There are movies that come out and it's almost like they surprise everyone at how good they are, even the filmmakers. Not that they thought their movie wouldn't be good but that they hadn't necessarily expected it to get the reception it does. When that movie blows up the first thought is...franchise. FRANCHISE! The thing… Continue reading HELL HOUSE, LLC ORIGINS – The Carmichael Manor – found footage review
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THE DARK TAPES – found footage movie review
I watch…a lot of found footage. You noticed that right? I mean, it’s not like, a surprise? It’s not SURPRISE, I AM A WEIRDO AND LOVE FOUND FOOTAGE…LIKE I AM LIVING IN 2000! I love the stuff. Unabashedly. POW. Saying that, I have seen slight variations on the same stories and themes and can guess… Continue reading THE DARK TAPES – found footage movie review
Remi Milligan: Lost Director – mockumentary review
I always have a hard time calling things ‘mockumentaries’. The word ‘mock’ catches me. In my head, I hear it as if it’s mocking a subject or style. Not imitating it but making fun of it. Pseudo-documentary feels better but is a lot of goop in the mouth and it doesn’t sound better. I shall,… Continue reading Remi Milligan: Lost Director – mockumentary review
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
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
Putting It All Out There
There is this whole line of thought that you have to put something out there, to ‘put it into the universe’ to ‘manifest’ it. So if you want to be rich you are just like - I want to be rich. If you want to be loved you say - I want to be loved. … Continue reading Putting It All Out There
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
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