This movie uses a staple of effective scares: based on “true events.” Whether or not you believe the Lutz family’s account of what happened in the Long Island manse, it’s hard not to jump at the bumps in the night after seeing this movie. The lesson here: Never move into a house where a murder […]
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Pay It Forward
Young Trevor McKinney (Haley Joel Osment), troubled by his mother’s (Helen Hunt) alcoholism and fears of his abusive but absent father (Jon Bon Jovi), is caught up by an intriguing assignment from his new social studies teacher, Eugene Simonet (Kevin Spacey). The assignment: think of something to change the world and put it into action. […]
Masters of Horror: The Black Cat
The Black Cat is a fantastical tale based on the life of one of the most prolific literary icons in history. Directed by the legendary Stuart Gordon, this film is a gut-wrenching, soon-to-be horror classic. A stunning mix of eloquent beauty, cringe-inducing horror, pristine cinematography and dynamic performances makes this macabre masterpiece one of the […]