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NOW THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND HORROR SPECTACLE THAT'S MULTI-GEN-FRIENDLY!! 🕹🎮🍿 Blumhouse Productions never fails to impress! Imagine being tasked with directing and adapting this dark kidcore-themed, highly popular video game to the silver screens to be under R-18. Wow!! An admirable challenge -conquered IMO . Truly, this is one thrilling, jumpscare experience... as with playing the game. Kudos to director Emma Tammi and cast and crew for successfully and effectively bringing this point-and-click survival horror by Scott Cawthon to life!! One may have some doubts at first, if it would be safe to watch along with kids since we do know that Blumhouse titles are often associated with 98.5% adult themes. But this, surpasses expectations! As to both scary and somewhat wholesome at the same time...Just a bit of a warning, maybe there are still some scenes and language in here that are a bit inappropriate for kids to see or hear-just minor only though. Always best to be prepped to cover them ears and eyes at the right time. The story revolves around Mike Schmidt(Josh Hutcherson-Zathura, The Hunger Games) and his little sister Abby(Elizabeth in the game), their unfortunate little brother Garrett(Lucas Grant) and the haunted struggles they underwent and took place -most especially when Mike started his night shift at the pizza joint. Also, Elizabeth Lail(Dead of Summer, One Upon a Time) as Vanessa Shelly did a fantastic job with her portrayal- a tritagonist not to be missed. And of course, an added bonus - "Scream" legend Mathew Lillard, in a performance that he does best, a blindsiding awesome one to note, in the hall of surprise thrills. I don't want to spoil it much further for you dear reader/movie fanatic, but this, definitely is an entertaining watch from start to finish--popcorn-worthy, guaranteed! Either you've played the videogame or not. Made me crave for gothic-themed strawberry chocolate cupcakes afterwards. <-; !!

An Unsettling Underwater House-Raid Escapade!!⭐⭐⭐⭐ No wonder Blumhouse acquired this masterpiece for domestic film release. It truly is a work of motion picture art -in a submerged perspective! Never seen anything like it!.. Reminded me a bit of those unnerving underwater horror video games. "Bioshock", "Subnautica" and that music video "Take A Picture" by Filter popped into mind. Gives that feel of terror, that in the same time is relatable, in terms of plot and the characters. The story is about a vlogger couple seeking for that "one vlog" to get them their dream million-views. That term 'viral' is about to bring our main protagonists here and us -the viewers, a whole new meaning to this "lac de Laffrey" experience. Scuba-diving adventure in a setup that is definitely a time off from the common underwater shark-scare tropes. Once you reach the interference part, consequences get from imperturbable to grave... Wow!! Now this is where the jumpscare fun starts... Jaw-dropping popcorn moments with the element of fear and strife between our movie's prime elements add more to the drama that make this a one worthy, memorable watch. Plus the dread of the atmospheric earworm soundtrack like Yodelice's "The Secret", and Jacqueline Boyer's "Je ne sais plus"(French rendition of Lesley Gore's You Don't Own Me) are takeaways that will surely be pleasurable to listen to in one's own "downer's" leisure time. Couldn't trace that metal song played in the underwater scene though... It's not even in the ending credits. Camille Rowe as 'Tina' and James Jagger's 'Ben' are convincing enough as candid Youtuber's on video, added with creepy vibes performance of French actor Éric Savin as Pierre Montégnac. And Oh, Yeah! Not to forget "Tom's" eerie contribution. Writer and Director Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury surely 'flooded' this terror deep with profound artistry! That fantastic attic sequence with all those props is just gnarly impressive! Many "quelle voix?" moments that will surely leave a spine-chilling "mémoire" for that avid horror fan in us.

The Miyagi-do discipline, Bonsai trees, Elisabeth Shue(Hollow Man, The Saint, Back To The F II, Melrose Place) are only some of the few reasons on why this flick is a "Hai !!" to your viewing list..."Banzai!!" to Pat Morita and cast for superb performances. Should've been a good for kids except for them romantic moments.

Doug Liman, director of "The Bourne Identity " along with crew and cast helmed this film amazingly which was based on a Sakurazaka novel. Emily Blunt, the vicious Sentinel-like(The Matrix) aliens, the time loop concept of the plot definitely gives this film an edge-so to speak. But wait... Don't just take my word for it-Watch It!!

A brilliant war/drama film with some unforgettable clash scenes not only between the two countries' warriors, but with the innocent and experienced civilians themselves. Gripping performances by the cast. Of which can make the viewer feel abysmal hatred for the antagonists and sorrowful empathy for the victims and/or main character/s. A veracious portrayal of human nature pitted against the throes of war. Rest assured-- A powerful film in its own right. Based on a novel by Chinese-American author Geling Yan who's inspired by an American missionary's account of the Nanking(Nanjing) massacre.

The Crites first flick!! Dee Wallace(Cujo,E.T.,The Frighteners) and cast showcase great performances!! The small-scale setting surely didn't get in the way of how amazing this popcorn-flick was made!! Them rolling vermin from space will certainly leave a "thorny" impression on ya'!!

Russel Crowe(Gladiator, Noah, Unhinged) and Denzel Washington(A Soldier's Story, Fallen, Eli, Man on Fire) are at each other's throats again- this time in the real world, in contrast to their duel in "Virtuosity". Tension-ridden scenes will make you on-the-edge-of-your-seat as story thrillingly unfolds!! With support performances from Thanos, Heimdall, Lymari Nadal, Ruby Dee and the rest make this film memorable to watch. The conclusion is just epic!!

Chloe Grace from that film "Kick-@ss!, Shadow in the Cloud and Let Me In" ..Sorry for that digression, and going back to this movie... "Little Anne deserved better--Not to spoil it for you.. But hey! This film's actually based on true events." It is a bit convoluted mainly on the climactic part though. But Sam(Avatar, The Great Raid) and Negan(The Losers, Watchmen) managed to pull this off nicely and Jessica Chastain(Zero Dark Thirty, IT remake, Zookeeper's Wife) adds to the thrill. Jason Clarke's(Pet Sematary redux, Winchester) character here is menacing but a bit adrift. Generally this feature is all right.

A good follow-up to the Nazi-zombie gore fest from 2009. Picking up from where the last film ended, the story continues as Herzog is entranced by a new mission that was really old...<-; New characters like the Zombie Squad and the Russian fiends make this all the more dreadfully interesting. Plenty of cool stuff here like Martin's Z- arm (kinda' like Ash's deadite hand), an olden armored Tiger tank, and some unconventional zombie action. Expect more gruesomeness and some slapstick dark comedy. "Sieg Heil" to the defeat of them brutal unsightly oppressors or are they defeated? Go ahead and find out ... A frightfully entertaining, fun watch!!

An Aussie made film-Wow!! All I can tell you after watching this is you'd best have "No worries!" because rest assured this is a vicious, awesome spectacle you shouldn't miss !! Them climactic scenes are just epic !