V/H/S/ Viral (2104)

Starring: Gary Bales, Emilia Ares Zoryan, Jusstin Welborn, Emmy Argo, Nick Blanco
Director: Marcel Sarmiento, Gregg Bishop, Nacho Vigalondo, Aaron Moorehead, Justin Benson,


Premise: An anthology of horror stories.

"Vicious Circles" - The wrap around episode where a teenagers chased down a van who kidnapped his girlfriend and finds a cyber nightmare.

"Dante the Great" - A magician gets his power from an evil cloak

"Parallel Monsters" - A scientist opens a doorway to a parallel universe which seems identical to his own. The truth is far more frightening.

"Bonestorm" - A group of skateboarding teens must fight black magic and zombies when they go skating in the wrong park.

My Take:
I enjoy this sequel better than the last one. The only tale I didn't really care for was the wrap around. The twist in "Parallel Monsters" is one that as to be seen. "Bonestorm" fells like a live action video game. And "Dante" was my favorite of the bunch.

Rating: In the middle


Watched: Netflix Instant

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Fear Clinic (2014)

Starring: Robert Englund, Fiona Dourif, Thomas Dekker, Corey Taylor, Angelina Armani
Director: Robert Hall


Premise:
A doctor creates a device to help people overcome their fears. In the process he opens a gateway allowing a demon to cross over.

My Take:
This movie is a sequel to a web series, which I never saw. It's an interesting concept with decent effects but over all is lacking and slow.

Rating: In the Middle


Watched: Netflix DVD

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Houses October Built (2014)

Starring: Mikey Roe, Bobby Roe, Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Jeff Larson
Director: Bobby Roe


Premise:
A group sets out to find the scariest haunted house attractions in America. While they document their findings they soon realize maybe the scares are seeking them out.

My Take:
It's a unique story full of scares. The found footage style works best when it working as an actual documentary interviewing workers of these attractions and patrons otherwise it falls into the usual trappings which hurt a bit. Still, it's a flick worth watching.

Rating: In the middle


Watched: Netflix Instant Streaming

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Countdown (2014)

Starring: David Asavanond, Pachara Chirathivat, Jarinporn, Joonkiat, Pattarasaya Kreuasuwansri
Director: Nattawut Poonpiriya


Premise:
Three roommates get a delivery from a weed dealer on New Year's Eve. Soon it becomes clear the stranger knows about their secrets and wont leave until they confess.

My Take:
David Asavanond gives a tour de force performance and is worth the price of admission alone. The rest of the cast, the direction, and story are all solid as well.

Rating: So Good


Watched: Amazon Download

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Expedition Unknown, Season 1 (2015)

Starring: Josh Gates


Premise:
An archaeologist tries to help solve some of the world's greatest mysteries.

My Take:
A very similar show to Josh Gates' previous show, Destination Truth, except instead of cryptids this time around its long standing mysteries (where did Amelia Earheart crash, why did the Mayan civilization vanished, ect.). It is an interesting program which often sheds light on the subject.

Rating: So Good


Watched: Travel Channel

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Late Phases (2014)

Starring: Nick Damici, Lance Guest, Ethan Embry, Tom Noonan, Tina Louise, Rutanya Alda
Director: Adrian Garcia Bogliano


Premise:
A retired Vietnam vet finds a werewolf is killing off residents of the retirement community he lives in.

My Take:
I enjoyed the the original premise. The practical special effects were a pleasant surprise. The entire cast delivers the goods. However, with all these solid offerings there is something which I cant place that holds the film back. Still it's very enjoyable

Rating: In the middle


Watched: Netflix DVD

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The Walking Dead, Season 5 (2015)

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Chandler Riggs, Sonequa Martin-Green, Emily Kinney, Chad L. Coleman, Michael Cudlitz, Alanna Masterson, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos


Premise:
A group of people try to survive in a world over ran by zombies.

Season 5 has the group deal with being trapped in Terminus, facing another group of survivors in an Atlanta hospital, and finding possible salvation in a gated community outside of Washington DC.

My Take:
The season seemed fulled of extra gore and heightened drama. Several favorites meet their demise and solid, new characters are introduced.

Rating: So Good


Watched: AMC

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Terror Is A Man (1959)

Starring: Fracnis Lederer, Great Thyssen, Richard Derr
Director: Gerardo de Leon


Premise:
A scientist plays with genetics and slowly turns a man into a panther.

My Take:
The movie is really boring and when the big reveal happens, it is a disappointment. Grant it, the flick is over fifty years old but there is no excuse for poor writing.

Rating: Warning


Watched: Youtube

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