Horror 
The Predator (2018)
(0)When Arnold Schwarzenegger took the lead role in the original “Predator” from 1987, it began a franchise. It continued with a sequel in 1990, which I skipped, two battles between the Predator and the Alien (“Alien vs. Predator” and it’s awful sequel “Requiem”), and finally, another sequel in 2010, which I liked on its own… Read More ›
The Nun
I’ve enjoyed the original “Conjuring” movie in 2013, but ever since, there hasn’t been a single spin-off or prequel to be better. Not the “Annabelle” movies nor the latest prequel “The Nun.” They’re not terrible movies, because they have some fine acting and impressive sets and costumes; they’re just routine. No matter what the trailers… Read More ›
The Little Stranger
Some of the best horror movies these days come from overseas, because they don’t rely on jump-scares or idiotic characters for box office dough. Examples include “The Babadook” and “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night;” and both of them are more sentimental and patient than campy. And now, we have an English Indie called… Read More ›
Hereditary
The best horror movie of the year, so far, has arrived, and that is “Hereditary.” This is no jump scare piece of crap; it’s a personal study that heads straight to Hell. You don’t know how lucky you are to have a thriller so riveting. Toni Collette stars as Annie, a mother and artist, whose… Read More ›
Upgrade
There are some good ideas in “Upgrade,” which make the movie interesting. I consider this a B-movie with some silly effects, but a lot of fun and nice acting going on. Writer/director Leigh Whannell (“Saw,” “Insidious”) and producer Jason Blum both do a solid job bringing their own visions to life. The movie stars Logan… Read More ›
