Tag: Suspense
The Power Of A Movie Trailer: To Watch Or Not
HOLLYWOOD—What makes a good movie trailer? It has probably been debated for years, but with modern technology it makes it so much harder for...
“MaXXXine” Lacks The Finale Punch
HOLLYWOOD—I had been eagerly awaiting this movie after learning it would be the final installment in Ti West’s trilogy that started with “X.” I...
“The Strangers: Chapter 1” Provides Decent Scares
HOLLYWOOD—The 2008 flick “The Strangers” starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman was a masterclass in creating suspense. That movie was so unnerving, it truly...
The Suspense Discussion Continues
HOLLYWOOD—Last week we did discuss some iconic movies that amplified the level of suspense as we know it in cinema. I talked about a...
Iconic Moments Of Suspense In Cinema
HOLLYWOOD—When you hear the word suspense in cinema what do you think of? For me it is easy, Ridley Scott’s iconic “Alien.” Scott is...
Do You Love Scary Movies?
UNITED STATES—I have been a fan of scary movies for as long as I can remember. Probably since the age of four. Where the...
Remake Gem: “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)”
HOLLYWOOD—With Halloween fast approaching, I thought for this year, I would do a critical analysis on a series of movies in the horror/suspense genre...
The Intrigue Of Horror Films
HOLLYWOOD—The month of October is upon us, and you know what that means, Halloween and all things spooky. I did have a conversation recently...
Are Horror Films Good For The Psyche?
HOLLYWOOD—Someone brought up something recently that really got me thinking? Are horror films bad for one’s mental state? I never thought about that, but...
A History Lesson On Horror This October!
HOLLYWOOD—Well it is official America, the month of October has arrived and we are just a mere 3 weeks away from Halloween. For many...
October Means Thrills, Chills And Horror!
HOLLYWOOD—Well it is official we are in the month of October, it is getting darker outside earlier, the leaves are falling, it’s raining a...
“A Quiet Place II” Is Intense, Suspenseful Chills
HOLLYWOOD—It was absolutely the best movie I saw in 2019. I am referring to the spine-tingling “A Quiet Place.” I cannot recall being so...
“Let Him Go” Is Intense!
HOLLYWOOD—In a year where cinema has been turned on its head, it is rare to see an actual film that is exciting, a thrill-a-minute,...
Halloween Horror Movie Marathon!
HOLLYWOOD—Halloween is this weekend America, and I’m sure I’m not the only American who indulges in a scary movie marathon, probably in 2020 more...
“The Wretched” Oozes Suspense
HOLLYWOOD─I had been hearing about this indie horror movie for weeks, and with theaters closed, the notion of renting a movie just drives me...
“Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark,” Plenty Of Fun
HOLLYWOOD—Let me be clear; “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” is more like a compilation horror flick. What does that mean? Think of...
“The Ring” Is A Clever Ghost Tale!
HOLLYWOOD—I thought long and very hard about how I wanted to cap off the month of Halloween in terms of recommending a great movie...
“Halloween” Is Pure Horror At Its Best!
HOLLYWOOD—I have been waiting for the release of this film since it was announced in February 2017 by John Carpenter. For those sleeping under...
“A Simple Favor” Is Tantalizing Fun
HOLLYWOOD—When I first saw the teaser for the film, “A Simple Favor,” I knew it was going to be something special. It is something...
“A Quiet Place” Is Fantastic!
HOLLYWOOD—The words I want to say about “A Quiet Place” just simply will not do it justice. This by far is NOT only the...
