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Sarah (7798 KP) rated Rings (2017) in Movies
Oct 29, 2017
Unnecessary
Did we really need another Ring film? And the answer is probably not. The first film wasn t great, the second one I couldn't even finish and I'm afraid the third doesn't fare much better.
Completely agree with Dean, this isn't a horror film it's more of a thriller. It isn't scary in the slightest and is entirely predictable. Johnny Galecki really should just stick with the Big Bang Theory and I'm highly surprised Vincent D'Onofrio was in this. Personally I just think was very disappointing, I was expecting so much more in the way of scares and creeps. The only good thing was getting more of a back story on Samara.
Completely agree with Dean, this isn't a horror film it's more of a thriller. It isn't scary in the slightest and is entirely predictable. Johnny Galecki really should just stick with the Big Bang Theory and I'm highly surprised Vincent D'Onofrio was in this. Personally I just think was very disappointing, I was expecting so much more in the way of scares and creeps. The only good thing was getting more of a back story on Samara.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Jigsaw (2017) in Movies
Oct 30, 2017
Some good twists (2 more)
Good death trap design
Popular cast
I want to play a game
A decent entry to the franchise after a long break from the last film. I like that it centres on one group of people doing several rounds of the "games" rather than lots of individuals. I wouldn't say it was scary but Saw has always been more about the gore and there is enough to keep fans happy. Those playing detective will have plenty of twists and red herrings to keep them entertained as well. Along with a familiar cast from various TV shows, the pieces come together to make a Saw film that's better than many of the later entries. Perfect for Halloween.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Quarantine (2008) in Movies
Jan 7, 2018
Decent Western remake for a change
A really great horror film, made apparently just months after the Spanish original @REC (2007) . What I don't understand is so many people saying this is not as good? It's almost the same film scene for scene, but with a different cast and set in LA. The only changes from the original are a few more attacks and the origin of the virus was changed slightly. The only real problem if you have seen the original first is you know what is coming and when viewing second time round it's not so scary. Otherwise almost a carbon copy of the original but in English. Watch out for Rec2!
Dean (6925 KP) rated Rec 2 (2009) in Movies
Jan 8, 2018
A good follow up film to Rec, which was re-made months after release as Quarantine. This continues right after the events of the first film, on the same night. In many ways it's more of the same, but a little less scary second time round. The fact you're following a swat team as well diminished the scare factor a bit as well. A couple of plot lines didn't quite make sense, other wise it's very entertaining if you liked the first one. It does also explain the nature of the virus, that was only mentioned briefly in the first film. A good sequel for a change, go and see it!
Story times!
Lore narrated by Aaron Mahnke is awesome. With a book series, an Amazon video series and this podcast Aaron has a voice that adds an extra creep factor to the scary stories based in true life he tells. At times, I get goosebumps listening to the history and folklore surrounding places and things of the past. A must hear episode is episode 15: Unboxed. The story of Robert the Doll, who inspired the Chucky series and his original owner of the same name, is one of the creepiest. This story of inspired me to drag three other unknowing adults through a museum in Key West. Be sure no pictures exist of this venture.
Hannah (27 KP) rated The Silence of the Lambs (1991) in Movies
Jun 6, 2017
Great acting (2 more)
Creepy, but not too scary
Entertaining
Creepy but amazing!!
This is one of my favourite films, if not just because of the amazing acting of Anthony Hopkins!! He plays Lecter so believably, it's incredible!! He genuinely seems very creepy, and it lends the film much more entertainment value. Foster is ok in the film, but I've never been a massive fan of hers anyway. I do love the character she plays though, so that makes up for it!
This is a weird, creepy, on-the-edge film that, even though it can be slow at times, is very entertaining to watch. Would definitely recommend this, its a great film!!
This is a weird, creepy, on-the-edge film that, even though it can be slow at times, is very entertaining to watch. Would definitely recommend this, its a great film!!
Verner Latskin (74 KP) rated Suicide Squad (2016) in Movies
Jul 20, 2017
A Complete Waste
No movie with a concept and set up like this should be boring. But it was/is. Incomprehensible and dumb I can deal with and still have a good time, But this was impossible to care about enough to even properly hate. I give it two stars just for how committed Margot Robbie is to a character that shouldn't be remotely likable (she is a psychopath murderess, after all, who is in love with the least charming or scary version of the joker ever conceived) and for Will Smith being Will Smith again.
Laura (6 KP) rated The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) in Movies
Jun 11, 2019
Good for a kids film
After seeing the secret Life of pets, I felt I needed to then see the second one. We opted for the new odeon luxe that has opened. I feel that this may have contributed to an increased score. The storyline was good, no prolonged intro which was great for the kids. Some scary moments which my daughter wasn't too impressed with but every movie needs its ups and downs! Some excellent humour and some excellent correlation to real life (fox in the farm, cone of shame). Overall, something just didn't hit the spot to say it was fantastic, however overall a good film
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Adam Raccoon in Lost Woods in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Adam is thrilled to leave on his hike with King Aren. Adam just has a few things he wants to take with him. King Aren insists that Adam doesn’t need them. Will they help during the hike? Or will they just get in the way?
While the point of this story is obvious (this isn’t the Parables for Kids series for nothing), the story is fun and never preaches. Instead, it provides some laughs and a couple of scary moments along the way. The illustrations are a colorful addition to a wonderful story.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/04/book-review-adam-raccoon-in-lost-woods.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
While the point of this story is obvious (this isn’t the Parables for Kids series for nothing), the story is fun and never preaches. Instead, it provides some laughs and a couple of scary moments along the way. The illustrations are a colorful addition to a wonderful story.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/04/book-review-adam-raccoon-in-lost-woods.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Lee (2222 KP) rated Hereditary (2018) in Movies
Jun 15, 2018 (Updated Jun 16, 2018)
Absolutely awful
I've just left the cinema having seen the highly anticipated movie Hereditary and I'm in shock. Not because it's scary, or unsettling, or any of the other things that so many glowing reviews have mentioned. No, I'm in shock because I don't think I've ever been in a cinema where so many people have walked out throughout the movie from boredom. Where so many people have laughed uncontrollably at scenes which are supposed to be serious and shocking, but are just plain ridiculous. And where so many people have all left the cinema commenting on how shit it was, and what a waste of two hours it was. This was just a complete and utter disappointment.
