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    “Sinister (2012)” movie review.

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    / October 15, 2012
    "Sinister" doesn't push any boundaries, nor will it rejuvenate horror movies. But it is one of the better examples of its kind and if every ghost-thriller was this good, I wouldn't be complaining about how similar they are.
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    “Martyrs (2008)” movie review.

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    / May 23, 2012
    As an American, I've heard many of the "French are pussies” statements among my fellow countryman, especially around the time of the Iraqi War. Yet whenever I'd listen to these rants- maybe even reluctantly joining in myself- I would look around in fear. For what my fellow Americans don't know is that the French are the most terrifying and wrathful people in the entire world. My evidence? I've seen their horror films and they scare me. I, of course, have to presume that a countries horror genre represents the peoples mentality as a whole. Just look at today's subject, “Martyrs”. It is one of the darkest and most harrowing horror films I've ever had to experience.
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    “Deathwatch (2002)” movie review.

    Posted by
    / May 11, 2012
    “Deathwatch” dared to explore territory within the horror genre that most filmmakers tend to shy away from. What happens if you take some sort of War story, but then turn it into a horror film? That has to be one of the most underused concepts with either genre. Why? It's possibly because of tastes. Isn't war horrific enough without zombies or ghosts attacking people? I personally suspect that budget restrictions are the real reason, however. War movies cost a lot and horror movies don't. yet here comes "Deathwatch", a war/horror film that I can swoon over.
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    “The Raven (2012)” movie review.

    Posted by
    / April 29, 2012
    While "The Raven" might not be perfect, I find it startling how severely it was rejected by critics. You'd think that a throwback to a more respected age of horror (the 1960's) that deals with classic literature and puts more emphasis on character than mayhem would be the golden child for the critics. But it wasn't and I feel like I'm the movies biggest fan. It's nothing spectacular, but I do think it's a good movie.
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    “Open Water (2003)” movie review.

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    / April 10, 2012
    “Open Water” is based on a very interesting but tragic real life story that 'almost' sounds like it would work on film. After all, the thought of a nice, young couple being stranded in the middle of the ocean sounds intriguing, especially when you throw sharks into the mix. But while I watched the movie, I realized that the concept doesn't leave a whole lot of room for actual material. How can you make a compelling movie about a couple floating around in the water? I guess it can be done, but it requires master filmmakers and while the crew present have nothing to be ashamed about, they are not masters of their craft.
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    “Gone (2012)” review

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    / March 5, 2012
    Stupid, stupid MartialHorror. I'm not sure what deserves to be spat upon more. "Gone", for being about as generic as the title suggests, or myself for knowing that it would be as generic as the title suggested, yet went to see it anyway. "Gone" is one of those movies that if you watch the trailer, you could probably figure out everything that's going to happen and not often be wrong. When there is a movie like this and the execution of bland material is rather mediocre itself, why should one even bother with it?
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