Monthly Archives: September 2013

Metallica: Through the Never (2013)

Posted on September 28, 2013 by jpthorn

I just came back a little over an hour ago from watching Metallica’s concert film. Let me preface this by saying I may be slightly biased, as I grew up listening to the band and have always been a big … Continue reading →

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I Spit On Your Grave (2010)

Posted on September 19, 2013 by jpthorn

The original I Spit On Your Grave a.k.a. Day of the Woman (1978), is a classic rape/revenge exploitation film. What made it so disturbing was not only the prolonged gang-rape scene, but also how the characters all seemed so real. … Continue reading →

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Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)

Posted on September 14, 2013 by jpthorn

This is a sequel I have been highly anticipating ever since it’s announcement. I was happy to learn that the director of the first film, James Wan, would be returning to helm this one. Wan has shot up the horror … Continue reading →

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You’re Next (2011)

Posted on September 7, 2013 by jpthorn

This film has been getting some rave reviews and good word-of-mouth reaction. I can see why. But I had some problems with it. The story is about a family reunion gone wrong when some mysterious intruders begin picking off family … Continue reading →

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TIFF 2013 Midnight Madness Review – ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE (2013)

Posted on September 7, 2013 by jpthorn

I was happy to once again this year get a chance to attend one of TIFF’s Midnight Madness presentations. Wish I could see all of them this year, but alas, this was not possible. **Warning. This post may contain spoilers** … Continue reading →

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Olden by James Newman

Posted on September 4, 2013 by jpthorn

This past long weekend I fired up the ol’ Kindle Touch and decided I wanted to give author James Newman’s novella, OLDEN, a try. I’d say I usually read at a decent pace, and when it’s something I’m truly enjoying, … Continue reading →

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Phenomena (1985)

Posted on September 3, 2013 by jpthorn

About a week ago, a bunch of friends and I were reminiscing about some of the classic Italian horror classics from the past. So I got in the mood and popped in the full uncut version of Dario Argento’s Phenomena … Continue reading →

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