Pulse (2006)

Directed by Jim Sonzero.  Written by Wes Craven and Ray Wright.  Starring Kristen Bell, Ian Somerhalder, Samm Levine, Christina Milian, Jonathan Tucker, Rick Gonzalez, Ron Rifkin, Octavia Spencer and Brad Dourif. Plot: a rash of suicides is linked to the internet. Josh (Tucker) is attacked by a ghost like presence and begins to withdraw from … Continue reading Pulse (2006)

Pulse (2001)

Written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.  Starring Kumiko Aso, Haruhiko Katu, Koyuki and Kurume Arisaka. Plot: ghosts invade the world of the living through the internet. Taguchi has been missing for several days, so his co-worker, Michi (Aso) goes to see him.  He's been working on this computer disk and seems disturbed when she visits.  … Continue reading Pulse (2001)

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Directed by Drew Goddard.  Written by Goddard and Joss Whedon.  Starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams, Anne Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Amy Acker, Brian J. White and Sigourney Weaver. Plot: five friends going to a cabin in the woods do not expect the horror that awaits them. While five friends (Connolly, … Continue reading The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Malevolence (2004)

Written and directed by Stevan Mena.  Starring Samantha Dark, Brandon Johnson, Heather Magee, Richard Glover and Courtney Bertolone. Plot: bank robbers take hostages to a farmhouse where it just so happens a serial killer resides. In 1989, 6-year-old Martin is abducted and made to watch as his abductor kills women.  10 years later, four people … Continue reading Malevolence (2004)

Crimson Peak (2015)

Directed by Guillermo del Toro.  Written by del Torro and Matthew Robbins.  Starring Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver, Burn Gorman, Doug Jones and Javier Botet. Plot: Edith (Wasikowska) marries Thomas (Hiddleston) and is swept away to his mysterious house filled with secrets. Edith sees ghosts.  Ever since she's a kid, … Continue reading Crimson Peak (2015)

Bloodworx (2012)

Directed by Eric Wostenberg.  Written by David Nahmod.  Starring Travis Van Winkle, John Bregar, Tamara Feldman, Mircea Monroe, Tricia Helfer and Eric Roberts. Plot: college students sign up to test a new allergy drug, but end up fighting for their lives. Also called Bloodwork and Phase One depending on where you live.  Greg (Van Winkle) … Continue reading Bloodworx (2012)

Terrified (AKA Aterrados) (2017)

Written and directed by Demian Rugna.  Starring Maximiliano Ghione, Norberto Gonzalo, Elvira Onetto, George Lewis and Juliea Vallina. Plot: paranormal researchers investigate strange events in a Buenos Aires neighborhood. If you're looking for a movie that lives up to the hype, look no further than Terrified.  First, there's Clara who believes she is hearing voices … Continue reading Terrified (AKA Aterrados) (2017)

Devil’s Playground (2010)

Directed by Mark McQueen.  Written by Bart Ruspoli.  Starring MyAnna Buring, Danny Dyer, Craig Fairbrass, Jaime Murray, Lisa McAllister, Craig Conway, Shane Taylor, Bart Ruspoli, Colin Salmon and Sean Pertwee. Plot: as the world succombs to a zombie apocalypse, a mercenary hunts the one woman who may be able to provide a cure. A new … Continue reading Devil’s Playground (2010)

Anguish (2015)

Written and directed by Sonny Mallhi.  Starring Ryan Simpkins, Annika Marks and Karina Logue. Plot: Tess, a fragile teen, is haunted by a girl who died tragically. Well, we didn't like it.  Tess (Simpkins) lives alone with her mother Jessica (Marks) and is already a bit unstable.  Then, she starts being "haunted/possessed" by a girl … Continue reading Anguish (2015)

Monsters (2010)

Written and directed by Gareth Edwards.  Starring Scoot McNairy and Whitney Able. Plot: six years after Earth is invaded by aliens, two people struggle to get through an "infected zone" so they can go home. I usually don't give away too much, or at least I try not to, but today I am giving it … Continue reading Monsters (2010)