The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
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The refrain we hear, every time, is - “we never thought it could happen here” - and yet it does, again, and again, and again. We don’t want to believe that our lives, hectic, frustrating, and annoying, but also beautiful in their relative mundanity, can be so catastrophically changed by the rage of another person.… Continue reading All Things Wash Ashore
T.S. O'Banion, the creator, writer, actor, and producer of The DeGrave Brothers Podcast joins me for a conversation about what interested him in horror, his inspiration for creating the DeGrave Brothers, and the process of making this really fun podcast. Find The DeGrave Brothers on your favorite podcast platform.
A couple investigates their old house with paranormal experts, finding the experience more tedious than thrilling, contrary to popular ghost-hunting shows. THE BLUE MOUNTAIN PROJECT portrays a lackluster documentary-style investigation of a haunted schoolhouse with no real scares or plot. The friendship of the main characters is the only redeeming quality. Rating: 1 out of 5.
THE DROWNED combines horror and thriller elements but struggles with a muddled plot and familiar tropes. It starts with a man on the run and unfolds around a crime, leaving viewers questioning key aspects. Despite strong visuals and acting, it feels incomplete and lacks engagement, leading to a disappointing experience. Rating: 2 out of 5.
The article discusses a found footage film titled CRUEL, focused on the Michigan Dogman cryptid. While it explores regional cryptids and the impact of such tales, the film suffers from a short runtime and plot inconsistencies. Despite a solid premise, it ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying narrative, lacking depth and cohesion.
Science fiction encompasses diverse sub-genres, including adaptations like THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS, based on John Wyndham's novel. The plot revolves around a meteor shower that blinds humanity and unleashes dangerous carnivorous plants. Despite its bleakness, the film explores survival and hope amidst chaos, deserving recognition despite its obscurity.
IN VITRO is a sci-fi thriller centered on a couple's unraveling relationship while conducting a questionable scientific experiment on a remote farm. The husband's secretive project raises ethical questions and threatens their family. The film's tension, strong performances, and atmospheric setting create a chilling narrative, though it occasionally stretches credibility.
The Reddit post discusses the appeal of found footage films, highlighting the thrill of discovering hidden gems in the genre. It reviews "CLASSROOM 6," where a newscaster investigates a mysterious classroom tied to disappearances. While the film offers solid acting and a creepy atmosphere, it suffers from logical inconsistencies and ultimately lacks memorability.
SOMNIUM tells the story of Gemma, a young woman pursuing acting in Los Angeles while working at a mysterious sleep facility that promises to help clients achieve their dreams. The film blends science fiction and horror, featuring strong performances, particularly from Choe Levine. Though intriguing, its conclusion feels overly neat, leaving some unanswered questions.
Hey friends, this is how it all started for me and how I fell in love with filmmaking as a kid due to the emergence of the PXL2000, a "toy" camcorder that came out in the late '80s. My friend and I made films with this weird and wonderful tech and it opened the gates… Continue reading The Spooky Chris Podcast – How it All Started (How I Fell in Love with Filmmaking as a Kid)
One of the things that many of us miss when we think about how great it must be to be famous is the reality that there are prices to pay for being so public. The term “being under the microscope” is used, but that seems to dismiss the fact that it’s not a singular person… Continue reading Movie Review – BORDERLINE
The Spooky World of Chris Ringler 