paranormal

“The Visit (2015)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ September 13, 2015

While "The Visit" contains many flaws, I do feel like M. Night Shyamalan has learned from most of his mistakes. I felt the passion, focus and energy behind the camera, restoring my hope that maybe...maybe...M. Night isn't a hack who just lucked out. Maybe...
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“House (1977)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ February 23, 2015

"Hausu" is a fascinating experience because it's one psychedelic visual following another, some shots being alluring while others are haunting. It's corny, campy and kind of creepy, but you have to accept its avant-garde approach in order to appreciate it.
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“The Woman in Black (2012)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ February 4, 2015

"The Woman in Black" combined what I loved about 60's horror films and what I love about modern day horror films, although the end result isn't quite the masterpiece I wished it would be.
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“Scream (1981)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ January 14, 2015

"Scream (1981)" boldly defied the slasher conventions and sometimes it really works in the films favor- delivering a creepy, thoroughly atmospheric experience. But usually...it's just kind of boring.
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“The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death (2015)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ January 4, 2015

"The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death" wasn't a good idea to begin with and the final product confirmed my initial suspicions. It's thinner in story, scares and even the originally impressive Marsh no longer seems very impressive.
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“As Above, So Below (2014)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ August 31, 2014

I will concede that "As Above, So Below" actually tries to break new ground. The problem is that 'trying' is not the same thing as 'being good'.
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“Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ September 15, 2013

Everything about "Insidious: Chapter 2" felt unnecessary from its conception and now that I've witnessed the film, I still believe it was unnecessary. But at the same time...I can't deny that I enjoyed myself.
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“The Conjuring (2013)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ July 21, 2013

“The Conjuring” made me giddy, excited, scared and caused me to yell “Bring me my brown pants!”, much to the consternation of my fellow viewers.
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“The Innkeepers (2011)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 25, 2012

The first half (or even 2/3's) of “The Innkeepers” is more quirky and strange than spooky.
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“Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 21, 2012

By this point, the "found footage" brand of horror has become redundant. It's like sinking your teeth into your favorite kind of bread, only to discover it's a little stale. It's still edible, but the snack has become joyless
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