I don't see this as a tale that damns bisexuality. It feels more timeless, a story unconcerned with identity that peers in on what it's like to be a human that loves.
Your twenty fifth recommendation for the month is Underwater, the 2020 sci-fi horror movie that still seems to be overlooked by many film fans, despite being pretty bloody great.
When you can hear Taylor Swift singing in the auditorium next to the one you're watching KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON in..
Like Martin Scorsese intended.
#OnThisDay, October 7, in 1849, American writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe died from an unexplained cause after being found delirious on the streets of Baltimore (depicted in The Raven, 2012)
#OnThisDay, October 5, in 1972, Irish writer and painter Christy Brown, who had cerebral palsy and was able to write or type only with the toes of one foot, married Mary Carr (depicted in My Left Foot, 1989, starring Daniel Day-Lewis)
Last night, we watched Candyman (1992). My review:
Great monster 👍
Terrifying story 👍
This was not what I was expecting, AT ALL. I always figured it was another slasher but, even though it has slasher moments, it's much more of a psychological horror movie. There are only a few scenes where things take a violent turn but, holy shit, they are really creepy and brutal. I was pleasantly surprised!
We just got home after watching "The Exorcist: Believer". My thoughts:
Wait, there was a monster in this movie? 👎
The story has been done to death 👎
This one was boring in its best moments and felt like a rated R "God's Not Dead" at its worst. They tried making it inclusive to other religions, but it mostly pandered to various Christian denominations. Very little horror in this one. Hard pass
I finished "Willy's Wonderland" this morning. My review:
A bunch of goofy (and freaky) monsters 👍
There are a few minutes of ridiculous backstory 😐
Any description of this one sounds like a fever dream: "it's like 'Five Nights at Freddy's' but Nic Cage shows up and whips everybody's ass." It's a lot of dumb fun and it's worth a watch if that's the kind of thing you're looking for 😄
Okay, time to play a little catch-up! Last night we watched "Totally Killer":
The killer was kinda lame and predictable 👎
The story was a lot of fun 👍
This definitely wasn't my favorite movie of the season, but worth a watch if you're at a loss for what to watch next. If you're in the mood for something like "Back to the Future" meets Scream, this one will do the trick
I watched "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" earlier today. My review:
Awesome, very disturbing monsters 👍👍
I think I missed something when it comes to the plot 😐
I don't know exactly what it was that I watched here (who was the track star?), but I know I liked it. It's visually and thematically unlike anything I've seen. And it's really horny? Wicked monsters and a killer soundtrack kept me enthralled!
We just finished watching "Little Shop of Horrors":
Audrey II is an impressive, entertaining, and creepy monster 👍👍
Catchy songs move the plot forward 👍
I saw this as a teenager so I wasn't able to appreciate the work that went into the monster's design. I'd love to see some BTS footage about how it worked! The songs were great, the cast was awesome, and the direction was solid. Loved this one!
We finished "Interview with the Vampire (2022)" tonight:
These vampires are true monsters 👍
The story kept me captivated throughout 👍👍
I really, really like this new take on the original story. Every change feels right and is thoughtfully explored. Somehow, it manages to change a lot without changing the overarching story. If you liked the original, this is a must-see, if you ask me
Last night, we watched "When the Screaming Starts":
A couple of very memorable killers 👍
The story was predictable but fun 👍
This one was okay. It got a few big laughs out of me and the kills were pretty intense. The special effects were well done, too! Not a bad slasher movie, if that's what you're in the mood for and don't have anything else to watch
This morning, I watched "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster":
There wasn't enough screentime for the monster 👎
The story was just a modern reinterpretation of "Frankenstein" 😐
I found the main character unlikable, the monster was barely in it, and it's a story we've (mostly) heard many times before. Some thought provoking moments here and there but, sadly, I wasn't very impressed by this one
A lot of monsters, and they're all cheesy as hell 👍
The story was fine. It existed, I guess 😐
Not a bad watch by any means but, unless you're looking for stilted acting and bargain bin special effects, it's hard to recommend. Some kills toward the beginning were hilarious but they lose steam as the movie goes on. Overall, a little better than okay
I'm not sure if this falls under horror or not. There might be supernatural stuff. It's probably closer to sci-fi... Still, the actors did a great job and the script is pretty interesting. Not a bad watch if you're okay with small-ish budget character studies
The story is presented as a found footage montage 👍
This has been on my watchlist for years and I'm glad we finally watched it! One of the most genuinely freaky movies I've watched this year. If you're looking for interesting characters, tasteful jump scares, and lingering psychic damage, this is a must watch!