The Wrong Number (Fear Street #5) by R. L. Stine (Book Review)
It begins as an innocent prank, when Deena Martinson and her best friend Jade Smith make sexy phone calls to the boys from school. But Deena's half-brother Chuck catches them in the act and threatens to tell their parents, unless the girls let him in on the fun. Chuck begins making random calls, some even threatening. It's dangerous and exciting. They're even enjoying the publicity, and the uproar they've caused. Until Chuck calls a number on Fear Street.
To his horror, Chuck realizes he has called THE WRONG NUMBER. The jokes are over when murder is on the line. The murderer knows who they are and where they live — and they have nowhere to call for help.
One thing about the Fear Street series is that some of the books are definitely more mature in subject and writing style then others. I read these when I was in Jr. High... Continue reading
Cut (2000)
The cast and crew of the horror flick Hot Blooded get a shock when a mysterious killer slaughters their director. Now, each time someone tries to complete the film there's another brutal slaying. But a little massacre isn't going to stop the next batch of bright would-be filmmakers: They'll finish the film if it kills them -- and it probably will -- in this gory horror flick starring Molly Ringwald.
Not a whole lot to say about this movie honestly. It's pretty straight forward, nothing awful, but nothing great. Continue reading
Madison County (2011)
A group of college kids travel to a small, mountain town called Madison County to interview the author of a tell-all book on the accounts of several grisly murders that happened there. But when the kids get to Madison County, the author is no where to be found and the towns people act like they haven't seen him in years. They also say that the killer never existed and the murders never happened.
I expected this to be garbage. Redbox users rated this as a horrible filmed in the backyard sort of movie. So, I was happy when it turned out not to be nearly that bad... Continue reading
The Evil Inside (Krewe of Hunters Series book #4) By Heather Graham (Book Review)
[rating:2.5/5]
In Salem, Massachusetts stands the Lexington House. A house that has seen numerous murders over the years. Jenna Duffy has made a career out of investigating the inexplicable. Yet nothing could prepare her for the string of slayings once again plaguing Lexington House—or for the chief suspect, a boy barely old enough to drive, much less kill. With the young man's life on the line, Jenna must team up with attorney Samuel Hall to pinpoint who—or what—is taking the lives of those who get too close to the past. But everything they learn brings them closer to the forces of evil stalking this tortured ground. Continue reading
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
[rating:4/5]
Set in the late 40's the residents of Texarkana, Texas are left terrorized by a mysterious hooded killer who is stalking lovers parked in secluded areas during the evening and leaving the local police at a loss. This is based on the real case of "The Phantom Killer" also known as the "Texarkana Moonlight Murders" Continue reading
Scream 4 (2011)
[rating:3/5]
Sidney Prescott, now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey and Gale, who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill and her Aunt Kate. Unfortunately, Sidney's appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger. Continue reading
Trick 'r Treat (2007)
[rating:3.5/5]
Trick 'r Treat explores Halloween traditions while following a group of people trying to survive the most terrifying night of the year. From a serial killer who specializes in poisoning candy; to a group of mischievous kids; to a young woman hunted by a masked stalker; and a cantankerous old hermit dealing with a demonic trick-or-treater, the film is filled with horrifying twists, turns, dark humor, and strange creatures of every variety. Continue reading
Jack-O (1995)
[rating:2/5]
On Halloween night a group of grave-robbing teens accidentally unleash Jack-O, a pumpkin-headed demon that begins killing townspeople. Sean Kelly, one of Jack-O's main targets, tries to find out what the creature wants and how to stop it. The history of the murderous monster, which has almost been forgotten by the locals, is tied to the death of warlock Walter Machen. Continue reading
Satan’s Little Helper (2004)
[rating:2/5]
It's Halloween eve, and 9-year-old Douglas is in for the fright of his life in this chilling horror tale. Dressed as "Satan's Little Helper" (from his favorite video game), Douglas goes out trick-or-treating and meets a guy dressed as the monstrous boss from the same video game. Staying true to the game, Doug offers to be his assistant, unaware that the masked man is really a serial killer on a Halloween murdering spree. Continue reading