Mama

Mama

If there is one thing I can say about the ghost story Mama, it’s that the film’s heart was in the right place.  I could see why, executive producer, Guillermo del Toro would want to put his support behind the film, since it was the kind of story that would attract him.  However, that couldn’t…

The Cabin in the Woods

The Cabin in the Woods

It’s going to be hard to talk about this movie without giving away too much of the plot.  In fact, if you’ve seen the trailer for this film, you probably already know too much. I will say that it’s a very self-aware horror film that plays greatly with horror cliches and expectations.  It was also…

Tucker & Dale vs Evil

Tucker & Dale vs Evil

Tucker & Dale vs Evil is a horror/comedy that initially debuted at 2010 Sundance Film Festival.  Tonight I saw the film during a screening at the Toronto Underground Cinema (though it’s also supposed to get a limited release next month). The film can be best described as a reverse horror movie, since most of the events…

The Strangers

The Strangers

Since I was away during the weekend, I quickly went to go see this film today. I would have to say that was definitely a very suspenseful film. It was also chilling that this is more realistic film (probably to support its, slightly exaggerated, tag that the film was “inspired by true events”). I also…