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26%
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Anacondas - The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004)
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"Anacondas is not 'snakespeare' but it's got the right mix of horror, suspense and camp and it delivers exactly what it promises."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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18%
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Suspect Zero (2004)
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"Suspect Zero is somewhat suspenseful in spots, but it is never scary."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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11%
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Exorcist - The Beginning (2004)
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"In broad strokes Exorcist: The Beginning is a compelling story -- but the devil's in the details."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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21%
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AVP - Alien Vs. Predator (2004)
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"AVP is a pretty movie to look at with its grandiose sets and top notch creature FX, but it's a lot like Anderson's previous works in that it's all facade and no foundation."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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93%
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Freaks (1932)
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"Freaks is definitely not a horror film in the traditional sense -- yet, it's appealed to horror fans for decades."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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68%
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The Bad Seed (1956)
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"...behind the blonde, pigtailed facade lurks a sinister and slippery sociopath."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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Village of the Damned/Children of the Damned (2004)
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"Village of the Damned succeeds as an eerie sci-fi that stands the test of time."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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75%
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The Lost Boys (1987)
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"A coffinload of DVD extras to sate your Lost Boys bloodlust!"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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72%
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Open Water (2004)
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"Open Water is much less "sensational" than Jaws or Deep Blue Sea, but that doesn't mean it isn't a sensational movie just the same."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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46%
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The Watcher in the Woods (2002)
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"Horror-Lite."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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43%
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The Village (2004)
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"Every village needs an idiot -- and M. Night Shyamalan is hoping it's you."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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Dead Like Me - The Complete First Season (2004)
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"Buoyed by razor sharp writing, perfectly cast actors, and storylines that tease your brain, Dead Like Me is one of those addictive shows that plays even better on DVD."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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20%
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Starship Troopers 2 - Hero of the Federation (2004)
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"There are some scenes that will definitely turn your tummy, so if you're squeamish you might want to save this DVD till after the dinner hour."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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53%
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The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2004)
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"When I saw it on the big screen, it was almost painful to sit through. I must admit, it's much more tolerable on DVD."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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46%
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Secret Window (2004)
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"Single-person commentaries seldom work for me, but this one is exceptional. Koepp reveals several secrets and subliminal cues throughout the movie, and much more."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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33%
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The Butterfly Effect (2004)
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"The InfiniFilm special edition DVD has lots of great additional release material. The director's cut features additional scenes, plus a much better alternate ending."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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12%
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Cold Creek Manor (2003)
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"Cold Creek Manor left me cold."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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Dark Harvest (2004)
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"My job as a critic is to warn the public about really, really bad movies. Just because some guy suffered for his art doesn't mean you should have to suffer for his art, too."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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58%
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Ju-on: The Grudge 2 (Ju-on 2) (2003)
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"more "the drudge" than "the grudge"..."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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58%
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I, Robot (2004)
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"Discerning horror fans will enjoy this futuristic science fiction actioner for its dark, sinister elements."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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29%
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The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
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"As long as you know going in that you're going to see more action than horror/sci-fi, then you won't be disappointed"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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90%
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
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"'Something Wicked This Way Comes!' promises the tagline -- and it delivers!"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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89%
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Spider-Man (2002)
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"Deluxe DVD (3-discs) is packed with additional release material."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles - Trackers (2004)
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"This is a serious story, taken seriously. It reminded me quite a bit of Band of Brothers, only with a sci-fi and horror twist."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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42%
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Love Object (2003)
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"As Kenneth dips into 'Norman Bates meets The Marquis de Sade' waters, horror fans will stand transfixed and will definitely not be disappointed by the shocking finale."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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87%
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Dracula: Pages From a Virgin's Diary (2003)
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"It's 'Nosferatu' meets 'The Red Shoes' in this sexy new DVD"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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82%
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Monster (2004)
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"Monster is often slow and rambling, but it's still essential viewing for anyone who is interested in another dimension of this repellant and fascinating character."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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45%
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The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
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"Despite spots which are sappy and unintentionally funny, The Day After Tomorrow does deliver what it promises: a big, wild, bring-it-on disaster flick"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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22%
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Van Helsing (2004)
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"Van Helsing is an entertaining fiend-fest with excellent actors and some new twists on old stories."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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4%
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Godsend (2003)
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"...there's the undeniable fact that there's just something about kids-gone-wrong in horror movies that works."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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81%
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Hellboy (2004)
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"Del Toro's distinctive stamp of texture and undercurrents are all over this movie--You're in for a helluva good time!"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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22%
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Taking Lives (2004)
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"In the hands of a lesser director, Taking Lives could have been a real disaster. It's trite, contrived, and predictable. And yet, I liked it."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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75%
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Dawn of the Dead (2004)
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"Dawn of the Dead certainly won this non-zombie fan and doubter over!"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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46%
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Secret Window (2004)
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"Heeere's Johnny!"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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1%
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Twisted (2004)
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"The direction is so ham-fisted you almost expect Porky the Pig to have a cameo."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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25%
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Leprechaun - Back 2 Tha Hood (2003)
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"The disc features some Lepre-commentary, which is actually better than the movie by itself."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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41%
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Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
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"Better viewing, the second time around"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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——
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Shredder (2003)
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"The killer is out to do some "shredding" of the deadly kind on these snowboarding bimbos and himbos ..."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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——
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Devil's Pond (2003)
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"Although the focus throughout the entire film is on just two rather one-dimensional characters, it's still interesting enough to watch all the way through. Once."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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41%
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Ted Bundy (2002)
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"The subject matter of serial killers is not new for the film's distributor, First Look, which also released Dahmer and Ed Gein. Of the trio, Ted Bundy is the best."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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31%
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Underworld (2003)
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"Underworld is a fun but forgettable fantasy flick."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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94%
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
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"ROTK would never be classified as a horror film, but it certainly is a deep-dark fantasy, and it's more scary and edge-of-the-seat than any horror movie I have seen all year."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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17%
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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
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"Victorian horror meets high-tech, ala Wild Wild West, in this X-Men'esque period piece."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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53%
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The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2004)
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"My bone of contention with The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra is that it can't quite straddle the fine line between tongue-in-cheek parody and serious homage."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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79%
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
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"A verible treasure chest of extras -- best DVD of the year!"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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13%
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The Haunted Mansion (2003)
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"If you are a fan of special effects you might find it worth spending the money, but if you want some good plotting with your pretty pictures don't bother."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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12%
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Timeline (2003)
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"The tagline says, "This November, you're history." And let me guess: by next month, Timeline will be history, too."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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15%
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Gothika (2003)
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"Whether you're willing to pay full price to see style over substance is up to you, but if you go in knowing you're not seeing the next classic, you might have a little fun."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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94%
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The Alien Saga (2003)
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"Read the review on the 2003 Director's Cut"
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Staci Layne Wilson
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36%
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Scary Movie 3 (2003)
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"On their own as little skits the horror spoof vignettes are funny enough, but as a 90 minute movie they just don't work."
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Staci Layne Wilson
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78%
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