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Dante's Hotel (2023)
My quick rating - 4.0/10. The Asylum snuck past my radarr since this flick clearly showed off their logo as being the production...
Justin Whippo
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
My quick rating - 7.9/10. OK action enthusiasts, time to buckle up because Mission: Impossible , whatever part we are on, delivers a...
Justin Whippo
Nov 18, 20232 min read


Craving (2023)
My quick rating - 3.6/10. The action is absolutely cringe in this one. Acting is about on the same level as well. I really don't like it...
Justin Whippo
Sep 9, 20232 min read


Insidious: The Red Door (2023)
My quick rating - 5.6/10. Anticlimactic ending (that was my one comment at the end.) Insidious: The Red Door marks a change for the long-running horror franchise, as Patrick Wilson directs for the first time while series creator James Wan remains involved as a producer. It’s a natural evolution considering Wilson has been the backbone of the series from the beginning, and The Red Door looks to put the lid on the Lambert saga by dragging them, once again, into the dark re
Justin Whippo
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Hidden Strike (2023)
My quick rating - 5.8/10. Always been a huge fan of Jackie Chan long before he made it over to the USA with Rumble in the Bronx . Unfortunately, I can't see John Cena , so I'm not sure how he is LOL. Hidden Strike tries to take the idea of adrenaline-fueled action to the next level in a way that's almost reminiscent of a comic book come to life. The unique pairing and non-stop action scenes almost make it achieve its purpose. Almost. Set against the backdrop of a China-run
Justin Whippo
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Gore Theatre 2 (2019)
My quick rating - 1.9/10. I am going out on a limb and assuming not seeing the first of these won't much matter LOL. It is looking to be an anthology of flix with the host being some dude's head announcing them. This first clip is trying to make you believe it is found footage of a snuff film. Not in the slightest convincing or gross. If it stays this bad, I'll comment live through it. I am noticing a theme here. Very amateur, which makes sense if you look at the poster below
Justin Whippo
Sep 3, 20232 min read


The Hopewell Haunting (2023)
My quick rating - 5.2/10. Some nice camerawork. Definitely took the less is more approach and used the lighting & sound effects to try and create tension. The Hopewell Haunting revolves around a skeptical and apprehensive preacher ( Ted Ferguson ) hired for a spine-chilling investigation of an ancient, decrepit house. The result is a haunting story that balances suspense, atmosphere, and character development. The preacher's reactions are pretty amusing as the homeowners con
Justin Whippo
Sep 2, 20232 min read


Sympathy For The Devil (2023)
My quick rating - 5.9/10. It finally looks like Nicolas Cage is clawing his way back into serious territory with Sympathy for the Devil , arriving right on the heels of the wildly entertaining Renfield . For a while there, I thought Cage ’s legendary intensity had been buried under a mountain of quick-paycheck projects, so seeing him turn in a committed, high-energy performance here made me sigh in relief. His latest thriller delivers a tense, claustrophobic ride that mostly
Justin Whippo
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts (2023)
My quick rating - 6.3/10. I am always game for some good, mindless action. And the latest in the franchise, Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts , delivers a fresh take on the iconic universe that should please long-time fans and newcomers alike. Deciding to go with less established actors instead of more familiar ones was bold, and it still finds a way to lift itself up via an interesting storyline and outstanding special effects. It also takes a bold step by minimizing the role
Justin Whippo
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Cobweb (2023)
My quick rating - 6.4/10. Hey, look, it is Homelander ( Antony Starr ) as the father in this flick. I definitely can relate to sibling rivalry, but this is to the extreme LOL. Cobweb is a chilling journey seen through the eyes of an eight-year-old kid named Peter ( Woody Norman ) , who has his life turned upside down by a harmless tapping noise. This psychological horror movie, directed by first-time feature film director Samuel Bodin , blends creepy atmosphere, a mysteriou
Justin Whippo
Aug 30, 20232 min read


The Bigfoot Trap (2023)
My quick rating - 4.7/10. I was hoping to get a unique twist on the classic Bigfoot legend, offering a blend of crime and maybe a bit of horror. The Bigfoot Trap attempts to blend the fascinating world of tabloid journalism, urban legends, and the lengths people will go to create a compelling story. The plot centers around a tabloid journalist, played by Tyler Weisenauer , who embarks on a journey to rural America to investigate a man's ambitious quest to capture the elusive
Justin Whippo
Aug 29, 20232 min read


The Flash (2023)
My quick rating - 6.5/10. Let’s just get this out of the way first, that CGI baby-in-the-microwave sequence looks rough. Like, “$220 million budget and still can’t beat the infamous dancing baby GIF” rough. It’s front and center, which isn't the confidence boost I wanted at the start of this long-awaited DC movie. Sadly, that moment ends up being a pretty accurate preview of The Flash as a whole. Occasionally fun, but wildly inconsistent. Directed by Andy Muschietti, The Flas
Justin Whippo
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Troma's War (1988)
My quick rating - 5.5/10. I haven't watched or owned this one in years, so time for a refresher. The setup is a plane crashing on some remote island, and in out-of-character fashion, instead of some cheesy prop to show the plane's descent to doom, it is all done dark screen and via audio. But in typical Troma style, the cast of characters is a variety of weirdos that can overact with the best of them. Well, the island seems to be inhabited by mercenaries from all over the gl
Justin Whippo
Aug 27, 20232 min read


Dampyr (2022)
My quick rating - 5.3/10. I am always interested in seeing other countries' versions of classic horror themes, such as "vampires." This one looks at a modern Italian tale of a half-human and half-vampire called a Dampyr . Being set during the Balkan wars was an interesting touch to add to the war of humans vs. vampires. Unfortunately, this is a very inconsistent movie. Sequel setup? They might want to see how well this one is received. Harlan Draka, played by Wade Briggs ,
Justin Whippo
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Influencer (2022)
My quick rating - 5.5/10. Influencer starts off with a promising setting and a familiar yet engaging storyline. The plot lacks novelty, but the film engages us with decent acting and great landscapes. It sets the base and gives a good kick-off on what is to come. The story revolves around Madison ( Emily Tennant ), an influencer, who goes on an adventurous trip to Thailand as a solo backpacker. She faces various experiences during her trip, among them meeting CW ( Cassandra
Justin Whippo
Aug 24, 20232 min read


The Third Saturday In October (2022)
My quick rating - 4.0/10. This came along with number 5 from the same year (part of the joke, I guess, it is horror/comedy), so I may as well check it out. This movie spends entirely too long on these 4 characters, who are the local pot-heads and their way over-acted interactions with one another and the local townsfolk. On one hand, this flick does a decent job of being a throwback to the 70s in its look. The film stock looks grainy, and the background artifacts like posters
Justin Whippo
Aug 23, 20232 min read


John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
My quick rating - 7.8/10. Hey Boppers, absolutely LOVE the homage to The Warriors . Anyone who has seen that flick will catch it right...
Justin Whippo
Aug 21, 20232 min read


Zom 100: Bucket List Of The Dead (2023)
My quick rating - 5.7/10. I started watching the anime of this show, and then a live-action dubbed version popped up, so I have to check it out. We get a completely different look at what to do in case of the zombie apocalypse in this flick. A far more humorous look, that is. Ok, the zombie shark is GREAT, very imaginative idea. After Akira ( Eiji Akaso ) takes on a new job where he works nearly non-stop, he finally gets a day off in the form of a zombie apocalypse. First off
Justin Whippo
Aug 20, 20232 min read


Bird Box: Barcelona (2023)
My quick rating - 5.5/10. Bird Box: Barcelona had a lot to live up to after watching the suspense of the previous, but regretfully, it doesn't quite manage to live up to the intrigue of its predecessor. The title of the movie appears to be a marketing gimmick to bank on the success of the previous installment. The actual sequel attempt falls flat comparatively, failing to generate the heart-pounding suspense I felt in the first. One of the best parts of the movie, without a d
Justin Whippo
Aug 19, 20232 min read


The Last Resort (2009)
My quick rating - 3.1/10. I believe I tried watching this before, and the subtitles were cut off, and they are again. I am going to just watch it and see, since it doesn't appear to be anything worth keeping anyway. The beginning is meant to set up the evil that is at this resort, but it was shot to look like a home camera recording the footage, which threw me off. It is meant to be that way, just FYI. A group of women, none of whom can act their way out of a shoebox, head to
Justin Whippo
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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