SYNOPSIS: When Cecilia’s abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. REVIEW: The Invisible Man has always been one of my favorites of the Universal monsters. What makes the …
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Film Review: Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
SYNOPSIS: A prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity. REVIEW: “Sometimes, when you talk to one of the dead – all of them are listening”. …
Read More »Film Review: Insidious (2010)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a nether realm called The Further. REVIEW: The definition for the word “Insidious” is basically “Intended to entrap”. And that is exactly what James Wan’s latest offering “Insidious” did to The Black Saint. I found myself entrapped, beguiled & plain flat out spooked …
Read More »Film Review: Upgrade (2018)
SYNOPSIS: Set in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when Grey, a self-identified technophobe, has his world turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experimental computer chip implant called Stem. REVIEW: I don’t believe I’ve ever given a 5 star rating on a film… until now. Blumhouse does it again! This movie was …
Read More »Film Review: Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
SYNOPSIS: Insidious: Chapter 4 is an upcoming 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by Adam Robitel and written by Leigh Whannell. It is the fourth installment in the Insidious franchise. It is scheduled to be released on October 20, 2017 by Universal Pictures REVIEW: The Insidious franchise, despite fairly average reviews, seems to keep on trucking. Largely, this seems to …
Read More »Film Review: Cooties (2014)
SYNOPSIS: A mysterious virus hits an isolated elementary school, transforming the kids into a feral swarm of mass savages. An unlikely hero must lead a motley band of teachers in the fight of their lives. REVIEW: Directors: Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion Writers: Leigh Whannell, Ian Brennan Stars: Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Leigh Whannell Review: As some of you …
Read More »Film Review: SAW II (2005)
SYNOPSIS: Detective Eric Matthews (Donnie Wahlberg) desperately tries to catch notorious killer Jigsaw in this suspenseful sequel. Jigsaw stays true to his bloodthirsty M.O. of creating devious plans in which people are forced to kill each other. This time, he kidnaps eight supposed strangers and locks them all up in one room, and it’s up to Matthews to find the …
Read More »Film Review: Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
SYNOPSIS: The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.
Read More »INSIDIOUS Chapter 3 Finds Its Director
Some pretty big news from the folks at the INSIDIOUS Chapter 3 camp. Actually from James Wan himself. He took to Facebook this afternoon to break the news that collaborator and partner in crime Leigh Whannell will be making his directorial debut with the third installment in this popular horror franchise. A bit of a surprise I must say, but …
Read More »One Sheet For COOTIES Is Worth A Lick
COOTIES is one of those films in our near future that once you know it’s coming, you can’t wait for information so let me quench your need for information with the awesome news that the film has got itself and one sheet and it’s a keeper! Leigh Whannell and Ian Brennan wrote the craziness while Jonathan Millott and Cary Murnion …
Read More »The Good, The Bad and The Insidious: What’s in a Sequel
Insidious Chapter 2 – Comparison Points Analysis Insidious Chapter 2 is enjoying remarkable box office success on its opening weekend, bringing in a whopping $42 million on a small $5 million budget. Incredible. The reviews have been mixed as best, however. At the time of this writing, the film has a 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, a 39% on Metacritic and …
Read More »Interview – James Wan and Leigh Whannell – INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2
Got a nice little interview for you tonight with the men behind INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2, James Wan and Leigh Whannell. In this extensive little talk the pair talk about a myriad of things all having to do with the scary, scary time we are all about to have this Friday the 13th when we attack the local multi-plex and demand …
Read More »A New Featurette For INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2 Talks About Scaring People
Friday September 13th is almost here and that unofficial horror holiday this year brings us a special gift with the release of one of the genre most anticipated titles, INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2. In celebration of the impending release the fine folks behind the film has let loose with another featurette and it’s a good one. [youtube]http://youtu.be/2WMKtqfT27A[/youtube]
Read More »Prepare For INSIDIOUS CHAPTER TWO With A New Motion Poster And A New Clip
As we prepare for THE SUMMER OF WAN I thought we would veer away from THE CONJURING for a second and talk about James Wan’s other release this year, INSIDIOUS CHAPTER TWO. We have a while to wait on this one, the release date isn’t till Sept. 13th but the PR folks are already starting to churn out the cool …
Read More »COOTIES Casts Up
We talked about COOTIES a month or so back, remember? It’s the new one coming at us from Leigh Whannell and picked up Elijah Wood very early in the game. Tonight comes news of a rounded out cast, and it’s a good one. Alison Pill, Rainn Wilson, Jack McBrayer and Jorge Garcia have all signed on the dotted line and …
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