Monthly Archives: October 2011
Halloween Horror Movie Month: Halloween (1978)
You had to know this was coming, especially on the day itself. Michael Myers, who just escaped from a mental hospital, goes on a murderous rampage on Halloween night after returning to his hometown of Haddonfield, Ill. Inexplicably, his prize … Continue reading
Puss in Boots (2011)
I can’t ever look at my cat the same again. Voiced by Antonio Banderas, the dauntless feline of legend goes on an animated adventure to purloin a priceless golden-egg-laying goose. To help him on his mission, Puss brings along his … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: Trick ‘r Treat (2008)
I will never be able to look at pumpkins the same again. Halloween’s usually boisterous traditions turn deadly, and everyone in a small town tries to survive one night in pure hell … but who will still be alive in … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Zombies are dumb, but they do love the mall. Running for their lives, Peter (Ken Foree), Roger (Scott H. Reiniger), Stephen (David Emge) and Frances (Gaylen Ross) find refuge in a remote shopping mall, only to discover they have to … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: The Fly (1986)
Talk about FLYing solo. Actually I have no idea what that term has to do with this film I just felt like being witty. While testing his teleportation device, scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) accidentally merges his cells with those … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: Let the Right One In (2008)
Little kiddie vampires are still tougher than ones named Edward or Jacob. Twelve-year-old Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), the constant target of bullies, spends his time plotting revenge and collecting news items about the grisly murders plaguing his town. But things change … Continue reading
Sherrybaby (2006)
Jeez, this Gyllenhaal sure is messed up. Newly released from prison, recovering addict Sherry Swanson (Maggie Gyllenhaal) struggles to normalize her life so she can be a good person and a trustworthy mother to her young daughter, Lexie (Ryan Simpkins). … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)
This family should just stop filming anything. A malign and murderous spirit continues to dwell within a San Diego home. Hoping to catch photo evidence of Bloody Mary, the residents soon become victims in their own horror film. The ‘Paranormal … Continue reading
Predators (2010)
Oh, if only Arnie was still around to do this and wasn’t off with chicks that weren’t his wife. Rugged mercenary Royce (Adrien Brody) inherits command of an elite team of human fighters — including dorky-but-dangerous Edwin (Topher Grace) and … Continue reading
The Three Musketeers (2011)
I guess it’s time for there to be a rum-drinking, Keith Richards impersonating musketeer. The original three musketeers are past their prime and working menial jobs in Paris when their friend D’Artagnan rallies them to defend the nation. To do … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: The Last Exorcism (2010)
Girls who still go to sleep in night-gowns are definitely possessed. Ready to expose his miraculous deeds as mere trickery, Rev. Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) invites a documentary crew to film his final exorcism. But when the devil actually possesses … Continue reading
The Cooler (2003)
Vegas: women, money, and Alec Baldwin. Hey, hey, hey, hey everyone! Well, it’s been awhile since I have been around their parks lately but finally Boomtron has taken me back and put up a review of mine. So just go … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: The Thing (2011)
If I see an alien frozen in ice, I’m gonna leave that damn ice alone. This prequel tells the story of a team of Norwegian scientists who find an alien ship frozen in Antarctica. When the organism inside awakens, blood … Continue reading
Despicable Me (2010)
Now I see why every kid is in love with this movie and those little yellow things too. Villainous Gru (Steve Carell) lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: The House of the Devil (2009)
Now when I’m looking to babysit, I know to cross Satan worshipers off the list. A cash-strapped college student named Samantha (Jocelin Donahue) takes a babysitting job during a full lunar eclipse and ends up fighting for her life. She … Continue reading
Munich (2005)
A little friendly advice: when you’re in the cinema watching this flick, don’t stand up, wave your hands in the air and shout “Allahu akbar!” It doesn’t go down well. Palestinian terrorists hold hostage and ultimately kill a group of … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: Dream House (2011)
A guy who doesn’t know who he is. Original. Daniel Craig plays Will Atenton, a successful businessman who forsakes New York City for the rural pleasures of New England, only to discover that the tranquil abode he’s moved into was … Continue reading
Real Steel (2011)
Just a two-hour long flick of Rock’em Sock’em Robots, with Wolverine. In a future world where flesh-and-blood boxers have been replaced by towering mechanized fighters, pugilist-turned-promoter Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) reconnects with his estranged son, Max, to convert a discarded … Continue reading
Halloween Horror Movie Month: Seven (1995)
Pitt being Pitt, Morgan being Morgan, Spacey being Spacey, and Fincher being Fincher. Hell yeah. Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the “seven deadly sins”. The seasoned Det. Sommerset … Continue reading
