Monster in the iPad is the simplest way to sum up Jacob Chase’s adaptation of “Larry,” a five-minute short film, into a full-length feature film. From the annoying kid in “Marriage Story” to the lead role here, Azhy Robertson portrays an autistic child who is being mentally tortured by a creature that travels through electric currents. In most […]
“This movie is both a sequel and a prequel, set between the opening and main plot of the first Conjuring film – an extremely rare occurrence in any genre of film.” That might be a cool byline if you can understand it. Unfortunately, there are so many movies that center around The Warren’s, Annabelle, and
2013’s “The Conjuring” offered a glimmer of hope for the horror genre in dire need of rehabilitation. James Wan curated that true story based on The Warren’s special abilities and highly documented cases, from facts and events combined with the dedicated performances from Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor and Patrick Wilson. While the horror
What could be more unusual than a horror film written and directed by women? Even more unusual is that it’s a western and, as horror films go, it’s actually good. It’s a shame to have to still acknowledge that both genres are typically dominated by male filmmakers. “The Wind” is a small film that packs
This work of horror and intrigue, co-written with Tom Vaughan by Directors Michael and Peter Spierig (identical twins born in Germany and working in Australia), does what such a picture is supposed to do—keep us on the edge of our seats, play into common fears about old mansions, and pull us into the world of
Friend Request isn’t going to benefit from It at the top of the American box office. Here we have a clear comparison of two films within the same genre, where one is an ambitious project and the other is filmed on a dime in hopes of tricking movie goers into the theater. Friend Request is
The more sequels and prequels they spin off The Conjuring, the more they ruin what that 2013 film achieved. Creation is a prequel to Annabelle (2014), where we finally get the origin of the doll. If the performances in The Conjuring made that horror flick what it was, Annabelle was a huge step in the
Often, we get celebrity and movie stars confused. One typically has a talent, presents an art form, while the other lends their popularity to ticket sales. To be very clear, The Void has neither. There is a good reason for it too, the duo written/directed Canadian horror film couldn’t attract famous figures, even if they
What happened to Zoe Kazan’s career is not the most pressing question while watching The Monster. But you still have to wonder what happened to the writer/actress who seemed so promising back in 2012 with the lovely Ruby Sparks. The Monster is nothing more than a throwaway horror film, that feels more like experimental filmmaking
Right next to The Huntsman Winters War, Alice Through the Looking Glass and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, you will find Blair Witch listed among 2016’s most unnecessary sequels. The original 1999 phenomenon The Blair Witch Project captivated audiences around the globe using handheld footage. This would be the first time a