Horror/Thriller – Page 8 – Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare

“Hell House, LLC”

By Brett_G on October 13, 2023October 8, 2023

7.2

As found footage horror goes, this is one of the best. The way they leverage the camcorder’s limitations both in recording and view is exceptionally well done. The relationship between the main cast is well built so that there’s meaningful stakes as the horrors befall them one by one. It also feels incredibly realistic throughout. Close enough to be realistic, but far enough out that it’s still a movie. Still not one you’re going to love to watch in the dark. The “it’s not part of the act” cliche will never get old.

“Spoonful of Sugar”

By Brett_G on October 12, 2023October 7, 2023

6.8

Part “Infinity Pool,” part “The Witch,” with a dash of “Mary Poppins”… I can comfortably say that I had no clue what was around the corner through 90% of this one.

The end credits were such a nice touch and pitch perfect note to end this one on. The characters were perfectly sinister, yet took their time unraveling as the story weaved its way to the credits rolling. One of the more psychologically twisted Shudder finds I’ve seen in a hot second.

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“Totally Killer”

By Brett_G on October 11, 2023October 7, 2023

7.2

I personally prefer “Happy Death Day” or “Freaky” from this “fun-horror” genre… but this one was solid! Exactly what I wanted out of it. A tight, hour and a half horror movie that was incredibly fun, made me laugh, and made me feel nostalgic, a la “Stranger Things.” Also, I’m a sucker for time travel movies, so I knew this wasn’t going to sit in the watchlist for long…

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“VHS ‘85”

By Brett_G on October 10, 2023October 7, 2023

6.9

One thing about this franchise – it’s always such a fun ride! This entry in the saga definitely had one of my favorite connected pair of short films and a really interesting underlying narrative piece that came back to tie up the third act. I wouldn’t say the best of the franchise, but it’s a close race with most of these, as they all have such great respective strengths. A fun ride.

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“Raw”

By Brett_G on October 9, 2023October 7, 2023

6.6

Well, that explains why she and her family were vegetarian.

Well worth bearing with the subtitles.

I can say that I had suspicions of where this was leading, but even I didn’t think it would go as far as it did. There was a nice underlying feeling of discomfort throughout this one that really set the tone and helped drive the narrative home, and made what you see on screen not feel so out of place.

An all consuming narrative.