This Week in Startups - Video
Podcast
Jason Calacanis and a rotating group of guest experts bring you this weekly take on the best, worst,...
This Week in Startups - Audio
Podcast
Jason Calacanis and a rotating group of guest experts bring you this weekly take on the best, worst,...
The Russell Howard Hour - Season 1
TV Season
The Russell Howard Hour is a British topical comedy news show, which airs on Sky One and is hosted...
LeftSideCut (3778 KP) rated Never Hike Alone (2017) in Movies
Oct 20, 2020
It's premise is simple - a survival/hiking enthusiast is collecting footage for his YouTube channel when he accidentally stumbles across the remains of Camp Crystal Lake, resulting in a one on one fight for his life when he discovers that Jason Voorhees still resides there - and it's short runtime (clocking in at just under an hour) make for a no-filler, sharp-shock slice of slasher goodness.
It carries a lot of tension, the first half being relatively calm as protagonist Kyle (Drew Leighty) explores the remnant of the camp. Fans of the original film will surely get a kick out of recognisable landmarks, including the bed that Kevin Bacon was skewered through. It's a nice way of showing that this short is a true love letter to the franchise. Kyle is a likable and believable lead who's survival skill set makes him a good match for the big bad.
When Jason eventually shows up, he's damn scary! This version of Jason is just relentless. He's quick, heavy footed, and smashes through doors like they're not even there. Director Vincent DiSanti fills the shoes of Jason, and his tall and broad figure make for a genuinely intimidating version of this beloved horror icon.
He looks fantastic as well, it's clear that a lot of effort was put into his make up and costume.
Top all of this off with a cameo from Thom Mathews himself, and what you get is a recipe for a successful short film, made for fans, by fans.
Never Hike Alone is a real treat for anyone who even has a passing interest in Friday the 13th. Hats off to Womp Stomp Films for their great work.
LeftSideCut (3778 KP) rated Freddy vs. Jason (2003) in Movies
Jul 16, 2019
No. No it was not. Freddy vs. Jason is pretty damn terrible.
The human cast are hugely unlikable - but I imagine that's the point, as when the slaughter begins, it's easy to find yourself rooting for the killers.
The effects have aged pretty badly, but for all it's shortcomings, it's definitely the kind of movie I will always watch when it's on. Its fun enough to be enjoyable.
It's hard to imagine anyone but Robert Englund in the role of Freddy, so it's nice to see him once again in a more modern film before he was recast.
In terms of horror - it's not a particularly scary film, but its pretty gory - and the kills are pretty ludicrous.
Worth a watch just for what it is.
Still Open All Hours: The Story of a Classic Comedy
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Geronimo - An American Legend (1993)
6.5
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Justice League: Volume 6: Injustice League
Book
The #1 New York Times bestselling series! When the Crime Syndicate nearly destroyed our world, Lex...
Merissa (11805 KP) rated Rescued (Rescued Hearts #1) in Books
Jan 31, 2019
Exceedingly well written, with a sweet story, and hot and sexy intimate scenes, you really do get the best of both worlds with this book. I loved the characters, and the world-building, and would highly recommend this book.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go and get the second book!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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