Horror movies of 2019
by TwistedContent | created - 27 Aug 2018 | updated - 19 Jun 2020 | PublicA list of my most-anticipated horror movies of 2019.
Some of these are set for release/released in 2017 or 2018, but they're on this list because theatrical, VOD and/or DVD releases for them are set in 2019 (I don't count the festival-circuit releases).
There's a "Became available world-wide..." below movies that have already come out, a "gonna skip this one" below those that I don't plan to see & a "Yet to see" for those that I plan to see now or later this year.
My rating's and/or a review below each one that I've seen. A few of the reviews are too damn long, I know.
The order of the list goes like this - The first ones are those that are available to watch, the rest is a mess of unreleased movies. I'm updating and sorting the list all throughout the year.
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1. 3 from Hell (2019)
R | 115 min | Action, Horror
After barely surviving prison, the demented Firefly clan go on the run, unleashing a whole new wave of murder, madness and mayhem.
Director: Rob Zombie | Stars: Sheri Moon Zombie, Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, Jeff Daniel Phillips
Votes: 17,937
Title Picture Pick.
"The Devil's Rejects" is one of my all time favorite, close-to-heart horror movies & I like and respect Rob Zombie, for both his filmmaking work and even more so for his character, knowledge and mentality. "3 From Hell" has been one of my most anticipated movies for years, and even though I knew it's not going to be on the same level as "The Devil's Rejects", it still both pleased and hurt me.
It's pretty clear that the justification behind the sequel is nothing but unsubstantial excuses, it's for the fan satisfaction, at the most. The plot in "3 From Hell" is simple, quite shallow and a tad bit too reminiscent of the story in its predecessor. However, personally I was already prepared to look past these particular flaws, because I knew that there is no Rob Zombie master plan - he himself said that he has never made a movie with any thought about continuing the story in the future. Sure, I can look past those flaws, but, admittedly, I'm a biased, I'm not the general audience in this case, therefore the mark you see up there is a 7, even though I'd want to give it an 8 and, well, it's likely that it objectively deserves a 6 in the end. All that aside, it's a brutal, fun and exciting romp of over-the-top psycho characters whom we already have learned to love. And a lot of grindhouse violence. All of the directors usual style and flair is still very much intact, the aesthetic side of the movie is exactly the kind we wanted. Soundtrack is, obviously, not as magnificent as in "The Devil's Rejects" but still nice & still features Terry Reid. For the horror buffs there's bonuses - a cast full of known faces and heard names, I mean every other mini role is filled in by one or another b horror icon or an otherwise known actor/actress. As to the new third member of the team, I liked him a lot, did already before, thanks to Rob Zombies "31". In another parallel universe I'd like to see Richard Brake portray a nasty version of Joker. It's sad to see Sid Haig go, Captain Spaulding is irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Legend.
All in all, it was a bittersweet expierence, but the sweetness factor managed to be the frontrunner for me. I'm sure that I'll end up in the minority, but matter of the fact is - I'd pay for more movies with these characters and these vibes. Bring it on, Rob. And best of luck. Also, I do agree with those who say that Rob could try his hand at directing scripts written by other people. My rating: 7/10.
2. Lifechanger (2018)
84 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A murderous shapeshifter sets out on a blood-soaked mission to make things right with the woman he loves.
Director: Justin McConnell | Stars: Lora Burke, Jack Foley, Elitsa Bako, Sam White
Votes: 2,815
Became available world-wide On January 1st, 2019.
"Lifechanger" is quite an ambitious attempt at making a philosophical indie horror & it's also the first horror movie I've watched in 2019. Here's what I think of "Lifechanger" (mild spoilers ahead):
I'm pretty sure the fact that I went into this not knowing a thing contributed to my amazement. There's a lot of small, positive things about this movie that I really liked. For example, the voice of Bill Oberst Jr. is made to narrate things. Yeah, there's a narrator for this movie - the main character whose real form we don't see until the very end. Visually, the main character changes all the time for he's taking another human being and making it himself, over and over again. Yes, the concept of "Lifechanger" indeed is interesting, to say the least, but does it lead anywhere? That's probably the biggest flaw of this horror flick - the story leads nowhere and ends in such ambiguity that it leaves the viewer slightly frustrated. I love ambiguous endings - in my opinion, the best story is the one that leaves the figuring-it-out to You, but the things is - the viewer should be able to figure it out to the extent that it makes sense, even if just metaphorically. So, "Lifechanger" starts out great, scene after scene makes you more intrigued and eager to know the solution to all the happenings. Sadly, halfway through the movie I started to question the destination of "Lifechanger". The idea behind the story is arguably great, but the finished script - underwhelming.
However underwhelming the flow and solution of the story might be, the director has done a good enough job to keep the viewer follow the movie - scene to scene, character to character - it's rather engaging, especially for a horror movie buff like myself who's in a dire need to expierence new & fresh takes on the horror genre. Surprisingly, the acting is convincing enough, given the script & the fact that this is not big budget movie. Cinematography is simple and polished, does not stand out with any on-the-nose flaws. Oh, and the gore! For some reason, I was expecting a lot more of it. However, it has its amount of gore & blood plus it's all practical FX & who doesn't love that? I sure as hell do.
Another thing I'd like to mention - there's quite a bit of drama/romance hybrid mashed in with all the horror. While it doesn't sound that good in theory, it actually kinda worked. Not counting the final dialogue (confrontation), the drama/romance parts are not the ones that'll make you cringe.
"Lifechanger" is one of those movies that I wish I could've liked a bit more, yet I can't fool myself and others, so, well, if you're interested in an itsy-bitsy different indie horror flick - take this up! If you're interested in anything other than that - skip this one. My rating: 5/10.
3. Escape Room (I) (2019)
PG-13 | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
Six strangers find themselves in a maze of deadly mystery rooms and must use their wits to survive.
Director: Adam Robitel | Stars: Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Jay Ellis, Tyler Labine
Votes: 142,035 | Gross: $57.01M
Decided to buy a ticket and see "Escape Room" on the big screen - got what I wanted plus a little disappointment.
It was about time somebody made a movie on the yet little explored theme of escape rooms - a business that's boomin all around the world. How is it? Well, fun! Mostly. I can honestly say that, for its 9 million dollars budget, "Escape Room" is a very good looking and sounding adventure, I was not able to detect on-the-nose cheapness anywhere. The good looks, accompanied by dynamic pacing, very decent acting and, (half)decent characters makes up for a nice entertainment that keeps your eyes and mind focused on the screen for 90 straight minutes. I think it's safe to say that this is a very blockbuster-ish flick, it gives what it promises, but nothing much more, my point is - I was entertained, but not amazed. So why the 6/10? What really bummed me out was the story, it was intriguing and promising up until the last 10-15 minutes or so, where the plot started getting kinda wobbly and gave me the impression that the writers weren't exactly sure on how to end this. The ending simply felt dragged-out. Also, it seems that Hollywood nowadays just can't make a standalone movie, apparently almost everything has to be set up for a sequel. One more thing - some gore and a tasty R-rating would've definitely made the good stuff even better. But that's also Hollywood for you - they just love putting the "pg-13" stamp everywhere.
Seeing the overall rating (6.4 as for 14th of January) and the metascore, I consider it quite accurate. An highly entertaining thriller that seemed to have more unused potential. My rating: 6/10.
4. Pledge (2018)
Unrated | 77 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A group of college freshmen pledge an exclusive fraternity but soon realize there's more at stake than they could have ever imagined.
Director: Daniel Robbins | Stars: Zachery Byrd, Phillip Andre Botello, Zack Weiner, Aaron Dalla Villa
Votes: 3,845
Comes out world-wide in January 11th, 2019.
I didn't know what to expect from "Pledge" & I'm happy to say that it turned out to be a tight little indie horror/thriller.
We've seen the idea hundreds of times before, yet the director and writer managed to serve an old formula with some additional garnish. Things I liked about "Pledge" includes cinematography and editing - considering the obviously low budget, it's simply yet beautifuly shot and executed, visually it's quite appealing, starting with wide variety of shots and ending with feels-right color grading. I also enjoyed the gore & choreography - both things do not take up a lot of screentime, but when they're there, you can appreciate the effort & the result. I was also surprised about the acting, which was more decent than my sceptical mind was expecting, given the little known, young team of actors. However, the characters were not all that great - David was just begging to get killed, being quite an annoying character. The three main villains did not impress, scare or have any real impact on me as well, they were slightly underwhelming. The story is simple, entertaining, with small twists here and there - definitely holds your attention just enough.
All in all, "Pledge" will not make you go "wow", but it will entertain You for 75 straight minutes & satisfy the appetite for a good indie horror flick. A solid 6/10.
5. Dry Blood (2017)
83 min | Horror
In a rural mountain town, an unstable drug addict must unravel a surreal murder mystery as he's terrorized by malevolent ghosts, a deranged sheriff, and the frightening hallucinations from his withdrawal.
Director: Kelton Jones | Stars: Clint Carney, Robert V. Galluzzo, Kelton Jones, Jaymie Valentine
Votes: 540
Became available world-wide in January 14th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
6. Killer High (2018 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 87 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
A high school reunion turns deadly when the school's cursed mascot comes back to life.
Director: Jem Garrard | Stars: Kacey Rohl, Humberly González, Asha Ashanti Bromfield, Varun Saranga
Votes: 801
Became available world-wide in January 19th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
7. Halloween at Aunt Ethel's (2019)
80 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Everyone in town knows the story of Old Aunt Ethel. It's said she makes Halloween candy and pumpkin pie out of the kids that trick-or-treat at her house. This Halloween, the neighborhood teens are going to find out the truth.
Director: Joseph Mazzaferro | Stars: Chris Cavalier, Melissa Daddio, Sean Michael Gloria, Jason Henne
Votes: 1,461
Became available world-wide in January 17th, 2019.
Ratings seem rather fake, gonna wait and see if this earns the right to be viewed on Halloween 2019.
8. Karma (II) (2018 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 85 min | Horror
When recent college graduate Manny has trouble making ends meet, his father-in-law offers him a job evicting delinquent tenants. Manny soon finds himself unleashing a karma demon which stalks him at every turn.
Director: Nick Simon | Stars: Mandela Van Peebles, Brytni Sarpy, Kanoa Goo, Sandra Cevallos
Votes: 422
Got available world-wide in February 11th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
9. Braid (2018)
R | 82 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery
Two wanted women decide to rob their wealthy psychotic friend who lives in the fantasy world they created as children; to take the money they have to take part in a deadly perverse game of make believe.
Director: Mitzi Peirone | Stars: Madeline Brewer, Kurt Affair, Imogen Waterhouse, Sarah Hay
Votes: 4,017
Became available world-wide in February 1st, 2019.
Yet to see.
10. Cucuy: The Boogeyman (2018)
Not Rated | 94 min | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
When children start disappearing, a rebellious teen under house arrest starts to suspect that a legendary evil, a boogeyman known as the Cucuy, might be responsible.
Director: Peter Sullivan | Stars: Marisol Nichols, Brian Krause, Jearnest Corchado, Bella Stine
Votes: 1,086
Got available world-wide in February 9th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
11. Piercing (2018)
R | 81 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A man kisses his wife and baby goodbye and seemingly heads away on business, with a plan to check into a hotel, call an escort service, and kill an unsuspecting prostitute.
Director: Nicolas Pesce | Stars: Christopher Abbott, Laia Costa, Mia Wasikowska, Will Brill
Votes: 8,624 | Gross: $0.02M
Became available world-wide in Ferbuary 1st, 2019.
Yet to see.
12. Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018)
R | 104 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
An illustrious British boarding school becomes a bloody battleground when a mysterious sinkhole appears at a nearby fracking site, unleashing unspeakable horror.
Director: Crispian Mills | Stars: Jassa Ahluwalia, Asa Butterfield, Jamie Blackley, Finn Cole
Votes: 16,304 | Gross: $0.00M
Got available world-wide in February 19th, 2019.
Yet to see.
13. St. Agatha (2018)
TV-MA | 103 min | Horror, Thriller
In the 1950s in small-town Georgia, a pregnant young woman named Agatha seeks refuge in a convent.
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman | Stars: Carolyn Hennesy, Hannah Fierman, Courtney Halverson, Lindsay Seim
Votes: 6,179
Got available world-wide in February 8th, 2019.
Darren Lynn Bousman has had some rough years as a director, yet his previous works, in my opinion, stand higher than this one.
"St. Agatha", as a horror, offers nothing new, original, amazing, extraordinary or even good. The writers responsible for the story and characters definitely do not deserve nor applause nor a subtle nod, maybe a little shaming. The story's fairly straight-forward, never builds up to anything unexpected, the suggested supernatural angle of the plot is not explored or explained much at all. The protagonist characters are traditionally dumb, the antagonist characters are sort of over-written, even annoying at some points. However, the acting did not bother me, given the variety of weakly written characters, the level of acting in "St. Agatha" is rather impressive.
Cinematography is decent, noticeably low-budget, but good enough to not annoy the eye of the viewer. There are a few decent, scattered scenes of violence & abuse - the short, more action-ey parts of the movie are at least average. All is accompanied by a soundtrack that's mostly noticeable only when the ominous, creepy choir voices join in. The pacing is pretty draggy, there's more lows than highs. If you don't have a strong principle of finishing whatever You've started watching, as I do, prepare for the risk of poor Agatha putting You to sleep.
"St. Agatha" is a painfully average, if not below, indie horror flick. Disappointing. My rating: 4/10.
14. The Axiom (2018)
98 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
At the risk of her group's safety, a young woman travels into a National Forest where her sister has become trapped in a multi-dimensional world of monsters.
Director: Nicholas Woods | Stars: Hattie Smith, Zac Titus, Nicole Dambro, Michael Peter Harrison
Votes: 6,184
Got available world-wide in February 12th, 2019.
Beware, the ratings seem pretty damn fake.
Gonna skip this one.
15. Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)
R | 113 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A thriller about the contemporary art scene of Los Angeles, where big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce.
Director: Dan Gilroy | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Zawe Ashton, Tom Sturridge
Votes: 66,078
6/10
16. Perfect Skin (2018)
R | 102 min | Horror, Thriller
Katia Matuschak, 18, a Romanian ex-au pair is now adrift in London. She befriends Bob Reid, a seemingly friendly tattoo artist but Bob is not who he seems to be. His life is spiraling out ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Chicken | Stars: Richard Brake, Natalia Kostrzewa, Kasia Koleczek, Perry Jaques
Votes: 875
Got available world-wide in February 8th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
17. The Final Wish (2018)
Not Rated | 95 min | Horror
After the death of his father, Aaron returns home to help his grief-stricken mother and to confront his past. Going through his dad's belongings, he comes across a mysterious item that is more than it seems.
Director: Timothy Woodward Jr. | Stars: Lin Shaye, Michael Welch, Melissa Bolona, Spencer Locke
Votes: 7,297 | Gross: $0.02M
Gota available world-wide in February 8th, 2019.
As much as I like Lin Shaye, gonna skip this one for it's potentionally quite bad.
18. The Hole in the Ground (2019)
R | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A single mother living in the Irish countryside with her son begins to suspect he may not be her son at all, and fears his increasingly disturbing behavior is linked to a mysterious sinkhole in the forest behind their house.
Director: Lee Cronin | Stars: Seána Kerslake, James Quinn Markey, Kati Outinen, David Crowley
Votes: 22,387 | Gross: $0.02M
Yet to see.
19. Discarnate (2018)
Not Rated | 84 min | Horror, Thriller
A neuroscientist's obsession with a drug that expands the human mind inadvertently unleashes a deadly supernatural force on his team.
Director: Mario Sorrenti | Stars: Thomas Kretschmann, Nadine Velazquez, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Josh Stewart
Votes: 1,628
Got available world-wide on February 11th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
20. Among the Shadows (I) (2019)
Not Rated | 96 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
A private investigator must unravel the murder of her uncle while keeping the secret that she is a descendant from a line of werewolves.
Director: Tiago Mesquita | Stars: Lindsay Lohan, Charlotte Beckett, Gianni Capaldi, Dominik Madani
Votes: 1,442
Gonna stay away from this one.
21. Killers Within (2018)
Not Rated | 100 min | Action, Crime, Horror
After their son is kidnapped and held for a ransom, a police officer and her ex-husband capture a banker's family to get the needed money.
Directors: Paul Bushe, Brian O'Neill | Stars: Sue Walsh, Jeff Doyle, Johnny Elliott, Andrew Murray
Votes: 445
Got available world-wide on March 13th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
22. Climax (I) (2018)
R | 97 min | Drama, Horror, Music
French dancers gather in a remote, empty school building to rehearse on a wintry night. The all-night celebration morphs into a hallucinatory nightmare when they learn their sangria is laced with LSD.
Director: Gaspar Noé | Stars: Sofia Boutella, Romain Guillermic, Souheila Yacoub, Kiddy Smile
Votes: 79,506 | Gross: $0.80M
Got available world-wide in February 7th, 2019.
Shamefully I haven't written a review for this one, but it's quite possibly my most favorite Gaspar Noe film, I suggest reading all the available trivia after watching it - you'll get your mind blown the second time. This movie will likely appeal even more to those who have been in contact with LSD one way or another, I've seen bad trips with my own eyes & "Climax" got me shaking. Awesome flick. 10/10
23. Lords of Chaos (2018)
R | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Horror
A teenager's quest to launch Norwegian Black Metal in Oslo in the early 1990s results in a very violent outcome.
Director: Jonas Åkerlund | Stars: Rory Culkin, Emory Cohen, Jack Kilmer, Sky Ferreira
Votes: 19,405 | Gross: $0.25M
Got available world-wide on February 22nd, 2019.
It’s not a completely true, but an interesting story, made enjoyable by metal, violence & great visuals (as much as I’d dare to ask from an indie flick like this). Some of the performances are questionable & the pacing is a bit uneven, but I do recommend “Lords of Chaos” to anyone who’s fascinated by either metal, satanism or violent horror movies. At the very least, you’ll have a reason to rant about something. My rating: 7/10.
24. The Russian Bride (2018)
101 min | Horror, Thriller
A Russian woman meets an older man on a dating site. She travels to America with her daughter to marry the man, who is a reclusive billionaire. He turns out to be a psycho, who sends their lives spiraling into a living hell.
Director: Michael S. Ojeda | Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Oksana Orlan, Kristina Pimenova, Lisa Goodman
Votes: 4,180
Not sure about this one... Indie horror titles with loads of fake ratings seems to be a thing nowadays, talk about trust problems.
25. Book of Monsters (2018)
Unrated | 84 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
Sophie's 18th birthday becomes a bloodbath when monsters descend upon her house and start to devour the party guests. Sophie and her friends must rally together to send their party crashers... See full summary »
Director: Stewart Sparke | Stars: Lyndsey Craine, Michaela Longden, Lizzie Aaryn-Stanton, Daniel Thrace
Votes: 2,294
Gonna skip this one.
26. Happy Death Day 2U (2019)
PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Tree Gelbman discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead.
Director: Christopher Landon | Stars: Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Phi Vu, Suraj Sharma
Votes: 85,404 | Gross: $28.15M
Too lazy to write a review today, in short, it's more of the same. 6/10
27. Boo! (II) (2018)
91 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A torn suburban family refuses to heed the warning of an innocent prank left upon them which causes an unknown supernatural force to wreak havoc.
Director: Luke Jaden | Stars: Jaden Piner, Rob Zabrecky, Aurora Perrineau, Jill Marie Jones
Votes: 1,359
Gonna skip this one.
28. The Prodigy (2019)
R | 92 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
Director: Nicholas McCarthy | Stars: Taylor Schilling, Jackson Robert Scott, Peter Mooney, Colm Feore
Votes: 28,341 | Gross: $14.86M
If you're into horror movies with evil children, please watch this because it was totally unexpectedly cool. 7/10
29. The Isle (2018)
96 min | Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
When their boat sinks, 3 men make it to an Isle they'll wish they had never found.
Director: Matthew Butler-Hart | Stars: Conleth Hill, Alex Hassell, Fisayo Akinade, Tori Butler-Hart
Votes: 11,489
Got available world-wide on February 8th, 2019.
Yet to see.
30. Us (II) (2019)
R | 116 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Adelaide Wilson and her family are attacked by mysterious figures dressed in red. Upon closer inspection, the Wilsons realize that the intruders are exact lookalikes of them.
Director: Jordan Peele | Stars: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker
Votes: 341,514 | Gross: $175.08M
The great and amazing thing about "Us" is Peele's awesome artistry, crafty cinematography, an effective soundtrack & the performance by Lupita Nyong'o.
The things that could bother some people and/or bothered me are the plot (which is great, but, in my opinion, underdeveloped & I don't consider Peele's love for symbolism a plot), the amount of comedy (a bit too much) & the fact that the whole picture doesn't stick together that nicely.
However, I enjoyed "Us" very much - it's entertaining and ominous. Hyped for the next Peele project!
8/10
31. The Field Guide to Evil (2018)
R | 117 min | Horror
A feature-length anthology film. They are known as myths, lore, and folktales. Created to give logic to mankind's darkest fears, these stories laid the foundation for what we now know as the horror genre.
Directors: Ashim Ahluwalia, Can Evrenol, Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz, Katrin Gebbe, Calvin Lee Reeder, Agnieszka Smoczynska, Peter Strickland, Yannis Veslemes | Stars: Marlene Hauser, Luzia Oppermann, Karin Pauer, Birgit Minichmayr
Votes: 2,508
Got available world-wide on March 29th, 2019.
I love folk horror subgenre A LOT & I've enjoyed most of the modern anthologies (ABC's of Death etc.) but this one was mostly just weak... "The Field Guide to Evil" is an artistic but extremely underwhelming expierence. 5/10
32. Mercy Black (2019)
TV-14 | 88 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A woman is sent to a mental institution after stabbing her classmate in an attempt to conjure an evil spirit called, Mercy Black. Fifteen years later she's released, and must save her nephew, who has become obsessed with the phenomenon.
Director: Owen Egerton | Stars: Daniella Pineda, Austin Amelio, Elle LaMont, Lee Eddy
Votes: 4,059
5/10
33. The Head Hunter (2018)
72 min | Fantasy, Horror
A medieval warrior's gruesome collection of heads is missing only one - the monster that killed his daughter years ago.
Director: Jordan Downey | Stars: Christopher Rygh, Cora Kaufman, Aisha Ricketts
Votes: 7,122
Got available world-wide on April 5th, 2019.
The trailer made me think that it's right up my isle, but the reality was more harsh - it's very cool looking, has top-level prop & practical FX game, but the script is so very, very stretched out & the overpraised climax wasn't all that great. If someone would give these guys more budget, possible masterpiecies could be made. 5/10
34. The Silence (II) (2019)
PG-13 | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
When the world is under attack from terrifying creatures who hunt their human prey by sound, 16-year old Ally Andrews (Kiernan Shipka), who lost her hearing at 13, and her family seek refuge in a remote haven.
Director: John R. Leonetti | Stars: Stanley Tucci, Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto, Kate Trotter
Votes: 50,870
I've not been a big fan of John R. Leonettis work, "Wish Upon" was extremely disappointing & "Annabelle" is my least favourite movie in the whole Conjuring-verse. "The Silence" is not a masterpiece either, but this time it's not only the director that can be blamed.
First of all, We've seen all of this before - on a better level. The plot is weak, confused, choppy and too straight-forward. As a matter of fact, my favorite story detail was the inclusion of the religious fanatics, which had so much more potential. However, maybe that inclusion wasn't even needed, the story is so unfocused, jumping from thing to another, not being sure of what it wants to say. And You know what? I guess that's what happens when the script is written by the guy who wrote "Titanic II". It's probably a good idea for Netflix not to get involved with Asylum filmmakers - we all know what abominations go on there.
The script & the story, in my opinion, is the single biggest flaw here, for it can mess up a lot of other aspects. I can't complain much about acting - everybody did their best, even Stanley Tucci tried - but how much can actor bring out of a weak script & a vague character? One thing that wasn't below average was the cinematography - decent camera work, nice color grading etc. Regarding the visuals, the cgi is quite noticeable in more than two scenes. Oh, the soundtrack was pretty fine, I was impressed by the title sequence - but that was all I was impressed by.
It's not much about anything, not really about bats, maybe about the good, old family values. Not the brightest example. Don't get me wrong though - "The Silence" offers entertainment, but for me this was the 919th horror movie & it will join the forgettable ones. My rating: 4/10.
35. Creep Nation (2019)
Not Rated | 88 min | Horror, Thriller
A young woman is targeted by a network of online creeps, and secretly filmed while she stays at a short-term rental. Her every move is captured online, and when her brother begins to ... See full summary »
Director: John Geddes | Stars: Liv Collins, Adam Seybold, Mark Gibson, Kirill Belousov
Votes: 253
Gonna skip this one.
36. The 27 Club (2019)
Not Rated | 97 min | Horror
A singer-songwriter chasing fame and a journalism student researching his thesis are drawn into a sinister underworld as each attempts to discover the truth behind the curse of "The 27 Club".
Director: Patrick Fogarty | Stars: Maddisyn Carter, Hailey Allen, Bryan Angel, Kevin Angel
Votes: 188
Gonna skip this one. What even is this?
37. The Wind (II) (2018)
R | 88 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A plains-woman faces the harshness and isolation of the untamed land in the Western frontier of the late 1800s.
Director: Emma Tammi | Stars: Caitlin Gerard, Julia Goldani Telles, Ashley Zukerman, Dylan McTee
Votes: 9,507 | Gross: $0.03M
The trailer already made me feel like I'm gonna like this - and I did. I love and respect folk horror movies & I think this has all the qualities to belong to that subgenre, even though it's a western.
"The Wind" possesses many qualities - a strong lead performance, decent, on-point-bleak cinematography and crafty editing, an ambiguous (I enjoy ambiguous horror movies) and twisty plot, very fitting original score & eerie, isolated atmosphere. Those were the reasons Why I liked it, so what were the flaws? Honestly, I can't quite pin them down, put it in words. It might the be fact that, ultimately, it offers nothing new or that the chills weren't ... chilly enough. Like, for example, "The Witch", which I find similar in some ways, is a more effective movie. At least for me. Whatever the flaws are, nothing stuck out to me, it's just that objectively this is neither a masterpiece or the best horror movie of the year.
If You like modern folk horror movies, bleak, atmospheric movies or ambiguous plots, be sure to give this a watch - it deserves more attention. I'm interested to see what's next from this director. My rating: 7/10.
38. Black Site (2018)
91 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
An elite military unit encounters a supernatural entity, known as The Elder Gods, that forces them into battle against an army from another world.
Director: Tom Paton | Stars: Bentley Kalu, Sophia Del Pizzo, Lauren Ashley Carter, Jessica-Jane Stafford
Votes: 1,312
Got available world-wide on April 9th.
Gonna skip this one.
39. The Haunting of Sharon Tate (2019)
R | 94 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Pregnant with director Roman Polanski's child and awaiting his return from Europe, 26-year-old Hollywood actress Sharon Tate becomes plagued by visions of her imminent death.
Director: Daniel Farrands | Stars: Hilary Duff, Jonathan Bennett, Lydia Hearst, Pawel Szajda
Votes: 4,441
Well this just won't work out, friends.
40. Polaroid (I) (2019)
PG-13 | 88 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the Polaroid camera she finds. It doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken with it, soon die.
Director: Lars Klevberg | Stars: Kathryn Prescott, Tyler Young, Samantha Logan, Keenan Tracey
Votes: 16,457
"Polaroid" is an arguably good-looking, all-the-clichés-rehashing mainstream paranormal horror flick, which offers some entertainment and cheap teen scares.
For my 930th horror film "Polaroid" makes a painfully average entry in the list. The good things here are as follows: decent acting, alright characters, some okay scare sequences, itsy bitsy twisty plot etc., etc. But, the good things become not-so-good things when You've seen them a hundred times before. The characters and the plot come from an uninspired, unoriginal script, it's quite predictable and the twists have little to no impact. The scares are disappointingly whack, except for two or three creative sequences. It's just... not a wholesome movie at all. The concept itself is cool & there's potential in it, but the writer chose to give in to all the Hollywood-ish ways instead of trying to stand out. The cinematography's cold and smokey, not a lot of complaints there. What else... The original score is there and it works, but it's as uninspirined as the plot.
Objectivily, it's definitely a 5/10, subjectively I'd want to give it less. I do recommend this to anyone who's not calling himself a horror fan & to all the teens that need a late night light horror flick, "Polaroid" makes a decent pg-13 rated horror. All in all, a disappointing expierence. I hope Lars Klevberg does a better job on "Child's Play", I really do.
41. I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu (2019)
Not Rated | 148 min | Horror, Thriller
Cinema's top lethal lady vengeance returns in the most anticipated sequel of all time.
Director: Meir Zarchi | Stars: Camille Keaton, Jamie Bernadette, Maria Olsen, Jim Tavaré
Votes: 3,492
I like the franchise, more or less, but this one... I mean, I haven't seen and I don't plan to. If You still plan to, do the following first:
1) Watch the trailer
2) Look at the runtime
3) Read some of the sensible-sounding reviews
And stay away from it. There's zero chance that it's good and a 100% chance that it's the worst one in the franchise.
42. Brightburn (2019)
R | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
Director: David Yarovesky | Stars: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Abraham Clinkscales
Votes: 107,927 | Gross: $17.30M
Been excited for "Brightburn" for months now, just saw it & I have both admirations and disappointments.
It's a copy of the Superman backstory alright, but that I already knew and it's not a problem. This one rules them all. I don't want to start with the problems though, let's talk about the positive side. First of all, the GORE! Gotta love good gore. There's not a lot of it, but when it is - it's impressive, some quality practical effects mixed with cgi. Next little thing I noticed that I really liked was the subtle, well-placed comedy moments, I could swear it was a touch of James Gunn right there. The cinematography, the score, acting & characters were pretty much definitely above average & enjoyable to watch.
The main problems I had with "Brightburn" included, for one, pacing. The first 40 or so minutes were nice, going up and up, exciting and all, definitely an 8/10 at that point, but then it started using too much cliche horror tropes, not enough action for the climax & Bad Guy by Billie Eilish as the credits song. That last part is alright though. To put it simply, "Brightburn" got more generic towards the end. Maybe I wanted a little more story as well? Not sure. I know one thing - If they get more budget for the sequel, let them come, I'll be there to see it.
One little thought I had during the movie which doesn't affect the rating is that the name of it is kinda lame, based on what meaning it has in the movies universe. I suppose it counts as a spoiler, so you'll have to go and see the movie yourself.
Overall an enjoyable experience & a bit irritating, because there's parts of it that could've been a lot better. My rating: 7/10
43. The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
R | 93 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm.
Director: Michael Chaves | Stars: Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez, Marisol Ramirez
Votes: 57,718 | Gross: $54.73M
Yet to see. I bet my ass I'll be hugely disappointed.
Aaand I was. Like, I'm not even gonna write a review, it's a painfully mediocre horror flick for the laziest of audiences, even Tuco didn't save this. It's a 5/10 objectively, but my enjoyment was more like a 3/10.
44. Assimilate (I) (2019)
TV-PG | 93 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Three friends making a web series about their town discover that their neighbors are being killed and replaced by creatures who are perfect copies of their victims.
Director: John Murlowski | Stars: Joel Courtney, Calum Worthy, Andi Matichak, Katherine McNamara
Votes: 6,210
Became available world-wide on May 24th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one. FAKE RATINGS again, dammit - be warned.
45. I Trapped the Devil (2019)
Not Rated | 82 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A man descends into paranoia after trapping what he believes to be the devil in his basement, but things take a dark turn when his family unexpectedly arrive for Christmas.
Director: Josh Lobo | Stars: Scott Poythress, AJ Bowen, Susan Burke, Rowan Russell
Votes: 3,242
"I Trapped the Devil" is an ominous, art-house-like slow-burner with a visibly low budget. The trailer got me intrigued & so did the review by Bloody Disgusting. Was I disappointed? A bit, for I wasn't expecting anything higher than 6/10.
Here's the good things about "I Trapped The Devil" - The atmosphere can be grim when it tries enough, the take on the devil was smart & crafty for a low-budget flick, the little twist at the ending is, in my opinion, quite cool & the performance by Scott Poythress is as good as the flawed script allows him to be.
And here's the slightly bigger amount of the not-so-good things about this flick - The middle portion of the movie is pure filler & also the reason why people describe this movie as a borefest. Pacing is certainly one of the biggest issues here. One thing that caught my eye for one too many times is the lighting - either they went overboard with style or just were too amateur-ish about it. AJ Bowen, about whom I usually don't have any complaints, gave a questionable performance this time. Or maybe it was the stiff lines given to him by the writer. And, of course, the story - I usually like ominosity & obscurism in horror movies, I also liked it about "I Trapped the Devil", but I have to question it for I still can't really put the plot together as the credits are rolling. I mean, it's all there, it's just that some things are not very logical.
Despite all the flaws, I enjoyed this flick. If you're a fan of low-budget indies, obscure art-house flicks or slow-burn horrors, give it a try. As I like all three of those things, I did get a kick out of "I Trapped the Devil". Will I re-watch it? No, most likely never. My rating: 5/10.
46. The Bad Man (2018)
106 min | Drama, Horror
Mary and PJ are kidnapped and tortured by a sadistic clown bent on transforming them into a 'doll' and a 'dog' -- servile sex slaves that will be sold to the highest bidders. When PJ goes ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Schirmer | Stars: Ellie Church, Arthur Cullipher, Jason Crowe, Dave Parker
Votes: 351
Got available world-wide on April 27th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
47. Shed of the Dead (2019)
R | 82 min | Comedy, Horror
A nerd spends his time at an allotment shed away from his wife. When the zombie apocalypse begins, he and his nerdy friend try to make it through and save the wife and her cute friend.
Director: Drew Cullingham | Stars: Spencer Brown, Lauren Socha, Ewen MacIntosh, Emily Booth
Votes: 2,582 | Gross: $0.04M
Became available world-wide on May 23rd, 2019.
"Shed of the Dead" was quite the spontaneous watch, I was immediately persuaded to watch it after seeing names like Bill Moseley, Kane Hodder and Michael Berryman. Can't say I wasn't expecting them to have only a few minutes of screentime each but that's not the problem though.
It's probably very reminiscent of "Shaun of the Dead" for a lot of people, plus a pinch or ten of "Your Highness" or "Knights of Badassom", along with some other smaller references. While the filmmakers have borrowed a lot of ideas (which isn't necessirly bad) they've also managed to put it all together neatly in 80 minutes of evenly paced fun. "Shed of the Dead" has "low budget" written all over it, but at the same time the actors, the characters, jokes & even the production design makes you feel the effort and joy that's behind making this flick. For the horror buffs, the before mentioned actors are a true treat, there's a reason why they're so big on the poster... The story is much like that of "Shaun of the Dead", but not to a fault. What I found to be the dumbest parts were how easily characters did or did not do some things. This is a spoiler-free review, so I won't mention the particulars, but at some points the writing just felt off and silly, not the kind of silly that adds up to the comedy. From a technical standpoint I admired the intro animations, but overanalyzed some of the cinematography choices, more than a few frames jumped out. The original score is kinda shallow and vague but doesn't stick out in a bad way at any point.
Sure, there are a lot of other, a lot of better zombie movies out there, but "Shed of the Dead" will more likely than not entertain the fans of either the cast, the zombie genre, horror comedies or all three of those things. My rating: 5/10.
48. Demon Eye (2019)
87 min | Horror
A young woman returns to her father's country house in the moors following his mysterious death and finds a cursed amulet, connected to local witchcraft. She unlocks two deadly demons, who haunt her.
Director: Ryan Simons | Stars: Darren Day, Katie Kneen, Jimmy Allen, Robert Hamilton
Votes: 1,880
Got available world-wide on April 27th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
49. High Life (2018)
R | 113 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A father and his daughter struggle to survive in deep space where they live in isolation.
Director: Claire Denis | Stars: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, André 3000, Mia Goth
Votes: 41,073 | Gross: $1.23M
Got available world-wide on 16th of April, 2019.
Yet to see.
50. Howlers (2019)
Not Rated | 92 min | Action, Horror, Western
A gunfighter from the old west returns from the grave to stop a blood thirsty werewolf motorcycle gang from terrorizing a small town.
Director: Josh Ridgway | Stars: Sean Patrick Flanery, Chad Michael Collins, Chelsea Edmundson, Tywaun Tornes
Votes: 610
Became available world-wide on 18th May, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
51. Room for Rent (2019)
81 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery
Lonely widow Joyce rents out a room in her house and becomes dangerously obsessed with one of her guests.
Director: Tommy Stovall | Stars: Lin Shaye, Oliver Rayon, Valeska Miller, Ryan Ochoa
Votes: 4,080
Lin Shaye is awesome & but that seems to be the only good thing about "Room for Rent"... Gonna skip it for now.
52. Butterfly Kisses (2018)
91 min | Horror, Mystery
A filmmaker discovers a box of video tapes depicting two students' disturbing film project featuring a local horror legend, The Peeping Tom. As he sets out to prove this story is real and ... See full summary »
Director: Erik Kristopher Myers | Stars: Rachel Armiger, Reed DeLisle, Matt Lake, Eve Young
Votes: 3,986
Became available world-wide on May 16th, 2019.
Recommended to anyone who's really into mockumentary & found-footage horror movies, however, this is not the best example. 5/10
53. Body at Brighton Rock (2019)
R | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A park ranger spends the night guarding a potential crime scene on a remote mountain trail.
Director: Roxanne Benjamin | Stars: Karina Fontes, Casey Adams, Emily Althaus, Miranda Bailey
Votes: 2,721 | Gross: $0.01M
Gonna skip this one.
54. Pet Sematary (2019)
R | 100 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near their new home.
Directors: Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer | Stars: Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, John Lithgow, Jeté Laurence
Votes: 98,596 | Gross: $54.72M
I'll be honest, my expectations were a little too high.
It's quite an entertaining, atmospheric adaptation of the first Stephen King novel I ever read. Acting's good, the cinematography is aesthetically pleasing. the ending is rough (I'll always like sad, non-hollywoodic endings), BUT it kinda fell short on plot. Besides the ending, it's very predictable and shallow. A dissatisfaction bug found me as I was walking out of the theatre.
I'd say it's on par with the 80's adaptation of the same novel, both just have different qualities.
7/10
55. Zoo (I) (2018)
Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
A couple try to save their marriage during a zombie apocalypse.
Director: Antonio Tublen | Stars: Zoë Tapper, Ed Speleers, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Jan Bijvoet
Votes: 2,147
Got available world-wide on May 28th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
56. Clinton Road (2019)
77 min | Horror, Mystery
A widowed firefighter seeks closure after his wife goes missing on an actual haunted road in rural New Jersey but must unlock the road's secret if he wants to get out alive.
Directors: Richard Grieco, Steve Stanulis | Stars: Ace Young, Erin O'Brien, Cody Calafiore, Katie Morrison
Votes: 3,662 | Gross: $0.05M
Gonna skip this one.
57. The Perfection (2018)
TV-MA | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Music
When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.
Director: Richard Shepard | Stars: Marie Maskell, Allison Williams, Christina Jastrzembska, Glynis Davies
Votes: 49,488
Became available world-wide on May 24th, 2019.
7/10
58. The Convent (2018)
81 min | Fantasy, Horror
During the 17th Century a young woman is saved from execution and led to a priory to repent her sins but discovers a greater evil lies within.
Director: Paul Hyett | Stars: Michael Ironside, Ciarán McMenamin, Rosie Day, Clare Higgins
Votes: 1,632
Got available world-wide on May 5th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
59. Starfish (2018)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A unique, intimate portrayal of a girl grieving for the loss of her best friend, which just so happens to take place on the day the world ends.
Director: A.T. White | Stars: Virginia Gardner, Christina Masterson, Eric Beecroft, Natalie Mitchell
Votes: 3,663 | Gross: $0.01M
I've been excited to see "Starfish" since I saw the trailer a month or two ago - my expectations were wrong, but not in a bad way.
"Starfish" is a worthy entry in the indie sci-fi genre, it reminded me of the works by Zal Batmanglij & Britt Marling, and also Von Triers "Melancholia". Visually it's quite impressive actually, very simple, but carefully executed. Cinematography is rich and creative, editing's crafty and done with a sure hand, there's a subtle amount of decent cgi & color grading is on point. The visual atmosphere is accompanied by a fitting, raw original score.
The story is narrow, questions won't be answered & that's alright. Be warned and don't come looking for substance and logic in "Starfish". While there's not a lot of action (close to none) & the pacing is slow, even draggy at moments, it's the atmosphere and emotional side of the story that should hold your attention, it did hold mine, to some extent. Feel for the character, watch in silence and you might just get mesmerised by the simplest things - there were a few, short movie magic moments. Personally, I liked the drama part more than the sci-fi part, there are thoughts put in this film, however metaphoric. The main character, by the way, is acted out well, props for that.
A lot of people say that "Starfish" is unique - I disagree, it's been done before, different styles, maybe less style. There's no doubt that this is a style-over-substance kind of movie & I happen to love them. Oh and I would hardly call this a horror movie, it's a sci-fi drama. Who do I recommend this to? Art-house lovers, low-budget indie sci-fi fans & for those who like style-over-substance slow-burners. Those were my honest thoughts on this inside-out-indie avantgarde flick. My rating: 6/10.
60. Wolf (I) (2019)
85 min | History, Horror
When four messengers sent by Rome to a plague go missing, Rome has no choice but to send ten of their finest across Hadrian's Wall to find and bring them back.
Director: Stuart Brennan | Stars: Stuart Brennan, Mark Paul Wake, George McCluskey, Victoria Morrison
Votes: 1,110
61. The Night Sitter (2018)
88 min | Comedy, Horror
A con artist poses as a babysitter to steal from a wealthy occult enthusiast. One of the kids she's sitting unwittingly summons a trio of witches known as The Three Mothers.
Directors: Abiel Bruhn, John Rocco | Stars: Elyse Dufour, Jack Champion, Amber Neukum, Jermaine Rivers
Votes: 1,166
Got available world-wide on June 17th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
62. Rottentail (2018)
TV-MA | 106 min | Comedy, Horror
Peter Cotton, a scientist that works on rabbits and infertility, learns that the military wishes to use his work to create superhuman soldiers. Cotton is bitten by an experimental mutant rabbit and changes into the evil Rottentail.
Director: Brian Skiba | Stars: Dominique Swain, Corin Nemec, William McNamara, Gianni Capaldi
Votes: 461 | Gross: $0.00M
Could be a "so bad it's good" case, but I won't take the risk...
63. Deadsight (2018)
Not Rated | 81 min | Horror
A man with partial blindness and a young pregnant police officer must work together to escape from a deadly virus that has spread across Grey County.
Director: Jesse Thomas Cook | Stars: Liv Collins, Adam Seybold, Ry Barrett, Jessica Vano
Votes: 658
Got available world-wide on July 2nd, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
64. Play or Die (2019)
TV-MA | 89 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Welcome to Paranoia, the ultimate escape game. Rule #1: Nothing is real. Rule #2: One of you will die. Lucas and Chloe, two passionate gamers, decide to participate to Paranoia, a very ... See full summary »
Director: Jacques Kluger | Stars: Charley Palmer Rothwell, Roxane Mesquida, Marie Zabukovec, Thomas Mustin
Votes: 1,871
Gonna skip this one.
65. The Nightmare Gallery (2019)
Not Rated | 94 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
An anthropology professor's obsession with a paranormal mystery threatens her job, marriage, and sanity as she fights to find a missing student.
Director: Gene Blalock | Stars: Amber Benson, Kevin Chamberlin, Mat Devine, Mieko Hillman
Votes: 642
Became available world-wide on June 18th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
66. Ma (I) (2019)
R | 99 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Just when the kids think their luck couldn't get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host.
Director: Tate Taylor | Stars: Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers, Juliette Lewis, McKaley Miller
Votes: 59,683 | Gross: $45.37M
You know, this one was actually kinda fun, maybe the expectations were very low (they were), but I liked it. It offers the viewer nothing new in the horror niche, but it does offer Octavia Spencer as the mad Ma & that's enough. 6/10.
67. The Dead Don't Die (2019)
R | 104 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
The peaceful town of Centerville finds itself battling a zombie horde as the dead start rising from their graves.
Director: Jim Jarmusch | Stars: Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Tom Waits
Votes: 85,550 | Gross: $6.56M
Yet to see.
68. Hallowed Ground (2019)
117 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A married couple, trying to rebuild their relationship after an affair, travels to a secluded cabin and stumbles into a blood feud between the Native American owners of the property and the... See full summary »
Director: Miles Doleac | Stars: Sherri Eakin, Ritchie Montgomery, Jeremy Sande, Creek Wilson
Votes: 1,310
Got available world-wide on June 11th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
69. Critters Attack! (2019 TV Movie)
R | 89 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
A reluctant babysitter must protect three kids from an invasion of ravenous critters.
Director: Bobby Miller | Stars: Tashiana Washington, Ava Preston, Jack Fulton, Jaeden Noel
Votes: 3,234
I was expecting a better, just slightly better look for this one on IMDb.
Gonna skip this one.
70. Nightmare Cinema (2018)
R | 119 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Five strangers converge at a haunted movie theater owned by The Projectionist. Once inside, the audience members witness a series of screenings showing them their deepest fears and darkest secrets over five tales.
Directors: Alejandro Brugués, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, Ryûhei Kitamura, David Slade | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Sarah Elizabeth Withers, Faly Rakotohavana, Maurice Benard
Votes: 5,120
I had higher hopes, but, well, I'll always love anthologies. 6/10
71. I'll Take Your Dead (2018)
Not Rated | 83 min | Horror
A farmer makes a living disposing of bodies. One day, 3 bodies are delivered - except the young woman is still alive. If set free, the gang'll come after him and his daughter.
Director: Chad Archibald | Stars: Aidan Devine, Ava Preston, Jess Salgueiro, Brandon McKnight
Votes: 4,913 | Gross: $0.01M
Got available world-wide on May 5th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
72. Belzebuth (2017)
Not Rated | 114 min | Horror
After a personal tragedy, a police detective investigates a school massacre committed by a student - and another massacre. Are the 3 tragedies linked to demon possession?
Director: Emilio Portes | Stars: Tobin Bell, Tate Ellington, Joaquín Cosio, Giovanna Zacarías
Votes: 4,137
Got available world-wide on July 25th, 2019.
Yet to see. Perhaps. Just because of Tobin Bell.
73. Child's Play (2019)
R | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A mother gives her 13-year-old son a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature.
Director: Lars Klevberg | Stars: Tim Matheson, Ben Daon, Zahra Anderson, Serge Jaswal
Votes: 56,347 | Gross: $29.21M
I'm glad to say that for me this was kinda on par with the 80's one. Like em' both for different reasons. 7/10
74. Head Count (2018)
Not Rated | 90 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A group of college students on a weekend getaway accidentally summon a supernatural entity intent on using them for its deadly ritual.
Director: Elle Callahan | Stars: Isaac Jay, Jay Lee, Ashleigh Morghan, Bevin Bru
Votes: 4,785
Got available world-wide on June 3rd, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
75. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
R | 106 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
While babysitting the daughter of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a teenager and her friend unknowingly awaken an evil spirit trapped in a doll.
Director: Gary Dauberman | Stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mckenna Grace, Madison Iseman
Votes: 87,196 | Gross: $74.15M
Annabelle's homecoming turned out to be a little spookier than I thought, that being said, I had set my expectations pretty low.
I consider the first Annabelle movie to be the worst in the Conjuring-verse, along with The Nun. However, the 2nd Annabelle movie was an improvement & I think that this one is arguably on par with it's predecessor. First off, I want to get the negative aspects off the board. That damn comic relief character! This time it was a guy (it's always a guy, isn't it) named "Bob's got balls" - although the inclusion of him did not as pushed and screen-time-heavy as Frenchie in The Nun, it still tears up the spooky mood that, in my opinion, should not be disturbed if the filmmakers want to achieve the maximum effect. I wonder if it's writers free will decision or a suggestion (more like an order) by the studio. Next up, the story - it's not exactly broad and fullfilling & is mostly layered with things, thingies and sequences that pleases that audience which is already very familiar with the Conjuring-verse, showing off more of Warren's horrific artefacts, ghosts and other demons. Personally, I didn't crave for much more, except for maybe the ending, which felt a little oversimplified and abrupt. The last thing that bugged me a bit was the pacing, at times the suspense building was overplayed and got draggy, but not for the most part. Could've been a slightly shorter expierence.
What I really liked is how old-school this 3rd installment felt at moments - many of the little sequences were stylistically reminiscent of horror films from the 70's. I don't use the word "spooky" a lot (I guess it's a milder kind of scary), but I thought it describes this film quite accurately, it's slow-burning, patient with scares (yes, mostly jumpscares, but I've seen way worse) & tries its best to feel eerie. Usually in these kind of stories the characters are very archaic, often dumb and unsimpathetic, but the trio of ladies here landed on the slightly-above-average side in this particular area. As for the visuals, there's very little cgi, which is great, a lot is done with, pure and simply, various props and simple practical effects. The cinematography is a blend of modern and the before mentioned 70's kind of style, even using some big, super fast zoom-ins - not a lot I can complain about. Big portion of the movie is literally very dark, which is not a problem while watching it on the big screen, but might be less attractive for the viewers at home. Last but not least, Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson as the Warrens - little screen time for them, but it's just heartwarming and awesome to see them when they're there.
I'm sort of sure that I'm letting this one off easy, objectively it's probably no more than 6/10, but it was just charming enough - I blame the low expectations (didn't dig the trailer much). I'm also sure that the 4th part is most definitely not needed & if they want to make another spin-off, please not the white bride. The Samurai costume story could make for an interesting story though... My rating: 7/10.
76. The Cleaning Lady (2018)
Not Rated | 90 min | Horror, Thriller
As a means to distract herself from an affair, a love-addicted woman befriends a cleaning lady, badly scarred by burns. She soon learns, these scars run much deeper than the surface.
Director: Jon Knautz | Stars: Alexis Kendra, Stelio Savante, Rachel Alig, Elizabeth Sandy
Votes: 4,156
Became available world-wide on May 31st, 2019.
Yet to see.
77. The Banana Splits Movie (2019)
R | 89 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Young Harley is having a dream birthday; he and his family are going to watch the taping of his favourite show. But the dream becomes a nightmare when the animatronic stars turn homicidal.
Director: Danishka Esterhazy | Stars: Dani Kind, Steve Lund, Celina Martin, Finlay Wojtak-Hissong
Votes: 4,734
Might watch this one day.
78. The Church (I) (2018)
PG-13 | 81 min | Horror, Thriller
The pastor of a landmark church is the sole hold-out in a Philadelphia neighborhood earmarked for gentrification. But soon, the spirits of congregational members past begin to make their displeasure known. Who are the righteous among them?
Director: Dom Frank | Stars: Clint Howard, Bill Moseley, Lisa Wilcox, Winter Williams
Votes: 198 | Gross: $0.77M
Got available world-wide on July 19th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
79. Incredible Violence (2018)
Not Rated | 92 min | Comedy, Horror
A hack filmmaker wastes the money lent to him by a mysterious organization, and so has to take matters into his own hands by locking a cast of actors in a house and becoming the villain in his own slasher movie.
Director: Gaelen Patrick Condon | Stars: M.J. Kehler, Stephen Oates, Michael Worthman, Kimberley Drake
Votes: 289
Got available world-wide on July 13th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
80. The Nightshifter (2018)
Not Rated | 110 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Stênio, the nightshifter of a morgue, has the ability to communicate with the cadavers that are brought to him every night.
Director: Dennison Ramalho | Stars: Daniel de Oliveira, Fabiula Nascimento, Bianca Comparato, Marcos Kligman
Votes: 2,552
Got available world-wide on July 5th, 2019.
Yet to see.
81. Deep Murder (2019)
Not Rated | 85 min | Comedy, Horror
This raunchy horror comedy delves deep into the story of a deranged killer as he slashes his way across a soft core porno. Who will last the longest as the stiffs pile up and the killer plows through his victims?
Director: Nick Corirossi | Stars: Quinn Beswick, Katie Aselton, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Chris Redd
Votes: 879
Got available world-wide on June 14th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
82. Midsommar (2019)
R | 148 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.
Director: Ari Aster | Stars: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Vilhelm Blomgren, William Jackson Harper
Votes: 404,021 | Gross: $27.33M
Midsommar a.k.a. my most anticipated horror movie of the year a.k.a. the movie that made me conclude that Ari Aster's a cinematic genius - my review for a special screening of Midsommar. No real spoilers ahead, but lots of description.
So what's so special about the screening, You ask? In my local cinema there's sometimes these early movie premieres that are presented by this huge movie buff, who gives a presentation before the movie, which was a delight this time - the guy was seriously into the folk horror genre, telling the audience about its characteristics, morales, genre specifics, examples etc. & basically said a lot of cool things, at the end of the speech he said "This movie will fuck you up" and, well, it sure did.
I probably have to let you know that Hereditary ended up on my top 3 horror movies of all time (I've seen 953 so far), I absolutely loved it, was plenty of affected by it & will never forgive the Academy for the Toni Colette Oscar snub. If Midsommar doesn't get the production design Oscar then I'm going to riot. By tweeting, huh. So, being baked and beyond excited I was sitting still as the A24 logo appeared on the screen & by, I think, maybe the 20th minute mark I was already shaking, it opened on a massively heavy note - After 40 or so minutes long first of the three bigger kind of story chapters I knew that I was in for a ride, 10/10 for that part. While it was slow, at points maybe even meditative, it was dark, depressing, bold ride of strong emotions, also introducing us to the painfully realistic characters that are performed by actors doing their very best. And every & any visual aspect assured the viewer that the aesthetic quality of the movie will be on the high level, but that's, of course, a very subjective matter.
The 2nd story chapter let the emotional grip a little looser, setting up a unique looking and feeling environment with new characters & eye candy, it also continously creeps you out. In this part an unexpectedly huge amount of comedy appeared, the tonal shifts for the rest of the movie were, at points, off the charts - from horror to comedy to drama to comedy to horror. The impressive thing is that it worked perfectly, seamlessly & that makes me admire Aster even more. One my favourite movie critics said it was the perfect horror comedy & I don't agree with the comedy part, there's quite a lot of it, but I can't call the whole, bigger picture a horror comedy, just horror. Camera work & production design also continues to impress you with each and every new set & angle, so do the actors. I'll cease to talk about cinematography & acting because I literally cannot say one bad thing. Oh & I give the 2nd chapter a 10/10 as well, but I'll admit that a 9/10 couldbe more objective, trying to look from a more general movie goers point of view, the pacing might be a problem for some. Have I mentioned the original score? Fitted what we see on the screen like a glove. It's as effective as you'd expect.
The last but not the least part of the story or the climax is everything you wouldn't expect from Hollywood (then again, kinda the whole movie's that way), there's all kinds of emotional mayhem, perversions and pure folk horror. Midsommar is probably the single best modern folk horror example, maybe even surpassing The VVitch in that area. This time Aster had optioned for a more generally acceptable kind of an ending, as the ending of Hereditary raised a lot of heated discussions. It doesn't mean anything bad, though. I also have to bring up the gore, Midsommar is not full of it per se, but it's flawlessly done. Of course, I give this part also a 10/10, because, honestly, I can't give the expierence anything but 10.
If I dig deep with a structural mind, which declined to affect my rating, there's some minor flaws, a few things left unexplored enough, a few questions left, that sort of thing. If I judge it purely by the standarts and essence of the folk horror subgenre then I think it's pretty much perfection, deserving a place besides The Wicker Man (the 1973 one) and other folk horror cult movies.
This movie also made be whana revisit shrooms again, this is a bonus point about Midsommar for the enthusiasts of psychadelics, I pretty much I guarantee you'll be either very impressed or very creeped out. It's my theory, that, among other things, Midsommar is also a metaphor for what shrooms are.
I'm pumped for anything Ari Aster will choose to do next & I most definitely will have to show Midsommar to a lot of my friends. Also, I have more folk horror movies on my watchlist now. I give Midsommar a 10/10 as I'm still kinda coming down of it on the next day
83. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
PG-13 | 108 min | Adventure, Horror, Mystery
In 1968, the night of Halloween brings mayhem in a small town when a group of friends discovers a notebook written by a mysterious girl that foretells terrifying events.
Director: André Øvredal | Stars: Zoe Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush, Austin Abrams
Votes: 85,328 | Gross: $68.95M
Guillermo Del Toro & Andre Ovredal, a director with quite a promising career, has, I'd say, successfully brought to screen stories, characters and vibes that I was terrified of being a kid. In fact, I'm gonna take up the book for nostalgia purposes, because the movie managed to hit that note at least a bit.
Honestly, I was expecting an itsy bitsy cheesy bloodless horror fun with a good amount of comic relief things, but I'm happy to say that it's not much of a cheese and has very little comical elements. Nevertheless, the story is familiar & pretty straight forward, with characters that you've kinda seen before, but they're painted well enough to not be flat. There's a good amount of very well done visuals, a lot of practical fx & also some cgi which doesn't jump out as bad or even noticeable. The kills are fun, unexpectedly gruesome in a goreless, bloodless way, the build-ups and atmosphere also pleasantly surprised, boredom was not among the emotions the movie raised in me. My only bigger complaint is the ending - it was a bit anti-climatic, yet the last three or so minutes made me feel warm & ready for the sequel, which, looking at the box office, will come. Other than that, a few short sequences might've dragged a bit, but it didn't really bother me. Oh, and one really cool thing about this movie is the time setting - the year of 1968. Dug that.
To sum it up, it's neither a masterpiece or 2019's best horror movie, but it's a creepy load of fun to be had on the big-screen with the whole family. Or alone. My rating: 7/10.
84. Rock, Paper, Scissors (2017)
R | 85 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Peter "the Doll Maker" Harris returns to his ancestral family home after being released from the state's hospital for the criminally insane - a "cured" man. Once inside the old house, ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Holland | Stars: Tatum O'Neal, Michael Madsen, Maureen McCormick, Luke Macfarlane
Votes: 487
Got available world-wide on July 23rd, 2019.
It's Tom Holland, but... but the trailer was bad & the ratings are too. Sorry, Tom, gonna skip this one.
85. Crawl (I) (2019)
R | 87 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
A young woman, while attempting to save her father during a category 5 hurricane, finds herself trapped in a flooding house and must fight for her life against alligators.
Director: Alexandre Aja | Stars: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Morfydd Clark, Ross Anderson
Votes: 94,103 | Gross: $39.01M
Finally had the chance to see "Crawl", no thanks to the cancellation of its release where I live, still a mystery nobody has been able to explain to me. Anyways, Alexandre Aja has delivered once again.
I want to say right away that "Crawl" is not big on plot - the story archs, characters, themes etc. are extremely familiar, the predictability factor is pretty high & those are pretty much the reasons why I didn't give it more than a 7, but, make no mistake, it's an awesome creature horror, the kind that comes around once in a few years. We're here for the blood, gators and action & we got it, a satisfying amount of everything wrapped up in a beautiful cinematography, very creative camera work & actually top tier cgi. And the kills are all enjoyable. The looks are "Crawls" strong suit & also, I'm happy to say, acting is as well. I've always low-key been a fan of Barry Pepper, but it was actually Kaya Scodelario who surprised me, giving a great lead performance as the survivalist of this gatorcalypse. Unfortunately, the ending slightly bummed me out, but that's in relation to the aforementioned plot flaws.
"Crawl" is probably the best top tier animal horror since "The Shallows" & it makes me happy that it did reasonably well at the box office. Here's to hoping that Hollywood do more of these! My rating: 7/10.
86. Hostage Radio (II) (2019)
TV-14 | 97 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
A radio star experiences the worst night of his life when stalkers assault the radio station where he's working.
Director: Pedro C. Alonso | Stars: Eddie Marsan, Paul Anderson, Ivana Baquero, Richard Brake
Votes: 2,574
Yet to see.
87. Alien Invasion (2018)
82 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
A journalist experiences a terrifying Alien abduction, when researching an extraterrestrial encounter in an old war shelter.
Director: Marc Carreté | Stars: Liliana Cabal, Joe Manjón, Sue Flack, Julius Cotter
Votes: 496
Got available on August 16th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
88. Darlin' (2019)
100 min | Horror, Thriller
A direct sequel to 2011's The Woman.
Director: Pollyanna McIntosh | Stars: Cooper Andrews, Lauryn Canny, Kristina Arntz, Mackenzie Bateman
Votes: 2,303
Been waitin' for "Darlin'" quite some time, re-watching "The Woman" and enjoying a lot of TWD meanwhile & I'm honestly not disappointed as I was sure the sequel won't beat it's predecessor, "The Woman". No hard spoilers ahead, just a lot of description.
"Darlin''' continues developing similar atmosphere & visual style as "The Woman", providing the viewer with aesthetics on satisfying enough level to look good out there in the indie horror scene. I can't complain much about the cinematography & practical FX, especially if I compare this side of the movie with "The Woman" - it simply hasn't gotten any worse, which is all I could want. It sure was nice to see a few TWD actors (I'm a fan of the series, have been with them in joy and sorrow since 2011) and, of course, the director and writer Polyanna McIntosh was in both TWD and "The Woman". Acting's very decent, I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of the lead actress. The problems with "Darlin''' start with the plot & characters. There's a lot of points put in the script, there's themes of woman trauma, sexuality, a lot of social commentary on religion and more, in the end it seems either overstuffed or slowly turns from serious to a joke, a caricature, if You will. In the end it's hard to say what message exactly the director what for us to receive. The Bishop character & the whole religion/church/sisters home antics are painfully stereotypical and shallow, almost tiring. From the very first scene with the Bishop I knew his whole character arc & I was not wrong in even my earliest predictions. However, the flaws didn't affect the nicely, but, dare I say, actually subtly made climax.
To sum it up, the story engages, the horror aspects are well played and the movie entertains, but it leaves you scratching your head and unsure of how much You really liked it. My rating: 6/10.
89. Hoax (2019)
96 min | Horror
An investigative team travels deep into the remote Colorado wilderness after a group of young campers are viciously murdered by what may be Bigfoot.
Director: Matt Allen | Stars: Cheryl Texiera, Ben Browder, Maximillian Decker, Shoshana Bush
Votes: 972
My spontaneous "this just came out, I'll watch it right away" horror flick. "Hoax" is my 971st horror movie & it turned out to be a rather flat & very generic endeavour. One single sort-of-a-spoiler ahead.
Now, what compliments can I give the filmmakers behind this pointless exercise in the Bigfoot horror genre? Technically, cinematography and sound editing is at least on the average level - it's pretty decent for a B movie. Some of the locations are very scenic and nature gives us better effects than the actual FX team. The acting is, for the most part, okay-ish, with some bad dialogue scenes that could make you cringe. What else? I mean, I guess props for the twist near the end, where they went all Wrong Turn / TCM, but, sadly, it was already too late to improve the bigger picture.
If there's not too many compliments, there sure are a lot of complaints. Honestly, the most disappointing part is the lack of any half-decent action sequences. They're bland, with zero detail, most of the good stuff happens off-screen and, well, the budget restraints can be felt to a painful level. There are maybe three little scenes in which you can see and appreciate some low-budget special effects effort. The pacing is slow oh so slow, most of the movie is talking & it doesn't have much substance. At least the variety of characters was diverse enough, as much as it could've been in a movie like this. Soundtrack, original score? Flat and repeatative. The climax is mehh, because you're already tired from the build-up. It is what it is.
There are at least 10 better Bigfoot-centered horror movies out there, therefore I do not recommend watching this neither to old or new fans of horror movies. Watch it if you're a sucker for Bigfoot flicks & have seen all the rest of 'em. My rating: 3/10.
90. Rootwood (2018)
Not Rated | 83 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Two students are hired by a Hollywood film producer to shoot a horror documentary about the curse of The Wooden Devil.
Director: Marcel Walz | Stars: Tyler Gallant, Elissa Dowling, Sarah French, Felissa Rose
Votes: 440
Gonna skip this one.
91. Isabelle (I) (2018)
R | 81 min | Horror, Thriller
A young couple's dream of starting a family shatters as they descend into the depths of paranoia and must struggle to survive an evil presence that wants nothing more than their very own ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Heydon | Stars: Amanda Crew, Adam Brody, Zoë Belkin, Sheila McCarthy
Votes: 1,476
Gonna skip this one.
92. Nekrotronic (2018)
R | 99 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A man discovers that he is part of a secret sect of magical beings who hunt down and destroy demons in the Internet.
Director: Kiah Roache-Turner | Stars: Ben O'Toole, Monica Bellucci, Caroline Ford, Tess Haubrich
Votes: 3,802
Got available world-wide on August 9th, 2019.
Gonna skip this one.
93. Jacob's Ladder (2019)
R | 89 min | Horror, Thriller
After his brother returns home from war, Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images.
Director: David M. Rosenthal | Stars: Michael Ealy, Jesse Williams, Nicole Beharie, Guy Burnet
Votes: 3,546
It's a way more straight-forward, watered down & unimaginative remake of the original "Jacob's Ladder". More so, it's a barely average horror flick even if we ignore the fact that it's a remake. The trailer made me unsure, I wasn't expecting anything really, so hey, at least I'm not disappointed. In a way this feels like a product of the 2008-2010 bad remake era.
As do most of the horror movies that come out nowadays, "Jacob's Ladder" has an okay cinematography, editing, sound design etc., the technical aspects of filmmaking. A bit bland, maybe painfully mediocre, but an acceptable movie in that particular area. I'm mentioning all this because visuals are not enough to make a good horror movie. Besides the technical aspects, the other decent thing about this remake were the performances - acting wasn't the fault of this movie, Michael Ealy did a better job here than in "The Intruder", another horror movie of the same year.
What made "Jacob's Ladder" remake so whack is the fact that it was made. Seriously though - the plot, the mystery, is quite cliche and pretty easy to figure out. The first half offers slow pacing, uninteresting suspense scenes and it might just make you check how much time has passed. The second half is slightly more engaging, with a few more horror sequences, makes you open that 2nd ete as well. The climax - entirely predictable and unimpactful, that very last frame was hilariously lame.
The creepy atmosphere, sense of insanity, the veterans horror that the original provided cannot be felt in this remake. Well, the theme of PTSD etc. has also been overused in movies and doesn't have the same taboo and fear surrounding it. It's true. I suppose that the viewers who haven't seen "Jacob's Ladder" with Tim Robbins can get some okay one-time entertainment from "Jacob's Ladder" with Michael Ealy. The rest? Not so much. My rating: 4/10.
94. Camp Wedding (2019)
97 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Members of a bridal party working to transform a dilapidated summer camp into a beautiful wedding venue are killed off one by one.
Director: Greg Emetaz | Stars: Kelley Gates, Sean Hankinson, Cadden Jones, Wendy Jung
Votes: 1,810
Gonna skip this one.
95. In Fabric (2018)
R | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
In Fabric is a haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department store and follows the life of a cursed dress as it passes from person to person, with devastating consequences.
Director: Peter Strickland | Stars: Sidse Babett Knudsen, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julian Barratt, Steve Oram
Votes: 13,972
Got available world-wide on August 25th, 2019.
Yet to see.
96. Project Ithaca (2019)
R | 85 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A group of strangers awaken aboard an alien spacecraft. Divided they will die. Together, they can find a way home.
Director: Nicholas Humphries | Stars: James Gallanders, Deragh Campbell, Daniel Fathers, Caroline Raynaud
Votes: 1,631
Gonna skip this one.
97. Ready or Not (I) (2019)
R | 95 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
A bride's wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game.
Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett | Stars: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Henry Czerny
Votes: 182,796 | Gross: $28.71M
Yet to see.
98. Gwen (II) (2018)
Not Rated | 84 min | Drama, History, Horror
A folk tale set in the hills of Wales during the industrial revolution.
Director: William McGregor | Stars: Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Jodie Innes, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Mark Lewis Jones
Votes: 5,763
Got available world-wide on August 16th, 2019.
Yet to see.
99. The Huntress: Rune of the Dead (2019)
Not Rated | 109 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Two daughters miss their dad. He hasn't returned from a Viking raid 2 years ago. The older sister Runa does her dad's chores such as bow hunting. She's having bad dreams/visions. Are they omens?
Director: Rasmus Tirzitis | Stars: Moa Stefansdotter, Yohanna Idha, Viva Östervall Lyngbrant, Ralf Beck
Votes: 3,271
Gonna skip this one. And yes, fake ratings all over again.
100. 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019)
PG-13 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Horror
Two sisters diving in a ruined underwater city quickly learn they've entered the territory of the deadliest shark species in the claustrophobic labyrinth of submerged caves.
Director: Johannes Roberts | Stars: Sophie Nélisse, Corinne Foxx, Brianne Tju, Sistine Rose Stallone
Votes: 30,799 | Gross: $22.26M
I liked the first part in this duology, I really did, there are very few actually good shark horror movies & no matter how many I watch, "Jaws" still holds the crown. Nevertheless, the first movie was a tense and just clever enough shark thriller whereas "47 Meters Down: Uncaged" is a mediocre, utterly predictable and shallow blockbuster.
For the first 40 minutes or so it's alright, we get introduced to a bunch of cliche characters following a plot that's just as cliche, but it's okay. Vivid colors, decent cinematography and promise for terror keeps us going. Soon enough we get into the water and for about 10 to 20 minutes we can enjoy a somewhat intense underwater adventure & then it starts slowly regressing only to never stop, action becomes bland, plot turns - unrealistic, characters - boring & the climax was so predictable and so Hollywood-type it almost hurt. Most of the movie takes place in these abandoned underwater caves and tunnels - at the first moment I thought it'll provide a really cool setting, but the more time passed the more it got increasingly boring, obnoxious, simply not diverse enough. Between a few cool moments (one or two action sequences and/or death scenes) there's a lot of absurd creative script and even general filmmaking choices, which eventually wears down both the movie and the viewer. It didn't help that the sharks looked not all that great in some shots, cgi it is, cgi it will be. Not to get overly negative, a small compliment for the original score, it was fine and fitting.
"47 Meters Down: Uncaged" is a passable movie, but one that I do not recommend - it's a very straight-forward, generic and yes, mildly entertaining adventure that poses the threat of boring You more than doing the entertaining. My rating: 5/10.
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