SPOILER-FREE FILM REVIEWS FROM A MOVIE LOVER WITH A HEART OF GOLD!

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Category: Mid-Day Mini

  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Dracula, Prince of Darkness (1966)

    The Facts: Synopsis: Dracula is resurrected, preying on four unsuspecting visitors to his castle. Stars: Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Andrew Keir, Francis Matthews, Suzan Farmer, Charles ‘Bud’ Tingwell Director: Terence Fisher Rated: NR Running Length: 90 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review:  After the rousing success of Horror of Dracula in 1958, Hammer Studios moved forward

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ He Knows You’re Alone (1980)

    The Facts: Synopsis: A young bride-to-be is being stalked by a serial killer. Stars: Don Scardino, Caitlin O’Heaney, Patsy Pease, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing, James Rebhorn, Dana Barron, Tom Hanks Director: Armand Mastroianni Rated: R Running Length: 94 minutes TMMM Score: (7.5/10) Review:  For years all I had heard about He Knows You’re Alone was

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Blink (1993)

    The Facts: Synopsis: Emma, a blind violinist who had recently undergone a revolutionary surgery, joins with a police detective to track a serial killer after she was an inadvertent witness to his latest crime. Stars: Madeleine Stowe, Aidan Quinn, James Remar, Peter Friedman, Bruce A. Young, Laurie Metcalf Director: Michael Apted Rated: R Running Length:

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Pacific Heights (1990)

    The Facts: Synopsis: A couple work hard to renovate their dream house and become landlords to pay for it. Unfortunately, one of their tenants has plans of his own. Stars: Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine, Michael Keaton, Mako, Laurie Metcalf, Carl Lumbly Director: John Schlesinger Rated: R Running Length: 102 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: In

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Huluween 2018

    The Facts: Synopsis: Eight up-and-coming filmmakers have the opportunity to showcase their horror-themed short films on Hulu throughout the month. The filmmaker with the highest levels of viewer engagement and the highest scores from a panel of expert judges will win $10,000 towards production of their feature length film. Review: Here’s something a little different,

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Brain Dead (1990)

    The Facts: Synopsis: In a showdown of man versus machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the megalomaniacal corporation. Stars: Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, Bud Cort, Patricia Charbonneau, George Kennedy, Nicholas Pryor Director: Adam Simon Rated: R Running Length: 85 minutes TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: Spoiler alert right from

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Sorority House Massacre (1986)

    The Facts: Synopsis: College student Beth and her sorority sisters are stalked by an escaped psychopathic killer who shares a strange telepathic link with her Stars: Aimee Brooks, Angela O’Neill, Wendy Martel, Pamela Ross, Nicole Rio, John C. Russell Director: Carol Frank Rated: R Running Length: 74 minutes TMMM Score: (5.5/10) Review: It’s going to

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Deadly Blessing (1981)

    The Facts: Synopsis: After her husband dies under mysterious circumstances, a widow becomes increasingly paranoid of the neighboring religious community that may have diabolical plans for her. Stars: Maren Jensen, Sharon Stone, Susan Buckner, Michael Berryman, Lois Nettleton, Jeff East, Douglas Barr, Lisa Hartman, Ernest Borgnine Director: Wes Craven Rated: R Running Length: 100 minutes

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Michael Jackson’s Thriller (1983)

    The Facts: Synopsis: A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloodthirsty zombies – only a “Thriller” can save them now. Stars: Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, Vincent Price Director: John Landis Rated: PG Running Length: 13 minutes TMMM Score: (9/10) Review: To celebrate

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Thinner (1996) 

    The Facts: Synopsis: An obese attorney is cursed by a gypsy to rapidly and uncontrollably lose weight. Stars: Robert John Burke, Joe Mantegna, Lucinda Jenney, Michael Constantine, Kari Wuhrer, Stephen King, Walter Bobbie Director: Tom Holland Rated: R Running Length: 93 minutes TMMM Score: (5/10) Review:  Starting with the release and huge success of Carrie

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