Tag Archives: Home Invasion
It’s For the Family
Pilgrim Review
I may have things a little backwards here. Since I’m a firm believer in the saying “it’s better late than never,” I decided to squeeze a Thanksgiving-related review in here before going full-on Christmas mode. With that said, continue on to read my thoughts about Marcus Dunstan’s Pilgrim. The Plot In hopes of bringing her family closer, Anna has invited a group of Thanksgiving re-enactors to her home for the holiday. Never breaking character, the new guests take some pretty extreme measures to ensure that Anna and her family learn the true meaning of gratitude. My Thoughts I can’t be … Read More
Do They Even Make DVDs Anymore?
Red Letter Day Review
Thanksgiving has come and gone and I have sufficiently stuffed myself for an entire four days. Instead of jumping right into the Christmas-themed flicks, I think it best for my sanity to keep things in the realm of ordinary, non-holiday horror for a bit. The film I chose to help me do just that is Cameron Macgowan’s Red Letter Day. The Plot Melanie and her two children are adjusting to their new lives in the quiet community of Aspen Ridge, when they receive letters in the mail that instruct them to either kill or be killed. My Thoughts As it … Read More
I’m Done With Boats
Us Review
Although he had such a strong debut into the genre a couple of years back, I wasn’t sure whether we would get another horror film from Jordan Peele. Was it a one time thing? Had he just needed to get the horror bug out of his system? Luckily for fans of his work and the genre as a whole, it certainly was not just one-and-done, as we are now treated to his latest film, Us. The Plot A family arrives at their beach house for a nice little getaway. It isn’t before long that their little vacation is put to … Read More
It’s Not Summer, Monkey-head
Don't Breathe Review
It is a rare occurrence, but there are times when a new filmmaker pops onto the horror scene and immediately shows tons of promise, simply with only one film. The film I’m specifically referring to is 2013’s Evil Dead, the filmmaker, of course, Fede Alvarez. The man already had two strikes against him — his feature-film debut is a remake (or is it a sequel?) and it just so happened to be a re[quel] of a cult favorite Sam Raimi flick. Even with the odds against him, Alvarez managed to deliver a fantastic film. Well, as I expected, he has … Read More
That’s When I’ll Come Inside
Hush Guest Review
“I can come in anytime I want. And I can get you, anytime I want. But I’m not going to. Not until it’s time. When you wish you’re dead…that’s when I’ll come inside.” What’s worse than having a masked killer appear at your window when you’re completely isolated, living alone in the woods? Experiencing all of the above without the ability to hear anything. And that is where the heart-pounding thriller, Hush, from acclaimed writer and director, Mike Flanagan (Absentia, Oculus, Before I Wake), begins. Author Maddie Young (Kate Siegel, Oculus) is a deaf writer, who after losing her hearing … Read More
…I Just Saw my First China Hole
Emelie Review
There have been a string of really unique and creative home invasion films over the past few years. Movies including You’re Next, The Aggression Scale, and more recently Intruders and Hush have really livened up the sub-genre, making it an exciting experience every time. Luckily for fans of this style of horror, there continue to be more up and coming filmmakers who decide to take a stab at it. First-time feature director, Michael Thelin has done just that with Emelie. Dan (Chris Beetem) and Joyce (Susan Pourfar) are going out to dinner for their 13th wedding anniversary. Because their go-to … Read More
