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Knives Out (2019)

Directed by: Rian Johnson

Starring: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfeild, Christopher Plummer, Frank Oz, Riki Lindhome

Rated: PG-13 for Thematic Elements Including Brief Violence, Some Strong Language, Sexual References, and Drug Material

Running Time: 2 h 10 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Subversion of Expectations, Writing, Directing, Acting, Humor, Themes

WEAKNESSES: Pacing in First Act

Knives Out (2019)

December 10, 2019

A gentleman sleuth investigates the death of a patriarch of an rich and eccentric family.

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In Drama, Crime, Mystery, Comedy Tags Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfeild, Christopher Plummer, Frank Oz, Riki Lindhome, 2019, Rian Johnson, PG-13, 4.5 Stars
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Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998)

Directed by: Steve Miner

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett, Michelle Williams, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Janet Leigh, LL Cool J, Nancy Stephens

Rated: R for Terror Violence/ Gore and Language

Running Time: 1 h 26 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Fun, Atmosphere, Some Kills

WEAKNESSES: It’s More of the Same, Farfetched Logic, Lack of Loomis

Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998)

October 31, 2019

Twenty years after Michael Myers terrorized Laurie Strode, he returns to do it again.

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In Action, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller Tags Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett, Michelle Williams, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Janet Leigh, LL Cool J, Nancy Stephens, Steve Miner, 1998, 3 Stars, R
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Halloween (1978)

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P.J. Soles, Tony Moran

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 31 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Writing, Atmosphere, Soundtrack

WEAKNESSES: Small Details

Halloween (1978)

October 31, 2019

A psychotic mental patient who has been imprisoned for fifteen years after the brutal murder of his sister escapes confinement and returns to his hometown to kill again. 

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In Horror, Crime, Thriller Tags Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P.J. Soles, Tony Moran, John Carpenter, 1978, R, 4.5 Stars
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Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Tyra Banks, Daisy McCrackin

Rated: R for Strong Violence, Language, Some Sexuality and Brief Drug Use

Running Time: 1 h 34 m

TMM Score: 1 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Nothing

WEAKNESSES: Writing, Directing, Concept, Atmosphere

Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

October 31, 2019

Michael Myers terrorizes a reality TV show that has set up in his old house. 

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In Action, Horror, Slasher, Thriller Tags Rick Rosenthal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Tyra Banks, Daisy McCrackin, 1 Star, 2002
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Halloween II (1981)

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 32 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Fun, Some Atmosphere

WEAKNESSES: A Bit Over the Top

Halloween II (1981)

October 31, 2019

Immediately following the events of the first “Halloween.” Dr. Loomis and his colleague search for Michael Meyers, while Laurie Strode is rushed to the hospital.

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In Action, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Rick Rosenthal, 1981, 3 Stars
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The Fog (1980)

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Houseman, Tom Atkins, Hal Holbrook

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 29 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Special and Visual Effects, Creepy Atmosphere and Images, POV

WEAKNESSES: Thin and Predictable Story

The Fog (1980)

October 1, 2019

A mysterious fog rolls in over a small coastal town on the centennial anniversary of a shipwreck which occurred just off the shore. 

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In Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Monster Film Tags John Carpenter, Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Houseman, Tom Atkins, Hal Holbrook, R, 3.5 Stars, 1980
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