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The Hitcher (2007)
The Hitcher (2007)
2007 | Drama, Horror, Mystery
8
6.1 (10 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Good remake
This is a brilliant if simple thriller/horror film! I was surprised I liked it so much, favours well compared to the original and much better than The Hitcher 2 which no doubt passed many by, just as well. This is very similar to the original with the general plot and "key" scenes still in it. Sophia Bush is great in this and Sean Bean does make a a good viillain. Very violent and bloody to go with it! If you thought this would be a poor comparison to the cult original then I suggest you check it out.
  
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Part One
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Part One
2018 | Fantasy, Horror
The cast (0 more)
I was thrilled when Netflix picked up the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, I really liked the horror comic, the original comics, and the goofy 90s/00s television show.
This show was sufficiently creepy, and provided me with straight nightmare fuel, as I found out last night. Sabrina was very much the same character as she has been all along, a teenager that makes slightly questionable decisions while trying to do the right thing.
The opening titles comprised of the original art from the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina graphic novel, as well as her first intro panel in the original Sabrina comic.
  
Rise of the Tomb Raider - 20 Year Celebration Edition
Rise of the Tomb Raider - 20 Year Celebration Edition
Action/Adventure
Nostalgia (1 more)
Well made
Story (1 more)
Gameplay
Good, but not exactly original.
A well made but dull addition to the Tomb Raider franchise.

The game itself is well made, but it has lost the charm of the original games. The game, like the first in the prequel trilogy, boasts its "free-roam" option, which doesn't really add much to the game or the story.

There's also very little in the way of tomb raiding, with tombs being fun challenges reminiscent of the original puzzles, but feeling like little more than an afterthought as something they should probably put in.
  
Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
2019 | Action, Comedy, Horror
Very funny sequel
Contains spoilers, click to show
So after years of waiting for a sequel to the brilliant original and this year we finally got it and it just about surpasses the original.

All the original stars are back along with new and very funny character madison (played by zoey deutch) who is dumber than a box of frogs.The plot itself is very basic but that doesnt matter because the film runs on all the jokes.Hopefully there wont be such a long wait for a third film.

Oh and there is another hilarious appearance by bill murray this time during the main credits.
  
The Lion King (2019)
The Lion King (2019)
2019 | Adventure, Animation, Family
Finally got round to watching this film. The effects were fantastic. The movie almost stayed true to its original form apart from random word changes here and there (I saw the original so much thanks to my autistic baby sister, that I know it word for word) they also slightly changed the song notes in places. I found some of the acting to be slightly forced. Overall the film was ok, but I stand by the opinion that the original animated movies are better than the updated “live action” ones. Would watch again but only if there was little else to watch
  
It: Chapter Two (2019)
It: Chapter Two (2019)
2019 | Horror, Thriller
IT 1990 - enough said
If you haven't seen the original 1990's TV series then where have you been??
And more importantly, why this?
After reading the book a dozen or more times, binge watching the original then watching Part 1 and 2 of the remake I am hopefully qualified to give this review.

The actors, amazing. The acting a spot on. And that is the best thing about this remake.

I mean. It mimics the original in most ways but the expectations I had for this movie were sky high.

Tim curry in a clown suit - where are you?
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Halloween (2018) in Movies

Oct 26, 2018  
Halloween (2018)
Halloween (2018)
2018 | Horror
Plenty of homage to the original (1 more)
A few genre flipsides
Not gory (0 more)
More treat than trick
This definitely plays tribute to the original in many ways. With certain scenes, settings and especially the music. These are nice touches and definitely tie it in as a new direct sequel to the original.
I was surprised a lot of the kills weren't that gory and quite often not on screen. Often leaving the horror for your mind to image. Overall a good film although the ending felt a bit abrupt, but I liked the little details put in.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) Oct 29, 2018

By today's standards only one was gory. That's another way in which it's similar to the first.

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Lea Carroll (0 KP) rated Dark Matter in Books

Dec 22, 2017  
Dark Matter
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
Derivative of many other books
I tried to read this book, but it was too predictable and not original enough for me to be interested
  
Sunshine Cleaning (2009)
Sunshine Cleaning (2009)
2009 | Comedy
8
7.5 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Both amy adams and emily blunt (0 more)
Its something original witch i like.both actresses in the begining of there careers .both are good in this.playing sisters.