THE CRAZIES: A Different Romero Infection

Romero offers up something a tad different than his zombie films. This time, humanity is even nastier even if it isn't near as good as the Dead Series.

Of Shadows & Smart Directors: Herk Harvey’s CARNIVAL OF SOULS

CARNIVAL OF SOULS is a low budget dream of an independent film, and a nightmarish slice of horror cinema.

The Walking Dead – Season 7, Episode 1: “The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k4gsUmw7lU AMC's The Walking Dead Season 7, Episode 1: "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be" Directed by Greg Nicotero Written by Scott M. Gimple * For a review of the Season 6 finale, "Last Day on Earth" - click here * For a review of the next episode, "The Well" - click here …

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Black Mirror – Season 3, Episode 4: “San Junipero”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDiYGjp5iFg Netflix's Black Mirror Season 3, Episode 4: "San Junipero" Directed by Owen Harris Written by Charlie Brooker * For a review of Episode 3, "Shut Up and Dance" - click hereclick here * For a review of Episode 5, "Men Against Fire" - click here In the 1980s, or somewhere reminiscent of it, Yorkie …

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The Hospital: A Dark Bureaucratic Comedy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HftRP0NAJYg The Hospital. 1971. Directed by Arthur Hiller. Screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky. Starring George C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Barnard Hughes, Richard Dysart, Stephen Elliott, Donald Harron, Andrew Duncan, Nancy Marchand, Jordan Charney, Roberts Blossom, Frances Sternhagen, & Katherine Helmond. Simcha Productions. Rated PG. 103 minutes. Comedy/Drama/Mystery ★★★★1/2 Arthur Hiller is probably most well known to …

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In Bruges: Comedy, Crime, Cheeky Cunts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6-Gpasi79c In Bruges. 2008. Directed & Written by Martin McDonagh. Starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, Clémence Poésy, Jérémie Renier, Thekla Reuten, Eric Godon, &  Ciarán Hinds. Scion Films/Blueprint Pictures/Focus Features. Rated 18A. 107 minutes. Comedy/Crime/Drama ★★★★★ Martin McDonagh is a treasure. His writing in all forms is exceptional and he's often very capable of subversive …

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The Gallows: Wasted Opportunity & Wasted Youth

The Gallows. 2015. Directed & Written by Travis Cluff/Chris Lofing. Starring Reese Mishler, Pfeifer Brown, Ryan Shoos, Cassidy Gifford, Travis Cluff, Price T. Morgan, Theo Burkhardt, David Herrera, Gannon Del Fierro, Mackie Burt, and Adrian Salas. Blumhouse Productions. Rated 14A. 81 minutes. Horror/Thriller ★★ Found footage is a sub-genre I do enjoy, honestly. That being …

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True Detective – Season 2, Episode 7: “Black Maps and Motel Rooms”

HBO's True Detective Season 2, Episode 7: "Black Maps and Motel Rooms" Directed by Daniel Attias (Ray Donovan, Bloodline, Masters of Sex, Homeland, The Killing) Written by Nic Pizzolatto * For a review of the next episode, "Omega Station" - click here * For a review of the previous episode, "Church in Ruins" - click here DISCLAIMER: THIS IS …

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