Based On An Original Screenplay By: Ruben Avila Calvo and David R.L.
Cinematography: Steven Petitteville
Editor: Stephane Roche
Cast: Camille Rowe, Jeremy Scippio, Aleksander Popovic, J. John Bieler, Manaia Abdelrahim
When an unsuspecting woman stops at a remote gas station in the dead of night, she’s made the plaything of a sociopath sniper with a secret vendetta. To survive she must not only dodge his bullets and fight for her life, but also figure out who wants her dead and why.
This film is pretty cut and dry. Though quite vicious at heart. It is a woman trying to escape the clutches of a sniper and watching as she tries to survive others who are unlucky enough to cross this gas station get massacred
The villain doesn’t really offer a definite reason for his actions as throughout his spouse, many talking points that we have become familiar with in shootings and spree killers in the news so it doesn’t take any particular political angle
It’s more of a survival story while there is plenty of tension, and we get to know the main character throughout the villain stays faceless for the most part
We feel sorry for the various victims who didn’t really do anything to deserve the fate that they ended up with the film at 90 minutes does feel a little long and maybe could’ve been shortened by 30 minutes then it would’ve been a welcome addition to maybe an anthology series That would be hard to find one as this is more of a thriller story not necessarily a supernatural story or a fantasy story or even science fiction even though it does have a monster involved it’s more of a human monster, not particularly supernatural chest, skilled
Directed By Franck Khalfoun, who previously made the underrated remake of Maniac here he comes with an original story that is very bare, and makes the most out of it, as we see the various ways in which she tries to escape or survive longer and how is she gets information and reacts to anything personal he might know about her.
In the end, we suspect who the sniper might be as by the end, there are a few questions none of them truly answer.
Give the movie a chance to actually worth your time
Cast: Meg Tilly, Melissa Newman, Robin Evans, Leslie Speights, Elizabeth Daily, Donald Hotton, Adam West, David Mason Daniels, Kevin Peter Hall
As part of an initiation into a club called the Sisters, a young girl must spend the night in a mausoleum.
We might be judged better and find its audience because of the time that it was made in over the years found admiration for it, Writer Director, and as always, we respect things the older they get that doesn’t necessarily make them better, but if you find something in it that speaks to you or ahead of its time then it is worth admiration
strangely, this film feels like your typical drive-in fair and offers up something a little different
But it plays more like a 1980s typical horror film where more of the fascination is the culture of the times and what was allowed as this film is pretty clean. It does offer up to jump scares that are inspired but ultimately corny.
The movie it’s all set up and then one stuff does happen. It is somewhat interesting but by that point, you might find yourself not really caring or excited just because something is finally happening.
It’s a film. I would say that might be fine if you have younger children, except for drugs, but ultimately it feels like a film that’s more scary for younger children than maybe an adult audience.
There’s a reason it’s not particularly scary. Is there any excessive violence or exploit materials pretty basic a television truly isn’t really as offensive as the slang and verbal word juvenile could’ve been for school kids
as it feels like a movie, that’s dressed up for a younger audience where you’re thinking, oh man, we’re gonna see something that we shouldn’t have, and then by the end, you’re like that’s it could’ve easily watched this in one of our normal films only it shows itself to be that way almost like it’s a student with better production values
This is one of those films that even being under 90 minutes feels long
At least this film is pretty much a mostly female affair as far as the cast as they take center stage, and the few men in the film are more on the sidelines either watching or coming in at the last second trying to be heroic
Even Adam West being in the cast here seems more for name and star recognition value than actually giving him much to do
Sorry, if you were watching this film just for him as he is in it but he’s not in much of though it is one of the rare times where he is in a dramatic role
Editor: Frederick R. Friedel and J.G. Patterson Jr.
Cast: Leslie Lee, Jack Canon, Ray Green, Frederick R. Friedel, Douglas Powers, Frank Jones, Carol Miller
Three criminals on a murder spree arrive at a farmhouse, where a girl is living with her paralyzed grandfather.
This film also goes by the title, LISA, LISA is pretty much cut and dry as kind of a revenge tale. It’s barely over an hour, and today would’ve probably been an episode of an anthology series of horror.
The film’s characters are pretty simple. They might remind some of the movie PEARL with the farm girl and the handicapped paraplegic father, and the dispensing of characters in particular with an axe
though here, pretty early, on all the victims are understandable while they are killed, as most are at least two of the three gangsters are pretty horrible from the beginning with one being maybe a little more sensitive and innocent, but the main two you won’t feel any sympathy for throughout, and they really bring about their demise on their own by their own actions
As they both try to sexually assault the main female character, at times, you also wonder if really the paraplegic father is playing along in a role to them, unfortunately, that twist does not come to a satisfying end
The film is pretty dry and everybody gets what they deserve to a certain extent the only truly shocking part or more surprising part is the end that goes with just desserts but it’s not all that it’s not going to change your worldview or anything
The film comes off as schlock and exploitation the more exploited towards violence, and I guess just sleazy characters, as the first half of the film feels almost like a music video, devoted to its soundtrack, which is mostly bongos that after a while gets very annoying as nothing really happens. Which was actually put together in only 8 hours.
if he becomes what you have to put your attention on to help guide you, but after a while, it becomes very annoying.
The film at many times, tries to go for atmospheric to make it a little, more artistic or deeper than what it is.
This is from a classic, but if you’re just looking for something maybe to put on more in the background or research, the history of our might well be worth it as it is more odd than a necessary artifact to check out.
The writer and director even gives himself a co-starring role here truly showing that this was a passion project. It seems for him.
Cast: Sophie Von Haselberg, Cricket Arrison, Reshma Gajjar
Sissy St. Claire graces the small screen for her first ever television special, an evening full of music and laughter, glamour, and entertainment. But Sissy’s live event quickly begins to curdle into a psychedelic nightmare.
This film is best not to know anything going in and discover before reading this write-up. As there are spoilers.
Now this film will probably be compared to the film, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, as they are similar somewhat in presentation. Only this film doesn’t show any of the behind-the-scenes action we just see the special as presented with no real backstory before or after. as both films are inspired by movies, such as DEATHWATCH.
this film is hard to exactly explain or identify. it takes place as a live TV special where the film stays in that perimeter for the remainder of the running time and it’s filmed in the same way
Though the special might be haunted or it might just be a collection of errors paired with the star, either overreacting or having a mental breakdown as she might be seeing things or the actual truth as we in the audience, wonder the same thing.
The Songs throughout are funny, but might also be autobiographical for the main character as throughout the special she seems to share a little bit too much with the audience over and overreact in the same way
The film is brilliant as it is not necessarily quite a thriller or a horror film yet it stays entertaining and is almost a one-woman show for the star played by Sophie Von Haselberg all in front of the camera as she seems to break down.
The lead actress and special is almost a Bette Midler type star Sophie Von Haselberg’s character resembles, but also mixed with Ilana Glazer.
The film gets darker and more unsettling as it goes along, especially when it comes to what are supposed to be skits
The film is an example of how the main character’s past still haunts her, and his manifesting which she talks about early in one of her pieces and one, on ones with the audience
Writer-Director, Amanda Kramer has made another one-of-a-kind film. This one is definitely a classic and not one to ever be forgotten.
As with most of her films, they are very inspired as she wears her influences on her sleeve, but she managed to make something so original and special with them that you can’t help but be amazed by the end.
The film definitely has a style. not to mention tons of imagination and obvious skill that went into the making and performing in this film.
The film is psychedelic at times before reason and not annoying. It’s as it shows. It has more of an artistic side. Even in its own strangeness.
Written By: Nick Gillespie, Matthew White and Brook Driver
Cinematography: Billy J. Jackson
Editor: Tom Longmore
Cast: Tom Meeten, Katherine Parkinson, Kris Marshall, Kevin Bishop, Johnny Vegas, Mandeep Dhillon, Steve Oram, Alice Lowe, Pippa Haywood
A weedy charity shop worker is set on winning the big national talent show. But when the actions of 5 selfish people cause him to miss his audition, he sets out to seek deathly revenge. It’s 1 lunch break and 5 spectacular murders.
This film comes across more of a comedy of errors with macabre violence.
The film is a crowd-pleaser that gets you to root for the character right from the beginning. He tries to murder the characters but they are usually done by themselves or some mistake they make In fleeing.
The characters are over the top cruel and mean. So you really feel no sympathy for them and the nastier they are the gorier their deaths. That is where the film offers its surprises, in how the deaths happen.
The film ends up strangely heartwarming. That seems to want to comment on the predatory nature of social media. Though the films feel good premise of social media justice feels a bit like bad timing. As more and more mentally ill people commit mass murder. Using it to show their handiwork and try to be immortalized in infamy.
The film comes across as the lead character Simple and sweet. Though with a dark side. The character is pure yet the film is cynical.
The film offers impressive practical special effects. Which is where it looks like most of the film’s budget comes from.
What seems like it will be a vigilante tale of revenge. As each character seems a bit off, It’s more a tale of karma and justice.
Cast: Mena Massoud, Chloe Levine, Olivia Scott Welch, Georgia Acken, Madison Barnes, Gus Kentworthy, Derek Johns, Laurent Pittre
It’s bad enough that boarding school students Samantha and Clara can’t go home for the holidays, but things take a deadly turn when a murderous gang arrives on their doorstep – just in time for Christmas.
The film starts out as an interesting thriller, and then it gets a bit more harder as it goes along.
Like the main characters as an audience member, you were not quite prepared for what you get you might see certain things, but there are plenty of surprises.
What keeps the sound fun is that it keeps you guessing like a game even though after a while it becomes a little bit predictable, but still offers a few surprises.
As we watch the tables, turn on the villains that we want to see punished, who then become the victims, who are used to a certain extent, though we feel a little for them, even as they were careless before that seems to be their only bad vice. Not necessarily likable, but good for some comic..
Like most things, those who you think are the most evil or nothing compared, as there is usually someone worse.
The film keeps a wicked sense of humor as it becomes a cat-and-mouse game towards the middle.
Not going to like you are most likely going to suspect some of the choices, but luckily it stays entertaining throughout.
The production design works as it does feel the production, or like it is taking place at that certain time, which also helps with the film’s mentality and mood.
This is a good starter, a horror film that can teach those new twists and the tricky nature of them, and a film such as as this film seems perfect for a younger female audience.
Mena Massoud who played Aladdin in the live-action, Disney movie is a villain here, which is subversive casting. As he goes from playing, you know one of the most innocent and beloved Disney characters, who is kind of a heartthrob to a cold-blooded, killer and leader of a gang looking to sacrifice for a single goal
The cast is female, driven than male who are mostly victims.
the film is not excessive or exploited and its protagonist ends up being two teenage girls. Luckily, the film is never boring and stays entertaining being a period piece of the 1970s it adds to the texture somewhat the wonder if it’s more to explain or do away with cell phones and more tap into disillusionment and the satanic panic of the times
Georgia Acken is memorable playing Clara, one of the more mysterious underage hostages who might remind the audience of a young Elliot page as she appears to have the same strength in her performance.
Directed By: Raul Cerezo & Fernando Gonzalez Gomez
Written By: Luis Sanchez-Polack
Story By: Raul Cerezo
Developed By: Asier Guerricaechebarria and Javier Echainiz
Cinematography: Ignacio Aguilar
Cast: Ramiro Blas, Cecila Suarez, Paula Gallego, Cristina Alcazar, Yao Yao, Niko Verona, Carmen Ibeas, Vasilejos Papatheocharis
multiple passengers are in a travel transport van that hits an excursionist who was walking at a secondary road at night. After getting her into the vehicle to take her to the closest hospital, the occupants soon realize that they just have to follow a very simple rule: don’t sit next to her.
This reminds me of the little engine that could as that is how the film plays out where it feels like I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.
It does garner some scares, and it has very impressive practical effects that are more of the showcase, especially with such a small cast
The film tries to stay intimate and very few locations and offers up a claustrophobic atmosphere.
While dealing with very few characters, the film ends up being driven by the main two, who develop a relationship of trust in the middle of all this chaos.
The film doesn’t offer anything you haven’t seen before, but it does offer thrills it does offer quite a few laughs and inventiveness. The characters are not action hero warriors, but more regular characters with laws and all.
It does lead to some hair-raising sequences, and thrilling moments, as well as some not over the top, but well-used gore.
There is only a lingering uncomfortability when it has an underage girl in tight clothes around what seems to be an old lecherous talkative man old man with one eye. Who keeps eyeballing the girl.
As it showcases, what could be a worldwide dilemma more in minutia and overseas. also packing a strong sucker punch of an ending after we have gotten to know the character so deeply.
Anyone looking for a nice comfortable science-fiction, tinged, horror film. Shitting joy in this humble yet ambitious flick.
Written By: Michael Elliott, Rafael Bunuel, and Chris Mankiewicz
Cinematography: Alfred Taylor
Editor: Jonathan Braun
Cast: Sally Kirkland, Lynn Banashek, Sean Masterson, Michael O’Leary, Teal Roberts, Marcelyn Ann Williams, Melissa Prophet, Angela Bennett, Nicholas Love, Lauretta Murphy
A mad javelin thrower kills teenagers in the school. All promising athletes are executed most brutally. Especially naked girls in dressing rooms or saunas.
This movie is very ridiculous with a killer who only uses one weapon and it’s a javelin, which I guess goes with the theme as all of the victims want to be Olympic college athletes. It stays on theme throughout.
There is actually a scene where they all are in favor of doping up all of the athletes with steroids and they’re being no Controversy
The film now has controversy when it comes to the third act as it shows a kind of outdated attitude that might insult some groups. Especially when it seems a bit borrowed from another classic horror film. So that The killer might be easy to guess the motive won’t be
This film suffers from the usual problem with some horror films, where you don’t really get to know the characters enough to really care so realistically, they’re just like cows to the slaughter, though with this one you never grow close to any particular character, so they are beyond disposable because you truly don’t know who is going to be next and who is ultimately going to be or even amongst the survivors. Which usually leads to the film having creative kills to entertain the audience or what the audience demands. Here not so creative when the murder weapon is the same and goes about using it mostly in the same manner.
Watching this film it made me wonder now that there are a lot of older horror movies that are considered classics for various reasons and have been called Classics by different critics as they help to serve up the eventual formula or cliché of the genre or certain genres like slasher no, I wonder as I watch some of these and at least for me, they come across as Bad films. When can we admit that maybe some of these so-called sacred or hidden jam movies that some people like to even talk about or actually if you really look at them for all their words or just acting some might say that’s part of its charm, but is it really I mean I guess it feels a need of entertainment and gives the audience the requirements but what if it’s not in the best fashion or even like creative as always it’s really up to the audience member, and what they thinking or how they interpreted and then once we finally get to the end, the film just literally ends and you know no follow-through.
Even the soundtrack and theme music are more hilarious than I believe that it was trying to go with now. The film is definitely exploited as there is plenty of nudity and a little sex and what I mean is that there is a whole scene of a couple, taking a shower together, and literally only having a conversation no sexual overtures, or anything like that, and obviously the female is meant to be more the Candy, but it’s a conversation they could’ve also easily had closed or semi doing some more constructive
There is another scene where a character literally runs through the hallways, naked scary movie spoof this with Anna Farris only Ana in that movie, but the same ridiculous run, wailing, screaming, arms, waving, calling more attention to herself understandable to maybe get the attention of how but all it really does is the killer track her down a lot easier
Some might like it for its ending that they don’t see coming in for willing to as they might say go there. Also, the sole black cast member doesn’t die first but comes a close second.
It’s a film you might find yourself laughing at actually having a fear or really any care for what you’re watching. The film at times tries to be humorous. Unfortunately, it is not campy though may feel that way unintentionally.
This might be one of those films that Some will think it so bad that it’s good, or at least entertaining, as there seems to be an attempt to make a genuine, horror film.
Cast: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Lindsey Jordan, Danielle Deadwyler, Fred Durst, Amber Benson, Michael C. Maronna, Danny Tamberelli
Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
I loved this film and I can’t recommend this film highly enough. It’s a film where not only about the filmmaking but the experience. As afterward it feels like a religious experience..
This film Destroyed me and made me feel devastated in a good way. Had me deep in thoughts afterward still thinking about it. I don’t know if I can ever do this film Justice in writing or talking about it. As I know emotionally or even intellectually I can be right or express my feelings exactly about this masterpiece.
I purposely tried to know very little about it so that I knew only a few details and didn’t know where it was going or what to expect? But was willing to go wherever it took Me, come what may
This film feels aimed At any outsider or misfit who felt or feels misplaced like they didn’t belong. Who is struggling in life and most importantly in an Identity? For anyone Made to feel like every move and decision is a mistake and there is something not quite right about you. Never seem To fit in with any crowd even the ones it seems like You should. How others seem to be on a different wavelength than you. Who just doesn’t Or can’t get it.
This film might not be for everyone, but it’s Beautiful and full of heart and tragedy. Full of emotion.
The film is alive with so many questions, theories, and realities. Almost every shot is filled with imagination, depth, style, and creativity. Thought and passion have obviously been put into each facet, Every moment felt filled with emotions.
Another masterpiece from writer/director Jane Schoenbrun whose previous film, WE ARE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR. Which was just as strong and surprising.
No spoilers, it’s a film to go into blind and to experience. Any further reading after this point, there is nothing but SPOILERS.
Almost every shot in this film is filled with imagination, depth, style, and creativity. Thought & passion have obviously been put into each facet & detail. Every moment felt filled with emotions.
The film is about so many things but what it spoke to me and I’m sure many others. It seems to be about Regretting your decisions. Then Living with the aftermath. That might be a kind of existence but also In a way the death of your dreams and any real hope of happiness. Where it feels what seems like a certain suicide might have been better than Your current existence.
it explores how some shows or forms of entertainment can be an escape for some to Get lost in. as they provide an escape but hope of a different reality with The themes and characters. That can become not only nostalgia eventually but also help them cope with the reality that sometimes is better. Eventually, one can get confused and can get lost. As it’s own wonderland or closely resembles your own struggles only in a more fantastic and world-ending manner.
Also how one can get stuck in an identity that seems tight, but you let the scare control you. Convincing you that could be better for you than what is expected of programmed into you. Finding your own identity. How you can be trapped in an identity. That you are never comfortable in and force yourself to stay. Even though never quite happy and slowly killing you from the inside out.
It also is about identity sexual and physical. As it is a film that has themes and experiences that might speak to a transgender audience and individuals. As well as the lgbtq community but can easily be understood by a Universal audience who are willing to be open to it.
A beloved, lived-in fantasy seems better than anyone in reality as it is filled with so much imagination that anything can happen the same with reality but in fantasy, it stays better and more fantastic. whereas in life there can be long stretches of punishment, sadness, and boredom that feel like torture. How you can get lost in that fantasy. As it feels more rewarding and real. As you live vicariously through characters you identify with. So their victories feel like yours. Even though there is nothing to show for it. Like sports fans in a way.
Where one parent seems more like a scary phantom who you can’t communicate with but is always around and the other truly loves you, but you still can’t seem to connect or communicate with them fully though they wish you would and love you endlessly and they are that may keep you grounded and you stay around for their sake. How that parent you are scared of might be the one who physically holds you back and makes sure you never escape. While the loving one bows out, you feel a sense of guilt and want to take care of them before their eventual exit.
What could have been a story of triumph that feels like a tragedy of not following your way out being boring, responsible, and paying for it. Escape seems like the craziest idea. Haunting creating their own worlds and inviting you In to explore. The film is Unique mesmerizing and sincere. While leaving the audience in instant unease and astonishment.
How you can look back at something that seemed so important and strong almost life changing and once you get older you look back and it seems foreign to you completely different from how nostalgia can play tricks on you you can be embarrassed or seen like a different existence
It will also exist in nostalgia itself. There are quite a few cameos from people who were popular and recognizable to those who came of age in the 1990s. a haunting reminder of ghosts from a previous time. Here as a reminder for some in the audience. As well as the pop culture display and definitely the soundtrack
How television or pop culture can bond us to others we never would have thought to approach or ever talk to. That can be lifelong friendships where shared interest is only the beginning.
Through all of this, the film stays true to the pop culture that is influenced by a mixture. That is very detail-oriented. Using the same fonts, images, and storyline episodes of them. Even the grains of aging tapes and quality degradation. As you can tell this is personal and very powerful.
It doesn’t even feel like I have made a scratch on the surface of this film. That is how deep it is. A similar feeling for some of the people who first saw STAR WARS who were not only amazed but wanted to tell everybody about it. Not to mention knowing how much it would eventually mean to others. (not as on as grand a scale audience-wise) but waiting for others to see it to discuss and lay in wait as others discover it and claim it as a future favorite. Though you were one of the early adopters.
Directed by: Zelda Williams Written By: Diablo Cody Cinematography: Paula Huidobro Editor: Brad Turner
Cast: Kathryn Newton, Cole Spouse, Liza Soberano, Joey Harris, Carla Gugino, Charlie Talbert, Henry Eikenberry, Bryce Romero, Joey Chrest
A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness – and a few missing body parts.
The film offers an original vision. That proves itself more than just stylish it actually has depth. So that in itself it is like a teenager or the mentality and mood of one.
It’s as if Tim Burton made a teenage girl film As it fits into his style and type of character, but not as much on a grand scale. Which makes you end up liking it more than I expected to.
The film feels definitely like an 80s film and when they mentioned later in the film that the year 1989 it fits perfectly wish it had come out at that time though this also works as a kind of nostalgic throwback. While it’s set in suburbia the film also achieves making its own world that seems separate yet so close to our own with a lot more color coding. That calls to mind screenwriter Diablo Cody’s previous film JENNIFER’S BODY
Very camping at times over the top, but yet has an odd comfort level to it all.It’s a good film for its target audience that actually fits even at times when it can be risky
As at times it’s Right on the precipice of macabre strangely, it works and has its own innocence. At Times it can feel like a wacky comedy, but also fits in with the Heathers crowd the PG-13, it is a little risque
even for its more violent and even some sexual scenes, it’s a little bit more suggested and creative in the ways that it presents it that are not exploited, but actually seem more creative at times. This feels like a rather expensive student film, though that is what is part of its charm and luckily written by Diablo Cody, making a comeback
This is Zelda Williams making her directorial debut, and it feels that way, but it gets stronger and more focused as it goes along
It’s a love story, at heart where all the feelings seem misdirected towards what you view as your ideal and are blinded to their red flags and the people who actually care about you and love you. You take for granted or fail To see the obvious.
Katheryn Newton is winning as the lead character with all of her issues and psychosis, yet is sweet, crazy, and hilarious.
This is one twisted film in romance whose wavelength works totally fits
Cut To The Chase 