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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Sam (Damienverse #1) in Books

Nov 28, 2019  
Sam (Damienverse #1)
Sam (Damienverse #1)
Iain Rob Wright | 2012 | Horror, Paranormal
6
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Not his best :(
I am a fan of this author's work having read and enjoyed several of his other books but have to admit that this one just didn't do it for me.

Now don't get me wrong, it's not a bad story, it's just a bit cliché and I really struggled to connect with any of the characters although having said that, they were well developed and I did think "Sam" was well done and suitably creepy. There were some good twists but, unfortunately, I didn't find it particularly scary and although there are some tense moments, there just wasn't enough for me.

Overall, a pretty good read for readers who are of a nervous disposition and don't like to be too scared or freaked out.
  
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Paul Tyrrell (139 KP) rated The Grudge (2004) in Movies

Apr 19, 2020  
The Grudge (2004)
The Grudge (2004)
2004 | Drama, Horror, Mystery
7
6.5 (24 Ratings)
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Jumps and plays on your childish fears (0 more)
Don't let your imagination run away with you (0 more)
Sleeping with the lights on at 30
Watched this again for the first time in years yesterday. Didn't seem half as scary when watching it with other people so didn't have to sleep with the light on this time (true story).
Sarah Michelle Gellar plays it well and some of the jumps and scares are brilliantly done. Raimi was going through a little horror spell with this and Drag me to Hell which also was pretty good, but did have a slightly more comedic tone than The Grudge.
Good supporting cast and well worth a watch, as its o e of the few American/Japanese updates that hasn't ruined the original story
  
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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated The Handmaid's Tale in Books

Feb 12, 2020  
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood | 1998 | Essays
6
8.3 (112 Ratings)
Book Rating
It’s rare that I prefer a film or TV series to the book it is based on but I think this may be the exception. Having only seen the 1st series on TV I thought I’d give the book a go and although the world-building lives up to what I’d expect the story itself is slow and not as tense.

It’s scary and an all believable world that Atwood creates but the telling seemed bogged down in details over the mundane.

I probably spoiled myself seeing the TV series first but I’d recommend that to all. I feel the theme has been gone over plenty so won't rehash but it's a worthwhile story however you decide to consume it.
  
    Eyes: The Horror Game

    Eyes: The Horror Game

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Billy Gibbons recommended The Chess Box by Howlin Wolf in Music (curated)

 
The Chess Box by Howlin Wolf
The Chess Box by Howlin Wolf
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Album Favorite

"Not so much for the guitar work, but what’s represented on this collection is a real tight, small band. Wolf’s nickname was appropriate because he actually sounded like a wild animal when he sang. What an outrageous, maniacal voice! He could’ve been a star of those old Wolfman movies and they wouldn’t have needed any special effects. “He played great harmonica, and he could certainly get with it on the guitar. He had a mystique that came through on record. He could be overwhelming and scary. Not many artists can do that. So I’d call him one of the true originals of the blues. I love this collection. Just to have one big box set that encompasses something like ten different recordings, that’s pretty special."

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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated The Frighteners (1996) in Movies

May 8, 2021  
The Frighteners (1996)
The Frighteners (1996)
1996 | Comedy, Family, Horror
9
8.2 (16 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Spooky Scary Ghost
The Frighteners- is a excellent horror comedy directed by Peter Jackson. Micheal J. Fox is excellent in it.

The plot: Once an architect, Frank Bannister (Michael J. Fox) now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife. But what he does not count on is more people dying in the small town where he lives. As he tries to piece together the supernatural mystery of these killings, he falls in love with the wife (Trini Alvarado) of one of the victims and deals with a crazy FBI agent (Jeffrey Combs).

Its a excellent underrated horror comedy. Highly recordmend.