The fourth installment of Dark Ditties blends campy horror humor with some cringe-worthy terror that may seep into your own nightmares. Samantha has been dreaming about a dark and mysterious entity named Tyberius Krane. Not knowing where else to turn, Samantha seeks assistance from a tacky over-the-top paranormal investigations show called, ‘The Witching Hour.’
The mock paranormal show is on the verge of cancellation and it’s clear that they will do anything to hold on to viewers, but things take a dark and unexpected turn when a real supernatural threat emerges after meeting with Samantha.
Fans of Supernatural may thoroughly enjoy this feature length episode, which gave me a Ghostfacers nostalgia. The cast of the mock paranormal show is outrageous and silly, but that adds to the campy horror charm. It’s not all fun and games; however, as we are presented with some genuinely scary moments that will have you on the edge of your seat. Tyberius Krane will give you chills, as we dive into the mystery behind him throughout the episode.
The cast and characters are fantastic and I thought that the effects and musical score really elevated the series, bringing to life a chilling and entertaining episode of horror. While the plot may seem predictable at times, the humor sliced it with new vitality. The show brings you plenty of gore, laughs, and terrifying scares.
A fresh take on horror that is well worth the watch!
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“Mysteries were everywhere and I loved solving them.”
Your favorite amateur sleuth is getting her own show,but it seems like this Nancy Drew is darker and more mature, but can she measure up to the competition? The series premiere of Nancy Drew aired on the CW on October 9th 2019. The show will run weekly episodes and it comes on directly after Riverdale. Know your audience, right?
The show stars Kennedy McMann, Tunji Kasim, Leah Lewis, and Scott Wolf. Nancy Drew makes reference to how she started solving mysteries at a young age, paying tribute to the book series character we all know and love. However, after tragically losing her mother, Nancy Drew is all grown up and it seems like she wants to stay away from mysteries and ghosts, but it doesn’t look like they are ready to let her go just yet.
Nancy Drew has a lot of competition, especially since other shows like Riverdale, Veronica Mars, and Stranger Things all have a captivating female lead who likes to solve mysteries, but where does that leave the girl who started it all? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
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True respect for the original character.
Nancy Drew was the first book series I fell in love with and I lost myself in the mysteries again and again. I have seen several movie interpretations and I appreciate that this show is trying to do something different, but I also respected the clever Easter eggs thrown into the mix, including our girl Nancy investigating with the infamous flashlight.
Some potential for the new Scoobies.
I am still sorting out who is who and I’m not sure how I feel about Nancy’s friends just yet, but I like that they all want to help out. I always loved “The Scoobies” on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, reminding us that you don’t have to be the obvious hero to make a difference and save the day, so I think this could be the start of something really fun and nostalgic.
The supernatural horror elements are genuinely scary!
If you know anything about Nancy Drew, you know that even though you get your fair share of ghostly mysteries, there is always some kind of rational explanation to bring us back to the real world. Even this Nancy reminds us in the beginning of the show that she doesn’t believe in ghosts and yet there is this very real ghost story going on, which has captured my full attention.
I expected this show to be more focused on teenage drama with mystery sprinkled in, but I was genuinely surprised by the supernatural horror aspect and I think this might be something that can help Nancy Drew create a voice of its own separate from Riverdale. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comes to mind, but so far they are doing much better with that deliciously dark component, but that doesn’t mean that Nancy Drew can’t step up to the plate too. More horror please!
The Cons:
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I can’t get a real read on Nancy yet.
Part of the reason why I like characters like Betty Cooper, Veronica Mars, and Nancy Wheeler is that they channel Nancy Drew while having this magnetic spark that really draws you in to their character. I’m missing something with Nancy Drew so far and while I get that she is dealing with her grief and seems closed off, I haven’t connected with her at all yet and that could be a problem. I’m only one episode in so I hope to get some more layers soon, but I want to ignite a fire within Nancy as soon as possible.
Forcing a ship.
Part of the way I fall in love with a ship, is that I see the progression of their relationship that leads to some epic moment between them that cannot be ignored. We dive into this relationship between Nancy and Nick (Ned Nickerson) and I just don’t feel the chemistry yet. I want to see some real moments between them leading up to something, rather than these bits and pieces that are being forced upon me.
The actual mystery is just kind of blah…
A dead body shows up and Nancy Drew is on the case, but there is nothing really unique or special about the murder and Nancy’s process to discover the clues seems very by the numbers and uninspiring. That being said, the mystery surrounding this ghost story and her parents might be the real winner, but I still want Nancy to surprise me and invest me in her other mysteries. Maybe she should call Betty Cooper up for some advice on this…
So am I in or out?
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As of right now, it’s about 50/50 for me. The show isn’t necessarily bad, but there’s nothing that magnetic or special about it just yet. I feel like right now it is in the shadow of its competition and it needs to do something spectacular to pave its own way. Maybe that’s the horror element I mentioned earlier, which has a lot of chilling potential.
I plan on giving the show another two episodes to really get a feel for it, but I’m hoping for some kind of a spark here. Out of every new Fall show premiering, this is the show I was really looking forward to and perhaps I set my expectations too high, but I’m keeping an open mind for now.
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Light as a feather, stiff as a board.
Light as a feather, stiff as a board.
She’s dying.
She’s dying.
She’s dead.
She’s dead…
Your favorite deadly slumber party game is back! After airing the first 8 episodes of season 2 back in July 2019, Hulu has released part 2 of the season as of October 4th 2019. Episodes 9-16 are all currently available to stream.
The show stars Liana Liberato, Haley Ramm, Brianne Tju, and Jordan Rodrigues and follows a group of friends who play a deadly game of Light as a Feather, which predicts exactly how they will die, targeting them one by one. After a slightly disappointing start to season 2, I was worried about the second half of the season. Did it live up to the bone-chilling moments in season 1 or did it fizzle out for good? Let’s find out!
The Pros:
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The performances of Haley Ramm (Violet), Liana Liberato (McKenna), and Brianne Tju (Alex).
Again, I have to give it up to this trio. Some of the characters on this show seem filler, but these three ladies held my attention the entire time. I love that they all didn’t start out as friends and their bond becomes stronger when they are all linked together by this curse, but the dynamic between them is fantastic and they really elevate the show.
The skin crawling moments are back!
Season 1 gave me some nightmares for sure, as some moments were genuinely shocking and hard to watch. These moments really gave a show that is mostly dipped in bubble gum pop horror a chance to be a little bit darker and I was disappointed when this fizzled out in the first half of season 2. However, the second half of the season delivered with this, giving us several moments that will really make you cringe and then some!
Satisfying twists.
We all know the game and I knew it would be hard to keep the show fresh and interesting, but I thought the second half of season 2 did a good job of keeping us on our toes. The twists worked for the most part and they kept me guessing up until the end.
The Cons:
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Channeling too much Lifetime…
So, this show has had a lot of teenage drama since the start and that’s not necessarily a bad thing if you are used to shows like Pretty Little Liars and Riverdale. I didn’t even really mind the will-they-won’t-they love triangle and I appreciated the LGBTQ relationship, but there were some moments that just felt like a failed attempt to throw in some fatal attraction psycho components, which weren’t really needed in my opinion.
Some really obvious moments.
I don’t know what it was, but there were just some moments that had that hit you over the head feel that undermined the show slightly. For example, (hey, here’s a bottle of pills…he must have taken these). I don’t expect everything to be a major twist, but I do want it to be believable as well. This didn’t happen all the time, but I did notice it more than I did in the first season.
So am I in or out?
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I’m back in! Even though I had some issues with the season overall, I still enjoyed the watch. The short episodes really helped move the binge-watching along and it’s just one of those shows that you can really enjoy especially around Halloween, so I have to give it up to Hulu for perfect timing.
Overall, I think this series is a lot of fun and it really gives you a lot of nostalgia for 90’s movies like The Craft and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Sure, there is a lot of teenage drama mixed in, but the skin crawling moments really helped push this one over to the darker side for me. There is no word yet on a season 3, but I’m not sure that we necessarily need one, although there is always something left open at the end…
Enjoy the watch and perhaps you may want to re-consider any slumber party games in the future…
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So I casually turned on Netflix yesterday and a trailer popped up for The I-Land. I immediately felt like it was a cheesy LOST ripoff, but the LOST fan in me was beyond curious, so I gave it a whirl and I ended up watching the entire show in one day. At first I thought that the show was meant to be a spoof, but I quickly learned that the show was trying to find an identity for itself, although I’m not sure it ever quite found it.
The I-Land is coded as a limited series and it features 7 episodes that are about 40 minutes in length each. It stars Natalie Martinez, Kate Bosworth, Ronald Peet, and Sibylla Deen.
Several strangers wake up on a deserted island and don’t remember anything about who they are and how they got there. Tempers immediately flare and mysteries start to unlock, attempting to give us LOST meets The Matrix. The strangers quickly realize that the island is extremely dangerous, but perhaps the biggest threat lies among them.
The Pros:
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Lots of twists and sharks…did I mention sharks?
The show does provide us with a lot of unexpected twists and turns, bringing us along for the ride. I love shark movies so I’m always up for some toothy predators and the show continues to provide us with some twists until the very end. Not all of them are satisfying, but they did keep my attention.
The cast.
I’m a huge Kate Bosworth fan and Blue Crush is one of my go-to guilty pleasure movies. After all, it’s a cruel, cruel summer. I also enjoyed Natalie Martinez’s performance in Into the Dark’s “Down” episode on Hulu, so I was excited to see her on this show as well. The cast had a lot of potential, but a lot of that potential was stifled by some poor dialogue, but I liked their performances and characters enough to care about what happened to them…at least somewhat.
The flashbacks.
The flashback pieces were actually really interesting and I wish the show had spent more time on this rather than on some of their outrageous plot shifts. In particular, K.C.’s flashback (Bosworth) was probably the most interesting part of the show and I don’t understand why these flashbacks didn’t start occurring until the show was almost over. They could have been introduced and sprinkled throughout the show, which would have probably prevented so many viewers from tuning out after watching 1 or 2 episodes.
The Cons:
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A really poor imitation of LOST.
The first episode literally opens with the main character’s eye opening, as she takes in her surroundings and sees the island. Does this sound familiar? That’s the exact opening of LOST and the similarities don’t stop here. We get a failed attempt at some kind of love triangle and the fade-out music sounds a lot like the soundtrack behind LOST, which honestly just irritated me. The show is actually different from LOST, but these obnoxious ripoffs will not help viewers tune in more if that was the goal.
The dialogue is atrocious.
I mean really atrocious. “Hey, you seem like a bitch…no you do!” “How do you think we got here? I don’t know.” Seriously it was like pulling teeth during certain parts and I don’t know why the most animated conversation involved a character’s right to sunbathe. Good thing those sharks broke up the party. I was cheering for them at this point.
The show is all over the place.
Once we get to episode 3, we start learning about the secrets of the island and we get more of a sci-fi feel. The first two episodes were so bad that I almost didn’t care at this point. However, since there were only 7 episodes, I continued to watch and we did get some interesting moments. I just don’t understand why we waited until the very end of the series to bring in some of these more worthy elements.
So am I in or out?
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Unfortunately, I am out on this one. The LOST fan in me is extremely annoyed and angry, but I’m mostly out because this show actually had a real glimmer of potential. If the show had focused more on introducing us to the interesting flashbacks, they may have actually kept their audience. The talent of the actors was completely wasted on this and the twist at the end was not very satisfying.
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“There’s something evil…I can feel it.” Well perhaps it is the real life terror that these characters are facing in the midst of World War II, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for some supernatural occurrences too. Or does it?
The Terror is a historical drama horror anthology series on AMC. The second season will feature 10 episodes and it premiered on August 12th 2019. The Terror: Infamy looks deeper into the real life horror that Japanese-Americans went through during World War II, leading up to Pearl Harbor. It stars Derek Mio, Kiki Suzekane, Shingo Asami, and George Takei. After watching the season premiere, I have some mixed thoughts and I’m wondering if this show really needed the ghostly elements. Let’s find out!
The Pros:
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Cringe-worthy horror scenes.
In particular, the opening scene was extremely gruesome and almost difficult to watch and yet you can’t shift your eyes away from it. There are a lot of images that will truly make your skin crawl, so be warned if that is not your cup of tea. And speaking of tea…
Interesting exploration of Japanese folklore.
I am actually really invested in this story-line and I like learning about supernatural occurrences from different cultures. The scene with reading the tea leaves was mysterious enough and I am intrigued to find out more about evil spirits, which are referred to as the Yurei.
The real life historical backdrop is compelling.
So, I really appreciate that this series is trying to take a deeper look at terrifying times in history, while giving us a different supernatural take, but the scenes that focused on the real life moments in history could almost be a stand-alone series. I know that this show is trying to create a balance, but I thought that these moments were truly captivating, so it will be interesting to see if the balance is tipped toward the historical moments more in the coming episodes.
The Cons:
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Uninspiring characters.
Other than Yuko, who seems to have the most potential, I had a difficult time connecting to the characters and the fluff and setup overwhelming the season premiere. The main character, Chester, was just kind of OK and I’m hoping that he can captivate me more in future episodes, but there was a lot to process in the opening episode and I almost felt like I had to take notes to keep up.
Slow moving in parts and unsure of its identity.
The season premiere lasted for a little over an hour, but I felt like I was watching it for two hours. Part of the issue for me was that the opening scene was so incredible and then the remaining parts just kind of fell off. Even though we continued to get glimmers of interesting story along the way, there were just so many moments that had me dozing off. I also sort of feel like this show is trapped between a movie and a mini series, as perhaps it doesn’t translate particularly well to a traditional weekly television series.
So am I in or out?
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As of right now, I am in about 75-80 percent, but I wouldn’t say that you need to stop what you are doing to watch this. The opening scene was fantastic and there are some truly chilling moments sprinkled throughout the premiere, but I’m not sure that the show can keep up with this pace if it continues to rely more on unnecessary dialogue and excessive setup.
There were also not too many surprises, but I’m hoping that the mystery surrounding the Yurei can measure up. I will continue to watch for now, but I am hoping that the coming episodes can form their identity a little bit better.
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Sometimes less is more and Two Sentence Horror Stories delivers with its short episodes, bringing us just the right amount of unnerving moments for these compelling female protagonists. Real life horror lurks in the shadows, seeping into our doubts, which creates a unique take on psychological horror, while touching on social concerns seamlessly. If you are looking for some chilling fun with some terrifying twists, you are in the right place!
Two Sentence Horror Stories is a horror anthology series based on the popular fan-fiction that emerged on Reddit. Each episode is about 30 minutes in length and follows a different creepy story, somewhat similar to the approach of Hulu’s Into the Dark and The Twilight Zone reboot on CBS All Access.
The series will feature 8 episodes for season 1 and the first 2 episodes premiered on The CW on August 8th 2019. While I have been underwhelmed by some of the other horror anthology series currently airing, Two Sentence Horror Storiesgenuinely surprised me and captured my undivided attention, but will the rest of the episodes be able to measure up? I’m hoping so!
The Pros:
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Genuinely satisfying twists.
I don’t know about you, but I love playing Nancy Drew when it comes to figuring out any type of mystery and I have to say that both episodes kept me guessing. The reveals were shocking and unsettling.
Strong female protagonists.
These interesting female characters will immediately draw you in. I absolutely love that the majority of the episodes will feature women of color and I really thought that the performances were believable and spot on. There are so many real life dangers that women have to face and this series has successfully brought some of these social concerns to light without hitting you over the head with them like some other series.
The episodes are the perfect length and really pay tribute to where Two Sentence Horror Stories originated.
I mean, it would probably be silly to have a series based on horror stories consisting of two sentences airing for an hour, but is 30 minutes enough time to truly make an impact? Yes! While I have been previously bored by some other horror anthology series, I really appreciated the short length of the episodes of Two Sentence Horror Stories. The creepy background music and the simplicity of it all just works somehow and it doesn’t drag anything out.
I also love that each episode starts off with the first sentence of the horror story and then once the twist is revealed, it ends with the second sentence, really reminding you what this show is based on and proving that something genuinely terrifying and unique doesn’t have to be long and drawn out.
The Cons:
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Maybe not the type of horror you are expecting.
I honestly really can’t come up with a con for this series yet, as both episode 1 (Gentleman) and episode 2 (Squirm) deliver. The only thing I would say is if you are expecting something supernatural or a slasher gory massacre, this is not for you. It has more of a dark psychological vibe, but the real life terror works just as effectively in my opinion. We’ll have to see if the remaining 6 episodes can hold up to the first 2, but I have high expectations now.
So am I in or out?
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I am in 100 percent! I have to admit that I didn’t really expect much going into this series. The CW added it to the summer line-up, which made me hesitate slightly, but I am so glad that I gave this series a chance because it is unique, smart, and scary! I can’t wait to watch the next episodes and I definitely recommend it!
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So maybe a slumber party with a serial killer isn’t the best idea, especially when you and your friends are being stalked by an evil supernatural force that has a thing for games, but where would be the fun in that? After the addicting and fun premiere of Light as a Feather season 1, I have been anxiously waiting for new episodes to arrive and they are finally here! If you are craving some Pretty Little Liars drama mixed in with an I Know What You Did Last Summer feel, then you are in the right place!
Light as a Feather is based on the popular Wattpad story written by Zoe Aarsen. In season 1, five teenage girls head out to a graveyard for some underage drinking and a seemingly harmless game of Light as a Feather. If you are not familiar with the popular slumber party game, now might be a good time to re-visit the film, The Craft, which is one of my personal favorites as well.
During the game, each girl takes a turn and their death is described to them in detail. Things start to get weird when the girls begin dying exactly as it was determined in the game. McKenna Brady and her friends realize that they are being targeted by something supernatural, but is there a way to end the game without hurting others in the process?
Season 2 still centers around McKenna Brady, who now inherits the burden of carrying out the game, which leads to more players, more twists, and of course…more drama. Season 2 will feature 16 episodes in total. The first 8 episodes have been released on Hulu and are currently streaming as of July 26th 2019. The remaining 8 episodes will be released October 4th 2019 on Hulu.
The show stars Liana Liberato, Haley Ramm, Brianne Tju, and Jordan Rodrigues. We also get several new characters introduced into the mix, including characters played by The Walking Dead’s Katelyn Nacon and Angel and Dexter’s Julie Benz, who I am always happy to see! Season 2 has a lot to live up to, but can it hold steady and keep the game going? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
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The performances of Haley Ramm (Violet), Liana Liberato (McKenna), and Brianne Tju (Alex).
It’s not easy living up to the success of season 1, but these three ladies rock! They truly embrace their characters, which made the watch much more enjoyable for me. Plus, while the first season focused more on the aspects of the game, we get some needed character growth and development in season 2. I was particularly interested in Violet’s backstory, who is becoming one of my favorite female antagonists on TV and Ramm’s portrayal of her is fantastic!
Fast paced episodes and more cliffhangers!
I’ll say this, Light as a Feather does not disappoint when it comes to keeping you on the edge of your seat. Season 2 provides us with more twists and the end of episode 8 will immediately have you wanting more. I still thoroughly enjoyed the quick episodes, which run about 25-30 minutes in length, which means you can easily breeze through and binge-watch the first part of season 2 in about 4 hours, which comes in handy when you have a lot of other shows to watch! This show can easily drag certain things out for too long so I appreciated that we kept the short episodes going and I enjoyed a lot of the twists thrown our way, which made the game and plot interesting enough for me.
The Cons:
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A lot of teenage drama.
I don’t personally mind watching some teenage drama and I am a fan of shows like PLL, but I also want to balance in the supernatural threat evenly with the social drama going on. There are new relationships forming, break-ups, and arguments among friends, but it sometimes felt like our characters were more worried about these social issues rather than the supernatural one that could actually threaten their lives and everyone they care about…
Slow start to the game.
The first three episodes provide us with a lot of setup and things really don’t start taking off until episode 4. Since we only have 8 episodes right now, that was slightly disappointing. We also see the game from McKenna’s perspective and she deals with blackouts, which means we only get bits and pieces of the actual game, which made the threats to the new players slightly underwhelming for me. There was a really creepy and gruesome vibe in season 1 and I was hoping that would continue in season 2, but I only saw some glimmers of it and I guess I just wanted to see more of the actual Light as a Feather game.
So am I in or out?
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I am still a huge fan of the series and I will continue to watch it, but I was slightly disappointed with season 2. The premise of this show makes it difficult to keep it new and fresh and I totally understand that, but I think that season 2 needed to find a better balance between the supernatural game and the teenage drama. We still have the second half of season 2 and we are left with another huge cliffhanger, so I will definitely be tuning in to find out what happens next.
Overall, perhaps I set my expectations too high for season 2, but it was still an entertaining watch for me. It just didn’t hold a candle to season 1. If you enjoyed season 1, I still recommend that you watch season 2, but I am interested to find out what other fans think as well. The game is far from over and it seems like we may explore the origins of it further, which has a lot of potential. Plus, you never know which side Violet is going to end up on and McKenna has her own inner turmoil to deal with, so there is a lot left to uncover. Stay tuned!
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“Do you like scary movies?” I actually do and my favorite movie of all time is Scream. I have probably seen this movie over 30 times now and I never get tired of watching it. I love everything related to Scream…up until now. It’s been about three years since Scream season 2 released on MTV and I was pretty shocked to discover that we were finally getting a season 3. Only it’s a new network, a new cast, and a new story-line. We were left with a cliffhanger in Scream season 2, but I was ready to give this season a chance and I was hoping for the best.
Along with the series, we currently have four movies in the Scream franchise so far, which makes me smile because I think about how Randy pointed out the rules of a trilogy, but I’m always up for more slasher fun in Scream. Scream Resurrection features six episodes, which aired as a three-night event on VH1, premiering on July 8th 2019. It stars RJ Cyler, Jessica Sula, Giorgia Whigham, Tyga, and Keke Palmer.
Our main protagonist, Deion, lost his brother when he was young after they went out trick-or-treating together. In present day, Deion ends up getting detention with several other students, forming their own version of The Breakfast Club. They rename it, The Deadfest Club, and are quickly targeted and stalked by a killer wearing the infamous Ghostface mask, as they realize that perhaps the killer is hiding in plain sight.
The Pros:
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The original Ghostface mask and voice actor return.
I thought this was really cool and it gave me a lot of Scream nostalgia hearing voice actor, Roger Jackson, again, bringing back all of my “Surprise Sidney” feels! It was genuinely scary and creepy hearing the OG Ghostface over the phone, so this really helped elevate some of the threats for me.
Tony Todd is awesome.
You gotta love seeing Candyman and I absolutely welcomed his small role on the series, which provided me with some genuinely entertaining moments. Tony Todd is fantastic in everything and he knows how to really creep out an audience and he didn’t disappoint here!
The Cons:
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The dialogue is bloody terrible.
I don’t think that I have sat through a show with dialogue this bad in a very long time and I was really working hard to sit through this, but some of these conversations had me pulling my hair out. The jokes didn’t work and everything just felt so forced and uninspiring. Even the pickup lines and pointless hookup scenes made you wish for some cheesy guy to come up to you and ask you if there is a mirror in your pocket. That’s how bad they were.
The characters leave a lot to be desired.
The characters on season 3 even made it a point to say that they all fit into certain labels or stereotypes, like the goth or the jock. However, even though they were aware of this, they didn’t do anything to actually separate themselves from these dull and tired stereotypes. Deion’s backstory was just kind of meh and I found myself really struggling to connect with anyone.
Beth (Giorgia Whigham from The Punisher) and Kym (Keke Palmer from Scream Queens) had some glimmers of potential, but it simply wasn’t enough. When you watch a horror or slasher movie, you want to have someone to root for and I simply did not care about what happened to any of the characters…at all.
So am I in or out?
Sidney Prescott called and she’s out and so am I! Everything just felt so forced and dull. There were even several attempts to chat about horror movies and different rules, but they didn’t work them in seamlessly, which made these references kind of pointless. The kills were just OK and the reveals and twists at the end were just whatever for me and why did we keep calling the killer, “Ghostface,” like that was his or her real name? Just call him or her the killer!
I was honestly so disappointed with this and I don’t recommend it to anyone unless you want to have a good laugh and if you do, watch Scream Queens instead, which is actually really clever and well done. If you are looking for some slasher fun and gore, I would recommend watching Slasher on Netflix instead. You might as well have a Scream movie marathon or even watch the first two seasons of MTV’s Scream, rather than waste your time on this.
Seriously, anything other than watching this. VH1 was smart about turning this into a three night event or else I probably would have tuned out after the premiere. I’m hoping that this doesn’t taint the Scream franchise because I am a huge fan, but I was just looking for so much more and unfortunately I didn’t get it here.
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“I don’t like mysteries…I like solutions.” Only CDC investigator, Abby Arcane, is about to find herself tangled in a mystery, one that lurks beneath the surface of the swamp waters, but is she up for the challenge? It looks like she may not have a choice, discovering that returning home to Marais, Louisiana will be far from drama free. If you are looking for your next favorite show, you may be in the right place, as the pilot episode delivers and stays true to the horror label that has been attached to it.
Swamp Thing is available to watch on DC Universe and season one features 10 episodes. The pilot premiered on May 31st and the remaining episodes will air weekly on Fridays, leading up to the scheduled season finale on August 2nd. The show stars Crystal Reed, Andy Bean, Derek Mears, Virginia Madsen, Henderson Wade, and Jennifer Beals. We follow Abby Arcane, who returns home to investigate a deadly virus spreading in the swamps. She meets a biologist named Alec Holland, who is researching the virus on his own. As Abby tries to find answers to explain the horror she is seeing before her eyes, she ends up coming face to face with a mysterious creature, but is he a friend or foe?
The Pros:
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An origin story that truly pulls you in.
Much like Gotham and Smallville, Swamp Thing has successfully pulled me into this world, revealing an origin story that is unique and riveting. Whether you are familiar with the comics or not, this show can stand on its own, allowing us to truly explore and understand the character development here. I’m a fan of comics in general, but I can’t say that I am an expert on Swamp Thing. But you don’t really need to be because the show already has so much potential just from its pilot episode and the plot is captivating and intriguing without ever making you feel lost or too unfamiliar with the story.
This show is worthy of the horror genre.
While many shows dabble in the horror genre, this show deserves to keep that label. The show is genuinely scary and there are already so many parts that will creep you out. The opening scene is chilling and fantastic. I was on the edge of my seat, watching the horror unfold before my eyes, which is not always easy to accomplish in just one episode. The show has a fast paced tempo and it doesn’t seem like the character building or small town drama will get in the way of this.
Crystal Reed is your new crush.
Crystal Reed is absolutely fantastic as Abby so far. Typically, it takes me about three episodes to get used to a show to determine if I truly want to give it my undivided attention or not. With Swamp Thing, I have already been pulled into this world and part of that is because Abby’s character is so interesting. She has many layers and a backstory that will need to be explored further, but there is something magnetic about her, which makes me want to go on this dark journey with her that much more.
The Cons:
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The show is only on DC Universe.
Honestly, the only con I can come up with so far is that this show is exclusively airing on DC Universe. I started a 7 day free trial so that I could check out the pilot, but since the episodes air weekly, I would need to commit to a subscription in order to keep watching and I have so many streaming subscriptions already.
Also, this show has the potential to be binge-watch worthy and I wish that all of the episodes were available to stream now so that I don’t forget about them. Having said that, this show has started off in such a fantastic way and as long as the rest of the episodes can measure up to the pilot, it seems like it is worth the wait and the investment. Don’t let us down, Swamp Thing!
So am I in or out?
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I am in 100 percent! This show has so much potential and I can’t wait to dive into the next episodes. Swamp Thing perfectly blends horror, mystery, and romance all in one. The characters are intriguing and the shots by the swamp are well done, creating a world that is so fantastically creepy. I never felt bored by anything going on and I was on the edge of my seat during several moments. Let’s just hope that the remaining episodes live up to this amazing pilot because I am ready to submerge myself completely into the swamp!
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Swamp Thing in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
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“We all hate someone. We just need to find someone who hates enough to kill.” Well sure…that makes sense. But it doesn’t necessarily make it any easier to pinpoint the killer in Slasher: Solstice, as Netflix has finally released season three. So who is the Druid Killer? Think you already have it figured out? Maybe not, as season three genuinely keeps you guessing until the very end. If you are craving some slasher happy fun, you are in the right place.
Slasher is a horror anthology series. Each season follows a different killer and premise, but many of the actors take on different roles in each season, giving you an American Horror Story feel, while channeling I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream. While the show is still far off from these slasher films, it does provide horror fans with plenty of creative kills and gore.
Season three features 8 episodes, all streaming on Netflix as of May 23rd 2019. Itstars Dean McDermott, Joanne Vannicola, Baraka Rahmani, Mercedes Morris, and Salvatore Antonio. The opening episode starts off at some kind of Solstice rave and we cut right to the chase and witness a brutal murder by the Druid Killer. One year later, the Druid Killer returns and begins targeting the initial victim’s neighbors from the apartment building. Everyone is a suspect and no one is safe, as each episode reveals bits and pieces about their linked past, reminding us that standing by and doing nothing can have severe consequences.
The Pros:
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Season three keeps you guessing until the very end.
If you’re like me, you immediately start playing Nancy Drew to discover who the killer is. I have to say that every time I thought I had it all figured out, my suspect would be killed and I would have to start all over again. One of the reasons why I enjoy this show is because every season keeps me guessing. The ultimate twists are not obvious and are satisfying enough to keep your attention.
The gore is extreme.
If you don’t like to watch horror and gore, this show is definitely not for you and I was even turning my head away after several of the kills, as I think this season has provided us with the most gore by far. Some of the kills are so outrageous that you will begin laughing, but each kill is more extreme than the next and some of them will genuinely make your skin crawl. I personally like my fair share of gore and season three didn’t disappoint with this.
The acting is decent enough.
I thought that the performances were solid enough in season three and I was interested in several of the backstories of the characters we meet. Standout performance goes to Baraka Rahmani, who plays Saadia. She had enough layers to hold my interest, as the story continued. I have been impressed with the cast each season and it was fun to see some of the actors from previous seasons play completely different roles.
The Cons:
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The borderline soft-core porn sex scenes are unnecessary.
Season three seemed to go completely overboard with the gratuitous sex scenes. It was almost to the point where I could count to three and see another sex scene if it had been a few minutes since we witnessed our last brutal murder. These scenes took away from the show and made it obvious that they were completely filler. I would have rather had shorter episodes, as this almost ruined the season for me. Luckily, the reveal of the killer was interesting enough, but it seemed like every single time I went to grab a snack, I walked in to another pointless sex scene, which just made the show seem desperate.
The underlying themes hit you over the head.
While I was intrigued by the idea of punishing those who do nothing, the show also dealt with racism, stereotypes, and the dangers of social media. It just seemed like the show didn’t know which message to focus on and was trying to do too many things at once. I think that if the show had subtly introduced these issues, while focusing on how to be a good neighbor, it might have delivered the message a little better.
So am I in or out?
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I am a huge fan of the series even though I much prefer season one. Seriously, The Executioner still gives me nightmares and I thought that season one gave me a true I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream nostalgia. I love slasher films and I was genuinely excited when I first learned about this series. Season two fell short for me and had more of a contrived And Then There Were None approach, but it still had enough redeeming moments.
I personally enjoyed season three more than season two, but it still didn’t live up to season one for me. If the Druid Killer reveal wasn’t as satisfying, I probably would have been completely out, but this saved it for me. If you are a horror fan and love your fair share of gore, you will enjoy this, but if you don’t like this genre, I would say to pass on it. Overall, I was underwhelmed by the season, but I got through the 8 episodes very quickly and now is the perfect time to watch, since so many other programs are taking a break from new episodes.
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Slasher: Solstice in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
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