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The Orphan Killer

The Orphan Killer is a 2011 film from writer/director Matt Farnsworth. This film gets an inordinate amount of love on the twittersphere(I will never forgive myself for saying that word) so I decided to check it out myself. A friend of mine had a copy on DVD and pretty much begged me to keep it […]

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Bryan defends Paranormal Activity:The Marked Ones

On Activities out of the Norm   I often think that as fans of horror, we hold our franchises closest to our hearts.  So, as we are disappointed when they inevitably start to decline and lose that magic, at the same time we expect it to happen. The thing is, though, the producers of these movies […]

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Amityville Haunting

I don’t even know where to begin with this review so I guess I’ll start by describing the events that lead up to me watching it. Picture a bitterly cold Monday afternoon, you’re sitting at home writing some Javascript code(as you are wont to do) in preparation for an important job interview. Your brain tells […]

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Zombie Hunter

Dear Zombie Hunter, You were so very clever to use the always badass Danny Trejo has a lure. It looked as though I would be watching a movie about Danny Trejo killing zombies. Well, I couldn’t have been more wrong. In actuality, this was a movie that has something to do with a drug epidemic […]

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Shutter vs Shutter

I tend to approach the subject of remakes differently. Instead of instantly dismissing a film, I wonder what exactly will be different about the American version to warrant a new version. There have been times when I’ve preferred the remade version of a film to the original. A good example of this is with the […]

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Devil’s Due

Devil’s Due, brought to us by the directing team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett is the story of newlywed couple Samantha and Zach McCall. Zach has proclaimed his intention to videotape their lives from the day of their wedding and onward. So, it’s a found footage movie. You are most likely familiar with this […]

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The Innkeepers

Description from Netflix: In this eerie ghost story, a venerable New England inn closes after a century in business, and the lodge’s two remaining employees are determined to uncover the truth about longtime rumors that the majestic mansion is haunted. Things I liked: 1. Sara Paxton.  As Claire, she showed endless curiosity, boundless energy, wide-eyed […]

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Renfield’s Review of Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones

So I put some thought into this review because I wanted it to be just and fair. What I can say about the movie is this…   GOD MUST REALLY HATE US! Pissed, Renfield

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Review of The Horror by R.L. Shaffer

The Horror by R.L. Shaffer as reviewed by Renfield Rasputin Haunted attractions across the nation bring in millions of dollars every Halloween season. If done well, many of the operators can keep their facility open all year round allowing thrill seekers the ability to scare the living crap out of themselves whenever they feel the […]

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24 Hours of Christmas Horror

For Halloween, I made a list of 24 hours of horror movies for Halloween (you can read that post here).  I had a lot of fun doing it, so I thought I’d make one for Christmas.  This list assumes a two-hour running time for each movie. So, if you don’t feel like spending time with […]