The Haunting in Connecticut
By · CommentsStar Rating: 4
Description:
In this supernatural thriller, the Campbell family’s move to Connecticut takes a mysteriously dark turn when a series of shocking paranormal events reveals that their inviting new home is a former mortuary with a sordid past. Based on a true story, this terrifying tale stars Virginia Madsen and Martin Donovan as the well-meaning Campbell parents, Kyle Gallner as their cancer-stricken son and Elias Koteas as the enigmatic Rev. Nicholas Popescu.
Rated R, 1 hr. 42 min., 2009
Our Opinion:
This is a great ghost story with a supurb back story. I could see a prequel being made for this. The characters were OK but they do not reach the level of say Stir of Echos. Worth watching a second time. The DVD has a lot of extra material about this particular story and its associated crack pots.
Stephen King’s The Mist
By · CommentsStar Rating: 4
Description:
After a brutal thunderstorm pounds a small town, the residents discover a malevolent mist hangs over their homes, killing anyone who remains outside. Trapped in a grocery store, a band of survivors must make a stand against the deadly fog. Based on a story by horror maestro Stephen King and directed by multiple Oscar nominee Frank Darabont, this spine chiller stars Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden and Andre Braugher.
Rated R, 2 hr. 7 min., 2007
Our Opinion:
Wildly fantastic! The characters had a lot of depth. The idea for the story was very cool. Great special effects. I won’t give away too much but this one gets very surreal on the second half.
The Broken
By · CommentsStar Rating: 2
Description:
From the very first moment Gina (Lena Head) spots a women who looks exactly like her driving down a busy London street, reality ceases to exist as she knows it. Tailing her doppelganger, Gina finds herself immersed in a surreal landscape pf mind-binding nightmares and inexplicable events. Written and directed by Sean Ellis, this disturbing tale also stars Richard Jenkins and Asier Newman.
Rated R, 1 hr. 28 min., 2008
Our Opinion:
This one is slow and dark. When I say dark I mean you can’t see anything. Very boring. The mirror people have been done before and much better than this.
Eden Lake
By · CommentsStar Rating: 4
Description:
Jenn (Kelly Reilly) and Steve (Michael Fassbender) are in love and about to get engaged during a calm lake getaway – but they’ll first have to survive a pillaging and muderous gang of kids, led by the psychotic Brett (Jack 0′Connell), who suddenly arrives on their front lawn. When Steve tries to quell the violence, matters turn from scary to gruesomely deadly. James Gandhi, Bronson Webb, Thomas Gill and Thomas Turgoose co-star.
Rated R, 1 hr. 31 min. 2008
Our Opinion
This one turned out much better than expected. The characters were well developed and believable. The story writing is fresh and original. Very well produced. I would not mind seeing this one again.
The St. Francisville Experiment
By · CommentsStar Rating: 1
Description:
St. Francisville, La., is famous for its abundnace of haunted places, and at the end of a long, dark road lies on of the most terrifying spots of all – the St. Francisville Plantation. Armed with cameras and paranormal investigation tools, a group of brave souls – including a ghost historian, psychic and a history student – shuns logic to spend one night in the notorious house, which is said to be plagued by restless spirits.
Rated PG-13, 1 hr. 17 min., 2000
Our Opinion:
Don’t waste your time with this one. It was meant for television. I admit I was curious about this movie only because of the title and the cover art. Don’t be fooled. This is movie making at its cheapest.
Alien Raiders
By · CommentsStar Rating: 3
Description:
With guns blazing, furious assailants besiege a small-town supermarket, killing several employees and shoppers and taking others hostage. But the real horror begins when the survivors realize that something even more sinister lurks in the aisles. As police barricade the perimeter, an anxious standoff reveals the shocking truth. Carlos Bernard, Mathew St. Patrick and Rockmond Dunbar star in this sci-fi horror film directed b Ben Rock.
Rated R, 1 hr. 25 min. 2008
Our Opinion
Not Bad for low budget. Interesting twists at the end. Everything shot at one location, the supermarket. The dialog seemed rehearsed from a script that needed to be smoothed out. Characters were not believable.
The Last House on the Left
By · CommentsStar Rating: 4
Description:
While vacationing at their summer home, Emma and John Collingwood (Monica Potter and Tony Goldwyn) show kindness to a group of strangers, unaware that the same men just assaulted their daughter (Sara Paxton). Once they learn the truth, they set out on a no-holds-bared plan for revenge that can only end in bloodshed. Dennis Iliadis directs this updated remake of Wes Craven’s 1972 horror classic by the same name.
Rated R, 1hrs. 50min., 2009
Our Opinion
The original from 1972 was one of Wes Craven’s first movies and for the time it was a shocker. I like that Wes tries to go as far on the edge as possible. What if you met up with ruthless individuals who had nothing to lose? This version is very well done and is a great tribute to the original. The characters are believable and the production is top notch. Great date movie!
Trailer Park of Terror
By · CommentsStar Rating: 3
Description:
When their bus crashes, stranding them in a remote area known as the Trucker’s Triangle, six troubled teens and their youth minister, Pastor Lewis (Matthew Del Negro), find themselves face-to-face with a murderous redneck named Norma (Nichole Hiltz) who keeps company with the undead. While the hapless crew is snoozing away in her trailer park, Norma’s thinking of ways to make their lives a living nightmare.
Rated R, 1hrs. 31min., 2008
Our Opinion
This is a fun movie. For low budget it was entertaining. The character Norma carried the film from start to finish. There is some light humor mixed in with gore.
Stephen King’s Desperation
By · CommentsStar Rating: 3
Description:
When a group of strangers corss paths in the small town of Desperation, Nev., they find themselves at the mercy of psychotic Sheriff COllie Entragian (Ron Perlman), who’s possessed by spirits. Annabeth Gish (Mystic Pizza), Tom Skerritt (Picket Fences), Steven Weber (Wings) and Kelly Overton (The Ring Two) co-star in this made-for-television horror flick based on the book by Stephen King, who also penned the teleplay.
Rated R, 2hrs. 11min., 2006
Our Opinion
Not bad, typical Stephen King fashion. The beginning was great and held out attention especially with ROn Pearlman who did a great job as the evil possessed Sheriff. However, the film gets long and boring towards the end. The movie runs out of gas at the end with very weird cheap effects. Perhaps they should have cut it short to save grace.
