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The Silence
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Bestselling author Tim Lebbon’s electrifying horror novel - now made into a Netflix original movie...
Blazing Minds (92 KP) rated Alien Domicile (2017) in Movies
Nov 1, 2021 (Updated Nov 3, 2021)
Alien Domicile is a low budget movie ($85,000) that can only be described as a cheaper made version of the Alien franchise. Five government contractors wake up to find themselves confined underground at the infamous Area 51. They are forced to confront a sinister government experiment and a horrifying Alien host.
The cinematography in Alien Domicile isn’t all that bad, there are some really nice moments when the lighting etc builds the tension of the scenes as does the camera angles, which all bring this little indie movie to life, the acting in the movie is nothing to scream about, it’s very much low-budget indie movie style, but again this is something that adds to the appeal of the movie and the style that the director has shot the movie and the production of the overall movie.
The cinematography in Alien Domicile isn’t all that bad, there are some really nice moments when the lighting etc builds the tension of the scenes as does the camera angles, which all bring this little indie movie to life, the acting in the movie is nothing to scream about, it’s very much low-budget indie movie style, but again this is something that adds to the appeal of the movie and the style that the director has shot the movie and the production of the overall movie.
Amazing Grace Adams
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Grace Adams is one bad day away from saving her life. One hot summer day, stuck in traffic on her...
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Movie Metropolis (309 KP) rated Halloween (1978) in Movies
Jun 10, 2019
The oldest film on my list, John Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece was the film that began my enjoyment of the slasher genre.
And by enjoyment, I of course mean sitting with my hands in front of my eyes for the majority of the run-time. This seventies film set the standard for the genre with its incredible mix of horror, teenage angst and obviously that iconic tune.
Jamie Lee Curtis became the scream queen of the period and Michael Myers was the antagonist that made you check your wardrobes before going to bed – or was that just me?
It still gives me chills to this day. Sure, it’s been impersonated, remade and has about 100 sequels to its name, but that doesn’t tarnish the memory of one of the greatest horror films ever made.
https://moviemetropolis.net/2017/07/08/films-that-influenced-me-adam-brannon-2/
And by enjoyment, I of course mean sitting with my hands in front of my eyes for the majority of the run-time. This seventies film set the standard for the genre with its incredible mix of horror, teenage angst and obviously that iconic tune.
Jamie Lee Curtis became the scream queen of the period and Michael Myers was the antagonist that made you check your wardrobes before going to bed – or was that just me?
It still gives me chills to this day. Sure, it’s been impersonated, remade and has about 100 sequels to its name, but that doesn’t tarnish the memory of one of the greatest horror films ever made.
https://moviemetropolis.net/2017/07/08/films-that-influenced-me-adam-brannon-2/
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Fifty Shades Freed in Books
Jul 10, 2018
This was another good book. I thought that the author makes the characters likeable. With that said, the writing was not amazing. It didn't flow very well. I thought that the author would choose a couple words and stick with them and never change them. If I read another "Oh my" I may scream.
I did find this an entertaining series and I'm glad that I read them. With that said, these are guilty pleasure books, those books that you may not want to openly discuss with some people. I'm not ashamed of what I read but I was glad that I read these books on my nook.
All in all, the story was good but it read like a fantasy of a young adult/teen and not as realistic as I would have hoped. The books were entertaining but they left me wanting "more"...
I did find this an entertaining series and I'm glad that I read them. With that said, these are guilty pleasure books, those books that you may not want to openly discuss with some people. I'm not ashamed of what I read but I was glad that I read these books on my nook.
All in all, the story was good but it read like a fantasy of a young adult/teen and not as realistic as I would have hoped. The books were entertaining but they left me wanting "more"...
Nick Beaty (70 KP) rated Happy Death Day (2017) in Movies
Dec 11, 2019 (Updated Dec 11, 2019)
Pleasantly surprised...
I didn't have any expectations when I sat down with my wife to watch this movie but as you sometimes find, when you set the bar low you are occasionally pleasantly surprised.
The film is basically Groundhog Day meets Scream. With the main character reliving the same day over and over, after being killed in lots of different ways on the same night.
The thing I liked about Happy Death Day is, it knows exactly what it is and doesn't try to be something it isn't. It doesn't take itself seriously at all and plays along with the fact that it is very much a comedy horror.
If you are very serious about your horror films, then this one might not be for you. However if you are looking for a movie that is just an easy watch, then Happy Death Day is a pretty decent choice.
The film is basically Groundhog Day meets Scream. With the main character reliving the same day over and over, after being killed in lots of different ways on the same night.
The thing I liked about Happy Death Day is, it knows exactly what it is and doesn't try to be something it isn't. It doesn't take itself seriously at all and plays along with the fact that it is very much a comedy horror.
If you are very serious about your horror films, then this one might not be for you. However if you are looking for a movie that is just an easy watch, then Happy Death Day is a pretty decent choice.
The Portable Veblen
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A laugh-out-loud love story with big ideas - and squirrels SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE...
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Escorted (Escorted, #1) in Books
Jan 6, 2021
I'm a sucker for a good romance/love story and, for me, this was just that.
I loved it from the start, when Lori's worrying over meeting Ander and phoning her cousin for advice, to finish, when they are taking things slow and explaining certain points about their times together.
It was funny in places and romantic.
Reading how Ander's changed as he got to know her more was really sweet but Lori was a bit too blind to it from early on and I wanted to scream at her. She eventually realised but by then she was determined to push him away... *sigh* Lori...
Everything worked out in the end, though, so yay!
I devoured this in one sitting, which shows just how into the book I was (finishing it at 1am this morning), and I look forward to reading more from the author.
I loved it from the start, when Lori's worrying over meeting Ander and phoning her cousin for advice, to finish, when they are taking things slow and explaining certain points about their times together.
It was funny in places and romantic.
Reading how Ander's changed as he got to know her more was really sweet but Lori was a bit too blind to it from early on and I wanted to scream at her. She eventually realised but by then she was determined to push him away... *sigh* Lori...
Everything worked out in the end, though, so yay!
I devoured this in one sitting, which shows just how into the book I was (finishing it at 1am this morning), and I look forward to reading more from the author.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Terror Train (1980) in Movies
May 3, 2021
Ok early Slasher film
One of the early 80's Slasher films featuring Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis just after she did @Prom Night (2008)
It's actually not that bad for a Slasher film of the time. A few years after pulling a prank on a medical student a bunch of students celebrate New Year's Eve with a costume party aboard a steam train. A lot of the time it doesn't feel like much of a Slasher film, the body count is quite low and the with not a lot of gore. The setting of the film is different and the train adds to the film quite well with the confined spaces. Also featuring David Copperfield. The plot is OK as the killer dons different costumes and there is a surprise as well. Overall a decent 80's slasher film worth checking out. Currently on Amazon prime.
It's actually not that bad for a Slasher film of the time. A few years after pulling a prank on a medical student a bunch of students celebrate New Year's Eve with a costume party aboard a steam train. A lot of the time it doesn't feel like much of a Slasher film, the body count is quite low and the with not a lot of gore. The setting of the film is different and the train adds to the film quite well with the confined spaces. Also featuring David Copperfield. The plot is OK as the killer dons different costumes and there is a surprise as well. Overall a decent 80's slasher film worth checking out. Currently on Amazon prime.