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The Covenant (2017)
Intriguing, original addition to the demonic possession genre, well acted
One of the strongest aspects of The Covenant is the solid production value and the solid performances. I thought the female lead and her male counterpart, along with the actor portraying the priest all delivered convincing and engaging performances. The female lead had a demanding role and she committed to it with very successful results. The production value and creative cinematography work of this movie enhanced the experience for me as a viewer. The demonic possession and the pregnancy make the film stand out, the concept makes the film very original and refreshing. The stakes were higher, and the film will be remembered for its twist. Overall, a strong feature film with lots of horror and suspense.
Reel Nightmare (2017)
Easy on the eyes horror adventure
The standout element of this film are the visual effects. For a low budget flick, the magic and witchcraft visuals were done well and they didn't distract or take you out of the movie. The acting was hit and mix at points, and so was the writing some times but this movie managed to entertain me more than Rings (2017). The witches in Reel Nightmare could have been in more scenes. They were the strongest draw to the film. The lead girl and overall, the female cast was superior to the male counterparts. But no living character here is a match for the witches. The witches had a strong presence and I'm glad they didn't use CGI to bring them to life.
Detention of the Dead (2012)
Entertaining
I caught an early screening of Detention of the Dead a few months ago in LA. This is a very funny and engaging take on the zombie-comedy genre by director Alex Craig Mann. I enjoyed the performances, mainly Jacob Zachar's as the nerdy guy fighting the zombie apocalypse and still finding time to win over the popular cheerleader's heart. Alexa Nicholas and Justin Chon also stand out among the cast members. The movie does not take itself too seriously but it's a great popcorn flick. This is the kind of movie that provides entertainment by following a simple but effective storyline (Breakfast Club meets Dawn of the Dead)and some memorable scenes. It only gets a 9 because I'd love to see more of that rat.