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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: Southbound

Southbound USA 2015 Written by Roxanne Benjamin, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, David Bruckner, Susan Burke, Dallas Hallam & Patrick Horvath Directed by Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner, Patrick Horvath & Radio Silence Watched on 30.04.2016 Horror-anthologies seem to become increasingly popular. The producers … Continue reading

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: Summer Camp

Summer Camp USA | Spain 2015 Written by Alberto Marini & Danielle Schleif Directed by Alberto Marini Watched on 30.04.2016 “Summer Camp” is the feature film debut of Alberto Marini, who was one of the Executive Producers of the “[Rec]”-movies, … Continue reading

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: February

February USA 2015 Written by Oz Perkins Directed by Oz Perkins Watched on 30.04.2016 I was very curious and hopeful about this movie, but ultimately, “February” turned out to be only mediocre. Which is a shame, given that there’s definitely … Continue reading

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 2: The Lure (Córki dancingu)

“The Lure” (Córki dancingu) Poland 2015 Written by Robert Bolesto Directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska Watched on 29.04.2016 I really wanted to love “The Lure”, but after a very promising and really strong start, it increasingly lost focus, losing itself in … Continue reading

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 1: The Witch

The Witch USA 2015 Written by Robert Eggers Directed by Robert Eggers Watched on 28.04.2016 First: No, I’m not going to call this one “The VVitch”, just because some marketing people who obviously were high thought that they were oh-so-clever. … Continue reading

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Screener-review: Holidays

Holidays USA 2016 Written by Anthony Scott Burns, Matt Johnson, Kevin Kolsch, Nicholas McCarthy, Gary Shore, Kevin Smith, Sarah Adina Smith, Scott Stewart & Dennis Widmyer Directed by Anthony Scott Burns, Kevin Kolsch, Nicholas McCarthy, Adam Egypt Mortimer, Gary Shore, … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2015: Krampus

Krampus USA 2015 Written by Michael Dougherty, Todd Casey & Zach Shields Directed by Michael Dougherty Watched on 18.12.2015 When I heard that Hollywood would make a movie about a mythical figure of austrian folklore, I knew that I had … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2015: Crimson Peak

Crimson Peak USA 2015 Written by Guillermo del Toro & Matthew Robbins Directed by Guillermo del Toro Watched on 19.10.2015 Quite a few people ended up rather disappointed by Guillermo del Toro’s most recent cinematic outing, and while a) I’d … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2015: The Visit

The Visit USA 2015 Written by M. Night Shyamalan Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Watched on 03.10.2015 I didn’t really plan on watching “The Visit” in the cinema, but when I was asked if I wanted to come along and … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 9: The Devil’s Candy

The Devil’s Candy USA 2015 Written by Sean Byrne Directed by Sean Byrne Watched on 30.10.2015 I have a hard time accepting the fact that “The Devil’s Candy” comes from the same guy who gave us the awesome “The Loved … Continue reading

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