Thoughts on The Menu

 The Menu is a dark comedy that is very good. The acting is fantastic. The cinematography is stunning. While there are some violent moments, the script elevates the subject matter through witty satire. It’s definitely worth watching if you enjoy a dark comedy or cooking shows.

Thought on The Curse of Bridge Hollow

The Curse of Bridge Hollow is a Netflix Halloween movie. The plot is reminiscent of Goosebumps. The characters do the best they can with a hackneyed script. Kids might like the safe scares this movie offers. I get the feeling the director encouraged improv during takes. It has all the charm of an Asylum movie.

Thoughts on Eli

 Eli is a ghost story that has moments of clever scares. It is a fairly typical story that goes in a weird direction at the third act. It jumps the rails at the end and goes straight into schlock town. It is a fairly forgettable movie, save the bizarre twist. I’d miss it unless you are out of ideas. 

Thoughts in The Wretched

 The Wretched is an interesting horror movie. At the surface it has a premise that is pretty cliche. However, atmosphere, decenct acting, and chilling cinematography make this movie stand-out. It is a good movie with a satisfying twist. While not perfect, it is certainly worth a watch.

Thoughts on A Classic Horror Story

 A Classic Horror Story is an Italian horror movie. The movie feels a bit trite at first until you get to the twist. The story is entertaining and clever with a musical score that is very eerie and appropriate. The visuals are very stylish, vivid, and feel almost grindhouse-like. Check it out if you enjoy horror in the grindhouse subgenre.

Thoughts on Mr. Harrigan’s Phone

 Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is a movie based on a Stephen King short story of the same name. It is very similar to the written story and is a fine, albeit somewhat predictable yarn. It is well acted but feels like low stakes for a movie. It is a fine film if you liked the short story. However, if you are looking for something spooky, look elsewhere.

Thoughts on Halloween Ends

 Halloween Ends is the final Halloween film of the David Gordon Green/Danny McBride trilogy. It is different, it is riskier, and maybe in time it will be appreciated, like Halloween 3. However, after first viewing I was troubled trying to figure out the tone. Who is this a Halloween movie for? What is trying to be said? It felt like the polar opposite of the past two movies. Still, I didn’t hate it. Catch it if you want, it is divisive, but different that what was expected.