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The Babadook (2014)
The Babadook (2014)
2014 | Horror
Minimalist Creep
Wow was I surprised by this. My daughters have been after me for a while to watch, but I have to not being a big fan of modern CGI horror like The Conjuring, Insidious, etc. I made the mistake of including this film in that group and I was wrong.

Modern audiences have grown short attention spans even having film studios get rid of opening film credits, so it is refreshing these days when a film takes its time and leaves something to our imagination. I have written in several reviews the last few years that just because modern filmmakers can do something, doesn't mean they should. Modern CGI effects leave virtually nothing a movie maker can accomplish with enough imagination are computer work done to it; however, I still maintain the "Jaws" theory of the less you show the audience the more they have to used their own imaginations and therefore the film's "Babadook" becomes even more scary.

I loved the way the creature was shown mostly in shadow and not really given a good glimpse most of the way through. Even when it presents itself, you don't really get a good look at it and a lot of the scare is also through creepy, haunting sound effects.

I guess I will have to listen to my daughters from now on!
  
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Andy K (10823 KP) Dec 11, 2019

No I haven't Lee thanks I'll check it out.

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Katey Bassett (610 KP) Dec 11, 2019

Agreed, it follows was good. Very creepy.

Stitch It Simple: 25 hand sewn projects to make and share
Stitch It Simple: 25 hand sewn projects to make and share
Beth Sheard | 2017 | Art, Photography & Fashion
6
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
A few nice designs, not to everyones taste. Bright, bold colours are used in the pictures, clear instructions to make items for the modern home but I have to say this is not my cup of tea and it wouldn't be found with my sewing books
  
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
2017 | Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Perfect casting choices (3 more)
Close to the animated movie
Soundtrack
Costumes
Offers a fresh and modern take on a classic story
The movie felt magical, and Watson plays an ideal Belle. The performance of the cast enhances the film, and the two new songs were very moving.
  
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
2009 | Comedy, Horror
A very good modern horror film. It got great reviews and I can see why, has some great make up scenes, a little gross at times and pretty good effects. I was expecting a little more from it, but it's still a good film to watch.
  
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Silent Blade (Kinsmen, #1)
6
5.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Meh. Much more romance than anything else. I like more weird in my fantasy, a whole lot more science in my science fiction. There's no reason at all this couldn't have been set in the modern day, and it fits the whole RWA formula to a tee.
  
Summoned (Summoned, #1)
Summoned (Summoned, #1)
Rainy Kaye | 2014 | Erotica
8
6.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
A very good read, I loved the book and the way it's written. The characters are engaging. Dimitri is a modern day genie and Syd is a one night stand that won't go away. I don't think I've ever read a book about a genie before.