Colin Ferrell gives a good performance as the menacing vampire Jerry, and Anton Yelchin was the perfect choice for the lead role Charley Brewster. Yelchin really brought Charley to life, and made him believable and lovable. But I think the break-out performance in the movie came from David Tennant as a much darker and deeper Peter Vincent. Tennant brought Peter Vincent to a new level, and really made you love and hate the character at the same time. I know that is conflicting, but that is Peter Vincent... isn't it? Last but not least I have to give a hand to Imogen Poots whom played the role of Charley's out-of-his-league girlfriend Amy.
The Warehouse 13 Christmas special could not hold my attention with it's lame, over done plot. The big switch as I call it, where the characters roles are reversed to the point that everyone in their lives have no idea of who they are. This idea has been used far too many times and none have been successful since the original story "It's a Wonderful Life". No one has played the left-out lead as well as James Stewart, and they all need to quit trying, at least in a thirty-minute run time.
The film was released in the United States, Canada, and India on August 5, 2011 and will be released on Blue-ray and DVD on December 13, 2011. Just in time to give it to that Scifi fan you love for Christmas. The film received positive reviews and became a box office success bringing in over $480 million, off of a $93 million budget. Money well spent in my opinion. The effects are clean and realistic, all most too much so. The story itself is well written with plenty of action and a good dose of heart. Casting was perfect with James Franco as the lead human Will Rodman, the man that starts it all trying to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease, of which his father Charles (John Lithgow) is suffering from. Applause to Lithgow for a superb performance in a very difficult role. I also have to give a hand to Tyler Labine for his role as chimp handler Robert Franklin, he does the role almost too well. And lets not forget Caesar's favorite primatologist Caroline Aranha, portrayed by Freida Pinto, whom brought the character to life in vivid color, and most likely increased admissions into the zoos all over the United States.
That's right boys and girls, Kate Beckinsale is back as the butt kicking vamp Selene. The film is to hit theaters 01-20-2012, and is in 3D. But what isn't in 3D anymore.
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At the end of episode 5 we are all left with more questions. The first is one that we have been asking for awhile now. Where is Sophia, and is she still alive? Yes this week Daryl found her doll up river, but that was the only answer we got this week. Secondly, who's baby is Lori carrying? A solid question to keep us wondering, but one of the big one is what is up with Daryl Dixon? Where does his loyalties lie? In an interview with AMC Norman Reedus who portrays Daryl gave ud his side on episode 5. "It's like Deliverance meets Motorhead." Norman said, discribing "Chupacabra".
ld man himself hiding, something is just not quite right about him. On a future note looks like big brother is coming home next week, things should get interesting for sure, even without any zombies around.
We quickly learn that infested is an understatement. The place is crawling with walkers. Shane comes up with a plan to get them inside the medical trailer. Inside they find what is needed, but the path they had used to get in, no longer existed. Next thing we know Shane and the hunter are trapped, hundreds of walkers on their heels and hungry for their flesh... end episode.
Now we wait for tonight's episode. I for one am nearly chewing my nails.
One good thi
ng about 'Bloody Beginnings' is that like all of the 'Wrong Turn' flicks, it is a stand alone movie. You don't have to have seen the first three to understand, or enjoy the film, and you will enjoy it. I'm not going to give any spoilers on this one, you will have to see it for yourself. But I will say there are some truly sick scenes, and the ending was a bit of a surprise.
'Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings' is well worth the rental fee, and if you already own the first three movies you might as well buy it... you know you will anyway. It might not be as good as the first film, but it was better then the last one. And with nine possible victims trapped in a snow storm, you know the blood is going to spill, and the brothers will be eating well...
4 stars from me.
Doctor Who lost the Best TV Show to Game of Thrones, and Karen Gillan lost out to Milla Jehovah (Resident Evil: Afterlife) for Best Science Fiction Actress.
In further Doctor Who related news… I have to admit that I am behind once again. The final series of The Sarah Jane Adventures (series 5) started on October 3rd. The six episodes making up the fifth series were all filmed before the sad death of much-loved actress Elisabeth Sladen earlier this year. The series stars Elisabeth Sladen, Tommy Knight, Daniel Anthony, Anjli Mohindra, and Sinead Michael. I will do my best to get caught up on the series, and get some reviews up.
Now for the best news… Filming of the Doctor Who Christmas special is nearing its end, and if my sources are correct, will be airing in 69 days. Matt Smith will be joined by Claire Skinner, Bill Bailey, Arabella Weir, and Alexander Armstrong in what is being called an emotional festive special, packed full of Christmas thrills and chills.
The special is set during World War II… Madge Arwell and her two children are evacuated to an old house in Dorset, where the caretaker is a mysterious young man in a bow tie, and a big blue parcel is waiting for them under the tree. They are about to enter a magical new world, and learn that a Time Lord never forgets his depts.
I for one am counting down the days already…
nie can no longer speak to the dead witches, cut out of the circle since she brought Jeremy back from the dead. But as Matt quickly reminds her… Jeremy can speak to the dead.
Problem number two, Katherine has kidnapped Jeremy for the same purpose, but with the defeat of Klaus as the goal. With a little persuasion from Damon, the ghost of Anna tells them of the one man Klaus fears… Michael, a vampire hunter that is himself a vampire.
Back at the school, unable to find Jeremy, Matt comes up with his own plan. With a weight chained to his waist, Matt jumps into the school pool, hoping that Bonnie’s CPR training is up for the task. The clock is ticking down, but not only Tyler’s life is at stake. Klaus forced Stefan to switch off his emotions, severing the only tie he still had with Elena, and when the clock reaches zero, Stefan is to feed on Elena. When zero minute comes, Matt is told by his sister that the old witch said the ganger must die. Bonnie tells Klaus, just as Stefan takes Elena as his snack.
Damon makes it back to find Klaus outside the hospital, where Elena is donating blood to the hybrid cause. Klaus was no idiot, he knew the witch hated him, and instead of killing Elena, he fed her blood to Tyler… Surprise, the transformation was successful. Damon once again confronts Klaus, and just as Klaus is about to send Damon packing from this world for the last time, Damon tells him about Michael. Klaus is gone in a blink. Damon retrieves Elena from the hospital, bringing her home. As things are getting cozy between them Stefan enters the room. Yep… Elena is once again under Stefan’s protection, only now it isn’t for love, but orders from Klaus.
The episode ends with Katherine waking Michael from where he had been entombed by a witch. Oh, did I forget to mention that Rebekah is intensely jealous of Elena, and more than willing to rip her throat out without pause.
The flow of this season seems much more intense then the last, darker, deadlier, and the cast is making the transition very well.
best friends with Klaus. All of which had been block from his memory by Klaus all those years ago, but are back now, and so is Rebecca (Claire Holt). Meanwhile Caroline is locked away being tortured by her father in an attempt to cure her craving for human blood. His idea? Reset her mind that blood equals pain. Every time she vamps-out when he sticks a bag of blood under her nose, daddy simply opens the shutters, letting the sunlight fry his little girl. After a full day Caroline is rescued by her mother and Tyler.
Elena finally gets her face-to-face with Stefan, but she doesn’t like the results. He lets her know that in no way or form will things be the same again, and to just let him go. Of course that is before he is reunited with Rebecca. This is proving to be the best season of Vamp Diaries yet, with more twists to come I am sure.
th. At his side for the first time in the series is Penelope Cruz as Angelica, the long lost daughter of the infamous pirate Blackbeard, portrayed by Ian McShane. I personally was disappointed to learn that Kira Knightly and Orlando Bloom would not be appearing in the film, and even more so with Cruz being added to the cast. But after watching the film I quickly realized that Cruz was the perfect fit for Angelica.
ng which one to save. I wouldn't want that decision. Luckily with another lie from the Doctor, and some rapid soul searching by older/tougher Amy, the decision is made for Rory, and the old Amy is lost forever - well wiped from existence really. Amy may never know everything, but Rory will, and that would be hard to live with.
Jack, Gwen, Oswald, Rex, and Ester zeroed in on the 'Blessing'. The CIA headquarters gets blown up, and Jack's blood can reverse the blessing, but it has to be introduced into the blessing from both sides at the same time. No problem if Jack's blood that Rex and Ester had been caring around wouldn't have been blown up too. But Rex and Ester are the clever little duo, they transfused Jack's blood into Rex. Of course Ester gets shot in hopes they will not stop the blessing to keep her alive, but Gwen makes a rather moving speech, and Jack and Rex sacrifice themselves to bring mortality back to Earth. Guess what? They both live, and Oswald plays the hero 
and blows himself up along with one of the heads of the three families. Rex takes out another before collapsing. Unfortunately Gwen's father dies, and so does Ester. Yes, just as Gwen so elegantly said: "Death has come back."
After Ester's funeral the team talk about if they are going to keep Torchwood together, but before the question is answered Rex receives a text revealing the identity of the mole. When he tries to stop her, she shoots Rex in the chest, and then is shot down herself. Jack and Gwen comfort Rex as he dies in their arms, but just as Jack says that he is gone, Rex takes in a deep breath (much like Jack). Yep, that's right. Looks like Jack isn't the only immortal on Earth any more. The show ends with Rex say to Jack: "What did you do to me?"
Well Torchwood fans looks like we might have another season yet.
The story follows Sam Walczak (Mischa Barton), a recent engineering graduate, and daughter to a demolitions company owner. For her graduation Sam's father gives her the gift of a job, supervising the demolition of the Malestrazza Building, which by the way is in the middle of nowhere. The building, unknown by Sam, has a horrific past stemming from it's architect, Malestrazza, who had buried people inside the concrete walls of the building several years before.
Walled In is a true psychological horror film, with an exceptional cast that is sure to send chills down your spine and keep you wondering what's inside your walls.
The film also stars Deborah Unger as Mary, the caretaker of the building, and Cameron Bright as Mary's slightly odd teenage son Jimmy. Both Unger and Bright give wonderful and believable performances, as does Barton. If you are into slasher films with plenty of gore and teenage boobies flashing across the screen, then Walled In may not be for you, but if you like a honest to god good thriller with a solid story and plenty of character, you won't want to miss Walled In.
I Give Walled In 4 3/4 stars.
queen" after her role in the classic film "King Kong", things have changed. That change started with Jamie Lee Curtis in John Carpenter's "Halloween". The modern day "scream queen" has to not only be attractive, but sexy, seductive, romantic, seemingly attainable to the average guy, and a strong actress. She has to be able to portray emotion both audibly and physically, nor does she have to be the damsel in distress. The modern "scream queen" can be tough - even defeating the villain herself. Another change is that the film does not have to be "Horror" anymore, it can be science fiction, or any type of thriller, and lets not forget about television either. A "scream queen" doesn't have to make her home on the big screen, but can be right in your living room every week.Some of the more notable "scream queens" today are: Sheri Moon Zombie, Jaime Alexander, Andrea Bogart, Crystal Lowe, Mercedes McNab, Tiffany Shepis, and Cerina Vincent. The reining Queen of Scream according to the NY Daily News is none other than Danielle Harris.
But lets not forget those lovely ladies from TV, like Nina Dobrev, Sarah Wayne Callies, Emily Rose, and Anna Paquin.
The cast does a superb job with an excellent script. Almost too well, you can nearly feel their anxiety and terror, as the mysteries of the road train come to light, and the teens fall deeper into darkness. Road Kill will keep you on the edge - waiting to see who dies next, and what kind of Hell is hidden behind the tra
in's doors. The gore and effects are as real feeling as the characters, so be prepared for a wild and chilling ride through the Australian outback with Road Kill.
Staring: Xavier Samuel, Bob Morley, Georgina Haig, Sophie Lowe, and David Argue.
Road Kill gets 4 1/2 stars from me.
The film takes place in the present, with two couples out on the Caribbean in a charter boat, passing through a bizarre storm. When they emerge on the other side the sun is shining, everyone is sleeping, and there is an unknown island off their bow. Once going ashore it doesn't take long for the small group to realize that it's no normal island, and danger is in the much too clean air.
The effects are not the greatest, it's no Jurassic Park, But what can you expect with only a $600,000 budget. However, the film has it's charm, and the Dinos don't look that bad either. The story is clean, and the acting is stellar, with wonderful performances by C. Thomas Howell, Timothy Bottoms, Darren Dalton, and Lindsey McKeon. The movie may not be one that you want to watch over and over, but it is wo
rth the rental fee to watch once.
I give The Land that Time Forgot 3 1/2 stars... with a larger budget and better dino effects this film would easily be a 4 or 41/2 pushing toward a 5.
Mirrors 2 was a 2010 straight-to-DVD release, and boy did Regency Enterprises miss out on this one. Of all the film not to chance at the Box Office, Mirrors 2 wasn't the one. I really liked the first film with Kiefer Sutherland. Regency Enterprises made out well with Mirrors, with a Box Office total of over $77 million off a $35 million budget. But they didn't have faith in the sequel, which in my opinion is an even better film, and a solid stand alone movie as well. Even if you haven't seen Mirrors, part 2 is viewable and easily enjoyed.
No spoilers in this, sorry... But here's a quick overview.
Nick Stahl is Max Matheson, the unstable son of Jack Matheson (William Katt) the new owner of the Mayflower. Max is finally starting to deal with the tragic death of his fiancee (Jennifer Sipes) a year earlier, and goes to work for his father as the night guard at the Mayflower, after the former guard decided to have glass for lunch. It's not long before Max starts seeing strange things inside the mirrors, and the Mayflower executives start viciously dying off one by one. When Max finally realizes that the entity inside the mirrors is actually Eleanor Reigns (Stephanie Sanchez), a Mayflower employee that has been missing for two months, he enlists the aid of Eleanor's older sister, Elizabeth (Emmanuelle Vaugier).
There is plenty of mystery to go hand in hand with the gore in Mirrors 2. The story is solid and the plot never drifts off course, couple that with wonderful performances by Nick Stahl, Emmanuel Vaugier, and Stephanie Sanchez, and you have true entertainment that hooks minutes into the film and holds you right to the end.
I give Mirrors 2 a strong 4 1/2 stars
Genesis is the 8th film in the Children of the Corn series, and probably the worst...The film starts with a flash back, not from any of the previous films, but just a little back story for the film, had it stayed there it might have been better, but no we had to jump back to present. So then the main story line starts off with a couple stranded on the side of a desert road. Yep... desert. Tim (Tim Rock) and Allie (Kelen Coleman) start walking to find a phone. Soon enough they come across a old run-down home, with the windows boarded over. The occupant of which (Billy Drago), who looks like a Manson-family reject, tells them he has no phone, but Allie calls him on the lie - noticing the phone line going into the house. Okay, really? The line doesn't mean there's a phone, just means there might have been one at some time, right.
The man finally allows them in, but only after learning that Allie is pregnant. The rest of the film takes place in and around the house, with strange actions, sounds, mental images, and a child locked away in a shed out back, makes up the majority of the film shocks. Yes there are a couple cool happenings toward the end, but so far off the norm for a Children of the Corn film. There is no hoard of children slicing the throats of everyone over the age of 18. There isn't even a corn field after the opening flash back, yet the crazy old man is making one of those corn husk dolls we are all so familiar with.
They tri
ed to take the series in a new direction, and quite simply, it didn't work. All I have to say to Joel Soisson (writer/director) is... If it's not broke, don't fix it!
I can only give Children of the Corn: Genesis a 1 star rating from me, and that is for Billy Drago doing such a good job with so little to work with.
Johnny Morgan (Andrew Cymek) watched his sister be taken by serial killer "The Wolf" as a child. He spent his life searching for her killer. Now a cop, partnered with Elliot Carbon (John Rhys-Davies) they find and take down the Wolf. No easy task since he is clad in a metal-wolf suit. The Wolf is then sent to Parker's Asylum, run by Dr. Robert Parker (William B Davis), and where Johnny's wife Jamie (Brigitte Kingsley) is a doctor on staff. Johnny and his best friend Pete (Jason Reso), also a cop, head to Parker's Asylum to pay the Wolf an unofficial visit. While there a mysterious power outage causes the cell doors to unlock, and traps everyone inside as the lunatics run-a-muck.Medium Raw is not the best horror film I've seen, it might not even be in the top
ten, but it is worth the rental fee to watch it once. The film is a little dark, and much of the acting is dry, but the kills are pretty good for the most part, and the cast of crazies are creepy at worst. The film does tend to drag things out to long at times, and the kill scenes tend to be a bit short. There is a twist ending, of which didn't surprise me, but that's me, and being a writer myself it is a little bit more difficult to fool me with a simple twist.
I give Medium Raw: Night of the Wolf 3 st
ars.
