“The Wolfman” Plot: A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father, Blake (Christopher Abbott) begins to transform into something unrecognizable. Report Card Grade & Review O’ Thou Wolfman …Where It All Began I cannot say that I had such high expectations for the film because I would be lying to you all. I went into this movie with very low to average expectations, hoping to be either pleasantly surprised or given…
Read MoreCategory: Horror
“Werewolves” … Brutal Slashings Bring Chaos!
Film Synopsis of “Werewolves“→ Two scientists try to stop a mutation that turns people into werewolves after being touched by a super-moon the year before! Hey! Bite Me!! I loved hearing Wesley deliver that line while battling the werewolves! It was epic and perfectly captured the essence of what werewolves are all about—biting and tearing through their prey. The film itself was decent; there were a couple of moments where I momentarily lost focus, but I quickly got back into it. Despite not being heavily advertised, it was…
Read More“Heretic” … Being Socially Distant Is Not A Brazen Tactic
Film Synopsis of “Heretic“→ Two young women of religion, Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) & Sister Paxton (Chloe East), are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse in the house of an extraordinary, yet very peculiar man, Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant). What Exactly Is a Heretic? When hardcore horror fans step into a theater, they often seek out obvious jump scares and the adrenaline rush from being “on the edge of their seats.” However, in the excitement of the moment, we. frequently overlook the essential themes and messages that the film…
Read More“SMILE 2” … These Smiles Never Go Out of Style!
Film Synopsis of “SMILE 2“→ About to embark on a world tour, global Pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying & inexplicably events! Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors & the pressures of fame, she is forced to face her past if she wants to survive her present! Will she? We ALL know you can’t just bat your eyelashes & “smile” your way out of this one now, don’t we? Stop Smiling at Me!!!! This film was definitely a significant improvement over the first one. However, I…
Read More“Speak No Evil” … Hear Nothing & See Menacing Manipulations!
Film Synopsis of “Speak No Evil“→ The Dalton Family (Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, & Alix West Lefler) is invited to spend a whole weekend in a lonely home in the countryside, but as the weekend progresses, they realize that a dark side lies within the family (James McAvoy & Aisling Franciosi) who invited them. With No Tongues …Thou Cannot Divulge! I was impressed by James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi’s performances in the 2022 remake. They portrayed a dynamic duo, and it was clear from the start that they…
Read More“The Front Room” … When She’s in The Treacherous Back Bedroom!
Film Synopsis of “The Front Room“→ It tells the story of a newly pregnant couple (Brandy Norwood & Andrew Burnap) who are forced to take in an ailing, estranged step-grandmother (Kathryn Hunter). The Front Room… The room’s prominent placement at the front of the house made the film’s title clear to me. While the movie didn’t captivate me as much as I’d hoped, it was a pleasure to see Brandy on the big screen again. However, while she delivered a solid performance, it wasn’t enough to carry…
Read More