Spoiler-Free Review of “Abigail” in Theaters: A Bloody Amazing Time!

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“I hate ballet…”

Abigail released in theaters on April 19th 2024. The vampire horror film stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Alisha Weir, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, and Giancarlo Esposito. The film runs for approximately an hour and fifty minutes.

A group of would-be criminals kidnap a twelve-year-old daughter of a powerful crime boss and hold her in an isolated mansion, but when they discover that she is a vampire, they quickly realize that they are the ones in real danger.

Here is the trailer:

Abigail has everything I want in a horror movie and more with a genius concept that executes itself flawlessly on screen. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

“Dream f*ckin team!”

Seriously, this was one of the best ensembles I have seen in a film in a very long time! I was so excited to see this one because of the cast: Melissa Barrera (Scream 5 and 6), Kathryn Newton (Freaky, Lisa Frankenstein), Dan Stevens (The Guest), Kevin Durand (LOST and The Strain), and Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad). I mean…can you get much better than that?

That’s already perfection to me and they DELIVERED and ate up every ounce of screen time with charisma. I loved all of the characters and thought that Alisha Weir was exceptional, but Dan Stevens edged out everyone for me. He was so fantastic in this. Loved every second of these performances!

So much fun!

Whoever came up with the premise of a ballerina vampire is a GENIUS! It was twisted and bonkers and it just worked so well! I knew I was going to love this film and it lived up to the hype.

It featured the perfect blend of humor and horror, which is what I love to see. It was so playful and I loved the gore. Abigail is brought to us from the same people who made Ready or Not and it very much channeled that vibe, but it never felt unoriginal or stale. It had its own voice and I’d honestly rank it right up there with that one and that’s one of my favorite horror films.

The Cons:

Yeah…I don’t have any.

I really don’t. This movie will definitely become a regular watch for me. It was fantastic and I don’t have anything negative to say about it.

So am I in or out?

I’m in 1000 percent!!!!

Abigail is bloody perfection!

The vampire genre is back and better than ever!

My favorite film of the year so far!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Abigail in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Stranger” (2024) on Hulu: A Thriller Worth Your Time!

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“I just want to go home…”

The Stranger originally released on Quibi as a series back in 2020, but it has now been re-cut as a feature length film, premiering on Hulu on April 15th 2024. The thriller film stars Maika Monroe, Dane DeHaan, and Avan Jogia. It runs for an hour and thirty-seven minutes.

Clare must fight to survive when she picks up a ride-share passenger from hell, who continues to stalk her through the night.

Here is the trailer:

The Stranger (2024) is fast-paced, unpredictable, and beyond intense. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Cuts right to the chase!

This film did not waste time with unnecessary fluff. It pulled the audience right in and never slowed down, making this a fast-paced and satisfying watch. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and thought this was a clever and relevant premise that still felt unique and fresh even though it originally released four years ago. I didn’t see it then and I am so happy I got to experience it now. What a rush!

Maika Monroe and Pebbles make a great team!

I’m a huge fan of Maika Monroe and thought she was beyond fantastic in this one. Even though I wanted a touch more information about her character, she was so believable and gripping in this, elevating this film that much more.

This was a small cast and everyone played their part well, but I have to say that I was absolutely loving the Yorkie named Pebbles, who was my favorite character by far!

I loved the tie-ins to The Wizard of Oz and I really appreciated that this film tried to do things a little bit differently, keeping the audience on the hook until the very end.

Keeps you guessing.

I was thoroughly impressed with the twists and turns in this entry. I would have been fine with a simple survival thriller, but the film didn’t stop there and it didn’t get too over-complicated either.

The Cons:

Far-fetched at times…

This wasn’t a major con for me and I basically just went with every plot twist and insane thing going on without question, but there were a few moments that seemed really unrealistic. That being said, there was enough substance here rooted in relevant fears to help me skip past this. This didn’t hinder my watch at all.

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

The Stranger features a bad-ass performance by Maika Monroe (and her little dog too) in this edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that delivers in all the right ways.

This is my kind of thriller and I absolutely loved it!

If you enjoy films like Alone (2020), No Exit, and Unseen, you’ll have a blast with this one. Trust me.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Stranger (2024) in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Sting” in Theaters: Needed More Camp…

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“There’s something in my walls…”

Sting released in theaters on April 12th 2024. The Australian horror film stars Alyla Browne, Ryan Corr, and Jermaine Fowler. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty minutes.

Charlotte is fascinated by her new pet spider, but when it starts to grow rapidly and show off some strange abilities, her neighbors and family are put in serious danger.

Here is the trailer:

Sting attempts to terrify us with a creepy premise that will make your skin crawl, but is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Creepy and gory…

If you’re a fan of spider flicks, there will be enough gross moments for you to appreciate during this one. This film didn’t hold back on the gore and there were plenty of stomach-turning moments that had me looking away.

Nothing really followed logical sense in this movie, but if you check all reason at the door, there are a few fun moments to appreciate as a horror fan.

Scene-stealers worth your time.

I’ll be honest, I might have walked out of this one without Frank the Exterminator, who stole the show for me, along with one other adorable scene stealer with four legs. I really liked the camp of this movie. There just needed to be a lot more of it, but I had fun with some of this crazy nonsense and I’d recommend sticking around for the bonus scene during the credits. Trust me!

The Cons:

Takes itself too seriously with a premise I’ve seen a million times before…

I like Ryan Corr (Wolf Creek 2) and even the actress who played Charlotte did a decent enough job, but I’ve seen too many horror films focusing on the troubled family drama to offset the horror going on in the background. We can do better here…

This film needed to just embrace its bonkers concept and go with it rather than trying to do too much with the family drama aspects. It seemed like it was trying to attempt this with some parts, but it never quite reached that level for me and it felt weighed down and boring at times because of this.

Also, as a general rule, if you’re not a fan of spiders and are a lover of animals, I’d recommend steering clear of this one…

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

Sting had some moments that definitely made my skin crawl and I loved Frank the Exterminator, but I just wanted this film to fully embrace the insanity and silliness to really sell me on this one.

If you’re not a fan of spiders, you’re not missing much here and if you are, enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Sting in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The First Omen” in Theaters: As Perfect as a Prequel Can Get!

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“I just want it all to be over…”

The First Omen released in theaters on April 5th 2024. The religious horror prequel film stars Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy, Andrea Arcangeli, and Ralph Ineson. The film runs for approximately two hours.

Margaret begins to question her faith when she travels to Rome to dedicate her life to the church as she uncovers a conspiracy involved in bringing forth the birth of evil incarnate.

Here is the trailer:

The First Omen doesn’t hold back, presenting us with a terrifying and disturbing prequel. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Goes hard in the best way possible!

I mean…wow! This film wasn’t afraid to push itself over the edge with insane body horror and utterly terrifying moments that will be imprinted in my brain for the rest of time. I’m not usually the biggest fan of the religious horror genre, but it’s certainly presenting us with some recent strong entries like Immaculate and now The First Omen.

I’m definitely a fan now and was beyond disturbed by so many moments throughout this film. Cringe-worthy to the max!

Nell Tiger Free is bloody extraordinary!

She poured so much into this role and had me on the edge of my seat. Talk about committing to a role…

She was so convincing and fantastic in this film, elevating it that much more with her brilliant performance.

A Prequel that makes sense.

I’ve seen my fair share of horror prequels, but this one might take the cake. It carved in enough of its own identity while still reminding us of its ultimate purpose, which I appreciated. This was everything a prequel should be!

The Cons:

Not for the squeamish…

This really isn’t a con, but more of a warning for those of you with weak stomachs who don’t really mesh well with extreme body horror. There’s plenty of that so just be mindful of that if that’s not really your jam.

And if it is, well, you’re in for a real treat!

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

The First Omen is a horror masterpiece!

Religious horror reigns supreme in this twisted and insane entry that will stick with you long after it’s over.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The First Omen in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Baghead” on Shudder: Watered Down Version of “Talk to Me”

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“You can’t escape this place…”

Baghead released on Shudder on April 5th 2024. It had an initial release back in December 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Freya Allan, Ruby Barker, Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, and Saffron Burrows. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

Iris inherits a run-down pub from her deceased father and quickly discovers that there is a supernatural being in the basement that can allow others to speak with the dead.

Here is the trailer:

Baghead has an eerie premise and a worthy cast, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A chilling premise.

Similar to Talk to Me, this film explored the dangers of reaching out to the dead and the consequences that can occur as a result. I was really intrigued by this entry and I appreciated that it tried to give the audience enough history behind the supernatural being. The effort was definitely there and there were some freaky moments sprinkled in.

Welcome to horror, Freya Allan!

I’m already a fan of hers from The Witcher and I actually really liked her in this film. I hope to see her in more horror entries soon because I think she can really excel in this genre. Her performance pulled me in enough even though I needed a bit more layers to her character.

The rest of the cast was decent enough as well.

The Cons:

Needed more of an edge.

This movie wasn’t bad, but I think it could have been so much better. It had all the ingredients to become a truly creepy entry in the supernatural horror genre and it fell short because of dull pacing, lack of proper character development, and a wishy-washy ending.

A lot of the jump scares felt silly and misplaced. I also wanted a lot more development for the character of Iris and more of an understanding of her relationship with her best friend. She seemed helpful enough, but I wasn’t super invested because I didn’t understand what the two of them had been through together as friends.

I really wanted a lot more from the ending and while there were a few twists and surprises thrown our way, they just felt mediocre and forced.

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

There were some glimmers of creepy goodness within this film, but it took too long to get anywhere and a lot felt underdeveloped, which was disappointing.

Freya Allan did a good enough job; however, and deserves more horror films to star in.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Baghead in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now!

Play if you dare…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “In the Land of Saints and Sinners” in Theaters: A Solid, Authentic Thriller

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“There’s more to me than this…”

In the Land of Saints and Sinners released in theaters on March 29th 2024. The Irish action film stars Liam Neeson, Jack Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Desmond Eastwood. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

Set in Ireland during the 1970’s, Finbar Murphy hopes to leave his past as an assassin behind him, but when a group of terrorists arrive in town, he must choose between revealing his secret past and protecting his friends and neighbors from harm.

Here is the trailer:

In the Land of Saints and Sinners is not your average Liam Neeson film, presenting us with a captivating crime thriller deep rooted in genuine moments, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Gorgeous scenery and solid performances.

This is the second film in the past month that I have watched set in Ireland and once again, the setting did not disappoint. It was breathtakingly beautiful and I thought that this film was really well shot.

The performances were exceptional as well, elevating this film into a crime thriller of a higher standard, which was refreshing to watch.

Not your typical Liam Neeson film…

It’s been years since Taken and The Grey have come out and I’m not sure that any film will ever come close to those, but Liam Neeson has starred in numerous action thrillers ever since that simply have not measured up. Don’t get me wrong, some of them have been very entertaining and I will continue to watch every single one, but I’ve been waiting for another worthy film and I think we came pretty close here.

While the premise was a familiar one for Neeson, this film felt very different and unique. It didn’t rely on a gimmick or flashy concept to reel the audience in. Rather, it presented us with something more organic and real, which actually really resonated with me.

The second half of the film was really intense and brilliant. Sure, it didn’t quite pack the same punch as some of his other films, but I’m not sure that it needed that. It transcended past those films, making this a thoughtful and more layered watch, which I really appreciated.

The Cons:

Takes a while to get going…

The first half was pretty sluggish even though there were some key moments sprinkled in. If you’re looking for a fast-paced action flick, you won’t get that here. We do eventually get to some action worth the wait, but be prepared for a slower paced film overall.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

In the Land of Saints and Sinners is a smart and well-crafted crime thriller worth your time.

This film was not what I expected, but it delivered and allowed Liam Neeson to truly shine.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on In the Land of Saints and Sinners in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Late Night with the Devil” in Theaters: An Entertaining Spin on the Possession Genre

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“Good evening Night Owls…”

Late Night with the Devil released in theaters on March 22nd 2024. The found footage horror film stars David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Georgina Haig, and Ingrid Torelli. It runs for an hour and thirty-two minutes.

On Halloween night in 1977, a live broadcast of a late night talk show goes horribly wrong when a demon is unleashed on stage.

Here is the trailer:

Late Night with the Devil is captivating, engrossing, and wickedly entertaining. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

David Dastmalchian is exceptional.

He commanded the screen and then some! I thought he fully embraced his role with flair. He was so convincing on screen that I almost thought this was really happening. This may be one of the best horror performances I have witnessed in a long time. Seriously, he was that good. Amazing performance!

Insane final act!

I was impressed by the overall pacing of this film and by the time I got to the final act, I was blown away. It was so over-the-top and insane, sticking the landing with ease. I thought the ending was satisfying for the audience, making this even more of a compelling watch.

The Cons:

I don’t have many…

I know that there has been some backlash to this film because it utilized AI generated art for some images. I don’t know much about that so I’m just going to leave that there.

I’m also not normally a huge fan of found footage films (although there are some exceptions), but this one felt different from the rest. It just felt like I was simply watching this transpire on the television screen, which was absolutely genius. So if you’re thinking of skipping it because it’s a found footage film, I would say to give it a chance.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Late Night with the Devil is twisted fun!

A found footage film that delivers without over-complicating things.

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Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Immaculate” in Theaters: A New Scream Queen Emerges!

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“I hope you find what you’re looking for…”

Immaculate released in theaters on March 22nd 2024. The religious horror film stars Sydney Sweeney, Álvaro Morte, Simona Tabasco, and Benedetta Porcaroli. The film runs for approximately an hour and thirty minutes.

Sister Cecilia is invited to a remote convent in Italy to take her vows as a nun, but she soon discovers that there are dark and sinister secrets lurking within that put her in immediate danger.

Here is the trailer:

Immaculate explores the horrors that can exist away from the rest of the world in an extremely disturbing way. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Unsettling and horrifying moments.

There was something so utterly terrifying about the overall tone of this film. Sure, some of it was utter nonsense but it still chilled me to my core and had my skin crawling during several key moments. I left the theater in complete shock after what I had just witnessed. It was extreme, intense, and absolutely insane in the best way possible.

Sydney Sweeney proves her worth.

Wow, she was FANTASTIC in this role. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but as the film continued to build and build, her performance got stronger along with it. She poured so much into her portrayal and unleashed something spectacular. She’s an absolute star and she just carved her way into the horror genre, making this a performance to remember for sure.

More please!

The Cons:

The weak jump scares didn’t add anything…

I really hate when films do this because it disrupts the overall tone of the film. This film was already terrifying enough with its content. It didn’t need these at all to provide shock value. Trust me.

The film started off really strong, but the pacing did slow down for a while after this. This wasn’t a major con because I expected this to be a slow burn, but be prepared for some fluff to sit through before you get to the extreme insanity.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Immaculate is deeply disturbing, featuring a bloody captivating performance by Sydney Sweeney.

A twisted gem for horror fans!

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Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Irish Wish” on Netflix: Lindsay Lohan’s Rom-Com Goes Through the Motions…

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“It all happened so fast…”

Irish Wish premiered on March 15th 2024 on Netflix. The rom-com film stars Lindsay Lohan, Ed Speleers, Alexander Vlahos, Elizabeth Tan, and Jane Seymour. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-three minutes.

When her dream man gets engaged to her best friend, Maddie makes a wish in Ireland for true love and ends up switching places with her friend as the new bride-to-be. But things get complicated when she begins connecting with someone else, leading her to question what she really wants after all.

Here is the trailer:

Irish Wish attempts to follow in the footsteps of Lindsay Lohan’s other recent Netflix rom-com, Falling for Christmas, but does it have the same magic and charm? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Gorgeous setting.

I loved that this film took place in Ireland and I thought that the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. Lindsay Lohan’s wardrobe was really cute as well and I liked the use of bright colors. Everything popped well on screen, which made this aesthetically pleasing at least…

Some cute moments sprinkled in.

I just wish there were more of them! I’ve seen my fair share of rom-coms and while there was a lot missing from this one, I did feel some chemistry between our two main leads and I liked when the focus was on them. Lindsay Lohan gave it her all here, but unfortunately she wasn’t able to completely save this movie…

The Cons:

Lacking genuine charm and humor.

I REALLY wanted to like this movie, but so much felt forced here. I’m always looking for charm and some humor in films like this and a lot of that did not translate well. This film was predictable, but that would have been fine if it had brought us some real moments to get excited about. There were a few glimmers of potential, but they were quickly stifled.

It just felt like everyone was simply playing a part and reading through a script rather than embracing something I could connect to. Normally I cry at least once during films like this and that didn’t happen because a lot felt like they were just phoning it in. I expected more here…

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

Look, of course I’m always going to continue to watch Lindsay Lohan films, but she deserved a MUCH better movie.

There were some sweet moments in this one, but it was lacking in genuine emotion and charm. I’d recommend re-watching Falling for Christmas instead…

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Falling for Christmas in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

THIS COMPETITION IS KILLER…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Apples Never Fall” on Peacock: A Straightforward Mystery-Drama Series

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“Thank you for opening your door…”

Apples Never Fall released on Peacock on March 14th 2024 with all seven episodes available to stream now. The limited mystery-drama series (based on the book of the same name) stars Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Alison Brie, Jake Lacy, Essie Randles, Conor Merrigan, and Georgia Flood. Each episode runs for approximately 45-50 minutes.

After their mother goes missing, the Delaney family works together and unlocks secrets involving the introduction of a stranger on their doorstep, hoping to find their mother before it is too late.

Here is the trailer:

Apples Never Fall is a quick and effortless watch with an addicting premise and decent performances. Is it worthy of your next binge-watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Great cast.

Similar to Big Little Lies (from the same author), this miniseries had quite a few familiar faces in it and I thought the performances were solid for the most part. Annette Bening and Alison Brie stood out the most for me.

Some of the other characters could have been fleshed out a little bit more (I’m assuming they were in the book), but I didn’t need this to go on for longer than it did.

A soapy and simple enough mystery to indulge in.

I appreciated that this series kept things simple and didn’t try to do too much. I’ve seen similar series with outrageous twists and complex sub-plots and while I often love them, it was refreshing to just sit back and enjoy this one without having to think too much.

I thought that the balance between the soapy family drama and the core mystery worked well enough, keeping me engaged until the end.

The Cons:

Not a fan of the constant time jumps.

I eventually got used to them, but it felt erratic jumping back and forth between timelines. Initially it was very confusing and I think they jam-packed way too many of these past and present scenes in the pilot episode, which made it slightly overwhelming.

As the episodes continued, the transitions worked a lot better, but they were disruptive at times still.

I also felt like the ending was kind of a letdown. I guess I wanted something more shocking and darker. It just felt like we were leading up to something extraordinary and then the end result was lukewarm at best.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

Apples Never Fall did enough to keep me engaged until the very end with an impressive cast and a layered mystery.

If you enjoy guilty-pleasure mystery-dramas, you’ll have a satisfying binge-watch overall.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Apples Never Fall in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

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