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Expecting a thrilling ride, I was suckered into renting this based on it's incredible reputation among horror fans, and critics alike. Quotes from notable film critics like Roger Ebert saying things like "The Best Horror Film Of All Time" and "Scariest Film Ever Made" are what made me have to see for myself.

I now wish I hadn't wasted my time on this God-awful movie. How can a film as boring, cheesy, and lame as this one be so highly regarded? It looks as though the actors playing the zombies jumped into a pool of blue paint. They aren't scary or menacing in the slightest, and what probably contributes to that is the fact that they walk after their victims, at about a snail's pace.

The film's first twenty minutes did have me briefly interested, but after the band of four survivors get into the mall, it all goes down hill from there and the pace really slows down. If you want to see a movie that's second half consists solely of bad actors crying and whining about stuff (not convincingly), then I suggest that you checkout "Dawn Of The Dead". Otherwise, if you don't want to fall asleep during a movie, there are plenty of other zombie films out there miles better than this one.

Grade: D

"Star Wars: Lethal Alliance" is set between Revenge Of The Sith and A New Hope, and focuses on a new galactic hero. Rianna is a Twilek bounty hunter who gets involved with the Alliance, a resistance group, and becomes entangled in a secret mission to steal the plans to the Death Star. The game's graphics, while not perfect, are passable with the extremely entertaining levels of game play. Not too long, and not too short, the length of this adventure is perfect. "Lethal Alliance" is wildly addictive, and tells a great story. If you're a fan of the film series, and an avid player of video games, then you had better be sure to check this one out.

This short film revolves around a trip to the dentist. Although the film may be short, it scared the Bejesus out of me. I mean good God, Jerome Cloutier should direct a major budget Hollywood movie. I would go see it. This guy knows exactly what he's doing.

Just thinking about it makes me shiver. From the well edited opening to the hauntingly eerie final shot, I was genuinely terrified. Great direction, writing, acting, and atmosphere. Props to Mr. Cloutier, it may be a little too disturbing for my taste, but, it works. But most importantly, it's honest. Oddly enough, as much as I admire it, I would never watch it again. And, that's a compliment.