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Mother’s Day – Review

Mother’s Day – Review

Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II,III, and IV) directs this chilling powerhouse loosely based on the terribly forgettable 1980 Troma film of the same name. I had honestly never even heard of a remake until someone had recommended I see it. Not being a huge fan of the Saw movies, or the original, I dismissed the
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The Raven – Review

The Raven – Review

James McTeigue directs John Cusack in this suspense thriller based on the final days of Edgar Allan Poe. McTeigue’s last films included the action gorefest Ninja Assassin and the controversial Alan Moore adaptation V for Vendetta. The Raven is a slow burn, heavy in character and story… almost too much so. Yeah, I fell asleep…
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A Lonely Place To Die – Review

A Lonely Place To Die – Review

I didn’t know what to expect when I sat down to watch A Lonely Place To Die, as I had heard very little about it. To my surprise though, it’s a solid action thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Julian Gilby (Rise of the Footsoldier) does
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The Hunter – Review

The Hunter – Review

Directed by Daniel Nettheim, who has a long list of television credits, The Hunter is a mixed bag of good acting and beautiful cinematography, but it’s pacing is drawn and somewhat unsatisfying. That’s not to say it’s a bad film, it’s not. Nettheim’s directing is good, albeit a little safe, but the core of the
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The Hunger Games – Review

The Hunger Games – Review

The Hunger Games, directed by Gary Ross (whose most recent picture was Seabiscuit in 2003), is a well paced film that pits child against child in a fight to the death. In a distant dystopian future, North America is separated into 13 districts. The wealthy capital surrounded by 12 poorer districts. As punishment for a
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Frozen (Blu Ray) – Review

Frozen (Blu Ray) – Review

Adam Green’s (Hatchet) horror thriller about 3 youths getting accidentally left and stuck on a ski lift after it gets shut down for the week. Frozen isn’t so much a horror film as it is a thriller, much in the vein of Open Water. It’s more of a survival tale where natural elements are the
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Devil – Review

M. Night Shyamalan is back in theatres… or is he. Devil is the first episode of the Night Chronicles, a series of films produced by M. Night Shyamalan. The film itself is directed by John Erick Dowdle (2008′s [rec] remake Quarantine) and the script is written by Brian Nelson (30 Days of Night). The script
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