D
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Skinamarink
(2022)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Skinamarink has a lot of potential that never fully gets developed. The film is overly long with little scares to justify the length of the movie.
Posted Jan 29, 2023
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A
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M3GAN
(2022)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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M3GAN is a smart film that uses horror to go after consumer culture and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. It strikes a good balance between dark comedy and the scares.
Posted Jan 29, 2023
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A
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The Batman
(2022)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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"The Batman" is an installment of an often-depicted superhero that manages to give a fresh take. Both atmosphere and plot are dark and heavy. This may not be the kind of movie for those who lean more towards the MarvelDisney fanfare.
Posted Apr 28, 2022
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A
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Wyrmwood: Apocalypse
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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"Wrymwood" is the grindhouse zombie movie you've been waiting for. If you're a bit tired of "The Walking Dead" style of zombie drama, with slow burns and constant character introspection, then "Wyrmwood" is a solid contrast to all that.
Posted Apr 28, 2022
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D
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Scream
(2022)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The movie is an unnecessary addition to the franchise with newer characters you will quickly forget. Its saving grace is the return of legacy characters that we have come to know and love.
Posted Mar 22, 2022
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B-
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(2022)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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If you're seeking retribution for the disappointing "Halloween Kills" when it comes to revisiting nostalgic horror icons, then this movie is for you. It keeps the horror formula simple and the kills riveting.
Posted Mar 12, 2022
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A?
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Fear Street Part Three: 1666
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Fear Street 1666 is the weakest of the three films, but serves as a solid and satisfying end to a gloriously gruesome trilogy.
Posted Jul 27, 2021
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B
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Gunpowder Milkshake
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Gunpowder Milkshake leans more on style than substance, but that style is mesmerizing to watch. It isn't groundbreaking cinema, but it is a fun imperfect thrill ride with a quality cast of leading women.
Posted Jul 13, 2021
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A
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Fear Street Part Two: 1978
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Fear Street 1978 stands out with a way more tragic and darker story, while blowing away troupes of who's allowed to meet their demise in horror films. This one is brutal. It also manages to be scarier than the first installment.
Posted Jul 07, 2021
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A-
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Fear Street Part One: 1994
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Fear Street 1994 turns many overdone slasher horror tropes on their heads, and doesn't shy away from blood and violence. It's way edgier than Goosebumps and embraces its darkness.
Posted Jun 30, 2021
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A
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America: The Motion Picture
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Be prepared for how ridiculous and over the top this film is. Yet, if you enjoy raunchy adult animation laced with social commentary, then you will enjoy this movie.
Posted Jun 30, 2021
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B-
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False Positive
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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False Positive isn't exactly thrilling despite being presented as a thriller. But it does make some powerful points on the (lack of) control women have over their bodies in our society.
Posted Jun 26, 2021
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B
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Awake
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Don't compare Awake to A Quiet Place, it's better. This is a paint by the numbers sci-fi disaster movie, but the intensity never lets up, making for a fun and enjoyable ride.
Posted Jun 09, 2021
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A
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The film relies extra heavily on jump scares, but the quality storytelling isn't sacrificed. It has a darker, more sinister, tone than the first two installments but maintains the emotional pull that fans have come to love.
Posted Jun 02, 2021
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B+
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Army Of The Dead
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Zack Snyder brings a few innovations to the zombie genre with Army of the Dead, but the film isn't one that sticks with you long after you've viewed it. It's fun, not groundbreaking.
Posted May 31, 2021
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B+
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Oxygen
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Oxygen is 20 minutes longer than it needs to be, but the film keeps the anxiety high and draws you in on a wild phobia filled ride.
Posted May 25, 2021
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C
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Mortal Kombat
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Mortal Kombat feels more like a cinematic appetizer than a full movie meal. The action is there, but it lacks the epic world building the source material provides.
Posted Apr 27, 2021
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A
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Thunder Force
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Thunder Force just might be the superhero movie the world needs right now. The laughs and gags are plenty, but the film has heart too.
Posted Apr 09, 2021
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A
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The Power
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The Power is a horror film that sticks with you long after it is done. It is serious and creepy, but it also has a message worth listening to.
Posted Apr 08, 2021
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B-
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Bad Trip
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The film is Borat meets Dude Where's My Car , and I mean that in a good way. It's a near perfect silly hidden camera comedy, but one scene nearly ruins it all.
Posted Apr 08, 2021
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A+
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Zack Snyder's Justice League
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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A thorough and epic story that gives every main character the time and development they deserve. A cohesive vision that is realized in the justified 4 hour runtime. Cyborg is a standout.
Posted Mar 19, 2021
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B+
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Slaxx
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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SLAXX is a killer inanimate object horror movie that takes itself more seriously than you'd expect for the sub-genre. It has a message, but with some fun gore along the way.
Posted Mar 19, 2021
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C+
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Lucky
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Lucky is an ambitious horror film that has a message it wants the world to see. Unfortunately, not everything lands as well as it should.
Posted Mar 13, 2021
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A
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Stay Out of the Attic
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Stay Out of the Attic will surprise you as film that although heavy on gore and (good) scares, it actually takes the time to give you compelling characters and an interesting plot.
Posted Mar 11, 2021
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B-
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Saint Maud
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Saint Maud is a movie that you will either absolutely love or hate. There is no in-between for this horror tinged exploration of mental illness and faith.
Posted Mar 08, 2021
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B-
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Come Play
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Come Play is a creepy horror film for the whole family, but it falls short with an ending that leaves much to be desired.
Posted Feb 19, 2021
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C
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The Little Things
(2021)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The Little Things never adds up to be a good movie. The slow burn never ignites into a quality film fire. Great acting, but hollow storytelling.
Posted Feb 09, 2021
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B
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A Nightmare Wakes
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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What A Nightmare Wakes lacks in historical accuracy it makes up for with quality gothic horror. It's an engrossing interpretation of how creative light can come from grief-stricken darkness.
Posted Feb 04, 2021
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A+
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The Queen of Black Magic
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The Queen of Black Magic is a wild horror ride that may honestly be too scary for some audiences. The intensity doesn't let up as the mystery unfolds. Great storytelling and scares.
Posted Jan 29, 2021
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B+
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I Am Lisa
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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It's a werewolf film on a budget, but the good storytelling and strong acting shines through. The movie also does well by not falling into the same trappings of other revenge horror films.
Posted Jan 05, 2021
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A+
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Anything for Jackson
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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A uniquely told story that has genuine moments of fear. A breath of fresh air to have lead horror characters who are over the age of 25 for once.
Posted Dec 14, 2020
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A
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Run
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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A quick-paced thriller that gets right to the action. There is high tension throughout that will have you on the edge of your seat, with great performances by the two leads.
Posted Dec 14, 2020
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B
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Beast Mode
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The movie accomplishes the hard job of balancing genuinely funny comedy with horror elements. Although it leans more on the slapstick comedy than gore.
Posted Dec 03, 2020
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B-
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The Craft: Legacy
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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A strong young cast with great potential, but the film falls short in the third Act, leaving you not quite satisfied.
Posted Dec 03, 2020
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B+
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The Call
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The movie breaks horror rules, but in an innovative way. The acting is what carries the film, while the plot twists get muddled at times.
Posted Dec 03, 2020
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A
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Cadaver
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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A timely horror movie that will get you thinking, even if the lead protagonist is frustrating to watch for most of the film.
Posted Dec 01, 2020
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A
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His House
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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His House is a powerful film that showcases the horrors of immigrations while telling a good old fashioned haunted house story.
Posted Nov 27, 2020
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B+
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The Amityville Harvest
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The Amityville Harvest is a different kind of installment to the Amityville franchise, but it still provides a spooky ride into the horror universe. Fun scares and an overall good time.
Posted Nov 11, 2020
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A
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Hubie Halloween
(2020)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Hubie Halloween is a feel good Halloween movie with heart. If you're not a fan of Adam Sandler's kind of comedy you may not enjoy it, but overall it has laugh out loud moments.
Posted Oct 21, 2020
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A
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My Lover, My Lazy Boy
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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It's a horror gimmick B-movie that actually has an engrossing plot, solid acting, a cool killer, and some actual creep factor. Not a cinematic masterpiece, but a fun ride with good scares.
Posted May 05, 2020
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Extremity
(2018)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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A horror movie that's more psychological than jump scares, but doesn't skimp on the blood and gore in places where necessary.
Posted Apr 11, 2020
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B
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The Wave
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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A wild and multi-genre ride. There are messages on life throughout, but it gets muddled in the confused plotting.
Posted Mar 03, 2020
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A
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Nation's Fire
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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If you like biker movies with a dash of thriller elements and horror like kills then Nation's Fire might be just what you're looking for.
Posted Jan 22, 2020
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A
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Zombieland: Double Tap
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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ZombieLand: Double Tap was well worth the wait as the zombie universe is expanded and some great new characters are added to the mix.
Posted Oct 20, 2019
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B-
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In the Shadow of the Moon
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The pacing lags in multiple areas, but the mystery draws you in until the very end. It won't be everyone's cup of tea regarding the political theme, but the plot tie up is worth it.
Posted Oct 14, 2019
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A
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Joker
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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The drama around Joker is overblown, mainly due to the media and people inserting messages in the film that aren't actually there.
Posted Oct 09, 2019
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B-
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Satanic Panic
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Satanic Panic goes on 20 minutes longer than it needs to, but the gore and laughs make up for that. Also, Rebecca Romijn gives a top notch horror villain performance.
Posted Oct 02, 2019
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C+
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It: Chapter Two
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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IT Chapter Two has a lot going on in it- maybe too much. Pennywise is still pretty creepy, and there is compelling emotional depth, but the movie would have benefited from being 20 to 30 minutes shorter.
Posted Sep 20, 2019
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C+
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Day of the Dead: Bloodline
(2018)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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Day of the Dead: Bloodline tries to update the classic with a 'Me Too' angle and the results are mixed, but the classic zombie carnage makes up for it.
Posted Sep 17, 2019
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Crawl
(2019)
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Chauncey K. Robinson
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This creature feature has the right amount of gore, and just enough plot to bring it all together. The monster will not disappoint.
Posted Sep 17, 2019
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