Jacob Blythe

Frankenstein (2025) A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a monstrous creature to life in a daring experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Dark, dreary, out right beautiful. Guillermo Del Toro, perhaps one of the greatest Directors in film History gives us this hauntingly beautiful revision of one of the most popular horror films/story to date. Frankenstein. This film is why I love gothic horror films so much. It's not afraid to get deep, it's not afraid to tug at your heartstrings. This is a remarkable story with a cast that pours their heart into their respective roles. It's nice to see Mia Goth sticking with the horror genre. This movie definitely gives off some incredibly horrific vibes that brings chills with each eerie scene. The scenery in this film is stunning. It has some beyond gorgeous visuals. This whole movie had me strapped to my seat. I'm really glad I was able to watch this one alone as this movie had me in tears. I don't mean I cried, I mean I was full on sobbing. Not just to one scene alone. This whole movie had me full of emotions. This Frankenstein is so heartfelt and so dark and so full of so many things that I am so grateful Guillermo Del Toro was the man to create this masterpiece. You can tell his heart was in this. From the cast, to the story, to the visuals to even the score. It was all the most beautiful work of art I perhaps have ever seen. This has made it onto my favorite movies of all time perhaps. Upon further viewings of this film will confirm those feelings but I am forever grateful that this was made. There are many reasons why I hype this movie the way I do. I related to the creature on such a personal, deep level that it really hit me in my feelings. Anyway, Frankenstein is a masterpiece. One of the most wonderful Gothic Horror pieces to exist. 5/5 stars is a deserving score for this one. Hauntingly, dreadfully beautiful!

Movie #20 Good Boy (2025) A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most. One of my most anticipated projects, Good Boy literally made my heart feel so much warmth during the entirety of this film. The reason why I was so interested in viewing this one is because it's extremely unique. Following the dogs point of view throughout the entire film really brings a lot especially if you're an animal lover or even have a companion yourself. Taking three years to film this beautiful masterpiece. This is indeed an artsy type film but not one that bored me in the slightest. I stayed very intrigued ready to see what Indy, our star of this magical film was going to get into or discover next. His emotions were highly powerful and you felt it through every second of this film. This movie really packs a punch. I gotta say a film with the length of only an hour and thirteen minutes, you honestly can't tell as it keeps you invested. I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to see this on the big screen and I'm even more glad that the director. The owner of this sweet adorable pup came up with this amazing idea. It is certainly one I wouldn't miss. It's incredibly heartfelt. I even very well shed a tear or two during the viewing of this wonderful work of art. The atmosphere is gorgeous, the camera shots were magnificent and Indy. Well he was a pure star. Not knowing he was even in a movie, he did a wonderful job. I had a blast with Good Boy. That said. It deserves a 5/5.

The Strangers: Chapter II (2025) The Strangers are back – more brutal and relentless than ever. When they learn that one of their victims, Maya (Madelaine Petsch), is still alive, they return to finish what they’ve started. With nowhere to run and no one to trust, Maya must survive another horrific chapter of terror as The Strangers – driven by a senseless, unceasing purpose – pursue her, more than willing to kill anyone who stands in their way Just when I felt it could at least get better. It doesn't. Strangers Chapter Two lacks so much creativity. The acting is once again an issue. Horrible decisions and well not a great story. I gave the first chapter a .5/5 stars and well it deserved it. Boring, bad acting and nothing at all happening that was interesting. This one however wasn't so much boring as it was ridiculous. I just don't understand how they made the first two films then come out with this goofy stuff. A lot of this made no sense whatsoever and now we're getting a third chapter, why? Anyway. Enough about this monstrosity. It gets a 1/5 Stars.

The Birds (1963) a series of sudden, unexplained, and violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California. The story follows socialite Melanie Daniels (Hedren) as she travels to the town and becomes caught in the escalating chaos, which culminates in a terrifying siege of the Brenner family's home.  Alfred Hitchcock is one of the world's most known actors of all time. While only ever having watched the original Psycho film and highly enjoying it, I figured it was time to check out The Birds. This film I unfortunately didn't enjoy at all. I don't so much think it's that it's old. I just feel it wasn't for me. I wasn't having near as much fun as I hoped to have. I really was hoping to enjoy this one but I unfortunately couldn't grasp a feel for it and that's okay. I just felt it was a little overacted and felt very cheesy. I'm gonna throw the Birds in at 1/5 stars.

The Strangers: Chapter I (2024) a young couple whose car breaks down in a small town, forcing them to stay in a remote cabin where they are terrorized by three masked assailants. So I had the miserable displeasure of watching the most recent installment of a franchise I honestly began to enjoy. I first watched the original two, years ago and truly enjoyed them both. But dear goodness, this was a bore. From the very start just waiting on something to happen. The acting was absolutely dreadful. Like what were some of those faces. You're being stalked and you're so damn cringy. Ugh, was this truly awful. Which is a shame because as I said I loved the first two quite a bit. There was nothing to this one that I liked and quite frankly it made me unsure if I even want to check out the second part at this point. If this one was this miserable, is there even a point? Yeah I hated this. I can't understand how someone can act that terrible in a movie like this. Like why were you even casted to play victims. Sickening stuff. So boring. The Strangers: Chapter I is a .5/5 stars. Do not recommend.

HIM (2025) a promising young football player who, after suffering a career-threatening injury, is invited to train with a legendary but sinister retired quarterback, played by Marlon Wayans. The film explores the dark side of professional football, fame, and fandom through a psychological and supernatural lens.  I originally wasn't going to give this film a watch. Then seeing as it had Marlon Wayans which I very much enjoy in Serious roles. I considered it. Then with a significant amount of Hate I then found myself a little on edge to see it again. However, I decided to find out for myself and my goodness this film was magnificent. I seriously enjoyed this from start to finish. The cast exceeded my expectations and Marlon, my God was Marlon spectacular. He absolutely blew me away. This film got incredibly dark and shows what fame can do to a person. Perfect portrayal on what can happen once fame hits your soul. This film has such an epic display of certain things that I must recommend you check this out for. This is a seriously solid thriller type film. I'm not s sports fan by any means but there's one aspect to this that kept me fully interested in what was going on. If you're a fan of a good thriller or if you're a fan of football. I Definitely recommend go checking this one out. Marlon alone will blow you away. It's worth watching on the big screen. Such a fantastic flick. That said, HIM deserves a 5/5 stars

Toy Story : 30th anniversary (1995) Woody (Tom Hanks), a good-hearted cowboy doll who belongs to a young boy named Andy (John Morris), sees his position as Andy's favorite toy jeopardized when his parents buy him a Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) action figure. Even worse, the arrogant Buzz thinks he's a real spaceman on a mission to return to his home planet. When Andy's family moves to a new house, Woody and Buzz must escape the clutches of maladjusted neighbor Sid Phillips (Erik von Detten) and reunite with their boy. To think that when this film was first release I wasn't yet a part of this world. Then years later I finally get the opportunity to see perhaps the main movie that sparked my love for animation and films as a whole on the big screen, talk about such a wonderful experience. Sitting in the theater and watching a movie you watched endlessly in your childhood and to be able to have that experience is such a once in a lifetime thing and it's unforgettable. I'm so grateful to be alive to see the 30th anniversary of such a classic and I look forward to viewing more as they come alone with anniversaries. This film practically speaks for itself in how good it is. So I'm giving Toy Story the deserving 5/5 Stars

Eddington (2025) During the COVID-19 pandemic, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Eddington, N.M. Wow. This was an outstanding film. With what takes place of certain events that were real life takes very personal turns in which I truly loved. This cast was phenomenal and very believable in every scene. Something about Joaquin Phoenix and Ari Aster just fits so well. As his role as Beau in the previous Ari Aster Film, Beau is afraid was brilliant and his role in Eddington was incredible as well. Need to see them work together more often in the future. Ari Aster's fourth film is an absolute masterpiece. The only film of his I hadn't saw is Hereditary but I do plan on changing that. The other three are works of art in my personal opinion. This director and Robert Eggers are my top two directors. Something special is created when these two create something. That is a fact. I was very blown away by this as before I wasn't quite sure how it would work but my oh my did this do its job. Excellent film. Eddington gains a 5/5 stars from me.

The Long Walk (2025) Teens participate in a grueling high-stakes contest where they must continuously walk or be shot by a member of their military escort. Meaning only one will survive. When I watch movies I want to be taken on a ride. Whether it's entertaining, emotional, horrifying or anything similar to any of these feelings. The Long Walk is certainly not for the faint of heart. This is the movie that absolutely takes you on a ride which you'd expect, but no. It's even harder than your typical ride. This movie has so many ways of making you feel different emotions. I expected that feeling bad for certain characters was to occur. Along the way you have such strong character development that makes this so difficult to watch but you can't look away. This story keeps you so mesmerized throughout. You wouldn't generally expect people walking for nearly two hours to keep your interest however that's the beauty to this film. There's so much anticipation. This dystopian thriller brings so much to the table. This is no typical movie viewing experience. This is something so life changing in which in many aspects you will remember forever. I may have found my favorite film of the year. This is by far my favorite Stephen King Adaptation. I'm giving the long Walk a 5/5 stars. I hugely recommend you go see this one. Prepare your heart 🖤

Strange Harvest (2025) Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for Mr. Shiny, a sadistic serial killer from the past whose return marks the beginning of a new wave of grotesque, otherworldly crimes tied to a dark, cosmic force. So over the course of the summer. I had the pleasure of watching a few films. With the likes of Superman, Fantastic Four, 28 Years Later and Weapons. In the midst of all of those great films, there was a limited release of a mockumentary type film called Strange Harvest at my local theater. A two day release as a matter of fact. Not knowing practically anything about it. I thought why not give it a go. Little did I know what I was in for. From the very beginning I found myself gripping my armrest. Inching in my seat to find out where we are about to go next. I've watched a few true crime documentaries and I have to say for the entire film I felt like this whole created story actually had occurred and I was watching one of those true crime docs. I felt not at all that this was a fictional film. The realistic feeling to this film is what makes me absolutely admire this masterpiece and you're probably wondering why this is my first film to review since being back. Well, frankly it's because this quite literally is possibly the best film I have saw lately or even this year. It blew me away. This is a film I'm very saddened that it didn't get not only a wider release but even a wider audience or even the advertisement it deserves. Even if you're not a fan of horror. If you're a true crime buff I presume this would be for you. There's something for everyone in that category. I must also say this film doesn't hold back. The interviews are very in depth as is some of the footage. Some very dark and vicious images that doesn't leave your mind after viewing. I find this film to be quite remarkable as it does what it's set out to do. It scares, brings chills and all that sorts of stuff. It was pure brilliance and one I cannot wait to watch again. The directors first film is purely phenomenal and different than every other horror movie. In every aspect did I enjoy this. Just fantastic. So that said. I'm giving Strange Harvest a 5/5 stars.