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Saturday, September 28, 2019

Hidden Gems: the Haunting of Helena

the "Tooth Fairy"

I was scrolling through the horror section on Amazon Prime and came across a chilling movie poster for a film called The Haunting of Helena. I thought to myself, what the heck and pressed watch now. I did not think that this was a film that I would have gotten so involved in from the very beginning.

The story follows a single mother, Sophia, just trying to raise her daughter, Helena, in Italy. Everything seems fine until Helena loses her first tooth. It appears this simple process of growing up awakened a tortured soul who Helena calls the Tooth Fairy.

As the story progresses, you get more involved with the history of the area as well as the story about what exactly happened in Sophia's house. It turns out that there is little that she can do to help her daughter or herself from escaping the "Fairy's Grasp".

Are you okay Sophia?

Then suddenly there appears to be a way to stop the "Fairy" and Sophia is willing to take the chance to save Helena. There is only one thing wrong with this "simple" solution, it may cause more harm than good.

That is all I am going to say about that. I want you to be as pleasantly surprised as I was. I give this film a strong 8 out of 10 rating. Christian Bisceglia sure knows how to write one damn good screen play and his directing skills brought this film to life the way it was intended to be.

Theatrical Poster

Background Information:

The Haunting of Helena (also known as Fairy Tale in other countries) is a 2012 Italian supernatural horror film, written and directed by Christian Bisceglia and filmed in Italy. The film stars Harriet MacMasters-Green and Sabrina Jolie Perez.

Until next time, get your BOO on!

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Hidden Gems: No One Lives

No One Lives

I am starting a post that I will call Hidden Gems. This will be where I will discuss things that may have been around for years, but are new to me. For example, today's feature. I was surfing on Amazon Prime and came across the film No One Lives.

What caught my eye to the film is the fact that it stars Brodus Clay and was produced by WWE Studios. So, with my attention caught, I read the blurb about what the film was about and I thought this could be interesting. So, I pressed play and my mind was blown!

The story starts with a girl running for her life only to be captured...but by who. Then we see a couple driving away from their past and looking forward to a new beginning. They run into some local scum and then the film jumps up 10 notches.

I am not going to tell you too much because I want you to discover this Hidden Gem. If you saw it already, you know what I mean. I had no idea that the film would be this good. I understand that it was originally met with mixed reviews but I proudly give this film 10 out of 10 stars. Hopefully, I can find some more films from this writer because I am sure they are just as good.

CAST:

Luke Evans as Driver

Laura Ramsey as Betty

Adelaide Clemens as Emma

Lee Tergesen as Hoag

Brodus Clay as Ethan

Derek Magyar as Flynn

America Olivo as Tamara

Beau Knapp as Denny

Lindsey Shaw as Amber

Written by: David Lawrence Cohen

Originally Released: May 10, 2013

Saturday, October 22, 2016

What2Watch: the Exorcist

I'm starting a new section on my blog known as What2Watch or W2W. This is when I will take the time to tell you, my fans what i think you should watch on your TV or even in the theatre or computer. Since it is October, it is only fitting that I start with something a little scary.

As a child, and even still today, the movie that gives me the chills is the Exorcist. I saw the Exorcist when I was young and as I went to bed my brother was hiding under my bed and gave me a scare. After years of nightmares and therapy I became a fan of this genre of horror. So when I heard they were making a TV series based on the film I was very excited.

The series follows the paths of two priests. One is a young up and comer in the mean streets of Chicago while the other is a former exorcist who is forced into an early retirement due to an exorcism that didn't end as all had hoped. It is through God's guidance that there paths cross.

You see, the young priest, Father Tomas is need of assistance to help some patrons from his parish who is having a little "trouble". As more is discovered about the family, we realize the girl in question, Kat, wasn't the possessed one at all...it is her sister, Casey. It is obvious they are facing a powerful demon. A demon who is all familiar with the sins and failures of Father Tomas and the retired Exorcist Father Marcus.

As they battle the demon, things get complicated. Father Tomas is too weak in the sins of the flesh to be successful as an exorcist and Father Marcus is stopped before he can finish due to Kat's interference. That wasn't the biggest bombshell on the latest episode titled, "Grievous" dropped. I must warn you to stop reading now if you haven't seen this episode. For those still with me, it turns out that Angela Rance has a big secret. It turns out that Angela isn't her real name. Her real name is Regan MacNeil. Yes, that's right, Geena Davis is the adult Regan to Linda Blairs child Regan. What a bomb!

This show is definitely worth watching, DVRing, On Demanding, and owning when the Blue-rays hit the shelves.

I give the Exorcist 9 out of 10 Stars. I only give it a 9 because some episodes were a little slow but it is definitely getting better and will always be worth watching.