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2.5/5
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36%
|
The Thing (2011) |
"
It's a perfectly serviceable prequel that leads into John Carpenter's classic almost seamlessly. The problem here is that it's so middle of the road, it's easily forgettable."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 20, 2012
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4.5/5
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50%
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Horror Express (1974) |
"
The flick is delightful, spooky, and sleazy fun and should NOT be missed by anyone. Do not hesitate a second."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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3/5
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23%
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Conan the Barbarian (2011) |
"
Conan the Barbarian brings absolutely nothing new or memorable to the table. It almost serves as a reminder about how cool the character of Conan is."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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4/5
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Silent Scream (2009) |
"
Silent Scream has finally come home in a package that kicks mucho ass and is waiting to be discovered and rediscovered by fans everywhere."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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3/5
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44%
|
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) |
"
Cowboys & Aliens is akin to firing an old six-shooter. The aim is good, the ammo is in abundance, but sometimes that damned thing misfires."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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2.5/5
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74%
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Fright Night (2011) |
"
As is, it's an entirely middle-of-the-road forgettable flick that's not too much of a chore to sit through."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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4.5/5
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83%
|
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) |
"
Even if you've never seen a Planet of the Apes film or aren't a fan of the franchise, this flick is still a must see as it encompasses everything we go to the movies for. "
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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4/5
|
60%
|
Final Destination 5 (2011) |
"
Final Destination 5 defies every odd that was placed against it. It's way better than anyone could have imagined and stands right next to Final Destination 2 as the best in the franchise."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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2.5/5
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59%
|
Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark (2011) |
"
Don't be Afraid of the Dark comes off more silly than it does spooky and is on the whole a pretty forgettable affair."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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3/5
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14%
|
Shark Night 3D (2011) |
"
In the end Shark Night is a feisty and enjoyable little package that you're guaranteed to get a few laughs and cheap thrills out of."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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4/5
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100%
|
Midnight Son () |
"
Leberecht and company have delivered to us a smart, intense, and unpredictable film that is tons of ghoulish fun from beginning to end. "
—
Dread Central
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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3.5/5
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5%
|
The Devil Inside (2012) |
"
The Devil Inside is home to moments that will shock, scare, disturb, and leave you gasping. It's a trip to the dark side that's well worth taking."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 4, 2012
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3.5/5
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——
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Hostel: Part III (2011) |
"
Quick, fun, and blissfully brutal, it stands head and shoulders above the usual direct-to-video sequels that are shoved down our throats at a steady pace. "
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Dread Central
Posted Dec 7, 2011
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4.5/5
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40%
|
Zombi 2 (1980) |
"
Blue Underground's release of Zombie is nothing short of a gift for fans. A time-capsule-worthy look at one of horror cinema's most infamous and fun movies. "
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Dread Central
Posted Oct 29, 2011
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4/5
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67%
|
Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) |
"
Paranormal Activity 3 defies all odds and delivers yet another hellish reason to be afraid of the dark."
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Dread Central
Posted Oct 14, 2011
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1/5
|
29%
|
Spiderhole (2011) |
"
In the end we crawled deep into this Spiderhole and all we found was a truly beaten dead horse."
—
Dread Central
Posted Oct 9, 2011
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3/5
|
33%
|
The Ward (2011) |
"
The Ward, while not stellar by any means, is absolutely worth your time."
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Dread Central
Posted Oct 9, 2011
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0.5/5
|
——
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Bikini Girls On Ice (2010) |
"
Bikini Girls on Ice has effectively dethroned Suicide Girls Must Die as the worst slasher flick of the last ten years. "
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Dread Central
Posted Oct 9, 2011
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4.5/5
|
——
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Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2` (2011) |
"
ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 is an uncompromising, unflinching, and thoroughly insane little film which will have you gasping and cheering every kill until the very last frame. It's exactly what we watch slasher flicks for."
—
Dread Central
Posted Oct 8, 2011
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4/5
|
——
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Wrong Turn 4 (2011) |
"
A circus of ridiculousness! Yes, it's bad. Yes it's juvenile. Yes, it's mindless, but I'd watch it again in a heartbeat."
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Dread Central
Posted Sep 28, 2011
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4/5
|
59%
|
Mimic (1997) |
"
Mimic: The Director's Cut on Blu-ray is a true gift for fans. "
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Dread Central
Posted Sep 24, 2011
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3.5/5
|
——
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Elevator () |
"
Elevator is a taut, intense, and surprisingly violent little movie that is home to some great performances, awesome sound design, and some truly slick thrills."
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Dread Central
Posted Sep 4, 2011
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|
3.5/5
|
33%
|
The Caller (2011) |
"
The Caller delivers tons of thrills, chills, twists, and turns. It may not be perfect, but it's damned effective. "
—
Dread Central
Posted Sep 4, 2011
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2.5/5
|
——
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InSight (2011) |
"
Watching InSight is like realizing that menacing shadow on your wall is being cast by nothing more than an ill placed stuffed animal. It has no real claws, no real fangs, and ultimately no real bite. "
—
Dread Central
Posted Sep 3, 2011
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4.5/5
|
82%
|
Super 8 (2011) |
"
Super 8 is the perfect summer movie riddled with the kind of action, heart, and fun that most filmmakers would kill to be able to conjure."
—
Dread Central
Posted May 31, 2011
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3/5
|
41%
|
Bereavement (2011) |
"
It truly plays like one person's nightmarish descent into a world of total madness. It gives you a feel for who Martin Bristol is and why he's so lethal. On that level the film is a complete success. "
—
Dread Central
Posted Mar 3, 2011
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4/5
|
52%
|
Vanishing On 7th Street (2011) |
"
With Vanishing on 7th Street Anderson turns in his scariest experience since [his] initial outing as a filmmaker."
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Dread Central
Posted Jan 9, 2011
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|
4.5/5
|
59%
|
Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) |
"
This is a rare sequel that complements and enhances the original without betraying the elements that made it work in the first place."
—
Dread Central
Posted Oct 20, 2010
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|
3.5/5
|
70%
|
Piranha (1978) |
"
If you're looking for a senseless good time that goes a long way in terms of keeping you entertained, then this Piranha package may just be everything you've been hoping to sink your teeth into."
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Dread Central
Posted Aug 5, 2010
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3.5/5
|
56%
|
Humanoids from the Deep (Monster) (1980) |
"
You really need to go back and see how it was done back in the day ... with reckless abandon and lots of splattery fun in mind"
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 5, 2010
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3/5
|
——
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Parasomnia (2010) |
"
Blu-ray DVD:"
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Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
|
|
3.5/5
|
36%
|
Galaxy of Terror (Mindwarp: An Infinity of Terror) (Planet of Horrors) (Quest) (1981) |
"
One thing's for certain ... it's a great time to be a Roger Corman fan."
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
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|
5/5
|
96%
|
Jason and the Argonauts (1963) |
"
In a cinema landscape populated with all kinds of digitally created creatures and setpieces, it's nice to take a look back and witness the birth of these ideas."
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
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|
4.5/5
|
76%
|
Predator (1987) |
"
Ultimate Hunter Edition"
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
|
|
1/5
|
——
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Suicide Girls Must Die (2010) |
"
As a promotional tool this is without a doubt a five-star affair, but beyond that? Not so much. "
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
|
|
3.5/5
|
——
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100 Feet (2008) |
"
Take our advice and dig on this surprisingly spooky little flick."
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
|
|
5/5
|
85%
|
Death Race 2000 (1975) |
"
Roger Corman is the master of doing a lot with a little, and Death Race 2000 is but one shining example of the filmmaker's know-how."
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
56%
|
Uncle Sam (1997) |
"
Uncle Sam may never be widely considered as a classic horror flick, but it's leaps and bounds better than the usual crap that's shoved down our throats. "
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
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4/5
|
——
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Horror Hospital (Computer Killers) (Doctor Bloodbath) (1973) |
"
It's great to have Horror Hospital back in form. The flick plays like a time capsule of a time when love was free, gore flowed like a river, and filmmakers weren't afraid to go too far. "
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Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
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|
1.5/5
|
——
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Cornered! (2010) |
"
I got the impression Cornered! wanted to be a melding of Clerks and Scream, but all I wanted to do was scream "Get on with it!" and clock out early."
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
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4/5
|
——
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Someone's Knocking at the Door (2009) |
"
Someone's Knocking at the Door is the perfect way to ruin the weekend for someone who appreciates glossy, high profile Hollywood fare. If you have such friends, please sit them down and watch them suffer. "
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
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|
4/5
|
61%
|
The Horseman (2008) |
"
The Horseman is a thought-provoking and harrowing experience that you'll probably end up talking about long after the credits have rolled. Straight horror or not, this one is well worth the watch!"
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
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4/5
|
69%
|
Shutter Island (2010) |
"
Despite its shortcomings Shutter Island is still miles better than the usual stuff we are spoon-fed nowadays. Welcome to the world of horror, Marty ... please stay a while and get comfortable. "
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
50%
|
Paura nella città dei morti viventi (City Of The Living Dead) (The Gates of Hell) (1980) |
"
City of the Living Dead is a film that deserves its place within your horror library. Bless your black horror loving hearts, Blue Underground! Now bring on The Beyond and Zombie please! "
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
——
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Babysitter Wanted (2010) |
"
I was happy with the movie itself but pissed off that I had allowed it to fly below my radar for so long. Do yourself a favor. If you're looking for a demented good time, see this film as soon as you can. People with weak stomachs need not apply."
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
53%
|
Mother's Day () |
"
Mother's Day easily takes its place amongst the few successful remakes out there that manage to entertain while treating the audience with respect. Intense and at times shockingly violent, Mama's boys have once again made their mother very proud."
—
Dread Central
Posted Aug 2, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
72%
|
The Crazies (2010) |
"
The Crazies knows what scares you, and once it pins you to your seat, it won't let go until the film's stark finale."
—
Dread Central
Posted Feb 25, 2010
|
|
3.5/5
|
69%
|
Shutter Island (2010) |
"
Shutter Island sets a tone straight out of the gate with dark, shadowy imagery, a muted color palette, and a splash of noir-esque style peppered across the top."
—
Dread Central
Posted Feb 12, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
34%
|
The Wolfman (2010) |
"
At times it is a visually sumptuous, updated love letter to the classic film which inspired it; at others it seems a muddled mess."
—
Dread Central
Posted Feb 10, 2010
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