Author: Laura Alvarez
Halloween Kills
Summary Scare Critics Say: WORTH A WATCH Scare Critic Review If we’re being honest (and we always are), Halloween Kills is not the movie we were looking forward to seeing. It lacked the match up of badass Laurie Strode vs. Michael that it was hyped up to be and felt more like a live action remake of the sequence in Beauty and the Beast where Gaston gathers the town’s people into an angry mob to “Kill the beast!” Much of the dialogue was weak, often repeating that it had been “40 years” and the battle cry “Evil Dies Tonight” was overused as a seemed to be filler in place of additional dialogue. However, that being said, there was much about Halloween Kills that we did enjoy. Halloween Kills is a throwback to the classic Halloween movies and was styled to look as so. From the music to the flashback scenes, it felt like an old school horror movie with better production quality. It was so good to see blood effects that utilized old school fake blood pumping out of wounds instead of the CG effects so many movies are using now. There’s nothing like the splatter using actual fake blood. Also, although much of the dialogue felt lazily written, there was a good mix of the drama the town was going through and humor to lighten the mood and put a viewer at ease in just the right moments. Scares Breakdown Michael Myers Blood Effects Record Kills GoodBlood EffectsAtmosphereMichael Myers is extra brutalBig John and Little JohnBadWeak Dialogue at timesLack of Laurie Strode actionWhat were they shooting at? 4Good Suspense4 Shock5 Realism3 Atmosphere6 Void of Cliches2
Old
Summary Scare Critics Say: WORTH A WATCH Scare Critic Review Although this movie isn't a typical horror movie it's what we've come to love an expect from M. Night Shyamalan. It's thought provoking, disturbing, and leaves you thinking well after it's ended. Scares Breakdown Stranded Unexpected Situations Death GoodGood actingThe beachMakes everyday situations weirdBadSome dialogue/conversations disjointedDog dies 3.4Average Suspense3 Shock4 Realism4 Atmosphere4 Void of Cliches2
Honeydew
Summary Scare Critics Say: WORTH A WATCH Scare Critic Review Although cannibalism is a tale as old as time, this movie brings its own unique creepiness to the arena. If the ambiance of the dark and dirty, but well loved farmhouse isn’t enough to put you on edge, the characters definitely will. If you’re looking for a movie that will leave you feeling disturbed well after watching, Honeydew is the movie for you. Scares Breakdown Creepy Atmosphere Cannabalism The End GoodGood actingDark atmosphereOld story, new torturesBadSome scenes seem disconnectedLack of closure (what's in the milk bottles?) 4Good Suspense3 Shock5 Realism4 Atmosphere5 Void of Cliches3
Malignant
Summary Scare Critics Say: Only If You're Desperate Scare Critic Review This movie is a slow and boring dud for the most part. The special effects are cheesy (mannequin head in the shadows anyone?), the dialogue is poorly written, and the acting isn't strong enough to carry it. If you’re going to watch it, do yourself a favor and skip to the last 30 - 45 minutes. Scares Breakdown Creepy Voice Nightmares Contortionism Blood GoodJail cell fight sceneAttractive castMain characters liveThe endBadBad scriptingPoor actingMoves slowlyCheesy special effects 2.8Bad Suspense3 Shock3 Realism2 Atmosphere3 Void of Cliches3
The Night House
SummaryScare Critics Say: ONLY IF YOU'RE DESPERATE! Scare Critic Review The Night House is a drama masquerading as a horror film. It tries really hard to be scary but darts in several directions, borrowing from several movies, and never ties it all together in the end. Scares Breakdown Jump Scares Paranormal Experiences Shadow Figures GoodGood actingHigh degree of realismMemorable scaresBadFractured story lineNo closureBathroom scene 3.6Average Suspense5 Shock4 Realism3 Atmosphere4 Void of Cliches2
The New Daughter
SummaryScare Critics Say: Skip It Scare Critic Review This film relies on a faux mythology plot to carry it slooooowwwwwllllyyyy to it's big finish ending. Scares Breakdown Mythology Possession Teenager GoodGood actingEnding with ClosureDelivers on scene setting/atmosphereBadSlow PlotNot enough action or build through majority of film 2.2Bad Suspense2 Shock1 Realism2 Atmosphere3 Void of Cliches3
The Dark
SummaryScare Critics Say: Give It a Try Scare Critic Review This film has a dark and deeply emotional plot revolving around child abuse. While it is a good movie, it is not horror. Scares Breakdown Child Abduction Physical Torture Psychological Torture Isolation GoodGood actingHigh degree of realismDelivers on scene setting/atmosphereLight at the end of the tunnelBadDrama not horrorDifficult child situations 3Average Suspense2 Shock2 Realism4 Atmosphere4 Void of Cliches3
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