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Movie Review : ‘Pernicious’ (2015)

Three friends arrive at the house in Thailand that they are renting for the summer, to find a life-size gold statue of a young girl siting in the middle of the room. On the ladies’ second day they head to town to pick up supplies and end up picking up three British men. After having one last drink the girls seem to pass out. In the morning all three wake-up from intense nightmares during which they butchered the men, but they see no signs of blood, there is another problem, the statue is missing. Each day that goes by things are getting stranger and bloodier for the women. After talking to a witch, they realize that the gold statue is not just a statue, it’s the body of a little girl, murdered and covered in gold and she is possessing them at night making them murder. As the movie unfolds we learn of the horrible fate of the child and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2015
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THEM Episode 1 of Season 1 by M.D. Massey

THEM Episode 1 of Season 1 by M.D. Massey is a self described “paranormal post-apocalyptic thrill ride”. As with Champagne Jackson Kicks Zombie Ass, THEM immediately had some large shoes to fill by virtue of its tagline and book description. Description: THEM: Season 1, Episode 1 Scratch Sullivan is a professional monster hunter eking out a living after the zombie apocalypse. Z hunter, some would say… but he hunts more than just zombies. You see, there are deadlier predators roaming the badlands, where the fallout and some very nasty inhabitants have made it impossible for all but the bravest and most foolhardy to venture. Thing is, Scratch is happy enough with the odd job killing THEM and occasionally shacking up with his on and off girlfriend, Kara. But when a powerful vampire tips him off to a potential invasion of werewolves and zombies into the safe zone he protects, he’s forced to head straight into the heart of the deadlands

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Fox Emm
May 21, 2015
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Movie Review: [REC] 4: Apocalypse (2014)

‘[REC] 4: Apocalypse’, the follow up to 2012’s ‘[REC] 3: Genisis’, follows TV reporter Angela Vidal (Velasco) as she is rescued from a quarantined, zombie infested building. Angela is then transported, along with the men who rescued her, to a converted oil tanker out at sea. The boat has been converted into a floating medical research lab. The doctors on board believe that Angela may be carrying the key to curing the virus, a parasite. When someone lets loose an infected test subject, the virus spreads through the passengers, Angela and a few uninfected survivors must band together and fight to survive. Something tells me we will see another movie in the franchise, the ending was left open and set up perfectly for another movie, which I would be happy to watch. Director Jaume Balaguero co-wrote ‘[REC] 4’ along side Manu Diez, who also wrote ‘[REC] 2’, did an amazing job of creating a zombie/infection movie that really makes for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2015
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Movie Review: The Pyramid (2014)

I have been eagerly waiting to see ‘The Pyramid’, written by Daniel Meersand and Nick Simon, and directed by Gregory Levasseur, since I first heard about it months ago. Yesterday (May 5) ‘The Pyramid’ was released on DVD, of course I had to pick up a copy. Last night I planted myself in-front of the TV, in my pajamas, ready to watch the action. The cast of ‘The pyramid’ include Ashley Hinshaw (Chronicle), James Buckley (The Inbetweeners), Christa Nicola Home and Away), Amir K (Argo) and ‘American Horror Story’ actor Denise O’Hare. In ‘The Pyramid’ the history of the Egyptian pyramids combine with ancient mythology, to create a fantastic horror experience. A team of Archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown pyramid deep in the Egyptian desert. As they prepare to explore the pyramid, the Egyptian government demands they evacuate due to the turmoil from protesters and riots in the capital. Of course, with a once in a life time find

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 7, 2015
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Movie Review: The Woman In Black 2: Angel of Death (2014)

‘The Woman In Black 2’ follows a group of children being evacuated from London during WWII, the children arrive at the Eel Marsh House 40 years after the first movie. The moment they arrive they wake The Woman in Black. Edward, a newly orphaned boy, becomes the focus of both Eva and The Woman in Black’s attention in this paranormal thriller. Pheobe Fox (One Day) plays the role of Eva, a teacher to the children. Eva has a sad back story. She was a young unwed mother, who’s baby was taken from her and put up for adoption. She has grown very attached to Edward , who’s parents were killed during the bombing of London. During they’re journey to the decaying manor, Eva meets a young handsome pilot named Harry (Jeremy Irvine), who is very interested in Eva, unfortunately Harry and Eva will not have a “happily ever after”. ‘The Woman in Black’ stars Mary Roscoe (Les Miserables), Helen McCrory

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2015
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Odium by Claire C. Riley

Odium (Dead Saga Book 1) by Claire C. Riley is a book I’ve had on my ‘to read’ radar for a while. I was intrigued by the idea that Riley polled Facebook users in order to use them in her book. As far as indie authors go, especially those who write zombies or horror fiction, she had a decent pool to choose from with over 3,000 Facebook fans at her disposal. (A feat for small scale publishing, to be sure.) Her website claims that she intends to bring a modern spin to classic horror. The site also named Romero as one of her influences, so I was optimistic to say the least. Description: It’s better to die by the gun than die by the dead. Nina’s life was irrevocably changed when humanity’s dead began to rise. Now, she lives behind the walls. The barricaded cities, erected by the government to protect the remnants of civilization, have become a brutal dictatorship-

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Fox Emm
Apr 15, 2015
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Movie Review: The Babadook (2014)

Spoiler Free A single mother, who 7 years later still can’t get over the death of her husband, is struggling to cope with her situation. After reading a strange book to her son, they become plagued by strange occurrences and a dark figure. “If it’s in a word or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of The Babadook.” ‘The Babadook’ was written and directed by Jennifer Kent, who also wrote and directed 2005’s short horror film ‘Monster’. The exhausted single mother, Amelia, is played by ‘The Matrix: Revolution’ actress Essie Davis. The role of Amelia’s unruly son, Samuel, is played by Noah Wiseman (The Gift). Since before ‘The Babadook’ hit theaters it has been making big waves in the horror community and since it was released in theaters it has been hailed as the best horror of 2o14. Now I see why, this movie is seriously intense. I was surprised to see that there were no big special

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2015
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Movie Review: ‘Killer Legends’ The Documentary (2014)

As I was surfing through the oceans of movies on Netflix Streaming, I came across ‘Killer Legends’ a documentary about some of the origins of some of the most popular Urban Legends, that have influenced the creation of some of our favorite horror movies. ‘Killer Legends’ was written and directed by Joshua Zeman. ‘Killer Legends’ investigates several legends, in detail by visiting the place where they originated, interviewing people tied to the events and researching police records. The film begins with the story of the couple on lovers lane who see a strange figure and drive away. When the couple stops they find a bloody hook hanging from the car’s door handle. The next investigation explores the “Phantom Murders” also known as “The Moonlight Murders”. In 1946 a series of brutal murders rocked the town Texarkana. Young couples parked on lover’s lanes began turning up dead. Most of the young women were raped before being brutally murdered by a man

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 9, 2015
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Movie Review : ‘The Dead 2 : India’

In the 2010 zombie film ‘The Dead’ a zombie plague spreads through Africa like wildfire. Now the Ford Brothers are back with the 2014 sequel ‘The Dead 2: India’. Nicholas, an American engineer working in India is in love with a young Indian woman, who is pregnant. When people begin attacking each other in the streets Nicholas abandons his post to make the journey to the slums of Mumbi, to rescue his girlfriend Ishani (Meenu Mishra) . On the way he rescues Javed, a young orphaned boy, and together they set out to make the dangerous trip to the heart of the outbreak. ‘The Dead 2 ‘ goes beyond the average zombie movie, though they never say the word ‘zombie’ at any point. What it lacks in special FX it more than makes up for it with the story. The zombies are secondary characters in this movie, instead it focuses on the story between the uninfected. It’s common in many

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2015
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Movie Review : Curse Of The Witching Tree (2015)

A mother and her two children, movie into a beautiful old farm in the country, while the children’s father remains in the hospital in coma after an accident. A group of local bullies have singled out Jake. One day, while running from the bullies, Jake hides behind a very old tree deep in the woods, not knowing what hell it will release. He’s made the mistake of touching “the witching tree”. A very long time ago a witch was hung from the tree, just before her last breath she cast a curse on the tree. Any child who plays under it’s branches will fall prey to her curse and find their death. Jake’s mother does not believe in the tale, but his sister, Emma, is more open minded. As strange events and visions begin to happen Emma is on a mission to help her little brother before it’s to late. Now a psychic medium may be their only hope. ‘Curse

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2015

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Movie Review : ‘Pernicious’ (2015)

Three friends arrive at the house in Thailand that they are renting for the summer, to find a life-size gold statue of a young girl siting in the middle of the room. On the ladies’ second day they head to town to pick up supplies and end up picking up three British men. After having one last drink the girls seem to pass out. In the morning all three wake-up from intense nightmares during which they butchered the men, but they see no signs of blood, there is another problem, the statue is missing. Each day that goes by things are getting stranger and bloodier for the women. After talking to a witch, they realize that the gold statue is not just a statue, it’s the body of a little girl, murdered and covered in gold and she is possessing them at night making them murder. As the movie unfolds we learn of the horrible fate of the child and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2015
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THEM Episode 1 of Season 1 by M.D. Massey

THEM Episode 1 of Season 1 by M.D. Massey is a self described “paranormal post-apocalyptic thrill ride”. As with Champagne Jackson Kicks Zombie Ass, THEM immediately had some large shoes to fill by virtue of its tagline and book description. Description: THEM: Season 1, Episode 1 Scratch Sullivan is a professional monster hunter eking out a living after the zombie apocalypse. Z hunter, some would say… but he hunts more than just zombies. You see, there are deadlier predators roaming the badlands, where the fallout and some very nasty inhabitants have made it impossible for all but the bravest and most foolhardy to venture. Thing is, Scratch is happy enough with the odd job killing THEM and occasionally shacking up with his on and off girlfriend, Kara. But when a powerful vampire tips him off to a potential invasion of werewolves and zombies into the safe zone he protects, he’s forced to head straight into the heart of the deadlands

Continue reading →
Fox Emm
May 21, 2015
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Movie Review: [REC] 4: Apocalypse (2014)

‘[REC] 4: Apocalypse’, the follow up to 2012’s ‘[REC] 3: Genisis’, follows TV reporter Angela Vidal (Velasco) as she is rescued from a quarantined, zombie infested building. Angela is then transported, along with the men who rescued her, to a converted oil tanker out at sea. The boat has been converted into a floating medical research lab. The doctors on board believe that Angela may be carrying the key to curing the virus, a parasite. When someone lets loose an infected test subject, the virus spreads through the passengers, Angela and a few uninfected survivors must band together and fight to survive. Something tells me we will see another movie in the franchise, the ending was left open and set up perfectly for another movie, which I would be happy to watch. Director Jaume Balaguero co-wrote ‘[REC] 4’ along side Manu Diez, who also wrote ‘[REC] 2’, did an amazing job of creating a zombie/infection movie that really makes for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2015
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Movie Review: The Pyramid (2014)

I have been eagerly waiting to see ‘The Pyramid’, written by Daniel Meersand and Nick Simon, and directed by Gregory Levasseur, since I first heard about it months ago. Yesterday (May 5) ‘The Pyramid’ was released on DVD, of course I had to pick up a copy. Last night I planted myself in-front of the TV, in my pajamas, ready to watch the action. The cast of ‘The pyramid’ include Ashley Hinshaw (Chronicle), James Buckley (The Inbetweeners), Christa Nicola Home and Away), Amir K (Argo) and ‘American Horror Story’ actor Denise O’Hare. In ‘The Pyramid’ the history of the Egyptian pyramids combine with ancient mythology, to create a fantastic horror experience. A team of Archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown pyramid deep in the Egyptian desert. As they prepare to explore the pyramid, the Egyptian government demands they evacuate due to the turmoil from protesters and riots in the capital. Of course, with a once in a life time find

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 7, 2015
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Movie Review: The Woman In Black 2: Angel of Death (2014)

‘The Woman In Black 2’ follows a group of children being evacuated from London during WWII, the children arrive at the Eel Marsh House 40 years after the first movie. The moment they arrive they wake The Woman in Black. Edward, a newly orphaned boy, becomes the focus of both Eva and The Woman in Black’s attention in this paranormal thriller. Pheobe Fox (One Day) plays the role of Eva, a teacher to the children. Eva has a sad back story. She was a young unwed mother, who’s baby was taken from her and put up for adoption. She has grown very attached to Edward , who’s parents were killed during the bombing of London. During they’re journey to the decaying manor, Eva meets a young handsome pilot named Harry (Jeremy Irvine), who is very interested in Eva, unfortunately Harry and Eva will not have a “happily ever after”. ‘The Woman in Black’ stars Mary Roscoe (Les Miserables), Helen McCrory

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2015
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Odium by Claire C. Riley

Odium (Dead Saga Book 1) by Claire C. Riley is a book I’ve had on my ‘to read’ radar for a while. I was intrigued by the idea that Riley polled Facebook users in order to use them in her book. As far as indie authors go, especially those who write zombies or horror fiction, she had a decent pool to choose from with over 3,000 Facebook fans at her disposal. (A feat for small scale publishing, to be sure.) Her website claims that she intends to bring a modern spin to classic horror. The site also named Romero as one of her influences, so I was optimistic to say the least. Description: It’s better to die by the gun than die by the dead. Nina’s life was irrevocably changed when humanity’s dead began to rise. Now, she lives behind the walls. The barricaded cities, erected by the government to protect the remnants of civilization, have become a brutal dictatorship-

Continue reading →
Fox Emm
Apr 15, 2015
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Movie Review: The Babadook (2014)

Spoiler Free A single mother, who 7 years later still can’t get over the death of her husband, is struggling to cope with her situation. After reading a strange book to her son, they become plagued by strange occurrences and a dark figure. “If it’s in a word or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of The Babadook.” ‘The Babadook’ was written and directed by Jennifer Kent, who also wrote and directed 2005’s short horror film ‘Monster’. The exhausted single mother, Amelia, is played by ‘The Matrix: Revolution’ actress Essie Davis. The role of Amelia’s unruly son, Samuel, is played by Noah Wiseman (The Gift). Since before ‘The Babadook’ hit theaters it has been making big waves in the horror community and since it was released in theaters it has been hailed as the best horror of 2o14. Now I see why, this movie is seriously intense. I was surprised to see that there were no big special

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2015
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Movie Review: ‘Killer Legends’ The Documentary (2014)

As I was surfing through the oceans of movies on Netflix Streaming, I came across ‘Killer Legends’ a documentary about some of the origins of some of the most popular Urban Legends, that have influenced the creation of some of our favorite horror movies. ‘Killer Legends’ was written and directed by Joshua Zeman. ‘Killer Legends’ investigates several legends, in detail by visiting the place where they originated, interviewing people tied to the events and researching police records. The film begins with the story of the couple on lovers lane who see a strange figure and drive away. When the couple stops they find a bloody hook hanging from the car’s door handle. The next investigation explores the “Phantom Murders” also known as “The Moonlight Murders”. In 1946 a series of brutal murders rocked the town Texarkana. Young couples parked on lover’s lanes began turning up dead. Most of the young women were raped before being brutally murdered by a man

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 9, 2015
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Movie Review : ‘The Dead 2 : India’

In the 2010 zombie film ‘The Dead’ a zombie plague spreads through Africa like wildfire. Now the Ford Brothers are back with the 2014 sequel ‘The Dead 2: India’. Nicholas, an American engineer working in India is in love with a young Indian woman, who is pregnant. When people begin attacking each other in the streets Nicholas abandons his post to make the journey to the slums of Mumbi, to rescue his girlfriend Ishani (Meenu Mishra) . On the way he rescues Javed, a young orphaned boy, and together they set out to make the dangerous trip to the heart of the outbreak. ‘The Dead 2 ‘ goes beyond the average zombie movie, though they never say the word ‘zombie’ at any point. What it lacks in special FX it more than makes up for it with the story. The zombies are secondary characters in this movie, instead it focuses on the story between the uninfected. It’s common in many

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2015
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Movie Review : Curse Of The Witching Tree (2015)

A mother and her two children, movie into a beautiful old farm in the country, while the children’s father remains in the hospital in coma after an accident. A group of local bullies have singled out Jake. One day, while running from the bullies, Jake hides behind a very old tree deep in the woods, not knowing what hell it will release. He’s made the mistake of touching “the witching tree”. A very long time ago a witch was hung from the tree, just before her last breath she cast a curse on the tree. Any child who plays under it’s branches will fall prey to her curse and find their death. Jake’s mother does not believe in the tale, but his sister, Emma, is more open minded. As strange events and visions begin to happen Emma is on a mission to help her little brother before it’s to late. Now a psychic medium may be their only hope. ‘Curse

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2015
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