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!

Tag: Sam Raimi

  • 31 Days to Scare ~ The Messengers (2007)

    31 Days to Scare ~ The Messengers (2007)

    31 Days to Scare The Messengers (2007) 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: An ominous darkness invades a seemingly serene sunflower farm in North Dakota, and the Solomon family is torn apart by suspicion, mayhem, and murder. Stars: Kristen Stewart, Dylan McDermott, Penelope Ann Miller, Evan and Theodore Turner, John Corbett, William B. Davis, Brent Briscoe, Tatiana…

    Read more...

  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Drag Me to Hell

    31 Days to Scare ~ Drag Me to Hell

    31 Days to Scare Drag Me to Hell 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: A loan officer who evicts an old woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. Director: Sam Raimi Stars: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, David Paymer, Adriana Barraza, Chelcie Ross, Reggie Lee, Molly Cheek, Bojana Novakovic…

    Read more...

  • Movie Review ~ Crawl

    Movie Review Crawl 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: While attempting to save her father during a hurricane, a young woman finds herself trapped in a flooding house and must fight for her life against alligators. Director: Alexandre Aja Stars: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Ross Anderson, Anson Boon, Morfydd Clark Rated: R Running Length: 87 minutes Trailer…

    Read more...

  • The Silver Bullet ~ Poltergeist (2015)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViWTPto3atU Synopsis: A family’s home is haunted by a host of ghosts Release Date:  July 24, 2015 Thoughts: I’ve so many thoughts and feelings about this particular instance of Hollywood remaking one of its tried and true classics. I’m not usually precious about a property but the original Poltergeist is one of my all-time favorite…

    Read more...

  • Movie Review ~ Evil Dead (2013)

    Movie Review Evil Dead (2013) 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. The evil presence possesses them until only one is left to fight for survival. Director: Fede Alvarez Stars:…

    Read more...

  • Movie Review ~ Indian Summer

    Mid-Day Mini Indian Summer 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Seven friends reunite for a week-long reunion at a summer camp in Ontario they used to attend as children which is now threatened with being closed down. Director: Mike Binder Stars: Alan Arkin, Matt Craven, Diane Lane, Julie Warner, Vincent Spano, Sam Raimi, Elizabeth Perkins, Kimberly Williams,…

    Read more...

  • Movie Review ~ Oz The Great and Powerful

    Movie Review Oz The Great and Powerful 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or a great one. Director: Sam Raimi Stars: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Joey King, Bruce Campbell Rated: PG…

    Read more...

  • The Silver Bullet ~ Oz: The Great and Powerful – Trailer #2

    Synopsis: How the Wizard arrived in Oz and became the ruler. A prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Release Date:  March 8, 2013 Thoughts: As I mentioned in my review of the teaser trailer for Oz: The Great and Powerful, I’m getting a strong vibe of revisionism along the lines of Tim Burton’s misguided Alice…

    Read more...