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/slash 2014 – Day 9: It Follows

Posted on October 8, 2014 by cornholio1980

It Follows USA 2014 Written by David Robert Mitchell Directed by David Robert Mitchell “It Follows” reminded me a little of “The Ring” (or the Japanese original “Ringu”), only that in this case, the threat is not about some video … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 9: Jamie Marks Is Dead

Posted on October 8, 2014 by cornholio1980

Jamie Marks Is Dead USA 2014 Written by Carter Smith, based on the novel by Christopher Barzak Directed by Carter Smith “Jamie Marks is Dead” is an exercise in boredom. While the cast may be nice (even though it was … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 8: Stage Fright

Posted on October 7, 2014 by cornholio1980

Stage Fright Canada 2014 Written by Jerome Sable & Eli Batalion Directed by Jerome Sable “Stage Fright” was a lot of fun. After years and years avoiding them as much as possible, I think I might slowly ease up on … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 8: Burying the Ex

Posted on October 7, 2014 by cornholio1980

Burying the Ex USA 2014 Written by Alan Trezza Directed by Joe Dante I liked Joe Dantes previous movie, “The Hole”, and think it’s a little underrated. Yes, it’s mostly for young adults/teenagers, but I liked the threat, some of … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 8: The Midnight After

Posted on October 6, 2014 by cornholio1980

The Midnight After Hong Kong/China 2014 Written by Fai-hung Chan & Fruit Chan Directed by Fruit Chan “The Midnight After” starts off very promising. I love how the various protagonists are intruduced, and for whatever reason find their way unto … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 7: Killers

Posted on October 6, 2014 by cornholio1980

Killers Indonesia/Japan 2014 Written by Takuji Ushiyama & Timo Tjahjanto Directed by Kimo Stamboel & Timo Tjahjanto What I found most interesting about “Killers” is the way the movie seems to ask its audience which of them is the better … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 6: Alleluia

Posted on October 5, 2014 by cornholio1980

Alleluia Belgium/France 2014 Written by Fabrice Du Welz, Romain Protat & Vincent Tavier Directed by Fabrice Du Welz “Alleluia” was this years “Hail” for me: The one movie at the festival that while I cannot really call it bad per … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 6: Aux yeux des vivants (Among the Living)

Posted on October 5, 2014 by cornholio1980

Aux yeux des vivants (Among the Living) France 2014 Written by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury Directed by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury “Among the Living” is Alexandre Bustillo’s and Julien Maury’s attempt at a Stephen King-like horror movie, featuring … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 5: À l’intérieur (Inside)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by cornholio1980

À l’intérieur (Inside) France 2007 Written by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury Directed by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury “Inside” was the highly praised first feature film of french directors Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury. Alexandre Bustillo and Beatrice Dalle … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 5: Honeymoon

Posted on October 4, 2014 by cornholio1980

Honeymoon USA 2014 Written by Phil Graziadei & Leigh Janiak Directed by Leigh Janiak “Honeymoon” was probably the movie that I looked forward to the most at this years /slash Filmfestival. And while it might not have been able to … Continue reading →

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