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B (15 KP) rated Stuff You Missed in History Class in Podcasts

Jan 10, 2018

Stuff you Missed in History Class is all the things I wish I would have actually learned in school. From the stories you think you have already heard to things you would not think to look into this podcast covers them all. In the coverage, the overviews are often more informative then hours in the classroom. I love listening to Tracy and Holly tell the well-researched and well thought outlines full of what is promised history. This podcast leaves out most of the personal feelings of the hosts, which is very nice as well. Episode suggestions: New England Vampire Panic and Building Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion.

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Anne Still (2 KP) rated House Of Leaves in Books

Apr 28, 2018

House Of Leaves

Mark Z. Danielewski | 2000 | Fiction & Poetry

8.4

(14 Ratings)

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Multiple plotlines building on top of each other. (0 more)

Yes, it is challenging..

I know a few people that gave up on this one.. while I have reread it multiple times.. The author challenges the reader in multiple ways. I honestly loved the fact that by the end you almost felt like you were also on the edge of sanity.. you are witnessing the building insanity in the main character, all due to the ravings of a mad man.. Now, if you happen to have POE'S album Haunted, play it while you read.. she wrote the music while he wrote the book... It brings a unique sense of continuity.

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Awix (3310 KP) rated The Live Ghost (1934) in Movies

Feb 23, 2019

The Live Ghost (1934)

1934 | Comedy

6.0

(1 Ratings)

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Okay mid-period Laurel and Hardy short. Stan and Ollie are hired by regular antagonist Walter Long to help kidnap men to crew his allegedly-haunted ship; perhaps inevitably, they end up press-ganging themselves. Better not mention the ghost to the captain...
About as close to over-plotted as you can get with a L&H movie; some good stuff near the start but it gets a bit busy as it goes on - too much story, not enough slapstick. Concludes by recycling the (slightly gruesome) closing gag from the same year's Going Bye-Bye! Has its moments, but not as many as some other films from the boys.

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Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated Ghostbusters (1984) in Movies

Jan 16, 2018

Ghostbusters (1984)

1984 | Comedy, Sci-Fi

8.8

(111 Ratings)

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Who ya Gonna Call

One of the most iconic movies of the 1980's. 3 scientists believe there is a way to catching a ghost and keeping trapped in a containment system. A single woman believes she is being haunted by a ghost and seeks their help With the help of a 4th they are accomplishing their goal when of course a federal government worker screws it all up and unleashes hell on NY.

This movie will always be known for it's lovable casts (RIP Harold Ramis) and great antics. The movie is full of comedy and action and a 50ft marshmallow man what cant be fun about that.

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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) rated Wildfell in Books

Jun 2, 2018

Wildfell

London Clarke | 2018 | Horror

10.0

(1 Ratings)

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plot, characters, setting (0 more)

Loved, Loved, Loved

I had won Wildfell by London Clarke in a giveaway. I'm really happy I did.

Wildfell by London Clarke is a true gothic horror that takes place in London, England. I loved all the character especially Nigel and Alice. While they weren't major characters, I still had a soft spot.

I don't want to give too much away, but I enjoyed the whole plot line of people going missing and a haunted house.

London Clarke did a great job with the setting of London, England even though she's not from there.

I would definitely recommend this book to those 15+. It is so good!

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Briannabrown1019 (799 KP) rated The Houses October Built 2 (2017) in Movies

Jun 18, 2018

This was a great follow up to the 2014 film. Taking place shortly after the end of the first movie, we are able to see what happened to the characters. Brandy, still terrified and traumatized from the events of the first film is reluctant to continue her haunt adventures with her friends. The twist at the end of the movie is what made it work for me. This wrapped up the overall story well. I also love the uniqueness of the two movies. It's fun to get a "behind the scenes" look at haunted houses and events. It makes the story feel very real. 8/10 for me!