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Destination Fear (2019)
Good Mindless Entertainment
I'm a skeptic through and through regarding ghosts. But it isn't because I don't believe that there are things unseen in this world which exist, it's because I actually do believe those things do in fact exist; just not in the way that shows like Destination Fear present it.
That said, I don't watch ghost hunter shows to see "ghosts." I watch them, because I find them highly entertaining and enjoyable. It's great mindless entertainment, and sometimes I need that and nothing more. It helps to escape reality for a little while; it's kind of therapeutic in that regard. So thank you Destination Fear.
I mean, there's few TV shows better, than watching a group of "ghost hunting" kids, running around "scared" of the things that go "bump in the night." And doesn't that sound familiar? Well, it would if you ever watched Saturday morning cartoons during the 1970s. You know, cartoons like Scooby-Doo? When I was a kid, I loved Scooby-Doo, and this is kind of like that; only with real kids, minus the dog and Mystery Machine van (these guys use a Class A motor home).
So almost perfect guys! They just need to get a burnt-orange colored dog with black spots, and a "groovy" custom Chevy van, and these guys on Destination Fear would be a solid 10 stars in my book.
So yeah, If people are willing to make total fools of themselves on a TV show in order to entertain folks like me, then they deserve to get paid money for doing it. Scooby-Doo made money for advertisers, writers, artists, voice actors, and more. These folks are no different than any other actors who provide "entertainment" for those of us willing to watch said entertainment. Why? Because there's actually value in that, hence the word, "entertainment."
So I don't mind that these shows are "fake" or that they've been scientifically debunked; yeah, it's such a surprise to know that this stuff isn't real huh? (Sarcasm) But frankly that's the point, is it not? So I'm not gonna bash these kids for doing what they're doing. Because as long as they enjoy creating the content, and people like me still enjoy watching it, then it's all good in my eyes!
7/10 stars rating.
But only because there are far too many times, when the actors pour it on a little too thick in the yelling and screaming department. Oh, and because they don't have a cute burnt-orange colored dog with black spots in various places on the team, nor do the technically have a custom van conversion for a Mystery Machine, instead choosing a Class A motor home.
The Cleansing Hour (2019)
Surprisingly Good Horror Film
Before watching this film, I prepared myself for the worst as I do with most films of this genre. That said, I actually was surprised by how thoughtful this film is. The actors do a good job selling the intelligently written script. The visual effects are decently done for its budget, and I appreciated the commentary this film made. It includes all the gore and mayhem people view these types of films for, but with the added benefit of social commentary that basically warns people to maintain their humanity, integrity and wits while on-line. The group-think or mob mentality is addressed as well as consequences for actions, motivation and words that people often use social media platforms for.
Bottom line, I recommend horror fans check this one out, because I truly believe it's an entertaining film that will also speak to people in ways they never would have thought possible from the supernatural horror genre. Kudos to the filmmakers, I look forward to more from them.
The Evil in Us (2016)
Starts Okay, Gets Stupid, Ends Horribly
Okay, SPOILER ALERT! DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED!
It's a decent looking "zombie" movie with all the blood, gore and mayhem you're looking for with this type of film, and the actors are even decent. But that's where the "okay" ends and the stupid to horrible begins.
We have the typical young party going 'twenty somethings' getting together on July 4th to celebrate on an island near Seattle apparently, and once there, communication with the outside world is only possible via a CB Radio! (gee, imagine that). And, the only way to get off the island is the same way one gets to it, via a boat, and it's driven by none other than some "creepy middle-aged guy with a beard." So yeah, typical horror movie tropes included.
The long story short (because nothing else really matters), there are meanwhile, some twisted folks conducting illegal experiments in nearby Seattle by yet another "creepy middle-aged guy" with NO beard, along with his wife and their "millennial" boy admirer (it becomes more clear later 'why' this matters).
Anyway, they (no beard creep, et al) are lacing cocaine with some sort of virus that turns people into raging zombies who then eat people, alive, who may or may not be a zombie too, until the 'cocaine' wears off. And, of course, a party goer has some of this 'bad coke' with him.
Basically, this movie is an anti drug campaign at this point, which in and of itself isn't necessarily a bad thing, until the script writer gets us to the dreadful 'ends horribly' part. Because, guess what, we learn that all along, the 'creepy middle-aged guy with no beard', along with his wife and the kid who idolizes him, is apparently a ranking member of the GOP! THE POLITICAL Grand Old Party! He's 'doctor evil' along with his enabling and equally evil wife and their millennial zealot boy wonder are lacing Cocaine to zombify kids! Why you ask? It doesn't matter! Just REASONS and the GOP, ya know?? And all this while he's running for president!
Yep, can't make this stuff up folks! So this entire 'movie' is an anti-drug, anti-Republican activist ad! Gee, how original (sarcasm). I mean, it's not like people these days don't get enough political insanity in their real lives, right (especially in Seattle)? Nope, we need flipping HORROR movies to be political activism too! I suppose the location, "Seattle, Washington" was supposed to clue the rest of us in?? Who knows what the mental midget who wrote this was thinking, but this really dumbed down the movie immensely. It dupes even non political people into a, "Naner naner naner!" (tongue out, ears twinked) gotcha! moment" for an ending; it's that petty and childish. I watch movies for entertainment, not for one-sided childish political rants on steroids.
So if you think likewise, do yourself a favor and use your time for something better; like doing the laundry, or pulling your own nails out with pliers (more sarcasm). Otherwise, you too will lose around an hour and a half of your life forever!
TIME WASTED!
D-Railed (2018)
Not Even As A Comedy
It started "okay" even with a hint of cheesiness for a stupid line being read during character introductions from a brochure, as they stood beside "the train" they're about to board stating, "the train was built back in the 1900s!" Really? So what??
Well, after watching the film, I figured out why this dialogue was laughably inserted. After watching the "post derailment scenes" the stupid treehouse like construction, which was readily apparent, and used to portray a wrecked train car, an obvious MOVIE SET, was MINUS all the IRON STEEL the train was made from based upon exterior shots. So naturally, we dumb movie goers needed that stupid line to explain that the aforementioned STEEL CAR was actually just 2×4 pieces of wood! Yeah, thanks for letting us know the film is low budget, never would have guessed.🙄
Yet, that wasn't the biggest problem with this film. The biggest problem, is it actually takes itself seriously. From feeling the need to explain low budget movie sets with dialogue, to having your "creature" look like a horrific version of "Venom" meets rubber suit costume from "The Creature From The Black Lagoon," worn by some guy, there really isn't much else to say. Couple that with a script of characters written by a class of 5th graders, and performed by their school's faculty members, the result is clear.
This truly is a bad film, don't bother, unless you're doing it as a dare or maybe it's part of a "drinking game." But trust me, not even a 12 pack of double IPA could make this "movie" any more entertaining.
Star Trek: Picard (2020)
"Star Trek Picard"
I have taken note of the title given to this "show," and now I'm wondering when the content is going to fit the title. Has anybody at CBS seen where Captain Picard is now? Because I've yet to identify him anywhere within this new self titled television series.
You know, come to think of it, the entire Star Trek universe appears to have been blown into oblivion by some unreported Super Nova, because that's frankly the only explanation I can come up with, when considering what you folks seem to believe Star Trek is, or is not. I can tell you this for sure though; the concept of whatever this is supposed to be, isn't good, at all. It's not escapism, it's not science fiction, it's not fun, it's not hopeful of anything, and it's certainly not Star Trek as a result. So yeah, good luck with that.....
I'll just watch The Orville to get my Star Trek fix. Because I'm done with, whatever "this" is.......c-ya.
Ouija House (2018)
WTH??
I'm still trying to figure out if this movie was to be taken seriously or if it's for laughs. Seriously. I've seen some idiotic films in the past, but this laughable mess wins the all time dumb horror flick award. The Ȯlements attempted were particularly lame. And no, not even a good smoke or bottle of Jack could make watching this crap any easier. Gee whiz.........🙄