Day 3: Kuroneko Premise: A mother and her daughter-in-law are raped and murdered by a group of marauding samurai. After being resurrected by black cats (which is apparently a thing in Feudal Japan), their ghostly spirits trick and murder passing samurai in vengeance. However, after enough samurai turn up dead with their throats bitten out (apparently... Continue Reading →
31 Horror Movies in 31 Days- Day 2: Dark Water
Day 2: Dark Water Premise: A recently divorced mother moves into a new apartment with her young daughter. However, they find that weird stuff starts happening. A large damp patch appears on the ceiling, hair is found in their tap water, a mysterious Hello Kitty bag keeps turning up around the place and the movie starts... Continue Reading →
31 Horror Movies in 31 Days- Intro + Day 1: The Howling
Well, it's the 1st of October and you know what that means! It's time to start dragging out the decorations for a certain popular holiday. I think you all know the one... That's right! Christmas! What, you really think being three months away is enough to stop it from spreading its oily tendrils? Oh you poor naive fool. No... Continue Reading →
SoC&C: The Gifted Hunt
“So,” Private Tallem Leuvis said, leaning over in his seat to whisper. “What do you think he’s going to be like?” Private Alesov Ridely blinked, startled into alertness. He’d been on the brink of falling asleep before Tallem’s sudden interruption, the result of a late-night graduation celebration (or party) that went on a little long.... Continue Reading →
SoC&C: The Baron and the Princess
“You know, there are few things more risky in life than trying to making a name for yourself in the world of the Gifted.” The figure in the beautiful ornate mask said, as he gently poured steaming liquid into his cup. “After all, when there’s every chance that your next opponent has abilities beyond your... Continue Reading →
Batman vs Superman vs Me: Bonus Extended Edition Round (Part 6/5)
Author's note: Wrote this addition to the BvS review back when the Extended Edition first came out on DVD. So it's still a bit dated, albeit not quite as much as the original review. Well, the Extended Cut for Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice is starting to make the rounds on the interwebs.... Continue Reading →
Batman vs Superman vs Me: All Bad Things Must Come to an End (Part 5/5)
All right, we're finally here. At the final part of this movie. It's taken probably more time and effort than it was worth, but it's been a fun ride. Significantly more fun that the movie itself, ironically. Speaking of 'more fun', I watched the Supergirl/Flash crossover episode 'World's Finest' last night and loved it. (2018 edit: Because this... Continue Reading →
Batman vs Superman vs Me: Greatest Criminal Mind of Our Time (Part 4/5)
Okay, we're finally moving into the final act of this turd. Only one more part left after this one. And yet there's still so much crap left to cover. -- -- -- -- -- -- Spoiler Warning (Obviously) Now, before we get really into this part, let's play the catch-up game again on some of the... Continue Reading →
Batman vs Superman vs Me: I Miss Deadpool (Part 3/5)
Up to Part 3 now and boy is this one a doozy. If Part 2 had me at my most calm and analytic, this part has me at my most raging and infuriated. Because this part covers what, for me, is probably the worst moment in the movie. And I'm pretty sure it won't be... Continue Reading →
Batman vs Superman vs Me: Dawn of Pointless Tangents (Part 2/5)
Aaand we're back. Buckle in, folks. Here's Part 2. Maybe this time we'll make it out of Act 1 alive. Let's get right in. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Spoiler Warning (Obviously) So back with the escaped mental patient currently wearing Lex Luthor's face, Senator Finch visits him at his home for the... Continue Reading →