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Month Long Horror/Halloween Marathon
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Title: The Call of Cthulhu
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Year: 2005
Director: Andrew Leman
Writer: H. P. Lovecraft (Original Material By), Sean Branney (Screenwriter)
Rating: NR
Length: 47 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: Music Only: PCM: 2-Channel Stereo, Music Only: PCM: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Other

Stars:
Matt Foyer as The Man
John Bolen as The Listener
Ralph Lucas as Professor Angell
Chad Fifer as Henry Wilcox
Susan Zucker as Landlady
Kalafatic Poole as Bartender

Plot:
Written in 1926, just before the advent of "talking" pictures, The Call of Cthulhu is one of the most famous and influential tales of H. P. Lovecraft, the father of gothic horror. Now the story is brought richly to life in the style of a classic 1920s silent movie, with a haunting original symphonic score. Using the "Mythoscope" process ~ a mix of modern and vintage techniques ~ the filmmakers have worked to create the most authentic and faithful screen adaptation of a Lovecraft story yet attempted.

Extras:
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Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
DVD-ROM Content

My Thoughts:

I basically found this one to be more on the weird side. But to be fair I really should give it another chance as I did have to get up and miss some of it. Between that and having a bit of trouble keeping up with the subtitles... so needless to say I wasn't able to take it all in. But there I did get to see some pretty good scenes in with what I found to just be weird. Though I do think it is worth giving another chance and hopefully that would raise my rating a bit.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
 

Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 20
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Title: Orphan: Special Edition
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Year: 2009
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Writer: David Leslie Johnson (Screenwriter), Alex Mace (Story By)
Rating: Rated R : Disturbing Violent Content, Some Sexuality and Language
Length: 123 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Vera Farmiga as Kate
Peter Sarsgaard as John
Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther
CCH Pounder as Sister Abigail
Jimmy Bennett as Daniel
Margo Martindale as Dr. Browning

Plot:
From Dark Castle Productions comes the tale of the seemingly angelic Esther who is not what she appears to be, bringing stunning new twists to the psychological thriller and locking audiences in a tightening vise of mystery, suspicion and terror.

Extras:
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
BD-Live
Digital Copy

My Thoughts:

This one I enjoyed quite a bit. It has a good story and like most the characters. It could be better... as it doesn't answer all questions but it does have a good surprise ending. This sis one that is worth the time put in to watch it. Recommended.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
 

Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 21
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Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 35th Anniversary
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Year: 1975
Director: Jim Sharman
Writer: Richard O'Brien (1942) (Original Material By), Jim Sharman (Screenwriter), Richard O'Brien (1942) (Screenwriter)
Rating: R
Length: 100 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.66:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, English: Dolby Digital: Mono, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Polish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

Stars:
Tim Curry (1946) as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss
Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors
Richard O'Brien (1942) as Riff Raff
Patricia Quinn as Magenta
Nell Campbell [Little Nell] as Columbia

Plot:
You asked for The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Blu-ray and you shall receive it... in abundance!

Recreate the Midnight Movie Experience in your living room and celebrate 35 years of absolute pleasure with this picture-perfect specimen of Richard O’Brien’s cosmic cult classic starring Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon.

It’s brimming with twisted humor, mind-blowing music and decedent extras.

So come up to the lab...
See what’s on the slab...

And Let The Film Begin!

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Music Videos
Outtakes/Bloopers
Picture-in-picture
BD-Live
26-Page Booklet, U.S. & U.K. Versions, Rocky-oke

My Thoughts:

Anyone that knows me knows that this is not my kind of movie. But I made a deal with a friend that if she watched a movie of my choosing I would watch this one. And I keep my bargains so...

Wow... what to say about this one? To say it was pure torture doesn't seem like enough. If I never see this film again it will be too soon. The whole time watching this film all I could think is how does Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon feel about doing this film now that they are much more famous. That being said... I will give this one a one star rating. Mainly because I can see how someone would enjoy making fun of this film. There is some things to laugh at here. But think that is the best I can say about this one.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
 

Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 22
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Title: Children of the Corn: 25th Anniversary Edition
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Year: 1984
Director: Fritz Kiersch
Writer: Stephen King (1947) (Original Material By), George Goldsmith (Screenwriter)
Rating: R
Length: 92 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Trivia

Stars:
Peter Horton as Burt
Linda Hamilton as Vicky
R. G. Armstrong [R.G. Armstrong] as Diehl
John Franklin (1959) as Isaac
Courtney Gains as Malachai
Robby Kiger as Job

Plot:
Twenty-five years after its original release, it remains one of the top shockers of the '80s and perhaps the most popular Stephen King story adaptation ever. Something is alive in the cornfields of desolate Gatlin, Nebraska, and the town's children will do anything to protect its horrific secret. But when a traveling couple (Peter Horton of thirtysomething and pre-TERMINATOR Linda Hamilton) are taken prisoner by the killer kid cult, their battle for survival will unleash the most unholy sacrifice of all. The day that Isaac, Malachai, He Who Walks Behind the Rows and millions of CoTC fans have been waiting for has finally arrived: The original CHILDREN OF THE CORN is back, now in Blu-ray and loaded with exclusive new Bonus Features!

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Featurettes
Gallery
Interviews
BD-Live

My Thoughts:

This is one of my favorite '80s horror. Of course I am a big fan of Stephen King anyway. I found the all kids cult to be an interesting storyline... and some of the killings, especially in the beginning was done well. Over-all a really enjoyable movie... even if some of the acting could have been better.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5


Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 23
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Title: Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies
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Year: 2012
Director: Richard Schenkman
Writer: Richard Schenkman (Screenwriter), Karl T. Hirsh (Story By), Lauren Proctor (Story By), Richard Schenkman (Story By)
Rating: NR
Length: 97 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:

Stars:
Kent Ingelhart as Thomas Lincoln
Rhianna Van Helton as Nancy Lincoln
Brennen Harper as Young Abe
Bill Oberst, Jr. as Abraham Linoln
Josh Sinyard as Lincoln's Aide
Debra Crittenden as Mart Todd Lincoln

Plot:
While the Civil War rages on, President Abraham Lincoln must undertake an even more daunting task: Destroying the Confederate Undead.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes
Outtakes/Bloopers

My Thoughts:

What to say about this one? Well it is not a great movie... but definitely entertaining on a whole. I knew this was a rip off of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter... and wasn't expecting anything as good here... so that helped my enjoyment level some. I would say this is an average horror film. If you go in not expecting much then you should find it to be worth the time put in to watch it. But that is about as far as I would go.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5


Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 24
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Got behind with a couple TV Show reviews... so just a quick update...

American Horror Story: Freak Show: Ep. 1 3/5
American Horror Story: Freak Show: Ep. 2 3/5

As you can see I am having a little trouble getting into the newest season.

Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 24
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Title: Tremors
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Year: 1990
Director:Ron Underwood
Writer: S. S. Wilson (Story By), Brent Maddock (Story By), Ron Underwood (Story By), S. S. Wilson (Screenwriter), Brent Maddock (Screenwriter)
Rating: PG-13
Length: 96 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: DTS: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English

Stars:
Kevin Bacon as Valentine McKee
Fred Ward as Earl Bassett
Finn Carter as Rhonda LeBeck
Michael Gross as Burt Gummer
Reba McEntire as Heather Gummer

Plot:
Those relentless, man-eating creatures from below the ground are back! Including all four Tremors films in one action-packed collection, The Tremors Attack Pack is the ultimate sci-fi adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Starring Kevin Bacon, Michael Gross, Fred Ward and Reba McEntire, the race is on to overcome these slimy subterraneans in an epic battle of man vs. creature.

Extras:
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Featurettes
Outtakes/Bloopers

My Thoughts:

This is a movie that for some reason I always enjoyed... ever since I brought it home the very first time... when I rented it on VHS. Wow that was a long time ago. One thing I really liked about this... is you don't have to be a horror fan to enjoy this monster movie. My brother (who is not much of a horror fan at all) loves this series of movies. This is what I personally call a "light horror". It is a nice mix of horror and comedy. And even now when I watch it (after watching the entire series of Reba) don't recognize Reba McIntyre when she is on the screen... though her voice with her accent is unmistakable. The Blu-ray release I have is pretty decent. It contains all the films and has a nice collection of extras! What more can you ask?

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5


Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 25
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Title: Terror Train: Collector's Edition
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Year: 1980
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Writer: T. Y. Drake [T.Y. Drake] (Writer)
Rating: R
Length: 97 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English

Stars:
Ben Johnson (1918) as Carne
Jamie Lee Curtis as Alana
Hart Bochner as Doc
David Copperfield (1956) as Magician
Derek MacKinnon as Kenny Hampson
Sandee Currie as Mitchy

Plot:
Take an excursion into terror with Jamie Lee Curtis in this classic shocker from director Roger Spottiswoode (Tomorrow Never Dies).

It's New Year's Eve, and a group of college coeds have planned a masquerade bash aboard a chartered train. What they didn't plan on was that a knife-wielding psycho would crash the party and begin slaughtering the guests one by one!

Who is this brutal costumed killer? Could it be the mysterious magician (David Copperfield) with a talent for swordplay...a former frat pledge with an axe to grind...or any number of other guests, both invited and uninvited?

Also starring Academy Award®-Winner Ben Johnson (1971, Supporting Actor, The Last Picture Show), Hart Bochner (Die Hard) and D.D. Winters (aka Vanity, 52 Pick-Up).

Extras:
Feature Trailers
Gallery
Interviews
Reversible Cover Art

My Thoughts:

This is one I somehow never seen before... or at least don't remember ever seeing before. It is not a terrible movie... but I definitely seen better. The storyline seemed to be a good idea but they could have followed through better. I found that I didn't care for most the characters as much as I should have and the basic plot I seen many times before. Granted this film is up over 30 years old so this one did it before many of the others. But that is just comes with the fact of not seeing it when it was first released. It is worth the time put in to watch it... but don't expect too much from it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5


Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 26
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Title: The Awakening
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Year: 2011
Director: Nick Murphy
Writer: Stephen Volk (Screenwriter), Nick Murphy (Screenwriter)
Rating: Rated R : Some Violence and Sexuality/Nudity
Length: 108 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Rebecca Hall (1982) as Florence Cathcart
Dominic West as Robert Mallory
Imelda Staunton as Maud Hill
Isaac Hempstead Wright [Isaac Hempstead-Wright] as Tom Hill
Shaun Dooley as Malcolm McNair
Joseph Mawle as Edward Judd

Plot:
They say, the boy was scared to death. When the death of a child at a boarding school is blamed on a ghost, hoax exposer Florence Cathcart is certain that science and reason can explain it. But the truth she discovers is more terrifying than she could ever imagine, and soon the ghost hunter becomes the hunted. Starring Rebecca Hall (The Town), Dominic West (John Carter) and Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter films), The Awakening is a terrifying mystery filled with haunting twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Extras:
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Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes

My Thoughts:

This is one we watched the other day and I forgot to write the review for till now. I found this one to be an entertaining... even if confusing film. It is a good story and has some good atmosphere. And you do leave the film still with some unanswered questions. Though I do wonder if a second viewing wouldn't help with that at least some.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5


Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 27
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Title: Super Hybrid
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Year: 2011
Director: Eric Valette
Writer: Neal Marshall Stevens (Writer)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Violence, Terror and Brief Strong Language
Length: 95 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Alden Adair as Hector
Shannon Beckner as Tilda
Shane Bellegarde as Tow Truck Driver
Lyndon Bray as Patrol Cop
Adrien Dorval as Gordy
Oded Fehr as Ray

Plot:
IN THE TRADITION OF CHRISTINE & THE CAR

It prowls the streets of downtown Chicago – a dark, menacing car with no driver and a mind of its own. it can transform itself into other vehicles where it lures unsuspecting strangers inside and suddenly feeds on their flesh. But when it's towed into an underground garage, the overnight crew of mechanics and secretaries are unexpectedly trapped with a furious four-wheeled – possibly alien – hybrid killing machine that can morph, think and take pleasure in hunting humans. And tonight, its hunger for destruction is about to go into overdrive. ODED FEHR (The Mummy, Resident Evil: Extinction), ADRIEN DORVAL (The Twilight Saga: New Moon), RYAN KENNEDY ("Caprica") and MELANIE PAPALIA ("Painkiller Jane") star in this full-throttle thriller from ERIC VALETTE, the director of Malefique and One Missed Call.

Extras:
Scene Access
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes

My Thoughts:

Despite this not being about a possessed car... this one is a blatant rip-off of Stephen King's Christine. But hey... I am a realist. I realize this will happen with any popular storyline. That in of itself doesn't make it a bad film. And while I have seen many better I wouldn't call this one a bad film. It is an entertaining way to waste an hour and a half. Just don't go in expecting a masterpiece. One thing this film got right is making a strong female lead. I always preferred a strong female lead. I mean come on... who wants a female lead that alll she does is scream, whimper, cry, run, fall and die? Give me a woman with some fight to her any day of the week! Anyway... far from a great film but a decent way to waste some time.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5


Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 28
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I also watched a couple TV episodes over the last few days but haven't had time to write full reviews...

Masters of Horror: Homecoming 3.5/5
The Walking Dead: Season 5 Ep. 3 5/5

Scorecard:
TV Eps: 29
Movies: 28

With only 3 more days left I think I am doing pretty good... right on schedule for movies and one ahead of schedule on TV episodes. 
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