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Category: 31 Days to Scare

  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Annihilation (Teaser Trailer)

    Synopsis: A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply. Release Date:  February 23, 2018 Thoughts:  Here’s another interesting project to look forward to in 2018.  Oscar winner Natalie Portman  (Jackie) stars in this adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer’s 2014 novel, the first in a trilogy.  Portman has had

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Gerald’s Game

    The Facts: Synopsis: While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame. Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Henry Thomas, Carel Struycken Director: Mike Flanagan Rated: NR Running Length: 103 minutes TMMM Score: (7.5/10) Review: When

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ The Woods

    The Facts: Synopsis: Set in 1965 New England, a troubled girl encounters mysterious happenings in the woods surrounding an isolated girls school that she was sent to by her estranged parents. Stars: Agnes Bruckner, Patricia Clarkson, Rachel Nichols, Bruce Campbell, Marcia Bennett, Emma Campbell Director: Lucky McKee Rated: R Running Length: 91 minutes TMMM Score:

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Killer Party

    The Facts: Synopsis: A group of friends get trapped at a baby shower when a mysterious outbreak starts turning people into homicidal maniacs. Stars: Drew Benda, Stephanie Beran, John Brody Director: Alex Drummond Rated: NR Running Length: 80 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: I’m not too keen on films that deal with mass hysteria surrounding

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ The Conspiracy

    The Facts: Synopsis: A documentary about conspiracy theories takes a horrific turn after the filmmakers uncover an ancient and dangerous secret society. Stars: Aaron Poole, James Gilbert, Ian Anderson, Alan C. Peterson, Julian Richings Director: Christopher MacBride Rated: NR Running Length: 84 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: Please don’t run away when you hear the

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil

    The Facts: Synopsis: Tucker & Dale are on vacation at their dilapidated mountain cabin when they are attacked by a group of preppy college kids. Stars: Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, Katrina Bowden, Jesse Moss, Philip Granger, Brandon Jay McLaren Director: Eli Craig Rated: R Running Length: 89 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: Check out the

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Clown

    The Facts: Synopsis: A loving father finds a clown suit for his son’s birthday party, only to realize the suit is part of an evil curse that turns its wearer into a killer. Stars: Andy Powers, Laura Allen, Peter Stormare, Elizabeth Whitmere, Christian Distefano Director: Jon Watts Rated: R Running Length: 100 minutes TMMM Score:

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  • 31 Days to Scare – Last Minute Ideas

    Boy, where did the time go?  October just flew by and, though I went a bit AWOL toward the end, I hope you’ve found your way to one or two new movies to add to your horror watchlist.  Until next year, I leave you with some last minute ideas if you’re looking for something different.

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ The Stepfather (1987)

    The Facts: Synopsis: After murdering his entire family, a man remarries a widow with a teenage daughter in another town and prepares to do it all over again. Stars: Terry O’Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack Director: Joseph Ruben Rated: 89 minutes Running Length: R TMMM Score: (7.5/10) Review: Long before he reached a career zenith

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

    The Facts: Synopsis: At the snobby Crawford Academy, popular high school senior Virginia Wainwright survives a freak accident, but suffers from memory loss and traumatic blackouts. As she attempts to resume a normal life, something terrible is happening – her friends are ruthlessly murdered one-by-one. Stars: Melissa Sue Anderson, Glenn Ford, Lawrence Dane, Jack Blum,

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