Month: October 2016

EXHIBIT A Offers Emotionally Superior Found Footage in a Sea of Mediocrity

On By C.H. NewellIn 2007, Angela Forrest, Bradley Cole, Brittany Ashworth, Crime, Dom Rotheroe, Drama, Film, Found Footage, Thriller, UK Film CouncilLeave a comment

An impressive found footage film that strikes at the heart of the everyday family.

Rubbish Film of the Year: YOGA HOSERS

On By C.H. NewellIn Comedy, Fantasy, Film, Haley Joel Osment, Harley Quinn Smith, Horror, Johnny Depp, Justin Long, Kevin Smith, Lily-Rose Depp, Natasha Lyonne, Thriller, Tony HaleLeave a comment

Kevin Smith ought to stop it with the Canadian-centric films. Because this one is pretty damn rough.

Female Psyche Under Patriarchal Pressure: UNDER THE SHADOW’s Haunting Allegory

On By C.H. NewellIn Allegory, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Djinn, Film, Horror, Islamic Revolution, Narges Rashidi, Women's RightsLeave a comment

UNDER THE SHADOW serves as an allegory for the pressure of patriarchy after the Islamic Revolution.

BURNT OFFERINGS is Near the Apex of Haunted House Movies

On By C.H. NewellIn 1976, Bette Davis, Dan Curtis, Film, Haunted House, Horror, Karen Black, Mystery, Oliver Reed, Robert Marasco, Thriller, William F. Nolan1 Comment

What happens after Karen Black & Oliver Reed get stuck living in a haunted house?

The Exorcist – Season 1, Chapter Three: “Let ‘Em In”

On By C.H. NewellIn Alan Ruck, Alfonso Herrera, Ben Daniels, Brianne Howey, FOX, Geena Davis, Hannah Kasulka, Horror, Kurt Egyiawan, Possession, Season 1, The ExorcistLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ8jOUo-ZmM FOX's The Exorcist Season 1, Episode 3: "Let 'Em In" Directed by Michael Nankin Written by Dre Ryan * For a review of Chapter Two, "Lupus in Fabula" - click here * For a review of Chapter Four, "The Moveable Feast" - click here Five months before current events, Kat Rance (Brianne Howey) and …

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Quarry – Season 1, Episode 5: “Coffee Blues”

On By C.H. NewellIn Crime, Damon Herriman, Drama, Edoardo Ballerini, Greg Yaitanes, HBO, Jodi Balfour, Logan Marshall-Green, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Peter Mullan, Quarry, Season 1, Vietnam WarLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PfFop9Rp4U Cinemax's Quarry Season 1, Episode 5: "Coffee Blues" Directed by Greg Yaitanes Written by Jennifer Schuur * For a review of the previous episode, "Seldom Realized" - click here * For a review of the next episode, "His Deeds Were Scattered" - click here Mac (Logan Marshall-Green) and Joni (Jodi Balfour) are back home after …

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One of Horror’s Most Underappreciated Sequels – AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION

On By C.H. NewellIn 1982, Amityville II: The Possession, Burt Young, Damiano Damiani, Diane Franklin, Film, Hans Holzer, Horror, Jack Magner, James Olson, Rutanya Alda, Supernatural, Tommy Lee WallaceLeave a comment

An underrated sequel that rarely gets its due, and tackles some terrifying ideas with its story.