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KarenRC (6 KP) rated The Death of Mrs Westaway in Books
Jul 23, 2018
I really enjoyed this book! It is a creepy, atmospheric tale of a dysfunctional family full of secrets. Its a bit of a slow burn, but I think that adds to the tension. The characters are all very well written, but especially Hal. Despite knowing that what she is doing is wrong, you can't help but root for her to just get that little break she is hoping for to help get her out of the mess she has found herself in after her Mothers untimely death. Trepassen is the perfect setting for this story, complete with creepy housekeeper and was a character within itself due to the descriptive writing.
Overall, a really good read with twists and turns to keep you guessing and a few surprises along the way.
Overall, a really good read with twists and turns to keep you guessing and a few surprises along the way.
___ 3 'Creepy' Stars
I'm going to be totally honest here...if I was just rating Coraline then I probably would of given this book 5 Stars as I enjoyed that story very much. It was creepy, atmospheric, well written and I really liked the artwork. I adored the animated film but have only now gotten around to reading the story that inspired its making. I just knew I was going to love reading the original story.
What let this book down, in my opinion, was all of the other short stories that followed. I enjoyed maybe 2 other stories but when reading the rest I was looking forward to finally finishing the book. For this reason I had to knock off 2 stars...but Coraline really was great.
I'm going to be totally honest here...if I was just rating Coraline then I probably would of given this book 5 Stars as I enjoyed that story very much. It was creepy, atmospheric, well written and I really liked the artwork. I adored the animated film but have only now gotten around to reading the story that inspired its making. I just knew I was going to love reading the original story.
What let this book down, in my opinion, was all of the other short stories that followed. I enjoyed maybe 2 other stories but when reading the rest I was looking forward to finally finishing the book. For this reason I had to knock off 2 stars...but Coraline really was great.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Hereditary (2018) in Movies
Dec 15, 2018
Creepy
I didn't really know what to expect from this movie- and it's a weird one. The acting/cinematography were fine. The story was a little slow moving, but unfolded well enough. Took some strange turns and had plenty of "creep" factor throughout. It doesn't make much sense at first. Wasn't sure if it was going to be a "ghost/haunting" movie or a "demon/possession" movie. Turned out to be kinda both. As it unfolds it all comes together at the end and is explained. Some of the imagery/effects are probably a bit too much for little kids (decapitated bodies, etc) but you adults should enjoy this one if you're into creepy horror movies. While not the greatest movie out there, I'd say this one is definitely worth a watch.
David McK (3587 KP) rated The Addams Family (2019) in Movies
Nov 7, 2019
Altogether now:
"They're creepy and they're kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They're all together ooky
The Addams family …"
It's now over 20 years since the Addams Family last big-screen outing (in 1993), itself only 2 years after their previous outing in '91.
That means that there is an entrie generation that hasn't seen the Addams Family on the big screen: something that this (animated) film attempts to put right.
And, to damn somewhat with faint praise: this is OK, but doesn't do enough (in my opinion) to really stand out from the crowd, to really be all that memorable: there's no equivalent, say of Wednesday Addams creepy smile ("Stop it! She's scaring me!") in The Addams Family Values, say, or even of the amnesiac Lloyd Fester in the original.
"They're creepy and they're kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They're all together ooky
The Addams family …"
It's now over 20 years since the Addams Family last big-screen outing (in 1993), itself only 2 years after their previous outing in '91.
That means that there is an entrie generation that hasn't seen the Addams Family on the big screen: something that this (animated) film attempts to put right.
And, to damn somewhat with faint praise: this is OK, but doesn't do enough (in my opinion) to really stand out from the crowd, to really be all that memorable: there's no equivalent, say of Wednesday Addams creepy smile ("Stop it! She's scaring me!") in The Addams Family Values, say, or even of the amnesiac Lloyd Fester in the original.
Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated Toy Story 4 (2019) in Movies
Jun 28, 2019
Toy Story 4 was good, I enjoyed it, but didn't really seem necessary(other than to make money and can't fault them for that, it is business). Toy Story 3 was a proper ending in my opinion and if my heart had a pull string it ripped it hard, but for me Toy Story 4 just didn't capture the emotion like the last three did, nor did it really feel like a kids movie. Some of the scenes in the antique store are legitimately creepy and startling. Now that I think about it though, those scenes in the original with Sid were pretty dang creepy too. Any adult who enjoys the Toy Story franchise will enjoy this one I think, but I'm not sure how it'll be received by kids.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated The Addams Family (1991) in Movies
Oct 15, 2019
Creepy, Kooky, Mysterious, Spooky and Ooky
"They're creepy and they're kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They're all together ooky
The Addams family
Their house is a museum
Where people come to see 'em
They really are a scream
The Addams family
Neat
Sweet
Petite
So get a witches shawl on
A broomstick you can crawl on
We're gonna pay a call on
The Addams family".
You got to love that theme song. Everybody remebers that theme song and the snapping.
This is such a underrated movie. It came many years after the tv series. I mean what a great cast, this film had.
The plot: When a man (Christopher Lloyd) claiming to be Fester, the missing brother of Gomez Addams (Raul Julia), arrives at the Addams' home, the family is thrilled. However, Morticia (Anjelica Huston) begins to suspect the man is a fraud, since he cannot recall details of Fester's life. With the help of lawyer Tully Alford (Dan Hedaya), Fester manages to get the Addams clan evicted from their home. Gomez realizes the two men are conspiring to swindle the Addams fortune and that he must challenge Fester.
It is such a great movie. Very funny, very spooky, very creepy, very mysterious, very ooky and very kooky. Got to love the addams family.
Mysterious and spooky
They're all together ooky
The Addams family
Their house is a museum
Where people come to see 'em
They really are a scream
The Addams family
Neat
Sweet
Petite
So get a witches shawl on
A broomstick you can crawl on
We're gonna pay a call on
The Addams family".
You got to love that theme song. Everybody remebers that theme song and the snapping.
This is such a underrated movie. It came many years after the tv series. I mean what a great cast, this film had.
The plot: When a man (Christopher Lloyd) claiming to be Fester, the missing brother of Gomez Addams (Raul Julia), arrives at the Addams' home, the family is thrilled. However, Morticia (Anjelica Huston) begins to suspect the man is a fraud, since he cannot recall details of Fester's life. With the help of lawyer Tully Alford (Dan Hedaya), Fester manages to get the Addams clan evicted from their home. Gomez realizes the two men are conspiring to swindle the Addams fortune and that he must challenge Fester.
It is such a great movie. Very funny, very spooky, very creepy, very mysterious, very ooky and very kooky. Got to love the addams family.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Stranger Things - Season 2 in TV
Jan 7, 2018
More characters (2 more)
A bit darker and more creepy
Still more awesome 80's vibe
Better than the first series
I finally got round to finishing the series, not much of a binge watcher. I really enjoyed it. The story and sub plots were very good. Great trip down memory lane to the 80's. Along with plenty of humour it's a great series.
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Game Of Thrones - Season 2 in TV
Jul 10, 2017
This season shows the appearance of wizards and the big premiere of the creepy White Walkers. It is smart that the series slowly adds these fantasy aspects because it could turn off some viewers with the negative “nerd” connotations that go with fantasy.
Critic- JP Roscoe
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://basementrejects.com/review/game-of-thrones-season-2/
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://basementrejects.com/review/game-of-thrones-season-2/
Dean (6927 KP) rated A Cure For Wellness (2017) in Movies
Jan 21, 2018 (Updated Jan 21, 2018)
Half decent film
This starts well as a New York exec is sent to a remote sanatorium in Switzerland to bring back the CEO. It has a creepy feel and slightly bizarre goings on to start with. Sadly the 2nd half of the film becomes quite predictable and the plot is a bit vague in places.
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Resident (2012) in Movies
Feb 16, 2018
An ok thriller, nothing new or ground breaking, reminds me a lot of another film I have heard of. It has a strong cast, pity Christopher Lee didn't get more screen time a Hammer favourite after all. It has it's creepy voyeuristic moments, but ultimately falls under a by the numbers obsession thriller. Worth checking out if you like thrillers of this type.