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- Valkyrie (2008): Gripping war thriller with good tension throughout and strong performances. A return to form for director Singer.2:03 AM Jul 8th from web
- Friday the 13th (2009): Pointless and tedious remake of a slasher classic brings nothing new and totally deforms a horror icon.2:03 PM Jun 13th from web
- Logan's Run (1976): Once-classic sci-fi film hasn't aged well, filled with ropey effects and strange characters but interesting concepts.7:12 AM Jun 8th from web
- The Bunker (2001): Tense, dark WWII horror thriller never seems to reach full intensity but entertaining nonetheless.11:31 PM May 17th from web
- Let the Right One In (2008): Cold, haunting exploration of love, death and isolation. Full review: http://tinyurl.com/dfabxu10:31 AM May 5th from TwitterFox
- The Children (2008): Grim and terrifying English horror film stays intense throughout thanks to excellent use of sound and editing.11:59 PM May 4th from web
- My Name is Bruce (2007): Unfunny and self-indulgent meta-comedy that even avid Bruce Campbell fans will struggle through. Disappointing.8:28 AM May 4th from web
- Taken (2008): Unashamedly xenophobic revenge B-movie, overlong (at 93 mins.) and overwrought. Almost so bad it's good but not quite.1:36 AM Apr 27th from web
- Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008): Light comedy filled with likeable characters and some very funny moments but nothing terribly memorable.7:38 AM Mar 20th from web
- Doomsday (2008): Entertaining if slightly muddled apocalyptic action, heavy on style and homage but light on substance.1:29 PM Mar 16th from web
- Punisher: War Zone (2008): Bloody reboot of the franchise stays closer to Ennis' comics; weakened by some overacting but still enjoyable.3:18 AM Mar 15th from web
- Watchmen (2009) full review: http://tinyurl.com/aht4ou1:46 AM Mar 8th from web
- Transporter 3 (2008): Tepid follow-up to the insanity that was T2; fewer action sequences mixed with weak female lead makes for tedium.12:30 PM Mar 1st from web
- Burn After Reading (2008): Inverse Cold War noir from the Coen Brothers, occasionally very funny and filled with interesting performances.1:19 PM Feb 8th from web
- Outlander (2008): Enjoyable fantasy adventure somewhat marred by familiar plot and ropey CGI; historical accuracy is questionable at best.2:13 PM Jan 31st from web
- Ghost Story of Yotsuya (1959): Classic Japanese folktale (grandfather of modern J-horror) builds slowly to a frightening and gory climax.2:41 AM Jan 22nd from web
- Infection (2004): Dark and disturbing Japanese hospital horror with great scares and nightmarish atmosphere.1:27 AM Jan 20th from web
- All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006): Interesting slasher film with great visuals and a terrific soundtrack. http://tinyurl.com/7d3mle2:17 PM Jan 8th from web
- Outpost (2008): Tense and scary horror film loses momentum near the end but entertaining overall with solid acting and gore.9:44 AM Dec 21st, 2008 from web
- Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008): CGI follow-up to game series with decent animation but average voice acting. Better than previous films.12:26 AM Dec 11th, 2008 from web
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