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99 Homes (2015)
99 Homes (2015)
2015 | Drama, Mystery
6
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I'm sitting on the fence with this one, i was pretty enthralled and it kept me watching but it didn't quite get anywhere and there was no twist or big ending, it just finished. There could've been much better endings for this film and I was imagining all sorts as I watched it so I think I disappointed myself when none of it happened! Having never really seen Andrew Garfield in anything before I thought he was superb.
  
Twilight (1998)
Twilight (1998)
1998 | Drama, Thriller
Good cast (0 more)
A decent slow paced thriller, more of a detective story really. It has a great cast Gene Hackman, Susan Sarandon, Paul Newman and a very early, memorable role for Reese Witherspoon. If you like detective stories and a plot with a slight twist you might like this, but it could do with a bit more action at least. It seems to have slipped by most people but it's worth a watch if it's on.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Disclaimer in Books

Jul 25, 2017  
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Renee Knight | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.1 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
A human story in a thriller
I am pleased to finally hear a realistic thriller with no conspiracy theories or bizarre government involvement. It is dark to hear the level of stalking and apathy, but it is about the sides of emotion that people present. There is a twist at the end that completely changes the entire story. Difficult to say much without giving it away, but you'll end up hating but changing your mind about the characters.
  
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Schasm (Schasm, #1)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
[Shari J. Ryan] did a fantastic job of character development in [Schasm]. This is a very character driven novel that keeps you guessing. Chloe's struggle with her "illness" and even more so with her mother is the center of this story. It gets even more complicated when Alex enters. I still am not sure what is the truth in this book but it left me wanting more. It is a nice non vampire, non sex driven YA romance twist.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Dear Amy in Books

Jul 26, 2017  
Dear Amy
Dear Amy
Helen Callaghan | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
6.8 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Intense, fabulously strong protagonist
Pretty horrific from the outset, this disturbing tale of a serial killer and abuser leaves you feeling breathless by the end. I managed to listen to this in one sitting.

The main character is brilliant, she is stronger than you can ever imagine and I salute Helen Callaghan for raising the issue of mental health and the stigma surrounding it.

Great twist in the end although it may seem disjointed and there are unanswered questions.
  
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Willow (9 KP) rated Evernight in Books

Sep 9, 2017  
Evernight
Evernight
Claudia Gray | 2008 | Young Adult (YA)
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7.4 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
As soon as I picked up this book, I couldn't put it down! A great read and well written. There's a twist early on (I won't reveal it!) that is really clever and didn't expect! It IS cliche at times, but to be honest, this (for me) doesn't detract from the overall story. Think Romeo and Juliet, but with vampires thrown in! As soon as I finished, I HAD to read the rest of the series!
  
Vertigo (1958)
Vertigo (1958)
1958 | Drama, Mystery
A quiet masterpiece
This was Hitchcock's more subtle films, although it was a flop at the time, I think it's still a quiet masterpiece. It's claustrophobic watching James Stewart follow around an enigmatic woman, becoming obsessed with an image of her, only to realise he's chasing an illusion. The twist at the end is pretty brilliant leaving the viewer slightly spellbound by what happened. While it may not be as harrowing as Psycho, it's still a treat to watch.
  
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Part One
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Part One
2018 | Fantasy, Horror
Playful Characters (2 more)
Wonderful Casting
Dark Imagery
Horrorifically Wonderful
I absolutely loved this. As someone who grew up watching Sabrina the Teenage Witch this was a beautifully darker twist to the story. They seemed to truly master the darker side of witchcraft and combine it with the true whimsical nature that comes with the original storyline. I couldn't look away and the season finale only left me wanting more as a anxiously wait in anticipation for the next season.
  
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Heart of Stone (Gargoyles, #1)
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
One of my new favorite series. I love gargoyles and don't see many good stories with them. Mix gargoyles with sexy and you get this book. Amazing characters, amazing plot and storyline. Sexy man/gargoyle. I loved the way the story played out and how everything came together. I loved the attraction and the twist in the story. Everything in this makes me excited for the next book. I can't wait until it comes out. Amazing!
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Immortals (2011) in Movies

Feb 11, 2018  
Immortals (2011)
Immortals (2011)
2011 | Action, Classics
7
6.0 (8 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A decent sword & sandals film. Generally more like 300 than Clash of the Titans thankfully. From the same producers I believe as 300 and it has a very similar CGI visual style to it. A nice twist to some of the Greek mythology in the story. The fight scenes are well choreographed and the SFX are very good. Add to that Mickey Rourke giving a good performance as the chief villain and you have a very good film.