Posts Tagged ‘Sinister’
Film Review – Rings
Rings (2017) is a special kind of awful. It’s not scary, or thrilling, or suspenseful, or remotely interesting. It’s a complete drag of a movie. Maybe the premise of this story wasn’t made for this generation. The Ring (2002) – or better yet, the original…
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The storyline of the original Sinister back in 2012 revolved around an alcoholic writer and family man longing to reclaim the fame brought on by his first novel. His main competition is the dark entity existing in the family’s new home, which was the site…
READ MOREFilm Review – It Follows
Writer/director David Robert Mitchell taps into something special with It Follows (2014). With minimal use of gore and bloodshed, Mitchell has created a truly terrifying film. This is not your standard horror fare. It’s smarter, more deliberate, more thoughtful, and better executed than others. It…
READ MOREFilm Review – Deliver Us From Evil
Deliver Us From Evil (2014) starts off with one of those messages saying it is inspired by real events. This is supposed to entice fear and tension within the audience. Problem is, every other horror film has this message. It’s been recycled so often that…
READ MOREGetaway – Video Podcast #275
In honor of its release, Spencer and Greg take a look at Getaway, its director Courtney Solomon and stars Ethan Hawke & Selena Gomez.
READ MOREEpisode 231 – DVD Rundown 2-19-2013
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for February 19th, 2013. In this episode they discuss Argo, Game of Thrones, Sinister, and On the Waterfront.
READ MOREFilm Review – Sinister
The opening credits sequence of Scott Derrickson’s Sinister is so haunting and disquieting you may find yourself questioning whether or not the film can maintain that level of tension. The images on display set the bar for what is to come, and I’m both excited…
READ MOREMacGuffin Audio Podcast #155
Spencer is joined by fellow MacGuffin contributor Nick Ahlers. Segments include: Yeah – I Got That Email, This Day in History, October Film Preview, and Kickstart Me. Kickstarter Projects: 1. Star Trek: Renegades – http://kck.st/Rkm3NI 2. Awesome Asian Bad Guys – http://kck.st/OnEVwR 3. Valiant –…
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