Directed by Craig William Macneill. Written by Nick Antosca, Don Mancini, Harley Peyton, Erica Saleh, Katie Gruel and Mallory Westfall. Based on a story by Kris Straub. Starring Paul Schneider, Fiona Shaw, Natalie Brown, Luisa d’Oliveira, Shaun Benson, Luca Villacis, Abigail Pniowsky and Marina Stephenson Kerr.
Plot: a child psychologist, whose brother went missing when they were kids, comes back to his hometown after a series of nightmares
This was the first season of Channel Zero and I’m hoping that they get better. Right now, we’re watching Season Two and hopefully it’s better. Anywho, Candle Cove started out well. It was creepy. The cast was incredible. And the story seemed nice enough, which I’ll tell you about now.
Mike (Schneider) comes home after a psychotic break and some bad dreams. He goes to see his mother and his old friends, but his friends turn on him once one of their daughters goes missing. Mike decides to leave town again, but he is called by his deceased twin brother who tells him he cant leave yet. Meanwhile, there’s this creepy children’s show called Candle Cove that comes onto the television at crazy times, seemingly every time a child disappears.
As I watched more of it, the “tooth monster” was pretty creepy, but nothing else about it was. Immediately after the 2nd episode I felt it start to drag. It was hard just getting through it. I wasn’t having a fun time. I wasn’t sure why certain things were happening. I hated that certain people were dying. And I really hated when the creepy little kids were like, “You wouldn’t shoot us, we’re kids.” Fuck that. I would’ve shot them each twice.
So, I felt like it wasn’t going to end well even before it didn’t end well. Sometimes you can just feel a sucky ending coming. Overall, the tooth monster was disgusting, only one part really scared me and the ending disappointed. I think it could’ve used some more innovation in the death department and a different set of rules altogether. I didn’t always like the direction either. The slow pans were annoying.
I watched it without DJ because he’s a little hesitant when it comes to horror television (aside from anthology type Twilight Zone series). Although, so far he is enjoying the second series, so we will see. LOL
My score: 35. I don’t recommend this first season.
I suppose I could list my favorite movies here, but instead I'll give you a strange glimpse into what makes me TaraRomero.
1. I met George Romero. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He talked to me for longer than he should have with the line getting longer. He also held my hand. And when he noticed the ladybug I have tattooed on my wrist, he said he liked it and asked me it's name. Till then, it had not had a name. Now, I call him George.
2. I love stickers. All stickers. I just adore them. I even ask for stickers for Christmas! As a matter of fact, the birthday that just past, every member of my immediate family gave me sticker packs as gifts. Affordable and extremely appreciated.
3. I have never put much stock in astrology or horoscopes, but I LOVE the magic of the MBTI. Omg. I am an INFP and it actually sounds just like me. Introverted mostly. Creative always. Heart before head and not the most logical. Totally me! For better or worse.
4. It's no surprise I count horror so high up on the list of things that make me, me. However, it's so within my soul that I was part of the Horror Club in college. Interesting bunch. And even took a Horror Lit class as an elective. I got an A.
5. Coffee always makes me happy. Always. I'm particularly fond of caramel macchiatos. But I'll drink black coffee if it's the only thing available.
6. I hate shock for the sake of shock and endings that depress me. I always mention the movies Within (2016) and the Eli Roth produced, written and starred in, Aftershock (2012), as proof of this distate I have. I abhor the idea that just because I like horror, some people think I'd actually praise a movie that lets you think the "Final Girl" just made it through the night, only to slap her in the face with a tsunami.
7. We are big time animal people. I mean, if I could, I'd have an elephant, a bear, a zebra, a penguin, an otter and a meerkat, living with me. Seriously though. We have 2 dogs right now and 2 cats. Both cats we picked up when they each came to our front door hungry. And both dogs we got from 2 different sets of neighbors. Both who, unfortunately, don't know how to care for pets long-term. But they're happy and healthy now!!
8. Revisiting my love of horror, one of the above cats, my cat, is a little black guy named Church. Because Pet Sematary. His middle name is even Pascow. To give credit where credit's due, the name was DJ's idea. But he loves horror too!
9. I'm big into art. Along with movie posters and an Anne Frank quote, I have some actual paintings on my wall. I really think Dali paints beautifully when he wants to. And if I don't get to see Michaelangelo's Pieta in person some day, I will be very disappointed.
10. Lastly, I find Emily Dickinson's poetry intriguing. I took an elective course about her as well. But do you know I injected horror even there? I was given a poem to dissect and I picked one on death, of course. Then, I researched old "Death Photos" and even printed out copies for everyone in the class. They were so interested in looking at them that it stopped them from all looking at me, and I was able to deal quite well with my stage fright. Haha
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