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Halloween (2018)
Undoubtedly best sequel to the original!!
I'll admit that I had some reservations about this movie when I first heard it was being made. There have been good and bad sequels to the original Halloween (1978). However, while this movie is not perfect, it truly feels like an authentic sequel to one of the scariest movies of all time.
It follows Laurie Strode forty years after the first movie. While she lives in fear, she is ready for Michaels return to Haddonfield. She is visited by two crime podcasters and paid $3000 for her time. She uses the money to give to her granddaughter. She lost custody of her daughter and has a rocky relationship with her.
Meanwhile, Michael escapes and heads back to Haddonfield to continue what he started decades ago which leads to one hell of a showdown between him and Laurie.
Jamie Lee Curtis is excellent and I appreciate the women empowerment theme here with three generations of Strode women participating. Also noteworthy is the lack of nudity. The other characters are also well acted as well. The movie is an hour and forty five minutes long but it is never dull. It is scary, suspenseful and has a lot of references to other movies in the franchise. For me, the highlights include a steady cam shot of Michael on Halloween night, a babysitter scene, a death involving motion sensor lights and the climax. The kills are brutal without being gratuitous and the gore is not over the top either.
I've seen this three times already and I can't wait to own it on blu ray. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 🎃
Show Dogs (2018)
Deserves a second chance!!
I really liked this movie. As a former Rottweiler owner, it was great to see one in a lead role. I'm not going to go in depth about it but I will ask that the irate parents who opposed the scene that was taken out please give this movie a higher rating. While I agree the scene did not belong in the movie, I feel the movie deserves a second chance now that it was edited. C'mon, you got why you wanted so please rate the movie higher.
Brides of Blood (1968)
Pretty good!
When I was little (the 70's), I used to love watching old horror films. Those were the days. They were on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons (in Chicago anyway). I remembered the "Blood Island" movies vaguely. I ordered this DVD and I am a satisfied customer.
Three Americans travel to Blood Island. Upon arrival, they see that things aren't right. The villagers don't seem happy and there is a reason why.
The movie arouses suspicion and sets an eerie atmosphere. I like John Ashley and he and Mario Montenegro give good performances. The DVD has a lot of fun trailers and extras. This is a unique and well done horror film. Check it out.