joelmksl

I kinda wish I had watched this during the pandemic, it probably would've hit me even harder. But still, the movie managed to genuinely scare me. It's a classic horror setup, made interesting with the concept of being haunted online, which reminded me a bit of Unfriended. It definitely left me feeling uneasy after watching... and yeah, made it hard to sleep.

What I liked:

• Creepy atmosphere and setting.

• A horror concept that really fits the times.

• Solid emotional build.

• Once the story kicks in, the tension stays high until the end.

• Plenty of uncomfortable moments.

What I didn't like:

• A few predictable jumpscares.

• The plot was pretty easy to guess.

My expectations were super high for Weapons because it had over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Yes, it's scary, but personally it didn't really hit me. For me, a great horror movie should leave me feeling uneasy even after it ends - but with Weapons, it just felt okay. To keep it simple, here are my points:

What I liked:

• Fresh concept.

• Mind-blowing plot twist.

• Even though it's a slow burn, the explanations felt just right.

• A satisfying ending.

• Doesn't over-explain.

What I didn't like:

• Lacked those intense "punch" moments.

• The horror atmosphere wasn't strong enough.

Overall, I've got more positives here than negatives. But since the negatives play a big role in making a horror movie truly effective, that's why I'm landing on a 7/10.

I watched this in IMAX, so of course my expectations were pretty high for The Conjuring: The Last Rites. Maybe I set the bar a little too high, but honestly it didn't disappoint me.

What I liked:

• Solid emotional build-up.

• A satisfying ending.

• A few scenes actually made me flinch.

What didn't work for me:

• Way too predictable (though, to be fair, the Conjuring formula is easy to guess).

• A slow burn at the beginning.

• The music didn't feel scary enough.

• The ending felt a bit rushed.