Film Filter:Off - Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity (2007) R



Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs


Film Filter: On- Katie and Micah are a happy couple who have decided to move in together.  Unbeknownst to Micah, Katie is hiding a secret that will alter their lifestyle in their new home: she is being stalked by a demon entity.  In attempts to free Katie of her unwelcome guest, she and Micah devise ways to rid the house and Katie of this dark force, all the while documenting the events that ensue.
Things to note: Filmed in first person perspective, limited to no action throughout the film, good pacing of demonic presence, believable story and acting

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Scary movies involving documentation of dark spirits, 

like Insidious or The Blair Witch Project

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Film Filter: Off - Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood (2011) PG-13

Amanda Seyfried, Lukas Haas, Gary Oldman

Film Filter: On- Living in a reclusive village on the outskirts of a dangerous forest, young Valerie finds herself betrothed to a man whom she doesn't love, and in love with a man that no one approves of.  In addition to her emotional woes, she also finds herself the target of an age-old werewolf who is intent on terrorizing her community and murdering the townspeople...unless she sacrifices herself to the wolf.
Things to note: Good scenery, realistic setting, healthy elaboration on a well-known plot, intriguing from beginning to end.

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Dark-themed stories that take place in older

time periods, like The Village.

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Film Filter: Off- Blitz

Blitz (2011) R



Jason Statham, Paddy Considine, Aidan Gillen


Film Filter: On-  A London police officer investigates a series of police officer related homicides.   As Officer Brant works to unfold the clues to lock up the murderer, he finds he has a short timeline with which to prove their suspect is behind the crimes, as passing days equates to more deaths in the bureau.

Things to note: British film, missing key points in plot, unrealistic scenarios, plot drags occasionally, decent acting                              

     

                                             

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Typical Jason Statham movies, like The Mechanic, mixed with serial killer thrillers like Zodiac

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