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Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

Janice Ratliff — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:24:41 +0000

This video is scary from begining to end. When the ghosts show up in the daytime, no place is safe. Unlike a lot of horror films, this one makes sense all the way through and ends logically. It’s based on a true story so that makes it even better, or worse depending on your point of view. I would recommend watching it and I will probably watch it again.

Elsewhere

Janice Ratliff — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:48:38 +0000

This film stars Anna Kendrick (Twilight Saga) as Sarah and Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries) as Billy. Young girls are missing in a small town. When Sarah’s friend, Jillian turns up missing Sarah is the only one searching for her. Her mother is a loser who doesn’t seem the least bit concerned about her daughter. The local cop was following Jillian on her dating website and she threatened him so he isn’t helping in the search either. I enjoy films that keep me guessing. Most films give away the suspect’s identity immediately. I did figure this one out but it wasn’t my first guess.

Red Lights

Janice Ratliff — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:02:17 +0000

Red Lights stars Cillian Murphy and Sigourney Weaver as investigators of paranormal activity. Robert DeNiro stars as Silver, a man who has become rich and famous because of his so called “paranormal” abilities. DeNiro is always great and he’s why I watched this movie to begin with. There is a great twist at the end that I saw coming but not until about halfway through. I would definitely recommend it.

Pop Tabs/Beer Tabs

Janice Ratliff — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:01:40 +0000

I am collecting pop tabs for some new craft projects. I need lots! I will glady take whatever you bring.

Thanks in advance.

Jan

The Raven

Janice Ratliff — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:15:43 +0000

John Cusack is one of my favorite actors. He is wonderful in this film. He plays with very subtle nods to Poe’s intelligence and odd demeanor. The story tells of how Poe is contacted by the police to help them solve the case of a serial killer who is klling women based on Poe’s stories. The film attempts to explain the reason why Poe was found sitting on a park bench in someone else’s clothes. There are also stories that he was taken to the hospital and died several days later. He died in 1849, some say of rabies but since an autopsy was not performed his death is still, in my opinion, one of the greatest mysteries of all time.

The Cabin in the Woods

Janice Ratliff — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:02:29 +0000

This is a Joss Whedon film. Five friends go out to the cabin in the woods and bad things begin to happen. Of course they do. I don’t watch the films where people go to a cabin in the woods and live happily ever after. Too boring. This movie is worth the time to watch it. One of the bonuses is Sigourney Weaver has a part near the end. She’s great. If you like scary movies with a twist, you’ll love this one.

Underneath

Janice Ratliff — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:46:36 +0000

Underneath by Dan DeWitt is our first book for the new Horror Book Club, Last Writes. We meet the third Friday of the month at the Kyova branch. If you haven’t received your copy yet, stop at Kyova or Main to get your paperback for $2.49 or get it from Amazon or Barnes & Noble for FREE! There are only a couple copies left at each branch. Don’t miss out.

Jan

Margin Call

Janice Ratliff — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:34:19 +0000

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in years. Kevin Spacey and Jeremy Irons are two of my all-time favorite actors. They are both exceptionally amazing in this film along with a dynamic cast of supporting actors. The film centers on a Wall Street firm’s buying and selling of stocks. This is a subject completely foreign to me but I was able to keep up because near the beginning of the film, Jeremy Iron’s asks the man to explain it to him as if he were a golden retriever. That may not be saying much for me, but the movie was much more enjoyable with my being able to understand it’s content.

Man on a Ledge

Janice Ratliff — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 15:14:17 +0000

If you like Sam Worthington, you’ll love this movie. If you don’t, then you’ll probably be happier to just pass on this one. I’m sure it was meant to be a suspenseful, drama-filled theatrical event, but if that is the case then they missed by several Manhattan hotel floors. It’s advertised as a man on a rooftop. Hello. It’s called Man on a Ledge. The audience should be allowed to wonder why this man has wandered upon the ledge to commit suicide but we are alerted right away that instead, he’s up to something “sinister”. There is no drama. No excitement. I kept watching and hoping up until the credits rolled but there was nothing. I’m glad I borrowed this from the library and didn’t actually pay to watch it.

The Devil Inside

Janice Ratliff — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:30:06 +0000

This movie stars Fernanda Andrade, Simon Quarterman, Suzan Crowley and Evan Helmuth and is directed by William Brent Bell. A young woman becomes involved in unauthorized exorcisms in an attempt to understand the events surrounding her mother’s incarceration after she murdered three people who were attempting to exorcise a demon from her. It is filmed documentary style like Paranormal Entity and the Paranormal Activity series. I am interested in hearing your opinion concerning the ending. I really liked it but my 16-year old son did not. Let me know what you think.