My quick rating - 3.6/10. Appears to be another STV action flick starring Dolph Lundgren , which may or may not be a good thing depending on who you ask. Looks as though he and the rest of the wedding party are going to have to defend a group of mercenaries taking over the venue where Luke Wilson and Nicky Whelan are getting hitched. The initial lead-up to the siege is basically just showing the best man and the groom's best friend getting drunk, so the setup isn't all that

My quick rating - 3.2/10. Let's see if my streak of horror flick deletions continues. Aj and his brother revisit the spot where their parents were killed. But legend has it that there is something mysterious roaming these woods. I wonder how they found such a group of unlikeable characters and put them all in the same movie? I am having a hard time choosing which one of these morons I want to die first. Good news, though, since they are all having sex right off the bat on the

My quick rating - 7.0/10. A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage. I enjoyed his style of presentation. A very matter-of-fact way of talking about his previous issues and making light of them. Pretty funny stuff. Currently streaming on Netflix John Mulaney: Baby J (2023) #comedy #IMDB #Plex

My quick rating - 6.0/10. This worked perfectly fine for the background as I did a motherboard swap. I had a few decent laughs, but nothing I would revisit. Good enough for a listen, though. He hit a couple of topics, including love languages, loser friends, and negotiating with his Asian parents. Currently streaming on Amazon Jimmy O. Yang: Guess How Much? (2023) #comedy #IMDB #Plex

My quick rating - 2.1/10. Antigone Corday ( Betsey Brown ) is an aspiring social media influencer. She is mourning the recent death of her brother, Jeremiah, a well-known pundit and voice for progressive causes. Soon, she receives a mysterious package in the mail--a pre-recorded video of Jeremiah. He claims to have uncovered a conspiracy that will throw her worldview, and the fate of the planet, into question. The budget in this one is clear the moment it gets rolling, and i

My quick rating - 6.5/10. Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula's lackey, Renfield finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy. I am so glad they didn't soften this one up to get a PG rating. Chris McKay , behind the camera, made sure to use the blood in abundance to make sure all the kills were definite. Nicolas Cage playing Dracula was perfectly cast and quite amusing, al

My quick rating - 6.5/10. This one popped on Radarr, and I cannot for the life of me place it, which I should be able to since this was at the time I was working at West Coast Video. I do like how it mentions "from the director of Pitch Black , " David Twohy , considering that movie came out nearly a decade after this LOL. I am surprised I have never heard of this movie. Quite good for the time. It didn't need flashy effects to tell a solid time travel story. Nice to see Jeff

My quick rating - 3.9/10. Going in blind on this one, but this flick is an Australian horror film that takes a group of friends on a terrifying journey into an abandoned house. Unfortunately, despite some promising ideas, the film falls short in execution, ultimately delivering a disappointing experience. One of the film's major drawbacks is the characters' consistently bad decision-making. It's frustrating to watch as they make one poor choice after another, which ultimately

My quick rating - 5.1/10. I had completely forgotten about this flick. Wonder if it stood the test of time. A slew of '80s horror popped on Radarr, so why not check some of them out? It opened up with a song by Lizzy Borden , which I actually remembered straight away LOL. Although the band playing it was covered in some really poor makeup, not looking glam rock, but more like some form of undead creature. This scene with the two teens on the streets plays out like it is goin

My quick rating - 5.8/10. A depressed millennial discovers that the world she knows is just a simulated version of reality that is being shut down. Suddenly, she's the only one who wants to stick around. The movie is sci-fi only in its premise; there is no actual budget here, so no spaceships or effects. That isn't a bad thing since I like the whole idea of this flick, I just wish they had done much more with it. Ashley Hutchinson does a nice job as the central character (S

My quick rating - 6.8/10. Behold the fear of the dark. Many people have it and will identify with that. I assume not so many have had to deal with this level of phobia. The setup is introduced quickly, so my telling you a spirit that only appears in the dark and vanishes in the light is no spoiler. Just that this particular ghost kills anyone who threatens her. With that being said, the stage is set to scare the crap out of the viewer at any given moment, making an 81-minute

My quick rating - 7.5/10. Looks pretty good, and had to go with 4K for it. And definitely warranted, as there is some breathtaking scenery in this one. The combination of real locations and CGI landscapes creates a visually immersive experience that transports the audience into a vibrant and magical realm. The attention to detail in the production design is commendable, adding depth and authenticity to the world in which the characters exist. That was an enjoyable adventure f

My quick rating - 4.9/10. I have never heard of this one, but it sounded interesting and popped up on Radarr. "A group of horror fans find themselves unwilling participants in a nightmarish role-playing game that pays homage to a classic horror film." Even if it is only for a cameo spot, it is great to see Sid Haig . It is over-the-top unbelievable in execution, but if you can get past that, it is actually quite fun. Justwatch has a few streamers, including Amazon . Mimesis

My quick rating - 7.6/10. Actually got a run of work, so thought I'd pop on a new stand-up show. The comedian Nate Bargatze , the self-proclaimed "Nicest Man in Stand-Up," brings his signature affability and good-natured aw-shucks vibe to his third special (this time on Amazon ; the previous two are on Netflix ), which stands out among the darker, more confessional, and more cynical stand-up of our moment. He admits that most of his information about the world “does not c

My quick rating - 3.5/10. Only a couple more left of these After Dark ones I missed. Another handi-cam flick, this time chronicling a group of young adults' time with a cult in the middle of nowhere. WOW, this is friggin' slow. I really hope this is building up to something good. I realize that some woman ( Hannah Levien ) has infiltrated this wellness camp in the desert to attempt to find her sister, but they have hardly even touched upon that since it first started. Bill O

My quick rating - 3.8/10. Still nipping away at the few After Dark flix I missed. And immediately shows Syfy presents, which was not a good sign at the time this was made. Nor are these "special" effects I am presented with right away behind this obnoxious camera filter. Hey, look, Lauren Holly . She plays a professor who finds a weird box that they claim has markings of Templar origin. The opening scene gives us a clue about what is inside. Lance Henriksen as well. I hav

My quick rating - 3.6/10. The poster gives evidence of After Dark, which is another one of them I missed. Looks like the old paranormal investigator, found-footage flick again. Is there some unwritten rule that the ghost hunters have to all be a bunch of obnoxious assholes that you cannot decide which one you want to get disemboweled first? Price discrepancies on this one, so check out your streamer for the lowest since no freebies are listed. Sanatorium (2013) #horror #IMDB

My quick rating - 7.7/10. Even if you are not a fan of so-called "kung fu movies," this is the type of film that will make you see past the punches and poor dialogue. The film is basically a tutorial in fight scene choreography from start to finish. Each move and counter is so perfect in both the physical action and the camera work to bring it to the audience's eyes. Even with all the fighting going on, there is a story about an aging martial arts master of Wing Chun who is f

My quick rating - 4.0/10. I realized last night that there are a few After Dark Originals I haven't watched yet. No better time than the present. You can check this one out on a few FREEBIES or Amazon of course. Bedlam (2015) #horror #IMDB #Plex