“The Grove” is what I’d think of as the “Of Mice and Men” version of “The Walking Dead.” It’s a twisted tale of a beast without knowledge of how to survive in the world, and the inevitability that they’ll be a danger to themselves and everyone around them. Easily the most disturbing episode of the series yet, “The Grove” begins on a very eerie and absolutely surreal note that’s both cryptic and terrifying. Are we watching a dream? A flashback? A fever delusion? A memory? Or perhaps the life of someone who owned a sweet house in a grove once upon a time? One of the interesting ideas presented behind “The Grove” is the idea that perhaps Sophia died simply because she just didn’t see what was before her. Maybe Sophia didn’t view the walkers as a threat, or just didn’t view them as monsters when all was said and done.
Lucky (2014)
It’s hard to believe this film took eight hours to shoot. Director Jakob Bilinski manages to cut together such a tightly wound and excellent little horror film that it’s impossible to believe it came out so great, let alone coherent. “Lucky” is a fantastic horror film in the tradition of classic comeuppance stories that really do allow the audience to revel in the twist before us.
Monsters: The Complete Series (DVD)
After spending years in bootleg limbo, horror fans finally can own all seventy two episodes of the 1980’s anthology series “Monsters.” We’ve made no secret of our love for the series in the past, and it’s great to finally see the series get its due on DVD. I’m sure a lot of Blu-Ray geeks are pining for their own editions, but for now, this set is a great step forward. Perhaps we’ll eventually see a Blu-Ray edition for fans down the line.
Beneath (2013) [Blu-Ray/DVD]
I’m usually very open to anything Larry Fessenden directs or appears in. The man has a very unique visual style and is never prone to offering typical horror or dramatic entries. “Beneath” is such a sad state of affairs, because director Fessenden is so much better than what “Beneath” offers horror fans. Fessenden’s horror films tend to be unsettling, uneasy, and eerie, but “Beneath” is a shrill and downright awful film from beginning to end.
Our Top 5 Favorite Disney Musical Numbers
We really enjoyed 2013’s “Frozen,” and looking forward to its release this month. In honor of “Frozen,” and the Oscar win the excellent Idina Menzel song for the movie received at the Oscars this year, we’re listing our top five Disney Musical Numbers of All time! We grew up with Disney movies like a lot of other children, and I fondly remember seeing films like “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” and “Toy Story” in the theaters, including a slew of other films, and Disney of course plays best in the wide theaters with amazing sound. Here’s our list, what are your favorites?
Our Top Five “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” Big Bads
March 10th marked the seventeenth anniversary of “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” the cult television series that continues living on through a humongous and devoted fan base that proudly celebrate the series to this day. To mark the occasion, we, also fans of the series, decided to write down five of our favorite “Buffy” villains, and how much they rattled Buffy.
What are some of your favorite Buffy Villains?
In the Blood (2014)
The excellent Gina Carano takes her shot at her own version of “Breakdown,” and “Frantic,” with an action thriller that delivers on all fronts. If you loved Ms. Carano in “Haywire,” you’ll really enjoy the turn Carano takes here. “In the Blood” features a very respectable supporting cast along with Carano, playing a honeymooner with a tortured past who discovers her husband Derek has suddenly disappeared during their Caribbean getaway after a zip lining accident. Has he been kidnapped? Murdered? Is it a ruse from his over protective wealthy family to end the marriage?