Karica Truebenbach (156 KP) rated The Exorcist (1973) in Movies
Sep 27, 2018
Compared to what we have now, the visual aspect of the movie is not the cleanest, but that doesn't detract from the awesome makeup and other effects. Reagan's slow descent into hell is reflected in her appearance as her teeth blacken and her skin rots with lesions. She does something in the movie that still makes my skin crawl (crucifix scene, ugh) but that's how I can tell that the movie hit its mark, if I can think on it years later and still get the creeps. This is definitely something to add to your Halloween collection if you haven't already.
Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) rated Amityville: The Awakening (2017) in Movies
Jan 27, 2019
Madmen and Badmen: What Happened When British Politics Met Advertising
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How did a bunch of unelected, unaccountable admen end up running British politics? Sam Delaney...
LoganCrews (2861 KP) rated The Grudge (2020) in Movies
Sep 21, 2020
LoganCrews (2861 KP) rated Phantoms (1998) in Movies
Sep 21, 2020
Awix (3310 KP) rated Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) in Movies
May 27, 2020 (Updated Aug 2, 2020)
A Hellraiser movie made with an American sensibility and for a mainstream American audience - one almost gets the sense the writers think they're making a Nightmare on Elm Street movie. The first half, with Pinhead stuck in a pillar, is not too bad, but they have to let him out eventually at which point the film's IQ and sense of restraint both vanish. Too much lazy gore and silly action (rubbish Cenobites wandering around New York City fighting the police). Doug Bradley just about saves the movie from being completely worthless, as he manages to chew the scenery even while being part of it; Terry Farrell was better in Star Trek. The occasional interesting idea or image but the film's main achievement is making the first two look better than they actually are.
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Two exciting short stories set in the engrossing world of The Demon Cycle from bestselling fantasy...