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The Perfection (2018)

Directed by: Richard Shepard

Starring: Allison Williams, Logan Browning, Steven Webber

Rated: TV-MA

Running Time: 1 h 30 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Themes

WEAKNESSES: Acting, Execution

The Perfection (2018)

October 13, 2019

A musical prodigy seeks out the star pupil of her former school, and the encounter sends both musicians down a dark path.

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In Art House, Crime, Coming of Age, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller Tags Allison Williams, Logan Browning, Steven Webber, TV-MA
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Housebound (2014)

Directed by: Gerard Johnstone

Starring: Morgana O’Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru, Ryan Lampp

Rated: NR (Suggested R for Some Language and Comic Violence)

Running Time: 1 h 47 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Tone, Comedy

WEAKNESSES: Pacing

Housebound (2014)

October 12, 2019

After being arrested and put on house arrest, Kylie must learn how to live with her mother Miriam and her stepfather Graeme in the house she grew up in, which, Miriam is convinced, is haunted.

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In Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Morgana O’Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru, Ryan Lampp, Gerard Johnstone, 2014, 3 Stars
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The Evil Dead (1981)

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Starring: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeMainicor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly

Rated: NC-17

Running Time: 1 h 25 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Independent/ Low Budget Masterpiece, Special Effects, Pacing, Cinematography, Directing, Schmaltzy Acting

WEAKNESSES: -

The Evil Dead (1981)

October 11, 2019

Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods for a groovy time, but after they discover a dark book and mysterious recordings left by the cabin’s previous owners, strange and horrific things begin to happen. 

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In Horror, Fantasy, Thriller Tags Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeMainicor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, 1981, 5 Stars, NC-17
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Evil Dead (2013)

Directed by: Fede Alvarez

Starring: Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, Elizabeth Blackmore

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

Running Time: 1 h 37 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Practical Effects, Atmosphere, Themes

WEAKNESSES: Thin Story, Acting

Evil Dead (2013)

October 11, 2019

Five friends go to a cabin in the woods where they find a book that unleashes demons.

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In Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, Elizabeth Blackmore, Fede Alvarez
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Scream (1996)

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard

Rated: R for Strong Graphic Horror Violence and Gore, and for Language

Running Time: 1h 51m

TMM Score: 3.5 Stars

STRENGTHS: Fantastic Blend of Humor and Terror, Iconic

WEAKNESSES: Tension isn’t Tight, Over the Top Performances

Scream (1996)

October 10, 2019

A ghost faced killer preys on a small town

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In Horror, Thriller Tags Karl Nagurski, Scream, Horror, Thriller, Wes Craven, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Rated R, 3.5 Stars
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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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Dog Soldiers (2002)

Directed by: Neil Marshall

Starring: Sean Pertwee, Kevin McKidd, Emma Cleasby, Liam Cunningham

Rated: R for Strong Violence/ Gore and Language

Running Time: 1 h 45 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Story

WEAKNESSES: Budgetary Restraints

Dog Soldiers (2002)

October 7, 2019

A group of military recruits runs into werewolves while training in Scotland.

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In Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Monster Film, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags Neil Marshall, Sean Pertwee, Kevin McKidd, Emma Cleasby, Liam Cunningham, 2002, 3.5 Stars
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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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Shivers (1975)

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Paul Hampton, Joe Silver, Lynn Lowry, Allan Kolman

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 27 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Practical Effects

WEAKNESSES: Content Will Deter Viewers, A Little Sloppy

Shivers (1975)

October 6, 2019

A strain of parasites infects a high-rise apartment complex and turns the residents into sex-crazed fiends. 

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In Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags Paul Hampton, Joe Silver, Lynn Lowry, Allan Kolman, David Cronenberg, 3.5 Stars
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Splinter (2008)

Directed by: Toby Wilkins

Starring: Shea Whigham, Jill Wagner, Paulo Costanzo, Rachel Kerbs

Rated: R for Violence/Gore Language

Running Time: 1 h 22 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Some Special Effects, Tension

WEAKNESSES: Some Acting, Pacing in Middle

Splinter (2008)

October 6, 2019

After a convict and his girlfriend take a young couple hostage, a parasitic creature terrorizes them all.

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In Crime, Horror, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags Shea Whigham, Jill Wagner, Paulo Costanzo, Rachel Kerbs, Toby Wilkins, R, 3 Stars, 2008
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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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The Toxic Avenger (1984)

Directed by: Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman

Starring: Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, Melvin Junko, Gary Schneider

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 22 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Practical Effects, Humor

WEAKNESSES: Not For Everyone, Writing, Content

The Toxic Avenger (1984)

October 4, 2019

A 98 lbs nerdy janitor is turned into a monster-superhero after falling into a vat of toxic waste.

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In Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Superhero, Sci Fi Tags Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, Melvin Junko, Gary Schneider, Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman, 1984, R, 3.5 Stars
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Class of Nuke ‘Em High (1986)

Directed by: Richard W. Haines, Lloyd Kaufman

Starring: Janelle Brady, Gil Brenton, Robert Prichard

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 25 m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Practical Effects

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Boring

Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986)

October 4, 2019

The students at a high school near a nuclear power plant start behaving strangely after smoking irradiated marijuana.

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In Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags Richard W. Haines, Lloyd Kaufman, Janelle Brady, Gil Brenton, Robert Prichard, 2 Stars, 1986
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Joy Ride (2001)

Directed by: John Dahl

Starring: Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Bowman

Rated: R for Violence/Terror and Language

Running Time: 1 h 37 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Acting, Tone

WEAKNESSES: Predictable

Joy Ride (2001)

October 3, 2019

A psychotic trucker harasses three young people after they play a cruel joke on him. 

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In Action, Adventure, Crime, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller Tags Joy Ride, 2001, John Dahl, Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Bowman, R, 3.5 Stars
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