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Movies released in the theater.
Paranormal Activity (2007)
Oct 22nd
Rated: R | Review date: 22-Oct-2009
The movie everyone is talking about this month is “Paranormal Activity,” the chilling low budget directorial debut by Oren Peli. Many are hailing it as the scariest movie ever made, going as far as to say they could not sleep alone the night after seeing it. So is it all hype, perhaps the result of a mass viral marketing campaign? You’ll have to judge that for yourself. One thing is for certain: the movie is surprisingly original and worth the watch for any horror fan.
Chances are you or someone you know has at least seen More >
Top 5 Favorite Horror Films of 2009 – Halloween Special
Oct 20th
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! Click here for the video!
Note that some of the movies on this list were made in earlier years, however this list includes those that had a DVD release date of 2009 as well.
1. ZombielandWhat can I say, this movie had it all for me: comedy, zombies, horror, some serious moments, and a great More >
Zombieland (2009)
Oct 2nd
Sometimes you have to appreciate the little things…like good old fashioned zombie movies (and Twinkies)
2-October-2009
Ruben Fleischer makes his feature debut with “Zombieland,” an all out action-adventure-comedy-horror that will surely be one of the top films of 2009. The story opens with a post-apocalyptic world overrun by flesh-craving zombies. These zombies however are not the typical Romeroian zombies. Rather, we have virus-infected, fast moving zombies reminiscent of “28 Days Later.” True zombie fans need not be afraid; aside from their quickness, the makeup and mannerisms of the zombies are everything true to the mythical creatures.
Columbus (Jesse Eisenburg, “Adventureland“), a nervous loner, More >
District 9 (2009)
Aug 30th
Review date: 29-Aug-2009
Peter Jackson is known for being behind epic films, and the case isn’t any different with District 9. The low-budget sci-fi action flick was primarily marketed online, but that didn’t stop the masses from packing the theater during a matinee three weeks after the initial US release date. Made on a slim budget of $30 million, the film makes the most out of the mockumentary style filming, CGI effects, and stock footage. What the film lacked in funding it made up for in performance and story. The audience becomes captivated by our hero Wikus and his unlikely relationship More >
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
Aug 28th
Let’s be real here, it’s a movie based on toys, so don’t expect an epic action film. Have realistic expectations and this film will blow you away. The kids will absolutely love this, and the inner child in everyone will have a blast watching this movie. GI Joe is an entertaining experience that will not leave you bored.
Rating: 5 out of 7
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