Tag: action horror

Spoiler-Free Review of “Werewolves” (2024) in Theaters: Frank Grillo Proves He’s the Ultimate Bad-Ass Once Again!

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“Bite me…”

Werewolves (2024) released in limited theaters on December 6th 2024. The action horror film stars Frank Grillo, Ilfenesh Hadera, Katrina Law, and Lou Diamond Phillips. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

Two scientists must work together to stop a mutation that turns people into werewolves a year after they were exposed to a super-moon.

Here is the trailer:

Werewolves (2024) is bad-ass B-movie fun with lots of action and outrageous bloody moments. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Frank Grillo is back and better than ever!

It’s no secret that Frank Grillo is one of my favorite actors. I loved him in The Purge films and he never disappoints when it comes to executing brutal and entertaining fight scenes. Well, he delivered in this film and then some. I was rooting for him the entire time. This guy doesn’t age and continues to be an unstoppable force. Let’s get him in some more horror flicks soon because he rocked this role and then some!

OBSESSED!

I was also happy to see Arrow’s Katrina Law in this flick and Ilfenesh Hadera was fantastic as well.

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Impressive werewolves!

I was actually really blown away by the werewolves in this flick. They did a great job with the design. The fight sequences were bloody and gory (although I would have liked a touch more) and there were plenty of adrenaline-filled moments to keep you on the edge of your seat.

I love when films like this keep it simple. They could have done a lot more to explain what was going on, but I honestly didn’t need it. I just wanted to turn my mind off and enjoy it and that’s what I was able to do.

The Cons:

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Silly dialogue at times.

Don’t expect to be blown away by the plot. This is a B movie and it understands that completely, which I loved. Sure, there were some details missing and some flat dialogue, but once the action kicked in, I could honestly care less. As long as you manage your expectations here, you’ll still have a blast.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Werewolves is basically The Purge with werewolves, which sounds like a dream come true…and it was! Frank Grillo delivers in this campy movie filled with absurd bloody fun.

I had such a blast watching this one!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Werewolves (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 “Arcadian” on Demand: Nicolas Cage Takes on Some Super Creepy Monsters

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“Are we safe…are we secure?”

Arcadian released in limited theaters on April 12th 2024. It is now available on Demand as of May 1st 2024. The action horror film stars Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, and Sadie Soverall. It runs for an hour and thirty minutes.

In a post-apocalyptic future, Paul and his sons try to survive each night by barricading themselves in their home from ruthless monsters, but when one of his sons doesn’t make it home by sundown, Paul ventures out into the open to find him before it is too late.

Here is the trailer:

Arcadian is a solid monster flick, channeling A Quiet Place and No One Will Save You, but does it do enough to be worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Impressive monsters!

I’m not exactly sure what they were, but they were creepy AF! They may give me a few nightmares for sure. I’ve seen my fair share of monster flicks, but I really was genuinely impressed by their design. There were some really freaky moments sprinkled into this one, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Solid second half.

The pacing was a little off for the first half of the film, but the second half picked things up and then some. Wow, that was insane! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and was rooting for these characters against all odds.

The Cons:

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A lot of unanswered questions…

I didn’t need this film to be longer than it was and I liked the simple approach, but I needed a little bit more information here to fully invest. I also thought the film started off a little slow, but it did redeem itself in the end.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Arcadian has some genuinely creepy moments and who doesn’t love seeing Nicolas Cage put up a good fight?

If you’re looking for a quick horror flick to fill your weekend, this one fits the bill.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A Halloween they’ll never forget…

Scream Hunt Halloween

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!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” on Demand: “You were almost a Jill Sandwich.”

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“There’s something seriously wrong with this place…”

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City released in theaters back in November 2021 and is currently available to stream on demand. Based on the popular video game series, the action-horror film stars Kaya Scodelario, Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper, Hannah John-Kamen and Avan Jogia. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

After plenty of films, we now get a prequel/reboot with Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, as a group tries to survive the night when all hell breaks loose thanks to the Umbrella Corporation. 

Here is the trailer:

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City attempts to follow the actual story-lines from the first two games, but does it bring anything truly necessary to the franchise? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Brings the game to life.

This entry to the Resident Evil franchise does a decent job of bringing the story-lines from the first two games to life, following the timeline and giving fans the chance to recognize plenty of scenes and settings. I thought this was the film’s strongest point and was the only thing that really set it apart from the other films. I liked all of the Easter eggs and thought the film put forth a valiant effort here.

Fun cast.

We got an entirely new cast this time around but I thought they did a good job and I liked a lot of the actors. I think they tried their best with what they were given and it was easy to root for some of them.

The Cons:

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Unnecessary flashbacks…

I don’t really remember any of this from the games but I guess the writers behind the film felt the need to give our main character a backstory to further its plot along, but it felt like excess fluff and I’m not really sure that it did too much for the overall story.

Did we really need another Resident Evil movie?

My biggest con is that the film didn’t really do anything that unique or different. I appreciate that it tried to bring fans the “gamer” angle, but I much prefer the original films. This has been done before and it felt stale at times. The scares didn’t have the same impact on me because I knew what to expect, but it wasn’t a bad movie. It just wasn’t really necessary in my opinion.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

The film wasn’t a complete dud and it had a fun cast and some cool moments for fans of the game. That being said, it didn’t really do anything truly extraordinary to earn a rightful place in the franchise. I think I’ll go re-watch Resident Evil: Apocalypse now…

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City 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!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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