The power of Christ is not that compelling… The H-Bomb: Young seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue) is having doubts about joining the Priesthood (and about his belief in God in general). So, he is sent to Rome to take a course in Exorcism, where he, being the pragmatic fellow that he is, makes no attempt at hiding his skepticism. His professor Father Xavier … [Read more...] about The Rite
Horror
Paranormal Activity 2
Are you ever really . . . alone? Swift shot: Nicely ties in the original, but with a less interesting cast overall. Takes a long time to get to the action, a really long time. Not anywhere near as scary as the original. Best to rent this one too, because you can save yourself from all the idiots in the theater. Read here for a list of them all! Watch it alone, or … [Read more...] about Paranormal Activity 2
My Soul to Take
You can keep it, Wes! The H-Bomb: One night in the quiet town of Riverton, a serial killer known as the Riverton Ripper is mortally wounded by police. While en route to the hospital, the Ripper comes to and attacks the paramedics, causing the ambulance to crash and burn. The Ripper’s bloody stretcher is found next to the river… but he isn’t. Whether or not the Ripper is … [Read more...] about My Soul to Take
Let Me In
Limacher Low Down: "Let Me In" is an American remake of the acclaimed Swedish movie "Let the Right One In" [Read editor, Rick Swift's review, here], which was released in 2008. Now I will be the first person to say that I really dislike American remakes of foreign horror films because of the way the movies get dumbed down for us. "Let Me In" was in some ways changed, but it … [Read more...] about Let Me In
Borderland
"The border has no memories" Swift shot: After watching this, you will need one, a stiff shot of whiskey and a few minutes watching Comedy Central! This film will stick in your chest, as you are reminded, there are worse things than death - and the term mercy will take on a whole new meaning. From the get go, I knew this was gonna disturb me . . . a lot. If you are … [Read more...] about Borderland
