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★★★★ out of ★★★★★ Many have characterized this film as “Hallmark Horror.” Which is, of course, lazy short hand for the fact that the film has an emotional component and it manages to draw the audience in to a deep and meaningful concern for the main protagonists. Mind you this is not “This is Us” or some other network pablum, but a legitimate exploration of a father/son relationship in the throws of pre-teen puberty -- set against HORROR, glorious horror.
★.5 out of ★★★★★ There are those films that need no exposition, and there are those that need a-plenty. The 2018 pre-teen fright fest, Slenderman, is a film that requires ample elucidation. Unfortunately, it contains little to none (read: none). While Slenderman does have some partially admirable elements, it also contains a bag-o’-problems.
★★ out of ★★★★★ A Wicker Man rip-off with some surprising and enjoyable twists and turns. Directed by Richard Rountree.  Allegedly Dogged...
★★★★ out of ★★★★★ A strange and visionary tale of strange visions and a chainsaw fight. Directed by Panos Cosmatos There...
★★.5 out of ★★★★★ It should come as no surprise, but technology’s bad.  It’s, well, surprising how many times we...
The Movie that could not be remade, has been remade! Luca Guadagnino's complex retelling of the Giallo Classic is artistically compelling. Mike's Review: ★★★.5 out of ★★★★★ if you don’t want to take the trip. ★★★★ out of ★★★★★ if you do want to take the trip.  Eric's Review: ★★★★ out of ★★★★★
★★★ out of ★★★★★ When your film’s foundation is ensconced in werewolves, witches, ghosts, lots of present day political allegory,...

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