemesis of their new found group. However these enemies are already tracking the group. They have plenty of tricks and manpower to force themselves on the group. These enemies strike first and give Rick an ultimatum.

My Take:
The best thing about this comic is just when you think it's heading in one direction, the story goes into a completely different mode. Usually then major characters die in a way totally unexpected and gruesome. Death happens to two main characters in this volume and just when one thinks is about to kick ass, he retreats into self loathing mode.

Rating: So Good

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Shiver (2012)

Starring: Danielle Harris, John Jarrett, Casper Van Dien
Director: Julian Richards


Premise:
A serial killer has one of his victims get away, but he wont give up on finding her.

My Take:
It's sad to see (the always lovely) Danielle Harris and (the under rated) John Jarrett in such a trivial, cliched movie. The first half is horrible and predictable. The second half picks up a bit, but by then it lost my interest.

Rating: Steaming Pile






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The Conspiracy (2013)

Starring: Aaron Poole, James Gilbert
Director: Christopher MacBride


Premise:
A documentary team makes a movie about the people who believe in conspiracy theories. When one of the interviewees suddenly goes missing, one of the filmmakers digs into the secret society which may be responsible.

My Take:
A very interesting and unique take on the conspiracy theory angle. The found footage aspect didn't bother so much in the movie because it fit in with the story. Unfortunately for the main characters they find exactly what they were looking for... and much more.

Rating: So Good






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River Monsters, Season 6 (2014)

Starring: Jeremy Wade


Premise:
Angler and explorer Jeremy Wade searches the Amazon River for the mysterious fish it holds and tries to solve a couple of long lasting mysteries it holds.

My Take:

Favorite Episode:
"Amazon Apocalypse" - Wade tries to figure out a thirty year old mystery of what ate close to 200 passengers when a river boat sunk.

Rating: So Good




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In Their Skin (2012)

Starring: Selma Blair, Rachel Miner, Joshua Close, James D'Arcy
Director: Jeremy Power Regimbal


Premise:
A family vacation is interrupted by another family who wants what they have.

My Take:
A familiar tale is amped up by a good cast and well written characters. And it does a nice job of setting up drama before unleashing terror.

Rating: In the middle





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Would Your Rather? (2012)

Starring: Brittany Snow, Jeffrey Combs, John Heard, Sasha Grey, Enver Gjokj, Eddie Steeples, Rob Wells
Director: David Guy Levy


Premise:
A group of people in dire needs are invited to a dinner gathering where the host gives one of them a chance to win what they need. Unbeknownst to the guest, in order to win they must play a game of "Would You Rather?" where the stakes get increasingly higher.

My Take:
I honestly didn't expect much going into this film but ended up being pleasantly surprised. A stellar supporting cast is what really made it work. Plus some of the games are rather inventive. 

Rating: In the middle






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Crave (2013)

Starring:  Josh Lawton, Ron Perlman, Emma Lung, Edward Furlong
Director:Charles de Lauzirka


Premise:
A crime scene photographer starts to delve into madness and fantasies as the job messes with his mind. And when a new relationship turns bad, the man cant separate the two worlds.

My Take:
The movie was rather hard to rate for me. I liked the premise and some of the scenes but the overall execution of the material was lacking. And the running time was too long. But the main detraction was the rather annoying main character

Rating: In the middle






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She Killed in Ecstasy (1971)

Starring: Soledad Miranda, Howard Vernon
Director: Jess Franco


Premise:
A doctor commits suicide after a governing board concludes his research into human embryos is inhumane. His grieving wife decides to seek revenge on those who made the decision.

My Take:
This flick is a tad more straight forward than most by the director. And it's storyline concerning human embryos must have been cutting edge for the time. But the movie quickly sets in to the usual Franco style with long, extended sex scenes and usual camera tricks. A watchable but forgettable movie.

Rating: Middle

 






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