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 - 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 - 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 - 4.8/10. I tend to jump at any flick with Noomi Rapace in it. She always plays the femme fatale role so well. Although in this one, she seemed to be practicing different accents for some reason. Henry Golding appears to be someone Hollywood is trying to push, but I don't think action is going to be his niche. At least not in this flick. The setup is fine, although you have seen it before. An assassin gets himself set up in a sort of game against all the oth

My quick rating - 4.0/10. It looks like a low-budget sci-fi flick that is going to rely on the story as opposed to fancy effects to entertain us. Desperate editing cannot hide the awful effects and stunts they are trying to play off as happening. Some of the worst fight scenes I have also ever seen. Putting aside the obvious budget restraints and bad decisions, they did come up with a good concept. Director Bruce Wemple presents a highly conceptual take on how his idea of ti

My quick rating - 6.5/10. Let's see how they do without Neve Campbell . Not only did they do fine, I will take this entry slightly over last year's reboot of the horror series ( review ). This is mainly due to one factor: They have unleashed an even more brutal version of the Ghostface killer. Beyond that, if you thought enough already about the whole Scream idea and the last one was overkill or just a cash grab, then do not bother with this one. If you are still reading, th

My quick rating - 3.8/10. I had this one on Radarr for quite some time and I am not sure why, but time to find out. They had the focus completely wrong. Instead of trying so damn hard to make our paranoia about COVID the main point, that should've been the minor plot next to the major story of the witches practicing their ways at this lodge. But they went the other way around and spent entirely too much time hyping the lockdown thing after they, of course, made sure we knew t

My quick rating - 3.3/10. "A Love Story Guaranteed Not to Suck." I am IN. If not sucking means different but still bad, then they nailed it. This one had a shot at being campy zombie fun if they didn't waste the first hour of the movie making stupid jokes and attempting to build character. You couldn't for a second take the development they were creating seriously at all since it all occurred in a strip club. Anthony Clark Pierce seems pretty unfamiliar with that subject, wh

My quick rating - 2.2/10. I will admit, I only put this on because it looks awful, and I am working. And so far, the acting is right on target for my assumption. I don't know why they bothered with an "uncut" version because there is hardly any blood in this whole crappy affair, and the constant full frontal is pretty standard. Undressing scenes so the girls strip to hop on a tanning bed. The plot revolves around some prevented guy who records these sessions, but that isn't a

My quick rating - 5.7/10. I am not sure if it is just because of how many of these spy-comedy romantic flix there have been lately, but I seem to just be seeing them all in the same light. Sure, they are entertaining, typically they are looking very good due to the big-budget streamers behind them, and they have been cast well for the same reason. But after it is over, I just think, "Didn't I just see that recently?" This time around, we get a little role reversal with the lo

My quick rating - 5.7/10. Ever wonder who that Facebook friend is that you just accepted, since you play the same game? Here is your darker look into who that person may be. These days, we accept these requests all the time and most likely don't think much of it. For Laura ( Alycia Debnam-Carey ), it turns out to be a mistake to befriend a social outcast at her university. Fans of these types of movies will be pleasantly surprised at what transpires. The obsession factor is a

My quick rating - 6.9/10. If you are a fan of quality camera work, editing, and an array of interesting characters, this one will do well for you. In a strange film noir mix with modern times (which sometimes works and other times just seems out of place), a couple, one who conveniently is a cop, are attempting to sell a house where a brutal massacre occurs. Jessica Lowndes plays a real estate agent who is conveniently married to Joe Anderson as they start to realize that thi

My quick rating - 6.4/10. This one gets some 4K treatment from me. And it definitely deserved it since the effects in this are so colorful at times and very vivid. The CGI artists deserve all kinds of respect here. But there is a lot more to a flick than just the eye candy, and that is where I am hit and miss with this one. The story itself doesn't lend itself to any part of the MCU. Let me explain, it really doesn't further the story they are working on, and it also doesn't