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
Cast: Noah Segan, Victoria Moroles, Akasha Villalobos, C.L. Simpson, Tracie Thomas, Doug Benson, Ammie Masterson, Jones Proudstar, Josh Ruben
A vampire’s loner lifestyle is thrown into disarray when a teenager shows up claiming to be his daughter, and she’s got the fangs to prove it. On a road trip across America’s blacktops, they decide how to sink their teeth into family life.
This film is more comedy with horror movie or monster movie elements.
As it tries to stay in a certain reality, showing the modern-day problems with being a vampire, and just generally getting older, it also opens up the world for other supernatural mysteries, while dealing with its own central father-daughter storyline.
Dealing with the clips of what might be your own life for being the center of it and having to sacrifice for another.
As the film is built more around the character’s relationship with one another and find little adventures or distractions for them to go on to strengthen their bond and test their limits.
Nice to see Victoria Moroles in another film after she was so memorable in the comedy PLAN B
Here she is in another comedy, and while not as distinct, she definitely is memorable as she is pretty much like that film star here, With a different look.
This is star, Noah Segen’s feature film, directorial debut and it’s not bad. It’s a cute little film that places character over story, plot, action, or visuals and by the end, it feels like a good time though not necessarily special it does have its own voice.
It’s a film with steaks where not too much happens and feels kind of laid-back. It’s cute to spend some time with though it will certainly not rock your world.
Cast: Rick Herbst, Gordon Macdonald, Jennifer Lowry, Theo Barnes, Lucille Saint-Peter, Vicki Darnell, Joe Gonzalez, Beverly Bonner
One morning, a young man wakes to find that a small, disgusting creature has attached itself to the base of his brain stem. The creature gives him a euphoric state of happiness but demands human victims in return.
This film has gained a reputation over the years as a cult film. It’s easy to see why. This film is kind of an analogy of the writer and director, Frank Henlotter’s past drug addiction and trying to get clean.
This is why even though at times, it might go over the top or feel ridiculous. It still feels personal and like it is trying to say something and or mean something.
The film stays campy with practical effects throughout. it also brings you back to a time when horror films were originally about something other than scares and the amount of violence, or necessarily being exploited there didn’t seem to be a set formula as much.
Of course, the film is a bit distasteful at times and dark-humored. Which leads to it being shocking, yet effective.
The film does offer the highs of the addiction, and how magical and mystical he can feel, but also the downward spiral. Where, despite the amazing highs, they are ultimately bad for you, especially physically, and mentally. Even for those around you.
The film does crossover, or takes place in the same world as Frank Henlotter other films, with even a character from his debut film Brain Damage, making a cameo
The film’s underground status makes the dangerous fascinating. As the film goes places most mainstream horror, films, or most films rarely do.
The film is not a combination, necessarily of drugs or a movie built on moral hierarchy yet it does show the damage and degradation that an addiction can have on a person.
Though dated the film definitely feels like a breath of fresh air. Especially watching it in modern times. This is definitely a film. I wish I had discovered sooner. Don’t make the same mistake. I did by waiting too long to finally watch it.
Cast: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Synnove Macody Lund, Steven Brand, Octavio Hinojosa, Michael Beach, Renata Vaca, Joshua Okamoto, Paulette Hernandez
A sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable.
These films have certainly come a long way to be the 10th film. This is a franchise that I never quite foresaw making it this long, but the company behind it, Lionsgate seemed determined to keep going as long as they can.
Some films in the series are better than others, most of them have been pretty solid and admire that film that at first seems to be a one-off of shocks that as the films have continued through various different directors. Each film helps to mythologize not only the main character behind it all but has allowed it to grow and spread into a weird kind of movement throughout these films.
While the films have at certain points become a little predictable, they still manage to shock with either their gore or how it all ties together.
Unlike a franchise like Friday the 13th where it seems like more of the same with a few curves thrown in but still the same blueprint this at least tries with each film to have its own flavor even though like Friday the 13th franchise I prefer the sequels, but respect the first one after all it is the original.
This sequel is better than the one that came before it. Which was SPIRAL actually had Samuel L Jackson, and Chris Rock in those films so some of the bigger names in the franchise. That comes across more like Friday the 13th part five. When a curveball is thrown, that could set the films on a different path.
Who knows the future of the franchise as this one is actually a prequel to where it all started even before the original saw movie started.
This has all the requisite things you would expect from a movie plenty of plenty of traps and plenty of tension. What’s this one a little bit apart other than characters who have perished in previous sequels, is the return of Tobin Bell, in the lead role, and Shawnee Smith as his assistant.
Here we get the requirements of the film the film does offer Tobin Bell, more of a dramatic arc throughout to see and get into the mindset of what set him off and the consequences.
So it gives him a kind of respect as he has been the face of this franchise for so long, as well as of course the voice here he gets a chance to stretch his drama muscles and be in the film throughout not just in pieces.
As well as bringing him back, there is a certain better quality of the film, where it feels a bit more grounded and going back to basics, rather than stretching the believability and managing to keep it small scale.
Watching this film reminded me that while most of the sequels, and the first one seem to be based on revenge that might be the catalyst, there is a message behind it, and truly in its own twisted ways it shows more of the evilness of the characters who were caught up in the game and their selfishness he does give them a fighting chance even if seemed rigged to fail it’s never quite personal. That involves characters who have a history with one another.
This would be a fine starting point though it is better maybe to watch them in order.
The film gives the franchise fans exactly what they want and expect only here it go back to basics.
Based on The Motion Picture “DAY OF THE DEAD” By: George A. Romero
Cinematography: Anton Ogbyanov
Editor: Damien Drago and Ivan Todorov
Cast: Jonathan Schaech, Sophie Skelton, Jeff Gum, Marcus Vanco, Lillian Blankenship, Shari Watson, Ulyana Chan
A small group of military personnel and survivalists dwell in an underground bunker as they seek to find a cure in a world overrun by zombies.
Why? It must be for the money and trying to continue in the franchise but this is a disgrace. It’s not exactly another remake but has a similar type of story. As far as having one zombie subject kind of different from the rest and using him for his blood which might be an anecdote to zombieism (yes the film Is that ridiculous) it also keeps the theme of having most of the action happen in a kind of compound with military types all around.
This film is bad across the board. The acting is subpar and no notable performances or recognizable faces. The directing is horrible as is the storyline. The sets look exactly like sets even when they are supposed to be streets and classrooms. No one acts or makes rational decisions. Even the naysayers.
The only thing o can say was decent is the zombie make-up applies to Jonathan Schaech as the main zombie of the tale. It is nothing too special but for this production impressive. His is the only ok performance but then again he is playing a zombie. As his character makes no sense before he turns he was a test subject giving blood to a medical school. Yet obsessed with one of the students for no reason. To the point of hurting himself over her and then he tries to rape her. She is saved by the zombie invasion and then once he is discovered and captured he still seems to have the same agenda.
The film tries to throw in a romance. This only explains why the main Character gets away with so much. When others would have refused her requests.
The other characters come off as weak cliches with no characterization besides their looks, attitudes, and relationships with one another. Like the flirtatious guy with muscles who the filmmakers find a reason for him to be only in a t-shirt.
The film doesn’t add anything new to the genre. In fact, it embarrasses the genre by not adding anything to it and failing in all ways. Even if bad usually there is some kind of excess to make up for it. This film doesn’t offer that either
Phoebe is an obsessed fitness nerd who gets her big break on a sleazy workout video. After being ridiculed by her co-stars, Phoebe befriends a mafia princess wild child, who teaches her how to murder her way to the top.
This is a low-budget independent horror comedy. That takes place in the 1980s and is made like a straight-to-home video horror film Of That Aesthetic. However, some of the characters being covered in tattoos feel a little more modern-day. Either way, it feels like a lost USA UP ALL NIGHT movie
The film is full of exploitation and just has an overall trashy tone. Though it is actually a fun and ridiculous film. That won’t be for everyone or their tastes. Though if you go with it, you won’t be disappointed.
The film is filled with violence, sexual innuendo and plenty of nudity as well as acting that isn’t always perfect, yet fits the film and milieu like a glove.
What works for the film though is that you can tell that the filmmakers. Truly have a love of these types of movies and showcase their passion for them. While making the movie their own. No matter how silly the film might be. As truly at times it feels like it is only a very short distance from using the same script and easily making it into a more adult-minded film.
Especially in one scene where a character played by the hilarious Jessa Flux not only wants to have sex but show her breasts and have people look at them. When to her horror the man she was about to hook up with refuses to even look at them and she has a breakdown.
The film is inventive with not only a serial killer on the loose but a main character who seems to have a mental break and can’t help killing others in her path.
What helps the film is that most of the actors are so dedicated to their roles that they win you over with their characters and performances. Especially the lead played by Kansas Bowling.
The film never goes over the top to shock or disgust. It seems more devoted to keeping the audience interested. It moves fast enough to not ever be confusing. Though stops off for some extended comedic bits at times.
This film came together from it appears crowdsourcing (going by how many associate producers are credited) to make it become a reality that shows a lot of love and trust went into the film. It seems to have given all those who believed in it, what they asked for and expected. As it delivers that to a specific audience and hopefully gains more wandering eyes along the way. In this instance choose not to give it a grade. As not to dim any light on creatives and filmmakers out there whose sensibilities might be a little more singular.
In the end, you get what you expect. This film was never made to win awards and gives the audience exactly what they expected and hopefully what they came for. It’s an homage while also being a film that could have easily fit in, in the time period showcased.
Written By: David Matalon, Sasha Perl-Raver and Jen D’Angelo
Story By: David Matalon and Sasha Perl-Raver
Cinematography: Judd Overton
Editor: Jeremy Cohen
Cast: Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, Lochlyn Munro, Julie Bowen, Randall Park, Charlie Gillespie, Troy L. Johnson, Liana Liberto, Kelcey Mawama, Stephi Chin-Salvo
When the infamous “Sweet Sixteen Killer” returns 35 years after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17-year-old Jamie accidentally travels back in time to 1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.
A movie that one can easily see why there is a comparison with the film FINAL GIRLS. Both involve trying to save mothers from a killer having a serial killer who seems unstoppable and being sent into a different period of world.
Though Totally Killer has its own identity and a mystery more at its heart as well as back to the future time travel element.
This movie really makes no sense but it also doesn’t try too hard to. It’s silly and funny as well as fun. This by the end comes across as a guilty pleasure. It is a horror film but feels more like a comedic send-up of slasher films as well as time travel films with some graphic violence.
It’s simplistic but half the humor Is having a character with modern sensibilities dealing with the less politically correct attitude of the past. As well as the movie is a bit tongue-in-cheek and has a sense of humor about itself. Though staying on the ball when it comes to the story and plot. As well as characters.
Kiernan Shipka is good in the lead role being equally dramatic and comedic when need be. It’s also nice to see a film that is more diverse when it comes to casting and not making it a big deal or obvious.
Director Nahnatchka Chan’s second movie after the surprise hit ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE also brings along that film’s star and co-screenwriter Randall Park to play a small, pivotal supporting role in the film.
This plays more like a teen comedy and is a film you have to experience to get the most out of it. Talking or reading about it doesn’t do it full justice. It has the right campy attitude with enough rebelliousness and inside jokes from the culture of that era and movies.
In the end, it is a mystery that has you guessing. Though when all is revealed it doesn’t feel like it matters as much as it should.
Cut To The Chase 