It's Movie Time - Part 2

 

So, I wanted to do a second installment featuring some of my spooky watch.  So many great things seemed to come out this month and the good news is I still have things I want to watch to carry me over through some of November.  

Goosebumps - Hulu and Disney +

We've only watched the first episode so far and to be honest, I probably need to rewatch it because it was Zeke's second night here and I was a bit preoccupied with his transition.  It was very promising though and I love Justin Long so I'm excited to see where this one heads.  It does seem a bit darker than the other TV series.

 

 Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (Parmount +)

This was a great sequel to a movie I didn't know needed one.  However, I guess technically it's a prequel.  David Duchovny was a treat in this one and I did find it rather scary in places.  Mr. Barb really liked it as well and he sometimes finds King movies hit or miss.  Then again, I'm pretty sure King didn't have much to do with this one.  Maybe that's why the ending worked - if you know, you know.

 

The Exorcist: Believer

We watched this outside Friday night.  It was fairly warm and we had a bonfire going and I have to say, it was the perfect atmosphere.  This one held up to my expectations and the ending added a nice ode to the original which was definitely needed and well deserved.  I recommend this to any horror fan and am amazed at how much one of the young ladied, when possessed, actually looked a bit like Linda Blair (aka Reagan).

 

 Totally Killer (Amazon Prime)

This is pretty much a horror comedy with lots of nods to the 80s and I found it really enjoyable. Mr. Barb skipped it because he doesn't like comedy mixed with horror but because of the 80s nostalgia and Kiernan Shipka, which I think thrives with these types of scripts, I knew I had to work it in.  I highly recommend this one. 

So, if you are looking for more spooky things to watch, I would recommend all of these. Let me know if there's anything else you think I should check out!

It's Movie Time!

 

Part of what I love about Spooky Season is watching scary movies.  With the weather growing colder and the nights getting darker much earlier, it's the perfect time of year.  Since we've watched quite a few lately, I thought this warranted its own post.  

Daryl Dixon - AMC

I'll be the first to admit the last few seasons of The Walking Dead had me supporting the end of the series because I think they kind of fell flat.  I was unsure about this spin-off but let me be honest, this spin-off renewed my love affair with Daryl and the season ending episode - CLASSIC!  Can't wait to see what Season 2 brings but please, can they give this character a bath?  This promo shot is the cleanest he looks all season. All 6 episodes are now streaming.

 

Dark Harvest (2023) 

I have never read this book because I've heard it can be kind of slow but I did really enjoy the movie. Sawtooth Jack is pretty creepy and I liked the historical feel of it.  I figured out the twist pretty quickly but it didn't ruin my enjoyment of the movie.

HERD (2023)

This movie was a completed dud for me.  It was marketed as a film with tons of zombies (I mean, come on, it's called HERD) but it ended up being a love story with a side of zombies and a healthy dose of bigotry,  I'm not opposed to any of these (well, I am VERY opposed to bigotry so I hope you know what I'm trying to say) but it was NOT what I was expecting.  It may work for some people though so if you are interested, give it a try.

Creepshow Season 4 (2023)

I know that if you only get AMC, these are coming out week by week.  But on the AMC+ app, you can at least watch the first six episodes now.  We are about 3 episodes in and I am already enjoying this season more than the last one.  Each episode contains two tales and I will say the first episode is probably my all-time favorite ever.  "Twenty Minutes with Cassandra" is a must-watch and I never knew I could love a wine-drinking, philosophical killer rat so much in my life!

So there you have it.  I hope to do one more post like this before the month is out so let me know if it's something you enjoyed.

Happy Watching!