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  Evil Dead Rise 2023

  ★★★ Watched 29 Apr 2023

  EVIL DEAD RESKINNED: The normal evil dead routine. First act problems with a dead on arrival exposition and bland dialogue. Luckily we get a second act that more than makes up for the first 25 minutes with exceptionally creepy atmosphere and imaginative antagonists. It didn’t quite stick the landing in the end, but was an overall enjoyable experience as the new urban setting breathed new life into a series that never truly dies. 🧟‍♀️

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  Body at Brighton Rock 2019

  ½ Watched 18 Oct 2020

  The protagonists almost superhuman ability to make the worst possible choice whenever presented with a problem is the only scary idea this film presents. Generally uneventful and infuriating.

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  Romancing the Stone 1984

  ★★★ Rewatched 09 Jan 2017

  Obscured in "Raiders" shadow, "Romancing the Stone" is still quite the treasure. 

  Although I often felt a step ahead of the picture, I continued to enjoy plotting along with its various twists and turns. 

  FINAL VERDICT:
  It's an early 80's venture into adventure storytelling that shouldn't be missed.

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  Innerspace 1987

  ★★ Rewatched 09 Jan 2017

  Quaid is a star, but not a visible one with this telescope. Short's physical comedy is the only thing keeping the audience watching as its second and third act strech beyond their welcome. 

  Fun, but overall not memorable.

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