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  • The Secret in Their Eyes

    The Secret in Their Eyes (2010)

    aka El Secreto de Sus Ojos Director: Juan José Campanella Writers: Juan José Campanella and Eduardo Sacheri (novel) Rated: R (language, violence, nudity, rape scene) Cast:  Soledad Villamil, Ricardo Darín, Pablo Rago, Guillermo Francella, and Javier Godino Retired federal justice agent Benjamín Esposito (Darín) is writing a novel on the one big case of his career that was never completely solved. When he retur...
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  • Youth In Revolt

    Youth in Revolt (2009)

    Director: Miguel Arteta Writers: Gustin Nash, C.D. Payne (novel) Rated: R (language, drug use) Starring: Michael Cera, Portia Douleday, Jean Smart, and Ray Liotta Michael Cera plays Nick Twisp, a beyond-his-years high school geek determined to lose his virginity to his dream girl. After his mom (Jean Smart) brings home her new boyfriend (Zach Galifianakis) and his problems, the family is exiled to a trailer...
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  • Salt movie

    Salt (2010)

    Director: Phillip Noyce Writer: Kurt Wimmer Rated: PG-13 (violence) Cast: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber,  Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski, and August Deihl Angelina Jolie plays Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent caught in a possible Russian terrorist plot. Right from the beginning the action gets going and doesn't let up. High tension chases, lightning fast martial arts ass-kickings, and balls-to-the-wall shoot ...
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The Uninvited

Uninvited, The (2009)

Oct 23rd

Posted by Nic in Brief

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 the film. Though the twists and turns may not be wholly original, for me they were unexpected for the most part, and the ending definitely made up for what I felt the beginning lacked. The acting was not bad at all either, with the highlight being star Emily Browning. Overall  “The More >

Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller
Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity (2007)

Oct 22nd

Posted by Nic in Full

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 >

Horror, Independent, Supernatural, Thriller
Halloween Horror Films 2009

Top 5 Favorite Horror Films of 2009 – Halloween Special

Oct 20th

Posted by Nic in Brief

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. Zombieland

What can I say, this movie had it all for me: comedy, zombies, horror, some serious moments, and a great More >

Comedy, Dark, Extreme gore, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller

Top 5 Favorite Horror Films of 2009 – Halloween Special

Oct 19th

Posted by Nic in Video

Click here for the text-only version of this list.

Extreme gore, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller
Antichrist

Antichrist (2009)

Oct 19th

Posted by Nic in DVD

Rated: n/a (graphic sexuality and violence) | Review date: 19-Oct-2009

Lars von Trier’s “Antichrist” is a nightmarish piece of art following only two characters. Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg share the screen in this twisted dark tale about a couple losing their child, forcing the mother into a great deal of grief. Dafoe plays the therapist husband, who decides he can treat his wife’s grief better than any doctor. In short, he decides to take his wife to a cabin in the woods of Eden, in hopes to confront her fears that he believes are behind this severe grief.

As soon as More >

Adults only, Dark, Drama, Horror
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