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Dean (6927 KP) rated The boogeyman (2023) in Movies

Jun 9, 2023 (Updated Jun 9, 2023)  
The boogeyman (2023)
The boogeyman (2023)
2023 | Horror
6
7.0 (3 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Eerie (1 more)
Creature design
Mainly jump scares (1 more)
Bit predictable
Decent Horror
An ok Horror based on a short Stephen King story. Definitely has the hallmarks of a Stephen King creation. Very atmospheric in the first half, creepy while playing on the fear of those dark spaces when the lights are out. The creature, when you finally see it, does look scary. Although I think most will spot early on some clues as to how it will pan out. A few too many jump scares as well, most of which you can see coming. Still an enjoyable film overall.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Earthquake Bird (2019) in Movies

Nov 17, 2019  
Earthquake Bird (2019)
Earthquake Bird (2019)
2019 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Stylish with no substance
Here is yet another disappointing Netflix original. I like Alicia Vikander but sadly even she can’t save this, despite speaking Japanese impressively well. The film looks good and it’s very stylish, with an atmospheric and quite haunting soundtrack. The problem is that the plot is rather dull and even the confused mind of Vikander’s character can’t make it any more interesting. It just comes across as your average thriller with a decent setting, sadly story wise it isn’t anything we haven’t seen before. The ending is maybe slightly unpredictable but not entirely surprising either, and overall just a very uninspired film.
  
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Guillermo Del Toro recommended 鬼婆 [Onibaba] (1964) in Movies (curated)

 
鬼婆 [Onibaba] (1964)
鬼婆 [Onibaba] (1964)
1964 | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
7.4 (5 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"Horrors and desire, death and lust go hand in hand in Onibaba and Kuroneko, a perverse, sweaty double bill from Kaneto Shindo. I saw these two films at age ten, and they did some serious damage to my psyche. Both are perfect fables rooted in Japanese folklore but distinctly modern in their approach to violence and sexuality. As exuberant and exquisite as a netsuke carving, these atmospheric jewels show mankind trapped in a cosmically evil world. The tales seem to fit together so perfectly that they fuse into one as time goes by. Onibaba and Kuroneko make a perfect double bill for the second circle of hell."

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Guillermo Del Toro recommended Kuroneko (1968) in Movies (curated)

 
Kuroneko (1968)
Kuroneko (1968)
1968 | Drama, Horror
(0 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"Horrors and desire, death and lust go hand in hand in Onibaba and Kuroneko, a perverse, sweaty double bill from Kaneto Shindo. I saw these two films at age ten, and they did some serious damage to my psyche. Both are perfect fables rooted in Japanese folklore but distinctly modern in their approach to violence and sexuality. As exuberant and exquisite as a netsuke carving, these atmospheric jewels show mankind trapped in a cosmically evil world. The tales seem to fit together so perfectly that they fuse into one as time goes by. Onibaba and Kuroneko make a perfect double bill for the second circle of hell."

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    Reflect Mirror Camera

    Reflect Mirror Camera

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    Reflect is a fun and simple way to add reflections and create beautiful photos. Create beautiful...

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Signature Kill (Frank Behr #4) in Books

Jan 5, 2020  
Signature Kill (Frank Behr #4)
Signature Kill (Frank Behr #4)
David Levien | 2015 | Crime, Thriller
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Gritty, dark atmospheric and suspenseful
This is another book that has been on my "to be read" list since 2015 and I have finally got round to reading it and so pleased I did as I really enjoyed it. Although this is book 4 in the Frank Behr series, I haven't read any of the others and I admit that it would probably be better to read the others in order to get some clarity and background to Frank but having said that, it didn't detract from my enjoyment of this book so will say it works well as a standalone.

This is a pretty disturbing story written from Frank's perspective and that of the killer; this I think was genius in that it gave Frank a strong voice and made him come alive but it also did the same for the killer which was chilling and oddly satisfying but perfect for this book.

The writing style was excellent and easy to read; the suspense and action scenes were described perfectly and all the characters were well developed and authentic.

This is a gritty, dark, atmospheric and suspenseful read that I found gripping and very difficult to put down; I will certainly read more of this series and from this author but hopefully won't delay it so long next time.

Thank you to RandomHouseUK / Transworld Publishers via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.