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Urban Legend (1998)
Urban Legend (1998)
1998 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Great cast (1 more)
Original idea of the killings based on Urban Legends
A cool, slick, Slasher film
This is a cool Slasher film that had a similar vibe to Scream and I know what you did last summer. It was released just after those films. The cast was very popular at the time including Robert Englund of Freddy fame and others from big teen shows at the time. Definitely one for Slasher fans with plenty of twists to keep you guessing who the Killer is, including the obligatory creepy janitor. If you missed it give it a whirl.
  
Cross Justice
Cross Justice
James Patterson | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
7
9.3 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Jaw dropping at times but some inconsistencies
There were moments where I actually applauded the writing after finding out another piece of information and twist to this non-stop thriller. The snappy writing allows you to stay engaged with the story and the endless plot turns make it all the more intriguing.

I had a few qualms however. Some of the action sequences were bordering on Hollywood and were totally unbelievable, making Alex Cross seem invincible. And the serial killer narrative that went parallel to the story seemed almost pointless although it was at times even more engaging.
  
Baby Driver (2017)
Baby Driver (2017)
2017 | Action, Comedy
Great soundtrack (1 more)
Kevin Spacey
Boring (0 more)
Overrated
I can see I'm in the minority here, but I really thought this film was overrated.

I love Edgar Wright, but I found myself so bored watching this. Yes it has a killer soundtrack and was very stylish, but I found it to be more style over substance. The main plot was boring and I found a lot of the characters to be a little irritating - Jamie Foxx's character especially. The only highlight was the fabulous Kevin Spacey and the few laughs it managed to raise in far too long a run time.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) Jan 16, 2018

Haha I couldn't agree more! I stopped concentrating after the first 15 minutes.

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Sarah (7800 KP) Jan 17, 2018

Glad I'm not the only one! I probably should give it another watch as my outlook is usually better second time around.

Red Dragon (2002)
Red Dragon (2002)
2002 | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Incredible cast and acting (0 more)
Great prequel to Silence of the Lambs
This star-studded film is a brilliant sequel / prequel to Silence of the Lambs, unlike the other films in the franchise. It's not overly gory and it focuses on character development. The plot is well-done and the acting is superb. Of course Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes, Emily Watson and Edward Norton get a special mention. It's a dark tale about a forensic detective attempting to trace a serial killer who has a penchant for murdering whole families all the while 'transforming' into the Red Dragon.
  
True Detective  - Season 1
True Detective - Season 1
2014 | Drama
Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey (0 more)
Great first series, extremely dark
If you watch the first series DO NOT watch the second series which is a total let down in comparison. The partnership between Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson is absolutely stellar, acting at its highest level. The story is hideously dark, and the two actors, who are fatally flawed, are completely perfect for the role. It surrounds a serial killer who murders young girls in a cult-like fashion, and the coming together of these two detectives after many years to try and finally solve it. A really well done first series.
  
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Domonique (0 KP) rated Into the Water in Books

May 12, 2018  
Into the Water
Into the Water
Paula Hawkins | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
7.5 (45 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was so good! I loved all the characters and how everyone tied to everyone else. I did not see who the killer was until the very end and that's one thing I love about stories about this, when they surprise me. I loved that Jules finally learned the truth about Nell and that she would have protected her if she knew and maybe things could have been different between them. I hope that her and Lena being together will help each other grow and heal. I can't wait for the next book by Paula Hawkins!!
  
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Carol Avery (1 KP) rated Amazon in Apps

Apr 13, 2018  
Amazon
Amazon
Lifestyle, Shopping
10
8.9 (262 Ratings)
App Rating
The convenience of shopping in my underwear. (3 more)
Great prices and deals.
They have literally everything!!
Quick and easy returns.
Beware false photos! (1 more)
Let’s be honest Amazon streaming service sucks. Owch.
Oh boy it’s Amazon
Amazon the killer of old school retail. Let’s be honest everyone loves shopping in their underwear. I mean does it really get better than that? You pay a small subscription fee which not only gives you free two day shipping. (Which has saved my butt one to many times). It also gives you excess to their streaming subscriptions, prime reading and prime music! What a steal!
  
The Oxford Murders (2010)
The Oxford Murders (2010)
2010 | International, Drama, Horror
5
4.8 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Good cast (1 more)
Good location
Anti-climax (0 more)
Underwhelming
I like a whodunit murder mystery and this had been on my list to see for a long time. It's not a film that gets shown on TV often but is on Sky cinema at present.
It has a rather silly plot of a serial killer around Oxford University who leaves clues a Maths professor and student try to solve. The scenes in and around Oxford University give it a nice setting. The lead characters are good actors but unfortunately they are let down by the final revelation about the murders. One for Whodunit fans only.
  
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)
2019 | Biography, Crime, Thriller
I thought this film really did something I wasn't expecting. Instead of focusing on the physical crime that created Ted Bundy into the infamous killer everyone knows him as today; it was refreshing to see a more emotional take on the whole events. I loved the performance of Liz. Wholly, I think this film will be disliked because it didn't divulge into the gruesome and gory deaths that we all know about, but I think the director did an amazing job of holding the perspective.

This film reminds me of the Steve Jobs film with Michael Fassbender, and also Legend with Tom Hardy.