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Lights out! Near perfect…execution!

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Release date:July 22, 2016

Studio:New Line Cinema (Warner Bros.)

Director:David F. Sandberg

MPAA Rating:PG-13 (for terror throughout, violence including disturbing images, some thematic material and brief drug content)

Screenwriter:Eric Heisserer

Starring:Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Alexander DiPersia, Billy Burke, Maria Bello

Genre:Thriller, Horror

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So one of the best things about this film is that it started out as an already amazing short! I saw it months ago, and, even then, I recognized how freaky it was! By the way I HIGHLY recommend watching it, it’s outstanding. I have tripped out several of my friends with it.

Now, the fact that they fleshed out the short into a full blown story and didn’t over Hollywood it was impressive. The other cool thing (one of many) was that they brought over the original actress from the short film for a small role in this one!  I really loved that!!!

Now, the film jumps right into things, while, at the same time, allowing some hints that something deeper may be going on. We start out by seeing a father burning the midnight oil at a textile factory. He seems to be going over the books, checking on files and such when his sons calls to expresses some concern over his mom as well as his own uneasy feelings. Now, of course, the dad tries to console his son and, in fact, is successful at calming him down, but, like I stated earlier, the film jumps right into it.

The first encounter with the beastie is nothing short of brutal and made much of the audience jump and scream (which, of course, I found hilarious). In addition to this we are introduced to the mom (who was played AMAZINGLY well by Maria Bello. Good grief what a performance!), who appears to be not well. There are a few scenes with her talking to herself with the son looking rightfully concerned.

The sister (played wonderfully by Teresa Palmer) is brought in and is shown to be the kind of person who isn’t keen on letting people in, but even in that we can see there’s something else going on with her. The sister (Rebecca) is a hard rocker with a, just below the surface, hidden past.

The son, Martin (played by Gabriel Bateman), is shown to be having difficulty staying awake in class and when they can’t reach mom, they call, sister. This is where the story starts to connect. Rebecca takes her brother in, which in and of itself is a nerve wracking experience due to his sister having a ton of horror imagery stemming from her metal lifestyle. It is here where we are shown that this shadowy creature is not limited to a particular location, but rather, and in the style of the japanese form of horror films, our geist follows the family! After a brief struggle with a CPS counselor Martin is returned home.

There are a number of clever elements to this film. Everything from the dialog to the action scenes and even though there were some cliches they were kept to a minimum. The biggest one being everyone backing up into the darkness.

The mystery gets peeled back in such a way that reminded me of  “Orphan” and “The Conjuring”. I really enjoyed this film because it, to me, is a refreshing change from the boring Hollywood machine.

Back to the action! There are several struggles between the evil and the family as she attempts to destroy them from within. She attackes this family in amazing carpet bomb fashion, lashing out at literally everyone. It is the light that is their only defence and they use it to the best of their ability.

The fight scenes were so good that, on numerous occasions, I heard the audience scream and gasp! In fact there was even applause from nearly everyone at the end.

 

 

 

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‘Abigail’: Bite Me Harder Tiny Dancer

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A gang of misfit kidnappers find their tiny target far more bloodthirsty than they bargained for! 

So, unfortunately, the trailers gave it away and let’s be real that’s why most of us are here, the knowledge that the kidnap victim Abigail (Alisha Weir), codenamed by the would-be kidnappers appropriately as ‘tiny dancer’, is in fact, a vampire. Not a spoiler, point of fact, one of the film’s actual great selling points. And the reactions from the misfit club when faced with a real actual f*cking vampire, range hilariously from the blunt “no such thing as vampires” all the way to, “Are we talking True Blood or Twilight rules or what?” all while covered in buckets and buckets of blood. 

Anyway, the gang manages to subdue and abscond with the aforementioned Abigail, in a pre-prepared duffle bag, like you do, and converge to a new location, a house oddly similar to the one she was just taken from. Welcomed and given codenames by a man who introduces himself as Lambert (Giancarlo Esposito), our misfit club is told to simply hold down the fort in this strange old house with the girl chained up in a room and one person to attend her, for twenty-four hours, and they’ll all get paid. 

As inevitable as the tides, the dopey druggie Dean (Angus Cloud) is the first to die, and we’re going to give that death-style points for inspiring terror right off the bat. The very controlling Frank (Dan Stevens, holy crap yes that is the guy from FXs Legion) is also of course the most suspicious – of everyone around him, sure, but also he himself is totes sus. We don’t learn terribly much about the musclebound tank who gets dubbed Peter (Kevin Durand), he’s your pretty typical little-brains-heart-of-gold muscle-for-hire any proper gang needs, right down to the bottle problem. Sammy (Kathryn Newton), well, even for being a purported hacker-type, she has, like, reality issues. Rickles (William Catlett), he’s arguably the most dangerous among them, ex-military and yet somehow here and involved in kidnapping for a few mills. Joey (Melissa Barrera) is our Final Girl, and though she has the inevitable problems in her recent past, she seems more capable of doing the hard thing and still somehow empathizing at the end of the day. Must be her burning desire to get back with her son. 

The fit hits the shan pretty quickly, and Abigail morphs from tiny dancer to tiny monster, though honestly, the way Abigail spoke the entire time in the film, if the ‘nappers had been paying close enough attention, would have been a solid clue. The performance from Alisha Weir as Abigail is incredible, as she literally dances a fine line between comedy, tragedy, and outright monstrosity. With a face full of makeup and the force of a tiny tornado to back it up, Weir brings to mind the great performances of the vampires in 30 Days of Night who saw the practicality in the need to trap their food, but also, play with it a bit first before feasting! Anything else would give away the absolute fun time that is Abigail, so you should go see it, out in theaters now!

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Fans of the beloved medical comedy series Scrubs were recently treated to a thrilling surprise when John C. McGinley, who portrayed the iconic Dr. Perry Cox, dropped a photo on Twitter hinting at a potential reunion project. The image, showing McGinley alongside his former co-stars, sparked a wave of excitement and speculation among fans who have been longing for more adventures with the beloved Sacred Heart Hospital staff.

While details about the reunion project are still scarce, the mere possibility of seeing the gang back together again has sent waves of nostalgia through fans who fondly remember the show’s original run from 2001 to 2010. Scrubs was not just a sitcom; it was a heartfelt exploration of friendship, love, and the chaotic world of medicine, all wrapped up in a quirky and often hilarious package.

At the heart of the show was the bromance between JD (played by Zach Braff) and Turk (played by Donald Faison), whose antics and deep bond served as the emotional anchor for the series. Their dynamic, along with the sage wisdom (and relentless sarcasm) of Dr. Cox, provided viewers with memorable moments that have stood the test of time.

As we eagerly await more news about the Scrubs reunion project, one thing is for sure: it’s time to dust off those old DVDs, rewatch our favorite episodes, and get ready to welcome back our favorite gang of doctors, nurses, and janitors for what promises to be a memorable reunion.

But Scrubs was more than just its main characters. The supporting cast, including the eccentric Janitor (played by Neil Flynn), the neurotic Elliot (played by Sarah Chalke), and the wise-cracking nurse Carla (played by Judy Reyes), each brought their own unique flavor to the show, creating a rich tapestry of characters that fans grew to love.

While the photo shared by McGinley has fueled speculation about what the reunion project might entail, whether it’s a one-off special, a new season, or something else entirely, one thing is certain: fans are eagerly awaiting any opportunity to dive back into the world of Sacred Heart Hospital.

In an age where reboots and revivals are commonplace, Scrubs stands out as a series that has the potential to recapture the magic that made it a fan favorite in the first place. With its blend of humor, heart, and unforgettable characters, a reunion project has the opportunity to not only satisfy longtime fans but also introduce a new generation to the joys of life at Sacred Heart.

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