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Awix (3310 KP) rated Hereditary (2018) in Movies

Jun 16, 2018 (Updated Jun 16, 2018)  
Hereditary (2018)
Hereditary (2018)
2018 | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Never-knowingly-underwrought horror movie (looks like one of those post-horror movies for a bit; but no, it's a horror movie after all). Screwed up but nicely affluent family contends with aftermath of bereavement; is the mother right in her belief that supernatural forces are at work around them, or just a bit nuts?

First half is a horribly intense and rather oppressive study of grief and emotional dysfunction; not actually what you'd call scary, though. Second half is a much more traditional horror movie with spooky seances, severed heads a go go, waking nightmares, embroidered doormats and many other clichés - but still not actually what you'd call scary in any but the most superficial way. Plot is all over the place; all the bits that will make you jump are in the trailer, pretty much. Very possibly worth watching for a brilliant performance by Toni Collette, but this is the equivalent of a really good stereo in a car with a cruddy engine. The movie is atmospheric and the director shows promise, but if this is what counts as a great horror movie nowadays the genre is in serious trouble.
  
As Above So Below (2014)
As Above So Below (2014)
2014 | Horror
6
5.7 (13 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Perdita weeks (0 more)
Just watched on netflix so so horror movie similar to the descent but that's way better than this movie it's okay but could have been better
  
Hereditary (2018)
Hereditary (2018)
2018 | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Brilliant
I really enjoyed the occultist themes and the way they were presented through this film. Compared to modern horror films, this is a stand out for me!
  
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Andy K (10823 KP) Mar 28, 2019

I promise I'll watch it soon!

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Marmie7 (8 KP) rated Penpal in Books

May 29, 2018  
Penpal
Penpal
Dathan Auerbach | 2012 | Horror, Mystery
8
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Edge of your seat mystery/horror story. I couldn't put this one down and read most of it in one sitting. Unnerving and heartbreaking at times. Highly recommened!
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Relic (1997) in Movies

Jul 13, 2018  
The Relic (1997)
The Relic (1997)
1997 | Horror, Sci-Fi
7
5.7 (10 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Cool creature feature
A very enjoyable horror as an ancient creature turns up at the Natural History Museum and runs amok. Quite gory and good SFX as well.