Sarah (7798 KP) rated Happy Death Day (2017) in Movies
Jul 14, 2018
The twist wasn't entirely unpredictable and some of the acting in parts was awful - I'm assuming as it isn't taking itself too seriously that this bad acting is done purposely, but its still a bit worrying! Ultimately this is a entertaining film that isn't great, but its good enough to sit through and not want to switch off.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Nine Dead (2009) in Movies
Sep 1, 2018
This films works on some levels but it's not that dramatic, the abductor isn't that menacing or scary and it fails to create the tension and suspense needed for a film like this to work. I have to add it's really low budget and the acting quite poor, Sabrina the teenage witch (Melissa Joan Hart) appears to have grown up quick, but no wonder I've not seen her in much since those days. To cap it all it has an odd ending which didn't fit.
ClareR (5674 KP) rated The Night Country (The Hazel Wood #2) in Books
Dec 30, 2019
This is a great continuation of the first novel. It looks at how Alice and the other Hinterlanders settle in to life in New York, and Finch’s continuing adventures in The Hinterland. I can’t say much more than this without giving the story away, but needless to say, if you enjoyed the first book, you’ll love this one!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for my copy to read and honestly review!
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Captain (AKA Der Hauptmann) (2017) in Movies
Nov 16, 2019
Brilliant film of a story I didn't even know about until I saw it.
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Awix (3310 KP) rated An American Werewolf in London (1981) in Movies
May 17, 2021
In with a shout as the best werewolf movie ever, although this is partly because of the lack of serious competition. The story hits all the usual beats, but is elevated by a knowing sense of humour (and jokes which really land) and Rick Baker's still-impressive make-up effects (it's hard to know which sequence Landis seems more fascinated by, the transformation or Jenny Agutter in the shower). A fascination with the weirdness of British culture, along with a supporting cast of great character actors, also helps to make the film distinctive. Very funny, very scary, occasionally very gory; a great horror movie.