The Meg (2013)

A group of scientists exploring the Marianas Trench encounter the largest marine predator that has ever existed – the Megalodon.

My thoughts: Cheesy fun heavy on the cheese and light on the fun.

2.5/5

Saint Maud (2019)

A pious nurse becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient.

My thoughts: Terrific performances but not much depth to either character or story. Pretty much goes exactly as you expect it to.

3/5

Crawl (2019)

A young woman, while attempting to save her father during a category 5 hurricane, finds herself trapped in a flooding house and must fight for her life against alligators.

My thoughts: The dialogue is occasionally hokey, but the direction is first-rate in this taut, suspenseful aquatic thriller. A popcorn movie done right.

3.5/5

Shrew’s Nest (2014)

1950s Madrid: The agoraphobic Montse raised her now 18 y.o. kid sister. The upstairs neighbor falls down the stairs and breaks a leg. The crazy Montse takes him in.

My thoughts: Although at times it has the feel of an overwrought Spanish version of Misery, the ending is delightfully horrific and shocking.

3.5/5

Trick ‘r Treat (2003)

Five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween.

My thoughts: At times clever and creepy; at times scattered and silly. Still, one of the better horror anthologies.

3.5/5

Today’s Yes/No…

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