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Laid to Rest (2009)
Rated: R | Review date: 23-Oct-2009
Setting the bar for modern masked slashers
Experienced makeup effects artist Robert Hall wrote and directed “Laid to Rest,” a slasher flick with a few modern twists. It’s very fitting that Hall is also an effects designer, as this movie boasts tons of very More >
Uninvited, The (2009)
Rated: P3-13 | Review date: 23-Oct-2009
At first glance, the Guard Brothers’ “The Uninvited” plays out like your typical American remake of Asian horror. From the start it has all the goodies that make for cheap thrills and predictable scares. This all takes a surprising turn towards the end of More >
Top 5 Favorite Horror Films of 2009 – Halloween Special
Review date: 20-Oct-2009
Fear not, the October all-horror reviews will continue through this month. I just thought I’d put together this quick list for fun. If I end up watching any other great horror flicks I’ll add them to the end of the list as honorable mentions! More >
Children of the Corn (2009)
Rated: n/a (contains strong violence) | Review date: 16-Oct-2009
SyFy’s made-for-TV remake of the Stephen King classic Children of the Corn is essentially what one would expect for a remake. Remakes are typically frowned upon, and TV movies aren’t much different. Combining the two sounds like a sure fire failure, More >
Haunting of Winchester House (2009)
Rated: n/a (supernatural violence) | Review date: 14-Oct-2009
Haunting of Winchester House, a straight to video supernatural horror, tells a story loosely based on the real legend of the Winchester curse. The reasons for it being straight to video are clear; the dialog and acting had More >