When is a zombie movie not a zombie movie? When said zombies are in fact a hive-mind of beyond-human intelligence and memory bent on world destruction for the laughs. That's where The Hive comes in. I've had this movie described to me as Memento meets the Evil Dead remake (even the trailers do that), and … Continue reading The Hive (2014)
This action movie is gory, violent, adventurous, at times humorous, and more than a little strange. It's an experiment that works in some aspects but also has the potential for making the audience violently ill, so your enjoyment may hinge solely on that aspect. I had a blast with how ridiculously exaggerated it was in … Continue reading Hardcore Henry (2015)
Sometimes Hollywood remakes films. I know, I know, it's shocking. It happens, though, and when it does, sometimes it works out pretty well. I think of examples like John Carpenter's The Thing or the 1978 version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. These are prime examples where the best of the original films were preserved … Continue reading A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
I watched this with my girlfriend, and her reaction was, "That was worse than the crap you usually watch." While I dispute that (thank you, The Night Brings Charlie), I admit that I can't say she was too far off. Jupiter Ascending is not only incomprehensible, it's hampered by what should be top-tier actors going … Continue reading Jupiter Ascending (2015)
It's a simple idea: you have sex with someone, and the creature passes along to you. It takes many forms, but only people who have been affected can see it. It never stops following the most recent victim until they are dead or pass it along. If you pass it along but that person is … Continue reading It Follows (2014)
I heard this movie was created specifically because the practical effects guys wanted to showcase their work. What's funny is that there is some CGI involved here, and it looks terrible, so kudos to the practical effects folks; their stuff looks amazing here. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie comes down to being a poor … Continue reading Harbinger Down (2015)
I think I'm in love with Erin, the female lead. It was in the basement where I realized it, as she reduced what was once a human head to a pile of pulp using only a log and her critical thinking skills that I paused the film and actually told a friend "I'm in love … Continue reading You’re Next (2011)
