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ClareR (5879 KP) rated The Night Country (The Hazel Wood #2) in Books

Dec 30, 2019

The Night Country (The Hazel Wood #2)

Melissa Albert | 2019 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

7.0

(3 Ratings)

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This is probably even darker than the first book. I really like reworked fairy tales, and I think the characters in this series are more like the characters that the Brothers Grimm had in mind before they were told to rewrite them less scary (I still want to get my hands on the originals - they sound deliciously dark, like this book).

This is a great continuation of the first novel. It looks at how Alice and the other Hinterlanders settle in to life in New York, and Finch’s continuing adventures in The Hinterland. I can’t say much more than this without giving the story away, but needless to say, if you enjoyed the first book, you’ll love this one!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for my copy to read and honestly review!

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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Hole (2012) in Movies

Jan 27, 2020

The Hole (2012)

2012 | Family, Mystery, Sci-Fi

5.9

(8 Ratings)

Movie Rating

A little different

Hard to think of this as a horror as it's a 12a (PG13), however I can see why as it is quite creepy and wouldn't be suitable for younger kids! An intriguing hole in the basement of a new house just has to be checked out by the young brothers, aided by the cute girl next door. They get a lot more than they bargained for when they decide to take the locks off and open the door.
It felt a bit like the 'Burbs/Disturbia, crossed with the Messengers. Which is no bad thing as they are all good films. It has some nice touches, set design and the young actors do a pretty good job. For those who like stronger horror don't be put off by the film rating.