Last night I got to take my daughter out for her first real-live Halloween. We had taken her to the houses of family her first two, and that was fun, but this time it was the real deal. And she loved. And we loved it. It reminded me of why Halloween is so important culturally… Continue reading All Hail Halloween
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The Spooky Chris Podcast – Halloween Story 2023
In which I read my Halloween story, Gord. https://spookychris.com/the-spooky-chris-podcast/
Be A Fan
I think I have this same sort of feeling after every event I’ve put on myself or helped put on - Why? Why do it? Why put in the time, and the hours, and the money when the results can be…disappointing at best? This isn’t an O-Woe post, but a reality check for myself. I… Continue reading Be A Fan
The Spooky Chris Podcast – A Hole – a story
TAHOE JOE – found footage review
It's been interesting in checking out so many found footage films in recent years because I have started to see trends develop. One of these trends is the frequency good old Bigfoot has become the focus for these films. I get it, you can film in the forest and have a built in set, you… Continue reading TAHOE JOE – found footage review
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Film Festivals
In which I talk about film festivals and what makes them so special. https://spookychris.com/the-spooky-chris-podcast/
BURIAL GROUND – The Nights of Terror – review
Look, if you ever called BURIAL GROUND ‘The Nights of Terror’ then I got nothing for you. You just, man, you just…I got nothing. Nights of Terror. Oof. Anyway. I recently popped for the 4K import of this amazing monstrosity because I am INSANE. It’s so, so pretty for a movie where they didn’t do… Continue reading BURIAL GROUND – The Nights of Terror – review
The Exorcist – Believer – review
First things first, let’s address the demon in the room. To approach this movie on the same level you do THE EXORCIST isn’t fair. Let’s get that out there. Much like Green’s HALLOWEEN was not a 1:1 to the original. The original HALLOWEEN hit at the right time, with the right approach. It’s a masterwork… Continue reading The Exorcist – Believer – review
EMBEDDED – found footage review
It really is interesting to note trends in found footage. There are some well trodden themes and locations and EMBEDDED hits on two of them - the woods and cryptids. I get it, found footage has certain parameters that can feel a bit like a cage, I'd imagine, and shooting a movie in the woods… Continue reading EMBEDDED – found footage review
THE WENDIGO – found footage review
I have to admit, I really appreciate when a found footage film tackles a blisteringly NOW moment and works with it. It isn't always successful but when done well they serve as a sort of guidepost for where our culture was at that moment and I appreiate it. Even with THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT you… Continue reading THE WENDIGO – found footage review
Found Footage reviews
Over the years I have amassed quite a few found footage movie reviews on the site. As I am sure you can tell I have a deep love for found footage movies and seek them out when I am able. Judging by the traffic the site's getting these days, some of you dig those movies… Continue reading Found Footage reviews
Strange, Weird, and Wonderful – off-the-beaten-path movies you should see
I have been consuming movies since I was a wee little monster and to say I have seen some weird movies, some wild movies, and some off-beat movies is to put it mildly. I have seen some stuff. In that spirit, I thought I’d recommend some off-the-beaten-path films I have seen over the years that… Continue reading Strange, Weird, and Wonderful – off-the-beaten-path movies you should see
THE OUTWATERS – found footage review
If I have ever learned anything from found footage it's never to go on an excursion with friends. It never goes well. Like, at least don't film it. Maybe that's the key. Yeah, DO NOT FILM YOUR VACATION! That's just courting disaster. I gotta be honest with you...I can't quite tell you what THE OUTWATERS… Continue reading THE OUTWATERS – found footage review
