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Crash Analysis: THE CONJURING (2013)
More like THE OVER-RATED A ghost story you’ve seen before… Wonderful directing, acting, editing, cinematography, special effects, and at least three solid scares. Sounds like a perfect movie, right? But the script came from the pens of twin brothers Chad and Carey Hayes, the duo who brought us 2007’s pathetic THE REAPING, and the laughable…
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Crash Discussion: THE LAST KNOCK and World War Z
Jonny Numb and Billy Crash explore World War Z: the summer film’s merit, including novel versus movie, Brad Pitt’s character, and how too many writers spoil the story.
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Crash Analysis: Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)
Homewreaking disappointment Teen discovers next door neighbor kid’s messed in the head Oren Peli’s PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2007) rocked theatres, and brought found footage to a new level. Afterward, the guy who spent $15,000 on his dream feature earned an office at Paramount, and his franchise was born. Sadly, the second installment took a disappointing dive,…
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Crash Analysis: SINISTER (2012)
Smart to derivative in three acts Egomaniacal writer endangers family SINISTER had such promise: A strong beginning, relatable yet interesting characters, great dialogue, Ethan Hawke’s spot-on acting, and some rock solid, if not disturbing intrigue. The first act alone is enough to make horror fans twinge from delight. After all, a noted but struggling true…
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Crash Analysis: PSYCHOS IN LOVE (1987)
Enough tongue-in-cheekism to make you beg to be killed Two serial killing psychos fall in love. Surprise! This ultra-low budget horror, shot on weekends, and mostly in director Gorman Bechard’s apartment, has the feel of a mid-70’s horror. After all, Carmen Capobianco’s score is horrendously abysmal (curse of the dreaded and ultra-whiney synthesizer), there are…
