Directed by Dan Gilroy Velvet Buzzsaw is a horror/satire that has its eyes set on the world of art dealers. It's a ruthless comedy, I suppose, that is clear in its intention, does its thing and then gets out. Once the movie ends, slightly abruptly, you might be a little befuddled but then it sets … Continue reading Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)
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Us (2019)
Directed by Jordan Peele I want to have strong opinions on this movie, and I suppose I do, a lot of people do, and while some of those feelings are conflicted, all I can honestly say is that I have a lot of thoughts about this movie, a lot of ideas, complaints and questions that … Continue reading Us (2019)
Poltergeist (1982)
Directed by Tobe Hooper/Steven Spielberg In Poltergeist a vengeful spirit takes over a suburban household and won't leave. At first it's a novelty, providing one of the more amusing moments of the film in which the family plays with the mysterious forces that we as a movie audience know to run away from. Then a tree … Continue reading Poltergeist (1982)
Hereditary (2018)
Directed by Ari Aster Hereditary is a riveting family drama and a pretty chilling horror movie. I realized while watching this that I have no idea what makes a great horror movie because the end, which remains creepy, was also somewhat disappointing in that it mimicked most other horror movies. You know, all the things … Continue reading Hereditary (2018)
Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
Directed by Adrian Lyne Jacob's Ladder depicts a Vietnam veteran's schizophrenia, to put it simply. We live in Jacob's (Tim Robbins) head and are privy to the nightmares he sees but which no one else believes. His story will bounce around between reality, nightmare, and flashback so often that you forget which is which. In … Continue reading Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
A Quiet Place (2018)
Directed by John Krasinski A Quiet Place was quite the buzzed about movie for a little while there, and it only took me about half a year to catch up. I avoided the movie in theaters because, frankly, I'm terrible at watching horror movies. Every jump scare terrifies me, and this movie about deadly blind … Continue reading A Quiet Place (2018)
The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)
Directed by Terence Fisher The Man Who Could Cheat Death is pure, delightful pulp outside of a long conversation on the morality of immortality. It's actually quite a good movie, one whose selling points indicate none of the real quality of the film. This is a horror movie that is never quite horrifying, a drama … Continue reading The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)
The Ring (2002)
Directed by Gore Verbinski The Ring is much more of a detective story than a true horror film. Sure, I found particular moments a little terrifying, but most of the horror comes from the eerie atmosphere and a sense of dread that hangs over the entire movie. When a young girl dies in the cold … Continue reading The Ring (2002)
Devil (2010)
Directed by John Erick Dowdie Devil reminds me of old pulpy films from the fifties. It's not funny but fun, not exactly dramatic but oddly captivating. We might not empathize with the characters the way we're meant to, but we care to know more about their lives. The narrative of Devil unfolds like the beats of … Continue reading Devil (2010)
Split (2016)
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Split is noteworthy because it's an M. Night Shyamalan movie, the second in this horror-rebirth portion of his career following 2015's The Visit. After a hot start to his career with The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Signs and to some extent even The Village, Shyamalan's career tailed off as his films became more of a slog to get … Continue reading Split (2016)
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