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Kate (355 KP) rated Hanna (2011) in Movies
Mar 30, 2019 (Updated Mar 30, 2019)
Was looking around for something to watch, was going to watch the series Hanna then noticed that there was originally a film. Throughly enjoyed it, great atmospheric music too although I don't normally notice it if I am engrossed in a film. The film is open ended so there could have been a second one but I presume that will be covered in the series. Not sure if I will watch the series now that I know the general storyline unless it is expanded on. Would recommend the film.
Dean (6927 KP) rated the Xbox version of Obscure in Video Games
Jun 9, 2019
Good Graphics (1 more)
The design of the school
Great Survival Horror
This was a very good survival horror game back in the day. It had the feel of a teen, slasher film and reminded me of The Faculty quite a bit. Apart from the Resident Evil games and The Suffering there weren't many Survival Horror games about for the Xbox. The gameplay was very atmospheric, you often needed a torch to search around the school at night. It had a co-op mode for a second player. A great game for the time.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Diamonds for the Dead in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Josh Handleman has returned home to bury his father. But he's barely arrived when he starts hearing rumors that his father was murdered and that he owned a bunch of diamonds. The diamonds are now missing. Were they why he died? This is a very atmospheric story with wonderful writing. The story was a bit slow to get going, but once it did, I was completely hooked.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-diamonds-for-dead-by-alan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-diamonds-for-dead-by-alan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
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Mix of crime mystery and supernatural
Atmospheric Thriller with a disappointing ending
A 6 part thriller on the BBC that starts very well, but sadly the ending was a let down. A good haunted house vibe mixed with a crime story of a missing child from 23 years ago. The first 4 episodes were fine and some of the plot reveals were good. Unfortunately the supernatural element to it and the vague ending will no doubt annoy many people. It's ok overall but could have been great with a better finish.
Joelene Marie (28 KP) rated What Should Be Wild in Books
Oct 1, 2018
*This is really closer to 4.5 stars for me, seriously Goodreads we need the half stars!*
I loved the atmospheric prose here, it truly felt like reading an old school fairy tale. Not the happily ever after Disney variety, more along the lines of the dark Grimm tales. Totally unique story, with solid world building and great characters. This is one I see myself reading again and again and finding something new each time.
**Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for the DRC! All opinions are my own.**
I loved the atmospheric prose here, it truly felt like reading an old school fairy tale. Not the happily ever after Disney variety, more along the lines of the dark Grimm tales. Totally unique story, with solid world building and great characters. This is one I see myself reading again and again and finding something new each time.
**Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for the DRC! All opinions are my own.**
Dean (6927 KP) rated Mirrors 2 (2010) in Movies
Oct 21, 2018
A not too bad direct to DVD sequel. You don't need to have seen the first as it doesn't carry on any of that storyline, apart from the department store. As with most straight to DVD horror sequels you can expect more blood, gore, kills and nudity with a lesser known cast. The first half was ok, after that the story is way too simple and predictable. Slightly different feel to the atmospheric first. The gore effects are good though. Worth a rent if you liked the first.
Michael Packner (32 KP) rated A Cure For Wellness (2017) in Movies
Jun 20, 2019
Atmospheric (3 more)
Aesthetically gorgeous
Beautifully dark and weird
Strong acting
A tad long (1 more)
Can get a bit confusing
I heard it said that the director had wanted to make a BioShock film, was rejected, and made this instead. I believe it. After seeing this I had such a BioShock feel about it and apparently my feelings are well founded. This film is fantastically dark and weird with a perfect setting and aesthetic. It's a bit on the longer side, but if that doesn't bother you then I highly recommend it.
Erika (17789 KP) rated The Woman in Black in Books
Oct 26, 2019
I initially read this book so I could watch the film with Daniel Radcliffe. Let's just say... I never need to see that film, this book was enough.
The novel was atmospheric, and well written. When I finally reached the end, I told myself, whew, that wasn't that scary!
Then, the end. It caught me off guard, and it still creeps me out to this day. From what I understand, it's different from the movie. This novel is definitely worth the read, and isn't that long, from what I remember.
The novel was atmospheric, and well written. When I finally reached the end, I told myself, whew, that wasn't that scary!
Then, the end. It caught me off guard, and it still creeps me out to this day. From what I understand, it's different from the movie. This novel is definitely worth the read, and isn't that long, from what I remember.
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