Category: Horror

Spoiler-Free Review of “Talk to Me” in Theaters: A Freaky and Absorbing Watch!

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“Light the candle to open the door…blow it out to close it…”

Talk to Me released in theaters on July 28th 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Sophie Wilde, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, and Alexandra Jensen. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

A group of friends discover the thrill of conjuring spirits using an embalmed hand, but they unleash something dangerous in the process.

Here is the trailer:

Talk to Me hooks you from the very start, reminding us that it’s a never a good idea to invite in the dead. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A disturbing concept executed in a satisfying way.

I’ve seen my fair share of supernatural horror films, but many of them fail to deliver on the sinister premise, relying more on jump scare tactics. Talk to Me stepped away from that and delivered by manifesting real fears. I wouldn’t say that anything was that scary, but the idea behind it was terrifying and I thought that it showcased this in an imaginative way on screen, never letting the audience off the hook.

Sticks the landing!

Everything was building up to the climax of this movie and I was worried that it would take too big of a risk or finish in a safe way, but I was pleasantly surprised by the end result and I thought it brought everything full circle.

The Cons:

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Not a huge fan of our main character…

I understand and accept that we don’t always have to fall in love with our main character. Being flawed and misunderstood makes it more of a real portrayal and the exploration of grief was well done. The actress did a great job, but I just didn’t like Mia’s character.

She made really dumb decisions and continued to do so over and over again…

They added in some layers for her and ties to a family, but she was frustrating to watch and I was a little less invested in her fate because of this. I didn’t really care for the supporting characters either. No one stood out for me.

This may come down to preference, however.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

A satisfying watch that will chill you to the bone.

Talk to Me lives up to the hype and brings the supernatural genre back to life.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Talk to Me 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 “Cobweb” in Theaters: Creepy AF!

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“I heard something…”

Cobweb released in select theaters on July 21st 2023. The horror film stars Lizzy Caplan, Antony Starr, Cleopatra Coleman, and Woody Norman. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty minutes.

Peter begins to hear something inside his bedroom wall, but his parents insist that it is only in his imagination. Peter is determined to find out what lies beyond the wall, unlocking dangerous secrets in the process.

Here is the trailer:

Cobweb weaves together an unsettling story filled with plenty of disturbing and hair-raising moments. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Unsettling from start to finish…

This movie didn’t waste any time with unnecessary fluff or set-up. We got right into the creepy stuff and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. This film was very effective at creating an eerie tone and even some of the conversations and small moments felt very unnerving, adding to the overall vibe.

In a lot of ways, this film sort of reminded me of a mix of The Black Phone and Barbarian. It explored tangible fears while keeping the audience guessing about where the real threat was.

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Insane final act!

I already thought this movie was freaky enough, but then we got to the final act and my jaw dropped. It was crazy in the best way possible. I haven’t been this excited about a reveal in a horror movie in a long time. It grabbed hold of the audience and never let go, effectively giving me some new nightmares in the process!

Wow…

The Cons:

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The characters make some really bad decisions…

Look, I get it. We wouldn’t have a movie if they didn’t, but I was almost yelling at the screen at some points. I just don’t get it when characters decide to investigate things on their own without calling anyone…

It’s not realistic, but I’ll leave this alone because the movie was so fantastic.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

A terrifying and captivating watch that will stick with you long after it’s over!

This movie was such a fantastic surprise and an absolute must see watch for horror fans!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Cobweb 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…

My young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Half Sisters” on Demand: Twisty Thriller has its moments

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“First one to find it gets to keep it…”

Half Sisters released on demand on July 21st 2023. The horror-thriller film stars Sydney Winbush, Kristy Dawn Dinsmore, Ryan Findley, and Katie O’Grady. It runs for approximately an hour and seventeen minutes.

Two feuding half sisters reunite in their old farmhouse as they soon discover that an inheritance check for one million dollars has been hidden somewhere on the property. Only things get more complicated when several masked intruders show up as well.

Here is the trailer:

Half Sisters has a clever premise that pulls you in with several twists to keep you guessing up until the end. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Decent acting and premise.

I thought both of the main actresses did a terrific job with what they were given. They both had to go all out in certain scenes and they didn’t hold back.

I really liked the premise of this movie. I thought it was a clever spin on the home invasion genre and it wasn’t afraid to go in a different direction when given the chance. The pacing was solid for the most part and this was a quick watch without too much fluff in-between.

The Cons:

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Distracting bright lighting in the flashbacks…

I thought that the flashbacks were necessary and they helped moved the plot along, but they were presented with this blinding sunlight around them. It was distracting and I couldn’t really see what was going on.

I appreciate that this was a lower budget film and I’m all for supporting indie and lesser known film creators, but it made it difficult to focus on what was transpiring during these scenes.

Over-the-top twists…

I think it will come down to preference, but I thought this film had one too many twists. I like when films take risks with their twists and this one definitely did so, but I sort of preferred the first half of the movie. Sure, it was a plot I had seen before for the most part, but it was really entertaining.

Once the twists started being revealed, things went off the rails really fast. That being said, there were still plenty of shocking moments sprinkled into the mix.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

I loved the idea around Half Sisters, but I think it went off the deep end a little bit with its twists.

That may just be my take, however.

Either way, there was enough here to keep me invested until the end of the movie.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Half Sisters 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 “Fear the Night” on Demand: Maggie Q Shines in “You’re Next” style Thriller

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“Do all you can to survive…”

Fear the Night released on demand on July 21st 2023. The horror-thriller film stars Maggie Q, Kat Foster, Gia Crovatin, and Ito Aghayere. It runs for approximately 90 minutes.

Tess, a war veteran with a jaded past, has mixed feelings about attending a bachelorette party in the middle of nowhere, but when a group of masked intruders show up to do them harm, she must figure out a way to survive the night.

Here is the trailer:

Fear the Night reminds us that it’s never a good idea to mess with Maggie Q, bringing us some bad-ass and bloody moments worth cheering about it. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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She’s the Queen for a reason!

Maggie Q is one of my all-time favorite actresses. I’d pretty much watch her in anything and every single time she appears on screen, she reminds us just how talented and bad-ass she is.

She is so good in horror films and I love when she gets the opportunity to play to her strengths. This movie is your standard home invasion thriller in a lot of ways, but it felt so much better at times because of its leading lady and I almost felt like this movie was made just for me. Seriously, I loved it!

She was the best part of this movie and did not disappoint! I hope that she continues to play roles like this in the future because she’s so good at them.

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My kind of thriller…

I LOVE horror-thriller films like this. Give me a girls trip or a party gone wrong with some bad-ass ladies out for blood. In a lot of ways, this film reminded me of a mix between You’re Next and Black Christmas (2019). There were some really satisfying moments sprinkled in with plenty of intensity. There were a few really brutal kills too that caught me by surprise.

The Cons:

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Some questionable decisions…

It seemed like the bad guys made a lot of dumb decisions throughout this movie. Maybe that was intentional to really lean into the whole girl power vibe, but I was scratching my head during a few moments.

I was a little confused about some of the tension in the beginning of the film between Tess and the other characters. I didn’t need this movie to be longer than it was, but a few more details would have been helpful.

I also just need to say that Tess was pretty much the only redeemable character. It was hard to root for some of the others because they were just so awful…

On another note, the ending didn’t really gel with the rest of the movie. I get the point of it completely, but I think the film had the opportunity to end in a few different ways that might have packed more of a punch.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Maggie Q delivers in this satisfying thriller that will have you cheering for her from start to finish.

If you enjoy home invasion thrillers with strong female leads, you’ll find plenty to appreciate in this film.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Fear the Night 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 “Natty Knocks” on Demand: Horror Legends Star in this Campy Halloween-themed Flick

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“I’ll come for every one of you…”

Natty Knocks is a horror film that released on July 21st 2023 on demand. It stars Danielle Harris, Bill Moseley, and Robert Englund. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

A babysitter and a group of kids cross paths with a dangerous serial killer connected to an urban legend in their town on Halloween eve.

Here is the trailer:

Natty Knocks gets us into the spirit of Halloween with a cast made up of horror legends, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Horror dream team!

The cast was out of this world in this one! It was so much fun seeing Danielle Harris, Robert Englund, and Bill Moseley on screen. They each played their character really well and gave the audience something to cheer about.

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Killer fun!

As long as you manage your expectations, you’ll have a lot of fun with this B horror movie. I love finding new gems that can fit right into my Halloween lineup and the mashup of supernatural and slasher elements were really entertaining.

The kids did a great job in this one too and that ending was a blast!

This film successfully channeled some campy fun in an effective way. I loved the premise and the second half of the film was thoroughly enjoyable to watch.

The Cons:

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Takes a while to get going…

The film started off really strong, but then things died down a little bit while we waited for the kids to stumble upon everything. At times, it felt a little filler, but we eventually got back on track and I thought that the film finished strong so this wasn’t a major con.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

If you’re looking for some Halloween fun starring some horror legends, then you are in for a real treat with this one. 

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Natty Knocks 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…

Scream Hunt is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Flood” on Demand: Silly Fun

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“How did they get in here?”

The Flood released on demand on July 14th 2023. The horror film stars Casper Van Dien, Nicky Whelan, Louis Mandylor, and Devanny Pinn. It runs for approximately 92 minutes.

In the middle of a hurricane, several dangerous prisoners are transported to a local jail, but when gators enter the premises, they need to work together with the sheriff to make it out alive.

Here is the trailer:

The Flood is a super fun creature film with lots of entertaining moments. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Fun B-movie action.

As long as you accept that you are watching a standard B-movie, you’ll have a lot more fun with this one. I loved the absurd plot and action. There are a few recognizable faces in this film, which made it a blast too. Casper Van Dien is still a boss and I recently enjoyed Nicky Whelan in the shark flick, Maneater.

Decent premise.

It may not be that original, but it was entertaining. It’s pretty much a mash-up Crawl and Assault on Precinct 13 in a cheesy way and I think it worked for the most part. Gators don’t get as much love as sharks in film and I was happy to see another entry here for summer. More please!

The Cons:

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Terrible CGI…

Like really, really bad. From the gators to the fake rain…wow. It left a lot to be desired. If you can look past that, then there is still plenty to enjoy here, however. Be prepared for some cringe-worthy dialogue and random slow motion fight scenes that are beyond silly as well.

The first half of the film was a little difficult to get through, but I will say that things drastically improved in the second half and I enjoyed it a lot more.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

There’s plenty of cheesy fun gator attacks to indulge in here.

If you appreciate and enjoy B-movie creature flicks as much as I do, you’ll have a blast with this one.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Flood 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 “Quicksand” on Shudder: Solid Survival Suspense Film

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“We both need to be perfectly still…”

Quicksand released on Shudder on July 14th 2023. The survival thriller film stars Carolina Gaitan, Allan Hawco, and Sebastian Eslava. It runs for an hour and twenty-five minutes.

Sofia and Josh are thinking about getting a divorce when they go hiking together in a rainforest in Colombia, but they end up with bigger problems when they get trapped in quicksand with dangerous predators close by.

Here is the trailer:

Quicksand has plenty of intense and edge-of-your-seat moments with a familiar, but entertaining plot. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Enough threats to keep us invested.

As if getting stuck in quicksand wasn’t horrifying enough, Sofia and Josh had to deal with a lot of other predators that had me squirming in my seat. There were plenty of intense moments in this one. I personally really like survival thrillers and this film did a good job of representing the genre with a few welcomed surprises.

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Decent pacing.

I was worried that we might have to suffer through fluff-filled flashbacks to keep things moving, but the pacing worked really nicely in this film. The characters had enough time to hash things out while trying to figure out a way out of their situation. I never felt bored and I thought the actors gave us honest performances.

The Cons:

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A movie I’ve seen before…

I did enjoy this one quite a bit, but it’s a very familiar plot. I’ve seen plenty of survival thriller/horror flicks where the main couple are having problems and then they end up in a life-threatening situation in different settings.

That’s pretty much the case with this film, but it’s still entertaining. Just don’t expect anything too out there…

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

A survival thriller worth your time with plenty of edge-of-your-seat moments.

This film was predictable, but it still checked off all the boxes to make this an enjoyable watch from start to finish.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Quicksand 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.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Girl Gone Bad” on Demand: Don’t mess with her girlfriend…

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“I promise you I’ll be safe this weekend…”

Girl Gone Bad released on demand on July 11th 2023. The home-invasion horror film stars Alison Thornton, Mya Lowe, and Alex Zahara. It runs for approximately 92 minutes.

Samantha plans a romantic weekend for her girlfriend, but when an intruder breaks in, a deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues.

Here is the trailer:

Girl Gone Bad takes an overdone premise and puts a unique spin on things to shake things up, but does it do enough to be worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Starts off with a bang.

There was not much waiting around in this film at all. There was minimal fluff and we got right to the violence. I personally love when films start off like this. The initial pacing was great and there were a few gruesome moments worth nothing.

Cute spin on the home invasion genre.

This film wasn’t afraid to take a risk with its twist and I thought it was fairly interesting. Some things were really far-fetched, but I’m all for a film breaking outside the box of a genre to try something else to keep the audience invested.

The Cons:

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One-dimensional dialogue.

This really needed some serious attention. It was painful to listen to at times and repetitive. I was honestly expecting a lot more here. The actors were decent enough and did the best with what they were given, however.

Goes off track fast…

While this film started off with a lot of potential, it quickly ran out of steam and lost direction. I’m not sure what happened here, but it’s almost like the film forgot its intention and just started filling time for the hell of it. Don’t get me wrong…there were some really entertaining moments, but I think this film could have been a lot better if it had made some improvements with the progression of the plot.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

Girl Gone Bad had a few killer twists, but it lost its way as the film progressed. Either way, if you’re looking for a quick “movie of the week” to fill your time, there’s enough here to enjoy.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

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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! I hope you enjoy!

READ IF YOU DARE…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “As Certain as Death” on Demand: Killer Intervention

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“What did I do wrong?”

As Certain as Death released on demand on July 11th 2023. The horror film stars Cortney Palm, Lindsey Shaw, Hutch Dano, and Daniel Curtis Lee. It runs for 80 minutes.

A group of friends attempt to help their friend battling with addiction with a forced intervention in the woods, but they soon discover they’re not alone.

Here is the trailer:

As Certain as Death reminds us why it’s never a good idea to hash things out in the middle of nowhere, but is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Loved the premise.

We’ve already seen a group of friends take someone into the woods who is struggling with addiction in Evil Dead (2013). That film was a lot more effective, but with the lower budget for As Certain as Death, I was all in for them taking this idea and putting a slasher spin on it.

Crazy ending.

I didn’t think we’d ever get there, but there is an ending filled with slasher goodness. It wasn’t perfect, but it was the best part of the movie by far…

The Cons:

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Took too long to get to the punch…

The movie was only an hour and twenty minutes, but it really dragged. I didn’t mind some of the intervention stuff, but after a while, I was just tired of hearing everyone talking. If they had gotten to the camp site quicker, things would have been better.

The ending delivered somewhat, but I still wanted a lot more from it. I think it might have benefited from some more gore and some extended chase scenes.

So am I in or out?

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Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

The film was watchable and had some things going for it, but I was just frustrated because it had such an amazing premise around it and I wanted it to fully embrace it. It took too long for things to happen and by the time they did, I had already lost interest.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on As Certain as Death 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.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Insidious: The Red Door” in Theaters: The Final Chapter for the Lambert Family

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“We’re ready to forget once and for all…”

Insidious: The Red Door released in theaters on July 7th 2023. The fifth film of the supernatural horror franchise stars Patrick Wilson, Ty Simpkins, Sinclair Daniel, and Rose Byrne. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-seven minutes.

After Josh Lambert drops his son off at college, both of them begin having nightmares and hallucinations as something horrifying from their past comes back to haunt them.

Here is the trailer:

Insidious: The Red Door is the final film in the franchise and Patrick Wilson’s directorial debut as he attempts to give us a satisfying conclusion. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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The friendship between Dalton and Chris.

Even though we recognize Patrick Wilson as the face of this franchise, this film focuses a lot more on his son, Dalton. Dalton goes off to college and is really moody and artsy. Honestly he was really dull, but I really liked the friendship between him and Chris and I thought that Chris really livened things up in a positive way.

She prevented things from feeling too stale and gave us someone else to root for.

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Fun cameos and a few solid scares.

I did jump a few times and thought some of the scares were actually well done. I can’t say the same for all of the scares, but there were a few moments of dread in this that are worth noting.

I appreciated the cameos (especially since this is the final chapter), which made this film feel a little more familiar.

The Cons:

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Don’t bench your best players…

I get that he was directing this film, but I wanted more of Patrick Wilson. We’ve seen this type of move before with the Halloween franchise when we shifted over to Corey and Allyson. I didn’t mind a lot of the college scenes…although the frat stuff seemed overdone. I guess I was just looking for more screen time for certain characters since this was the final chapter.

I also wanted more of an explanation about what was going on in “The Further,” but this film focused more on the family instead. Even though I liked some of the scares, many of them just felt really watered down and predictable.

The pacing also felt super slow, which made this film feel longer than it actually was.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

Insidious: The Red Door does enough to close off the franchise, but I wanted it to do something new and unique here.

The movie was OK for the most part, but it needed a lot more than watered down jump scares to fully capture my attention.

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

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.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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