movie-reviews

Horror movies based on True Events!

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In the spirit of Halloween, here are five horror movies based on actual events. Some movies on this list are on my favorite lists. Can you guess which ones?

Poltergeist (1982), directed by Tobe Hooper.

The Herrmann family, who lived in Seaford, New York, in 1958, had scary things to tell James, the patriarch when he came home from work one day. The children claimed to hear popping sounds all over the house. In addition, many cleaning products in their house are found without caps, and they are extremely hot when they come in contact with them. James called the police many times to investigate the weird occurrences at the house, which caused the stories about the house to become public knowledge. It caused such a commotion that Life Magazine made it their cover story.

Fire In The Sky (1993), directed by Robert Lieberman:

Based on a book by Travis Walton. Travis and his friends were hanging out one night when Travis was reported abducted by aliens.

The Entity (1982), directed by Sidney J. Furie:

The paranormal case in 1974 of Doris Bither is a book and movie that recounts her extremely terrifying experience of being sexually attacked by ghostly spirits or poltergeists.

Devil’s Pass (2013), directed by Renny Harlin:

This movie is based on the actual event of the Dyatlov Pass Incident ere, On Februay 1-5, 1959, nine hikers from the Soviet Union were in the Ural Mountains and passed away in unknown and eerie situations.

The Haunted (1991), directed by Darrah Cloud:

This 1991 made-for-TV movie is based on the Smurl family’s hauntings between 1974 and 1989. The family claimed a demon was haunting them.

Source Wikipedia and Youtube.com

Five Criterion Collections Wants!

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The Criterion Collection is having a spring sale until May 27, 2024. Here are five Criterions that are on my want list!

To Die For (1995):

Spine number 1213. Directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Nicole Kidman and Joaquin Phoenix.

Based on Joyce Maynard’s book with the same title as the movie, this dark comedy revolves around a character named Suzanne Stone, who dreams of becoming famous and being on TV by any means.

The link to buy is here:

https://www.criterion.com/films/32358-to-die-for

Risky Business (1983):

Spine number 1227. Directed by Paul Brickman and starring Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay. (this is a preorder date of July 23, 2024). I didn’t watch this movie until three years ago, but it is one of my favorite movies from the 1980s.

The link to preorder is here:

https://www.criterion.com/films/33808-risky-business

Peeping Tom (1960):

Spine number 58. Directed by Michael Powell. Starring Carl Boehm. This movie is one of those films that sticks with you after you watch it. One man’s weird and addictive addiction to voyeurism turns deadly.

The link to buy is here:https://www.criterion.com/films/235-peeping-tom

My Own Private Idaho (1991):

Spine Number 277. Directed by Gus Van Sant. Starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves as two young swindlers on the streets with no home or attachment to anyone or anything other than the two of them.

The Link to buy is here: https://www.criterion.com/films/249-my-own-private-idaho

Umberto D. (1952):

Directed by Vittorio De Sica. Vittorio De. Sica is one of my favorite directors, and this movie makes me cry every time I watch it.

What movies are on your to-buy list for the spring? Comment below!!!

Until next time!

Mother’s Day Movies/Book Recommendations!

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Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate! Here are some book and movie recommendations to celebrate some fantastic mom characters!

Terms of Endearment (1983):

Starring Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, and Jack Nicholson. Directed by James L. Brook, Shirley MacLaine is magical in this as Aurora, and Debra Winger as Emma. They play two personalities that clash constantly but come together as mother-daughter when times become difficult.

Betty by Tiffany McDaniel—I read this book two years ago. It touches on topics such as poverty, violence, and abuse. Betty is one of eight siblings living in a dilapidated farmhouse the town claims is haunted and cursed. Therefore, anyone who lives in it shares those same characteristics as the farmhouse.

Carrie (1976):

Starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie and Amy Irving. Carrie is not like your average teenager. She doesn’t make friends easily and has an extremely strict household.

Mommie Dearest:

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford. I read this book every couple of years. I remember when I first read it, I was taken aback by Christina’s shocking claims. However, reflecting back on what I read and the recent claims that have come out about the book, I still wonder which parts were the truth and which were not.

Baby Boom (1987):

Starring Diane Keaton and Sam Shepard. A few years ago, I was in a bad mood and wanted to slip away and watch a funny movie. I turned on Turner Classic Movies and saw this movie was on. It was such a cute and funny movie about J.C. Watt, who is very career-minded; however, everything stops when she learns she has inherited a baby.

The Exorcist:

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty: Regan and her mother live in Washington, D.C. Her mom is a famous actress currently filming a movie in the area. Everything seems pleasant and wonderful until Regan starts to act weird.

What movies or books do you usually watch during this time?

Comment below!