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The Omen (2006)

Directed by: John Moore

Starring: Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Gambon

Rated: R for Disturbing Violent Content, Graphic Images and Some Language

Running Time: 1 h 50 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Acting

WEAKNESSES: Rather Pointless Remake

The Omen (2006)

October 29, 2019

A remake of the 1976 classic. An American diplomat begins to suspect his son might be the antichrist. 

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Gambon, John Moore, 2006
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The Omen II: Damien (1978)

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Jonathan Scott-Taylor, William Holden, Lee Grant

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 47 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Moral Dilemma, Some Acting

WEAKNESSES: Similar Story and Plot Progression to Original

The Omen II: Damien (1978)

October 29, 2019

The continuing misadventures of Damien the Antichrist.

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In Coming of Age, Drama, Fantasy, Horror Tags Jonathan Scott-Taylor, William Holden, Lee Grant, Don Taylor, R, 1978
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Ju-On The Grudge (2002)

Directed by: Takashi Shimizu

Starring: Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara

Rated: R for Some Disturbing Images

Running Time: 1 h 32 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Creepy Images and Atmosphere

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Some Special Effects

Ju-On The Grudge (2002)

October 28, 2019

A social assistant discovers a vengeful spirit waiting at the house where she is assigned.  

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In Drama, Crime, Foreign Film, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Takashi Shimizu, Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara, R
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The Wicker Man (1973)

Directed By: Robin Hardy

Starring: Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento

Rated: R

Run Time: 1h 28m

TMM Score: 4 Stars

Strengths: Theme, Story, Protagonist

Weakness: None

The Wicker Man (1973)

October 23, 2019

When a police officer from the mainland is dispatched to an island to investigate a girl’s disappearance he runs into trouble as no one on the island seems to even remember her existing.

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In Drama, Foreign Film, Horror, Mystery Tags Michael McDonald, Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento, R Rated, The Wicker Man, 1973, Robin Hardy, 4 Stars
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The Dark Half (1993)

Directed by: George A Romero

Starring: Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael Rooker

Rated: R for Violence and Language

Running Time: 2 h 2 m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Concept

WEAKNESSES: General Execution

The Dark Half (1993)

October 21, 2019

After a writer kills off his pseudonym the pseudonym manifests and terrorizes the writer and his family.  

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In Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags George A Romero, Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael Rooker, R, 2 Stars
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Thinner (1996)

Directed by: Tom Holland

Starring: Robert John Burke, Joe Mantegna, Bethany Joy Lenz, Lucinda Jenney, Stephen King

Rated: R for Horror Violence and Gore, Language and Sexuality

Running Time: 1 h 33 m

TMM Score: 1 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Some Makeup

WEAKNESSES: Anemic Story, Unlikeable Characters, Boring

Thinner (1996)

October 20, 2019

A fat lawyer begins rapidly loosing weight after gypsies curse him. 

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In Crime, Drama, Horror, Fantasy Tags Robert John Burke, Joe Mantegna, Bethany Joy Lenz, Lucinda Jenney, Stephen King, Tom Holland, 1 Star, 1996
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The Ninth Gate (1999)

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner

Rated: R for Some Violence and Sexuality

Running Time: 2 h 13 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Directing

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Tone

The Ninth Gate (1999)

October 19, 2019

A rare books dealer is drawn into a conspiracy with supernatural overtones after accepting a new job offer from a mysterious and wealthy patron. 

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In Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Roman Polanski, 1999, 3 Stars
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Don’t Look Now (1973)

Directed By: Nicolas Roeg

Starring: Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania, Massimo Serato

Rated: R

Run Time: 1h 50m

TMM Score: 4 Stars

Strengths: Direction, Acting

Weakness: Doesn’t Connect the Dots

Don't Look Now (1973)

October 16, 2019

After suffering a family tragedy, a British couple living in Venice are confronted by a series of mysterious and perhaps paranormal events. 

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In Art House, Drama, Horror Tags Michael McDonald, Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania, Massimo Serato, Nicolas Roeg, R Rated, 4 Stars, Don't Look Now, 1973
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The Hole in the Ground (2019)

Directed by: Lee Cronin

Starring: Seana Kerlake, James Quinn Markey, Kati Outinen

Rated: R for Some Disturbing Images

Running Time: 1 h 30 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Concept, Atmosphere

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Some Acting

The Hole in the Ground (2019)

October 10, 2019

After he goes missing in the woods and returns, a young mother suspects that her son might be an imposter.

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags Lee Cronin, Seana Kerlake, James Quinn Markey, Kati Outinen, R, 3 Stars, 2019
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The Witch (2015)

Directed by: Robert Eggers

Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw

Rated: R for Disturbing Violent Content and Graphic Nudity

Running Time: 1 h 32 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Acting, World Building, Cinematography

WEAKNESSES: -

The Witch (2015)

October 9, 2019

Puritans, banished from their village, are beset by a witch. 

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Robert Eggers, R, 5 Stars
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Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)

Directed by: Darren Lynn Bousman

Starring: Paul Sorvino, Anthony Stewart Head, Alexa PenaVega, Paris Hilton, Sarah Brightman

Rated: R for Strong Bloody Violence and Gore, Some Drug and Sexual Content

Running Time: 1 h 38 m

TMM Score: 1.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Anthony Stewart Head, Some Songs, General Concept, Practical Effects

WEAKNESSES: Paris Hilton, Most Songs, Overall Execution, Visual Effects

Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)

October 9, 2019

After a wave of organ failures sweeps through the human populous, a genetics company begins manufacturing artificial organs. But if the recipients of those organs can’t pay, the company sends in a Repo Man to take their product back. A musical!

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In Action, Crime, Coming of Age, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci Fi, Musical, Thriller Tags 2008, Darren Lynn Bousman, Paul Sorvino, Anthony Stewart Head, Alexa PenaVega, Paris Hilton, Sarah Brightman, 1.5 Stars, R
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Collateral Beauty (2016)

Directed By: David Frankel

Starring: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslet, Michael Pena, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley

Rated: PG-13

Run Time: 1h 37m

TMM Score: 2 Stars

Strengths: Nothing

Weakness: Plot, Story, Concept, Predictable Twist

Collateral Beauty (2016)

October 9, 2019

Howard Inlet’s successful life as an executive is rocked when the death of his daughter sends him spiralling in despair and erratic behavior. His friends and business partners, motivations mixed between helping their friend and securing their business, employ three actors to challenge and hopefully heal Howard.

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In Drama Tags Michael McDonald, Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslet, Michael Pena, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley, David Frankel, 2016, Collateral Beauty, PG-13, 2 Stars
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The Frozen Ground (2013)

Directed by: Scott Walker

Starring: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, Vanessa Hudgens

Rated: R for Violent Content, Sexuality/Nudity, Language and Drug Use

Running Time: 1h 45m

TMM Score: 2.5 Stars

STRENGTHS: Nic Cage, Atmosphere, True Story

WEAKNESSES: Vanessa Hudgens, Cinematography, Safe Writing

The Frozen Ground (2013)

October 8, 2019

A detective hunts down the famous serial killer Robert Hansen.

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In Drama, Mystery Tags Karl Nagurski, The Frozen Ground, Nicolas Cage, Vanessa Hudgens, John Cusack, Rated R, 2.5 Stars, Drama, Myster, Mystery
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The Woman in Black (2012)

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring:Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer, Ciaran Hinds

Rated: PG-13 for Thematic Material and Violence/Disturbing Images

Running Time: 1 h 35 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Production Design, Pacing, Atmosphere, Ending

WEAKNESSES: Some Acting, Lack of Real Scares, Too Many Jump Scares

The Woman in Black (2012)

October 8, 2019

A young lawyer travels to an isolated village to settle the estate of a client, only to find a vengeful spirit is haunting the occupants of the village. 

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In Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy Tags Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer, Ciaran Hinds, James Watkins, 3.5 Stars, 2012, PG-13
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The Wolfman (Director’s Cut) (2010)

Directed by: Joe Johnston

Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving, Asa Butterfield, Max Von Sydow (Only In Director’s Cut Only)

Rated: R For Bloody Horror Violence and Gore

Running Time: 1 h 59 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Some Acting, Production Design, Special Effects, Makeup, Gore Effects

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Climax

The Wolfman (2010)

October 7, 2019

After his brother goes missing, Lawrence Talbot returns to his home in Blackmoor, England where the town lives in fright of what they suspect is a werewolf. 

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In Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller Tags Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving, Asa Butterfield, Max Von Sydow, Joe Johnston, 2010, 3 Stars
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Bedevilled (2010)

Directed by: Cheol-soo Jang

Starring: Yeong-hie Seo, Seong-Won Ji, Min-ho Hwang, Ji-eun Lee

Rated: NR (TMM Suggested: R for Strong Graphic Violence Including Depictions of Physical and Sexual Abuse)

Running Time: 1 h 55 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Themes, Story, Acting, Writing

WEAKNESSES: Content, Somewhat Predictable

Bedevilled (2010)

October 5, 2019

A woman in an isolated village whom is constantly subject to abuse seeks help from a friend from Seoul. 

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In Action, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller Tags Yeong-hie Seo, Seong-Won Ji, Min-ho Hwang, Ji-eun Lee, Cheol-soo Jang, 2010, 4 Stars, South Korea
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Joker (2019)

Directed by: Todd Phillips

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz,Shea Whigham, Frances Conroy, Marc Maron, Glenn Fleshler

Rated: R for Strong Bloody Violence, Disturbing Behavior, Language and Brief Sexual Images

Running Time: 2 h 1 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Joaquin Phoenix, Themes, Writing

WEAKNESSES: Some Heavy-Handedness, Mild Pacing

Joker (2019)

October 4, 2019

A character study of Arthur Fleck, a man widely ignored and beat down by society. 

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In Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Superhero Tags Todd Phillips, Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Shea Whigham, Frances Conroy, Marc Maron, Glenn Fleshler, R, 4.5 Stars
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Crawl (2019)

Directed by: Alexandre Aja

Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Ross Anderson

Rated: R for Bloody Creature Violence and Brief Language

Running Time: 1 h 27 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Pacing, Special Effects, Production Design

WEAKNESSES: Thin Story, Some Writing

Crawl (2019)

October 3, 2019

A young woman finds herself trapped in a crawlspace with alligators after she attempts to rescue her father during a category 5 hurricane. 

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In Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Thriller Tags Alexandre Aja, Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Ross Anderson, R
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The Little Stranger (2018)

Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson

Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter, Charlotte Rampling

Rated: R for Some Disturbing Bloody Images

Running Time: 1 h 51 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Some Acting, Some Directing, Twist

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Uneven Writing, Some Acting, How Twist Was Handled

The Little Stranger (2018)

October 2, 2019

After a doctor is called to a crumbling manor, strange things begin to happen to him and the family that lives there.

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In Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller Tags Lenny Abrahamson, Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter, Charlotte Rampling, 3 Stars, 2018, R
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Solaris (1972)

Directed By: Andrei Tarkovsky

Starring: Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis, Jüri Järvet

Rated: PG

Run Time: 2h 47m

TMM Score: 4 Stars

Strengths: Directorial Vision, Concept

Weakness: Some Special Effects

Solaris (1972)

October 2, 2019

Dr. Kelvin is sent to a space station orbiting the planet Solaris to discover why everyone on board went insane.

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In Art House, Drama, Foreign Film, Mystery, Sci Fi Tags Michael McDonald, 4 Stars, PG, Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis, Jüri Järvet, Andrei Tarkovsky, 1972, Solaris
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