Spoiler-Free Review of “Subject” on Screambox: A Trippy and Creepy Concept

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“How would you like an alternative sentence?”

Subject released on Screambox on August 22nd 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Tristan Barr, Cecilia Low, and Gaby Seow. It runs for approximately an hour and seventeen minutes.

A convicted criminal on the way to prison is approached by a government agent, who offers him the opportunity to participate in a secret experiment in exchange for commuting his sentence.

Here is the trailer:

Subject features an inventive idea with some genuinely disturbing moments. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A plot that pulls you in.

I absolutely LOVED the idea behind this. It sort of reminded me of the Dharma Initiative experiments in LOST if they were to go full horror. The film didn’t waste any time with unnecessary fluff. The audience went along for the ride and character layers were reveled later on through flashbacks, which worked well here. Too much set-up would have slowed down the pacing so I thought this was the right approach.

The ending was really disturbing!

I didn’t know where we were going with this, but I was pleasantly surprised by the ending. There will be no spoilers here, but it was the best part of the movie by far and it revealed quite a bit of skin-crawling moments that were well worth the wait.

The Cons:

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The dialogue felt a little forced.

Look, it’s not easy carrying a film by yourself. Tristan Barr (who is also the Director of this film) did a good job with everything and held my attention overall. That being said, I wish the dialogue was a little bit more natural and organic. Sometimes it felt like the actor was explaining things to the audience rather than revealing real moments of self-reflection and truth in his video diaries.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

Subject is deranged and disturbing!

It took a scary concept and built on it, leading up to some real moments of suspense.

Overall, I enjoyed this film and it did enough to earn a watch.

Special thanks to Continuance Pictures for this advanced screening! You can check out Subject now on Screambox!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Subject (2023) in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rulethey can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Bad Things” on Shudder: LGBTQ Version of “The Shining” Has its Ups and Downs

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“It doesn’t seem that haunted…”

Bad Things released on Shudder on August 18th 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Gayle Rankin, Hari Nef, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Molly Ringwald. It runs for an hour and twenty-five minutes.

After inheriting an abandoned hotel, Ruthie and her friends decide to spend the weekend there, but they soon discover that there is another presence lurking on the property.

Here is the trailer:

Bad Things has an intriguing and chilling premise with ghostly potential, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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The nods to The Shining work.

Bad Things clearly drew a lot of its inspiration from that iconic movie and I really loved those elements the most. The creepy hotel and the winter setting felt very much on point and there were a few strange characters that gave me plenty of nostalgia for that film in a positive way without compromising the identity of this modern film.

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Well-executed cinematography.

Everything was shot really well. I particularly really liked the shots of the hotel hallway and I thought the muted color scheme channeled the eerie vibe this film was going for. The offbeat music also worked in its favor.

The Cons:

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Sluggish pacing.

This film was on the shorter side, but I felt like I had been watching it for a very long time and not in a good way. Some of the conversations between the characters felt completely unnecessary and they did nothing to add any layers to them, which was frustrating.

Odd ending.

I really wasn’t a fan of the ending. This film started off with so much potential, but I’m not sure that it ever quite found its way. There were some genuinely creepy moments that had me interested, but once we got to the end, I wanted something a lot more…

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

Bad Things has a haunting concept with some freaky moments sprinkled in, but it loses its way at the end.

There were a lot of things that I liked about this one, but I just wanted a lot more from it.

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

My young adult horror thriller 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.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Jagged Mind” on Hulu: Trippy & Triggering LGBTQ Horror Flick

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“Just try to remember…”

Jagged Mind premiered on Hulu on June 15th 2023. The LGBTQ supernatural horror film stars Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Shannon Woodward, Rosaline Elbay, Shein Mompremier, and Jimmy Jean-Louis. It runs for approximately an hour and twenty-seven minutes.

A woman begins experiencing blackouts and strange visions when she discovers that she may be stuck in a time loop involving her new girlfriend.

Here is the trailer:

Jagged Mind is trippy and disturbing, tackling real issues that are way more horrifying. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Two strong performances.

The film centers on a LGBTQ couple and both women give believable and compelling performances. In particular, Maisie Richardson-Sellers stood out as Billie. She really pulled me into this film and did a good job of holding the audience’s attention…even during the sluggish moments.

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Unique concept used to tackle real issues.

I wasn’t sure how I felt about this movie at first, but once I got to the last forty minutes or so, I was completely hooked. The concept wasn’t completely new, but I thought it was a different approach and it took a magnifying glass to the real horrors that can lurk beneath the surface of a seemingly “happy couple.” I was satisfied with the ending for the most part and I think it will create a necessary dialogue between viewers, which is not always easy to do.

The Cons:

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Confusing at times…

We start off almost immediately with Billie’s weird visions and blackouts. Even though she talks about experiencing deja vu, we have to piece that together ourselves because it isn’t super apparent like it is with other time loops films. These honestly gave me a headache at first, but once Billie started to piece things together, the film improved drastically.

The pacing was also really slow for the first half of the film. Luckily things picked up, but I think that the film could have devoted a little bit more time to Billie and Alex’s initial relationship to add in some tangible layers.

Please also keep in mind that there is some sensitive content in this one and that it may be triggering for some viewers.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

Jagged Mind is an unnerving and thought-provoking watch.

This film wasn’t perfect, but it was interesting and I think it exposed some horrifying truths in a compelling way without hitting the audience over the head with what it wanted to say.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Jagged Mind 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 “Grimcutty” on Hulu: A Gen Z Teen’s Nightmare

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“You sure you don’t have a phone?”

Grimcutty released on Hulu on October 10th 2022. The supernatural horror film stars Sara Wolfkind, Shannyn Sossamon, Usman Ally, and Alona Tal. It runs for approximately an hour and forty minutes.

A teen girl is plagued by a frightening internet challenge that is manifested by the hysteria of her parents.

Here is the trailer:

Grimcutty feels very much like a cross between Slender Man and Pulse, highlighting the danger of technology and what happens when parents overreact to social media exposure. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Tries to do something different…

While this is hardly the first film I have seen about the dangers of the internet, I thought Grimcutty made a valiant effort to think outside the box with its concept. While I wouldn’t necessarily say that I was really terrified throughout my watch, I appreciated the idea behind the film and I think it executed a lot of things really well.

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Some familiar faces…

Shannyn Sossamon starred in One Missed Call back in 2008 so it was nice to see her in this film. She is no stranger to a killer phone…

I thought all of the characters did a good job with what they were given. I’m not sure that anyone really stood out, but the performances were believable enough to keep me interested.

The Cons:

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The Grimcutty isn’t that scary…

Sure, it’s weird looking and odd, but it didn’t frighten me the way some supernatural creatures have. Even though I preferred this film to Slender Man, the actual Slender Man is a lot scarier than this guy. If the Grimcutty was truly frightening, this film may have worked a lot better, but it was honestly laughable at times.

I also thought this film was longer than it needed to be. I didn’t need anything dragged out on this one.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

An interesting concept with some entertaining moments.

This film was actually a lot better than I thought it would be. If you enjoy films like Slender Man and pretty much any horror film involving technology, you’ll feel right at home with this one.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rulethey can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Girl in the Mirror” on Netflix: Creepy and Unsettling

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“It’s all over now…”

The Girl in the Mirror (Originally titled Alma) released on Netflix on August 19th 2022. All nine episodes are available to stream now. The Spanish supernatural mystery series stars Mireia Oriol, Claudia Roset, Javier Morgade, and Álex Villazán. Each episode runs for approximately 42-49 minutes.

After losing her memory in a tragic accident, Alma tries to piece together what happened that day as a supernatural presence lurks in her nightmares.

Here is the trailer:

The Girl in the Mirror is truly frightening with plenty of disturbing content and a decent mystery at its core. Does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Extremely disturbing…

This series did not shy away from extreme gore, giving me some Final Destination vibes in the beginning. Horror fans will be pleased with this. There is also this unsettling supernatural presence that chilled me to the bone and an eerie mist and lighting that complimented it well. If you’re looking for something terrifying, Alma’s nightmares and hallucinations are filled with it.

Decent mystery.

There are plenty of horror elements, but there is also a decent mystery at the very center. It takes a while for it all to unfold, but each episode did enough to lure me in for more. The characters were likable enough, but I was mostly intrigued by what was going on with Alma.

The Cons:

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Pacing issues…

This series felt a little unsure of itself at times. We got plenty of teenage drama to deal with and I was ready to tune out, but the supernatural element redeemed it. I’m kind of exhausted by so much teenage drama lately even though I come to expect it in these series.

I think the pacing needed some improvements. Things took too long to happen and I had too many questions brewing in my mind and not enough answers. There was that cliffhanger ending so I’m guessing we will get a season two potentially.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

The Girl in the Mirror has a decent mystery and some genuinely terrifying moments sprinkled in, but I personally wanted this show to pick a genre and stick with it. That being said, there’s still plenty to enjoy with this one if you like supernatural horror shows.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Girl in the Mirror 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 “Seance” on Shudder: Mean Girls Summon the Dead…

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“I don’t believe in any of this…”

Seance premiered originally back in May 2021, but it is now currently available to stream on Shudder. The supernatural horror film stars Suki Waterhouse, Ella Rae-Smith, Inanna Sarkis and Madisen Beaty. It runs for approximately 90 minutes.

Several classmates at a boarding school summon the dead for fun when things go horribly wrong as they are picked off one by one.

Here is the trailer:

Seance takes an overdone premise and unravels it with a twist at the end to really stir things up. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Suki Waterhouse shines.

She was the strongest performer by far and she really was the best part of the movie for me. While the other characters easily fit into tropes with typical mean girl acts, the character of Camille was more layered which helped me connect with her more and root for her when it was necessary.

A worthy twist.

It seems like a lot of horror movies are presenting us with a genre-swapping twist and Seance is no exception. As soon as you think you have everything figured out, it sends you off into another direction. I personally enjoyed the twist and I thought that it helped redeem this movie in a lot of ways.

The Cons:

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Drags for the majority of the movie…

I thought the opening and ending were pretty strong, but the rest of the movie was really slow and uninspiring. The movie could have benefited from some dark humor to keep things from feeling stale. It failed to deliver in this aspect.

A plot I’ve seen before…

From Ouija to Unfriended, this plot has been done before. The ending helped it branch off a little bit, but in a lot of ways it paled in comparison to some of its predecessors which was frustrating because I really wanted to like this movie.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

This movie had some redeeming moments. Camille was a strong character and I liked the ending, but the majority of the movie fell flat for me. It wasn’t bad, but I’ve seen this type of movie before and I just had higher expectations for it.

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

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Spoiler-Free Review of “No One Gets Out Alive” on Netflix: Unsettling Potential

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“I need to get out of here…”

No One Gets Out Alive released on September 29th 2021. The supernatural horror film is currently available to stream on Netflix. It stars Cristina Rodlo, Marc Menchaca and David Figlioli. It runs for approximately 90 minutes.

An immigrant tries to make ends meet when she rents a cheap room in a boarding house, but she quickly discovers that something dark and sinister is lurking within the walls.

Here is the trailer:

No One Gets Out Alive takes a creepy premise and weaves it into a reality that may be even more frightening and disturbing. Does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Creepy visual effects.

Similar to Malignant but on a lower scale, No One Gets Out Alive is quite effective with its use of lighting and visual style. I thought they created a genuinely creepy vibe that lasted throughout the entire movie. I almost felt like I was being followed right along with our main character and the boarding house setting was a solid choice.

Threw me for a loop.

This movie started off in one direction and then it split off into several other ones. I liked that the movie kept me guessing and the ending was completely shocking and horrifying. A lot was left open, but I thought the film did a good job of reeling the viewer in for more and more in a unique way.

I also thought that the film balanced supernatural fears with real ones, creating an important conversation worth having.

The Cons:

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Needed some answers…

I’m all for an ending that leaves things open for interpretation, but that ending was so incredibly shocking and it just left me with a lot of questions. The movie was long enough, but I needed some back-story and history to fill in the blanks and I think it might have helped me connect just a little bit more to the overall plot.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

Overall, I was engaged throughout my watch. I thought it was genuinely creepy and disturbing and it did something unique worth talking about.

I needed a little bit more and I had too many questions at the end, but I still thought this was an entertaining watch and I’m loving that Netflix is releasing a new horror movie every Wednesday. So much fun for October!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on No One Gets Out Alive 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 “Midnight Mass” on Netflix: Horrifying Profound Perfection

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“This isn’t a community anymore. It’s a ghost…”

Midnight Mass is a limited series from The Haunting of Hill House creator, Mike Flanagan. The supernatural horror series features seven episodes available to stream now on Netflix. It stars Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, Rahul Kohli, Hamish Linklater and Samantha Sloyan. Each episode runs for approximately 60-65 minutes.

A new priest arrives at Crockett Island as several miracles begin to emerge through this small population, but something sinister is hidden as well, threatening every man, woman, and child on the island.

Here is the trailer:

Midnight Mass has the character development of The Haunting of Hill House mixed with an eerie Castle Rock vibe as it brings several disturbing themes to light while creating a powerful dialogue about humanity, faith, and life. Is this series worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A worthy entry to horror.

This series was frightening in such a chilling and disturbing way. It seamlessly blended supernatural fears with human ones, showing the inner demons associated with addiction, grief, and remorse. Having faith is empowering but misguided faith can be dangerous in the wrong hands and I thought that all of these themes were explored in such a fascinating way. The supernatural elements didn’t overpower the show, but they were extremely effective.

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Incredible characters.

I have come to expect this with Mike Flanagan’s works but he really is talented at bringing these characters to life in such a compelling way. Plus, the performances were out of this world and we saw plenty of familiar faces.

I cared about what happened to them, I hated some, I loved others, and I found myself so completely drawn to them. The thought-provoking conversations and interactions really moved me and had an impact on my own life. Truly brilliant!

The Cons:

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I really don’t have any. I think that there may be some controversy over some of the themes present, but I loved this series from start to finish and I think it created an interesting dialogue worth having.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!

Have faith in Midnight Mass!

This may be the best show I have watched all year.

This series was visually stunning. The characters were incredible, the performances were superb, and I loved the balance of horror and heart in this. I had so many emotions through my watch and while it had a different feel from The Haunting of Hill House series, I was touched in a similar way, but I was also genuinely frightened by what I witnessed and I can’t say enough good things about this show.

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

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!

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