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

From the land of 10,000 lakes comes a fan of 10,000 movies!

  • 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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  • Movie Review ~ Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

    The Facts: Synopsis: Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever. Stars: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh, Patrick Heusinger, Holt

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  • Movie Review ~ Keeping Up with the Joneses

    The Facts: Synopsis: A suburban couple becomes embroiled in an international espionage plot when they discover that their seemingly perfect new neighbors are government spies. Stars: Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, Gal Gadot, Patton Oswalt Director: Greg Mottola Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 105 minutes TMMM Score: (4/10) Review: When asked by a friend about

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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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

    Synopsis: The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Release Date: May 5, 2017 Thoughts: Surpassing the expectations of audiences and even, I think, its own studio, Guardians of the Galaxy was a late summer splash in 2014.  Elevating star Chris Pratt to

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  • 31 Days to Scare – Screams from the Past

    Well, we’re a little over halfway through October and you’re probably starting to plan your Halloween night watch list.  If my selections so far haven’t given you the willies, I wanted to call out some special frights from the past that I just can’t let go unnoticed. The Changeling (1980) – A man staying at a

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