​Are you afraid of the dark? It is a question that everyone has their own answer to, but most people wind up saying yes. Reasons vary from person to person as to why they are, but it usually comes out to not knowing what is around them when being surrounded by darkness. In my early years, I would not go to sleep without a night light on, as I never knew what the sounds coming from outside of my room were and the light would help protect me from whatever ghosts or goblins were lurking outside.

Working in the theater at the mall, Paul has the life that he desires and he is able to watch people get scared, watch them laugh and watch them cuddle up all from the dark of the projection booth. Knowing what to expect from every movie, he is able to predict what will happen next as he has seen them all more than once. But getting ready to change one of the reels, a blackout hits the theater and when the power comes back on, he is the only person left in the building. With clothes sitting in the seats without their owners, Paul knows that something crazy has just happened that he cannot explain and tries to find anyone that is still alive.

Luke, the new field reporter for Channel 7 is waking up for work when he notices that the signal on his television is dead. Getting to the station, he finds that there is nobody there. Trying to figure out what is happening, he grabs a flashlight and starts trekking around town, looking for someone who can explain what has just happened. Making it to a bar, Luke is surprised to find the lights on and with further investigation, he finds a generator that seems to have survived the blackout altogether. Thinking that everyone has disappeared, he takes a drink at the empty bar, but is surprised when he is met with a shotgun being pointed at him by a young boy.

James is watching the bar for his mother while she is out investigating a light that she saw up the street at the church. When she does not come back, he welcomes Luke into his hiding place, but has trouble dealing with the possible loss of his mother. Rosemary makes it to the same bar, hysterical at the loss of her child. Trying to get the first two people she has seen in days to tell her where her baby is, she slowly comes to terms that there is no explanation for what has happened, and she turns to the Lord to ask for forgiveness and help. Hearing screams for help down the road, Luke is forced to go and try to answer, finding Paul lying on a bus bench, the two return to the bar. The days are getting shorter and the darkness is growing stronger outside, and the group of survivors in the bar know that their time is limited as the only things that are protecting them, is their sanity and the generator that is starting to fail.  

An interesting movie that just showed up on one of my recommended queues that I have not heard about. I liked the storyline that played out and watching every character having to battle to survive. Without knowing what is happening to the outside world, they discover that the light will keep them safe, but will never know what is really lurking in the shadows that is longing to get them. I also enjoyed how the legend of the Roanoke Colony was brought into the story, as it is a mystery of missing people from the late 1500’s that has never fully been explained. Stay Scared.

​Being able to cope with events that have happened in our lives is what makes us human. As everyone has a different way of handling dramatic events, there is always someone there to make sure their actions stay harmless. Even the doctors that deal in psychological practice know that they can only point their patients in the correct direction, as it is our own minds that have to overcome whatever is keeping them from moving forward.

Will Atenton and his family have just moved into their new home. Will has given up his job and previous life to spend all of his time with the them as work has kept him away for so long. Wanting to make this the best time in their lives, Will is not willing to give up this time, for anyone or anything. But when his new neighbor comes by the house and brings him a food dish, Will’s reality is about to change.

Without his family coming downstairs to meet the neighbor, Will starts to imagine a life without his loving family, and suddenly the house looks completely different from what he remembers. Chasing a group of cult followers out of his house, he starts to understand that there is something strange happening. When witnessing someone watching the house, Will finds out who the man is, Peter Ward. When looking up the mad man that is stalking his family, Will winds up at a psychiatric hospital, but finds out that he and Peter Ward are the same person.

Will/Peter has been living in a fantasy ever since his family was brutally murdered in the house. With the help from his doctors and his concerned neighbor, Will/Peter needs to figure out what is really happening with his mind as he is trying to figure out who the killer of his family really was. Searching for clues around the house and with the ghosts of his family helping, Will/Peter is able to come up with an idea of what happened, but is the person that he is no looking for real, or just another figment of his imagination?

This is one of those movies that will keep you guessing which world is real and which one is in the characters head. I do not have a problem with movies that do this, but one thing that this one does is make the scenes different between the two and that is just great, so the viewer can figure out where they are. I respect the movies that focus on the psyche of a person and tells the story from their point of view, it seems to make you feel a little bit more invested in the character. I enjoyed watching as Will figured out that he was really Peter and had to try to tell his dead family that they were not really in the home with him. Stay Scared.

Of the many story concepts out there, one that I tend to gravitate to on a regular basis, is the eternal fight between good and evil. Because this particular notion is simply fascinating when all is said and done, and it opens up so many possibilities storytelling wise for writers because it can be applied to so many genres, and it really does resonate with the audience. For us every day folks love to see bad people stumble and fall because their twisted ideas have no place in the world and recently, I had the opportunity to enjoy a story that handles this long standing concept in brilliant, layered fashion, by way of the third season of Under the Flowers.

For ‘Waking the Witch’ reveals to the audience that Rose and Charlotte and Jackie are fighting hard to save the Afterlife from a group of evil individuals known as the Hollow, and these twisted spirits will stop at nothing to claim every last soul in Crystal Springs. Which means that this trio of women are facing some insurmountable odds, since the evil in question is working fast and efficiently behind the scenes and that prompts them to search out a long lost Witch in this realm, one who is unaware of her abilities and if they are able to wake her and help her realize her potential, she could be essential in helping good, secure a victory. But this win may come at quite the cost and well, that’s all I’m going to say about the plot for the time being.

Because we need to talk about all the wonderful things that Writer/Director Richard Wilson brings to the table in the third season of this magnificent web series, because it is his boldest venture to date. For this particular story takes the time to explore various elements from just about every form of religion on the planet, since you’ll find notions of reincarnation here and various discussions of what heaven and hell might look like, and what I find fascinating and important about this, is that religion is something you rarely see explored within the confines of the horror genre. Because it seems that an unspoken rule of said genre is to only use religion in a scary story when it can properly line up with the plot, that way the scares remain the focal point. So, to see a horror series take the time to dive into religion and postulate that all of them are right in the end is fascinating and refreshing to say the least.

However, it is the scares where this season of the show truly shines, because they are quality and chilling for certain. For Richard clearly pulled out all of the stops in this one in order to sell the pure evil that resides within the heart of the Hollow and well, the scares here definitely left me unsettled. Because all the visual tricks when it comes to this, work like a charm on screen, since they transform already sullied characters into unrecognizable monsters from our nightmares and even the jump scares, something that rarely bother me, are impactful in this story since they too help to remind us that the Hollow are playing for keeps and there will be no gentle moments from them as they push toward their goal of domination.
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All of these elements make ‘Waking the Witch’ hands down the most enjoyable season in this saga to date and I think what I love about it, and the series as a whole, is how every single season does its best to stand on its own and offer up the audience something exciting and new. Which is no easy feat for certain, but this series pulls it off with little effort and really, that makes Under the Flowers such a refreshing and intriguing web series in general, since it is willing to try new things in an era of Peak-TV where formula is the name of the game. So, if you get a chance, swing by the show’s official website and give this new season a look, because you need to check out this brilliant story and if this is your first time hearing about the show, well swing by the site regardless to immerse yourself in a unique horror story that continues to deliver quality and thoughtful storytelling with every new chapter that arrives.   

​One thing that we cannot change in our lives is getting older. I used to want to get older when I was little, but now, since I am only a little bit over four apples tall, I take it all back. When getting older, you find out that some things about your body start to change, you wake up with pains in strange places, but when you start to forget things, that pretty much seals it. Since you cannot reverse this aging process, the best you can do is live your younger years to the fullest, as your memories should last you the rest of your life, but if you ever have fears of forgetting anything, make sure to write it down and take plenty of pictures.

Deborah Logan is suffering from Alzheimer’s and has unfortunately reached the point of no return when it comes to this awful disease. As her daughter Sarah has moved back home to take care of her mother, she has found an opportunity to help with the expenses by allowing a future Ph.D. to film the deterioration of the disease. Although her mother is hesitant to the deal, she can always fall back on her closest friend and neighbor Harris to take care of her, no matter what.

As Mia and her team move into the house to document how Alzheimer’s disease can affect an individual, they find out that there might be something strange happening. One thing that Deborah remembers very well is gardening, but when the crew tries to get some extra footage of her doing so, she is found talking to and handling snakes. Although she is not known for doing this in the past, the film crew discard it as something somewhat normal and go about their business. But when Deborah wakes up in the middle of the night and somehow manages to get out of the window she previously nailed shut, the group has to come up with a new theory, as their footage shows her moving too quickly for the cameras to see.

Mia and her crew try to call upon everything in their rational minds about what is happening with the strange footage and continue to follow the woman in her daily life, but when Deborah’s primary doctor cannot explain what is happening, they know there is something wrong. With strange occurrences going on around the house, including windows opening on their own and Deborah working on the phone switchboard that was retired thirty plus years ago, along with speaking French when she did not know the language, something out of the ordinary has come to life and they have to find a way to end it, before they get hurt as well.

I have been eyeing this movie for a couple of weeks now and with a little push from a friend, I finally gave it a view. I must say that I was blown away with what it brought to the screen and I know what I have written, will not do it enough justice. The story of a woman losing herself due to a disease is bad enough, but when you add a taste of the supernatural into the mix? My goodness, have you got a story to tell. The storyline is phenomenal and the performances on screen are just fantastic, and there is no reason to let this movie pass you by. You will have to take my word, when I say, that it will leave you hooked, right from the start. Stay Scared! 

​Some people are able to find solace in solitude and to them, I applaud. I on the other hand have to have some sort of interaction in my daily life or else I go crazy in my own thoughts. Even one person to talk to will keep me from going nuts, but if after a while the conversations fall back to everything that we have previously talked about, it might be able to drive me a little bit further down the rabbit hole. But as stated previously, if you can survive with no one around and not go crazy, it is a trait that many people do not possess and you should be commended.

Kim and Mike have been held up in a cabin for six months as an outbreak has over taken the nation. As reports started rolling in about what happens to infected people, the couple were unfortunate enough to face this head on during their dinner party. Having to kill their friends in order to survive, Kim and Mike have made this cabin their home, but time is running out as they are running out of supplies.

Mike leaves every day on supply runs as Kim is stuck inside doing her daily cleaning and miscellaneous jobs. Not asking for anything too demanding, she is always looking for a way to make her life much more meaningful. Losing her child to the disease as well, Kim has formed several barriers to keep herself sane, but time is not on her side as each day is the same as the last. During Mike’s daily outing, Kim is surprised to find that the water supply has run dry. With no water to wash the dishes or to clean with, she asks what life is like outside of the cabin, but Mike is hesitant to give her any real accounts of what is happening outside of the locked door.

Wanting to know what is really happening, Kim continues to try to make contact with the outside world with her walkie-talkie. But when someone answers on the other end, she is dumbfounded. Ranger Mark Rand starts talking to Kim while Mike is out, and although he seems like he wants to help out with the situation and rescue the couple, his attitude changes drastically, causing Kim to question herself. With the loss of her child, and a new person on the radio to talk to, Kim is still waiting for Mike to return from his latest supply run. Mike always returns before sundown, but this day has faded quickly and Mike is still out in the unknown and Kim is left alone against the terrors that are looming outside of the cabin.

This is one of those movies that you have to watch not only for the story, but for the characters. As Kim and Mike have only been talking to each other for the past six months, it shows how the relationship between the two has tensed up. When Mike is the only one allowed to leave the house to roam the outside world, Kim slowly falls into a state of depression, and that is something that this movie does not pull any punches about. This is a great character study piece of what could happen to a couple that is all alone with nothing but their thoughts and memories of loss to fall back on. Both Kim and Mike have their own memories and although they are trying to make the best of the situation, there is not enough good to outweigh the terrors of the outside world to keep them sane. Stay Scared.

​Many things go through our minds when trying to find the perfect place to live. Some people are worried about location, is it close enough to a store, a restaurant, a school? Others are more worried about what people will think about it, it is designed the way I can decorate it, is the exterior appealing, will it help me meet the perfect person? While some others are looking for the solitude that comes with its location, along with the land that surrounds it. There are so many things to think about when even looking at a new possible home, but once you find that perfect one, you know it and it will be the place where you will spend the rest of your days.

The Hays family is looking for a new place to live, as Charlie has just remarried after his wife’s untimely death. With his new wife Susan at his side, he is worried about her happiness, along with his daughter Emmy’s. Although the two most important women in his life have not been getting along, he wants a fresh start and to make his family happy, like they were before he became a widow. Meanwhile, the Thompson family is looking for a new home away from all of their worldly trouble. As Don is worried about money, his wife Leslie, is trying to find a place where she can she can be happy and busy. With their son Jason trying to escape his past, he does not care where they move to, as long as they are away from the city and he can forget about the accident that his father will never let him live down.

As the two families are trying to find their next home, they both wind up meeting at lot 6485. As it is a great location with plenty of land, both families are interested, but Charlie Hays decides to excuse his family as the Thompson’s pull up. Driving back towards the main road, Charlie sees something jump in front of the car and slams on the brakes. Not thinking he hit anything, the family finds a young girl with blood dripping from her mouth. The Thompsons find the Hays family on the side of the road and help bring the girl back to the safety of the house they just visited, but when they try to turn around and make it to the main road, they are brought back to the same place, lot 6485.

All attempts of leaving the house become futile as they always wind up facing the house. As the speakers around the house say that this is the place for one lucky family to own, the two families end up stuck there together with no chance of escape. With strange visions infecting their dreams, along with each family members’ past being called into play, the house has a way to make them all see what they have done and admit to the group their transgressions as well. But will that be enough to escape the torment, or will they be forced to forgo more?

A house that can play the mental game with a person is scary enough, but when it makes you have to admit your past, forget about it. I will not lie, I have watched this movie a couple of times and have found something different every time, depending on my mood. This is the kind of horror movie that I like to watch, as it disturbs me to no end. With each character trying to hide from something in their past, it is great to watch them try to overcome it, even when there is no way for them to accomplish it. Keeping your eyes focused on the future is the way to live your life, no lie, but pretending like your past is nonexistent, well, that could lead to more problems altogether. Stay Scared.

If there’s one thing about everyday life that I think we can all agree upon, it’s that a vast majority of us out there believe we were put on this earth to serve a particular purpose. Some call it destiny, others prefer the term fate, but any way you slice it, there is something that we are born to do and once we find out what that is, we latch onto it and do everything we can to make it part of our daily lives, and if there’s an option to make it a paying career, then our pursuit of it becomes all the more intense. But what we often forget about destiny, is that sometimes it evolves as we grow older, and a particular path we thought was the right one, surprises us when it reveals that it was designed to take us to our true purpose and everyone responds to this particular revelation, differently.

Some are elated, because their real destiny is revealed at last and they understand that sometimes the journey is just as important as the destination, while others…well they lament what they’ve come to discover. Because it’s just not fair, in their minds, to walk a particular path, one they truly believed would fulfill their destiny, only to find that a different one awaits them and well, they fight it at just about every single turn and that’s understandable. Because our species loves structure and habit and the safe route because there’s comfort and routine to be found in all of those places and well, the unknown terrifies us, and all of that is on my mind today, simply because, the fight to deny one’s true destiny served as one of the focal points during last night’s episode of NOS4A2. For ‘The Gas Mask Man’ picked up immediately after last week’s episode, and now that Vic had a full understanding of her destiny and what it entails, she did everything within her power to avoid it.
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In fact, she went full bore when it comes to her desire to be an artist, and she filled out her application to RISD, and was fearless in asking her folks to provide her with their tax returns so she could apply for financial aid and even she even set up a trip to the college in question and unfortunately for Vic, setbacks awaited her at every single turn. Because she came to learn that her parents haven’t paid taxes in ages and that the only way, she can get around that little problem, is to put her family’s problems out into the open, and well, that’s something Vic just isn’t prepared to do. And to complicate matters further, her ability to see into the darkness was still there, and the void was calling to her at the most inconvenient of moments and that emboldened her to do something she normally wouldn’t, since she forged her dad’s signature on a tax return in order to solidify her escape from destiny and her home and well, this was some brilliant and harrowing writing to say the least. Because Vic’s panic was genuine and relatable because we’ve all been at a crossroads where we aren’t sure which path to walk in the slightest, prompting us to make mistakes, the kind we sometimes regret. 

But destiny has a way of putting an exclamation point on what it is trying to tell us sometimes, and while Vic toured the wonder that is RISD, the trouble brewing back home served up all the clues she would ever need to understand which path to take. Because Maggie went so far as to come into town to look for Vic since the Tiles called to her and warned her that Manx was hunting both Vic and something or someone known as ‘Smitten’ in Haverhill and her investigation managed to uncover the cruelty of their mutual foe. For she had the opportunity to meet an older woman named Jolene, who just so happened to be a Strong Creative that was paralyzed and terrified, and it quickly became apparent to Maggie that Jolene’s current state was a direct result of Manx’s actions and the darkness that resides within him was put on further display when we came to learn that it was Mittens that the Tiles were warning Maggie about, since Manx didn’t give a second thought to ending that poor cat’s life and well, coming to realize that the Tiles don’t lie and that Charlie is all about hurting anyone or anything at any given moment simply because he can, gave Vic pause, and hopefully now she’s listening to what destiny has to say, because without her help, horrors untold will come about from Charlie’s machinations.
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Yet, while all of those elements were fascinating to watch in their own right, this episode had one big surprise waiting for all of us, in that, not only did it ramp up the plot in this particular tale, it also took the time to up the ante when it comes to the scares as well. Because the horror on display here was eerie and sublime and watching Manx visit Jolene in the Psych Ward to eliminate her as a threat was about as chilling as it gets. As was Bing’s unfortunate evolution in this tale since his donning of the gas mask allowed for him to become the stuff of nightmares. For once he put that thing on, he was no longer the innocent, misunderstood man we met a short time ago, he was now a true monster, one that feeds the greatest monster of all and watching him move through that’s child’s house and quietly silence her mother and in turn, her, will forever change our perception of him since it’s clear now, he’s capable of awful things, all in the name of purpose.

If anything, this was just another magnificent chapter in this breathtaking series. Because the scares were truly top notch and unsettling in just about every single way imaginable, and the fact that the series is ramping up the terror makes me slightly nervous to see what awaits us in episodes to come. But the horror element wasn’t the only thing to celebrate, for this particular tale did a phenomenal job with everything it presented to us story wise. Because Vic’s journey was powerful and realistic and the plot really did jump forward in leaps and bounds, and I honestly didn’t expect Manx to be spending this much time in Haverhill, nor did I expect him to ooze such fury and malice and well, his actions in this tale really do make it seem as though Vic is preparing to embrace her role at last, and my only worry going forward now is whether or not she is prepared for all the collateral damage that Manx will bring to her doorstep when their battle begins, because his cruelty and the joy he receives from it, knows no bounds. Until next time.    

I still remember how a single decision last year, made Fear the Walking Dead the talk of the horror town. For season four of the series kicked off with an important moment in the franchise’s short but storied history, because for the first time ever, a cast member from The Walking Dead was crossing over into Fear territory and they were going to be a fixture on this saga for years to come and well, Morgan’s arrival into this side world was nothing short of a brilliant decision since it kicked off a year’s worth of cerebral storytelling that allowed for us to truly explore what it means to heal from loss and grief. But, while Morgan has definitely been a welcome addition to the Fear family, I think fans everywhere are curious as to whether or not the series can handle the arrival of more TWD alums.
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After all, it’s been known for some time now that Dwight, the loveable and broken double agent from Negan’s group, the Saviors, would eventually find his way to Texas this season and cross paths with his former friend/foe from the war, and it’s safe to feel a touch of trepidation when it comes to that, because such a move does risk the possibility of the series delving into gimmicky territory where a big name pops up from time to time to appease the fan base. But, I personally, was hopeful and excited when I heard about this move, simply because of what Morgan’s arrival here did for the character. Because he finally grew, he finally healed and it’s becoming inherently clear to me now that both shows are going to stand for wildly different things since The Walking Dead is exploring how mankind can lose its way at the end of the world since Negan and now, Alpha and the Whisperers have shown us how dark things can get when the rules of civilization go the wayside.

Which means it is up to Fear to give us the outright opposite of that, and show us the way back when the end has come, and how we find decency and purpose and hope when the dead walk the earth and if salvation and redemption can come about for a man like Morgan, who truly lost his way on the sister series, then why can’t it come about for Dwight? And that’s precisely what ‘Humbug’s Gulch’ dove into last night, because this particular tale provided us with the return of this enigmatic character, but it sure didn’t seem like that was going to be the case at first since an early chunk of this episode dedicated itself to two key plotlines; the hunt to figure out who on earth was putting those walker related roadblocks up and why, and also, it took the time to explore John Dorie’s past by taking us to a theme park that shares the namesake of this episode, which is a place where John used to work back in the day.

If anything, that little revelation was quite the treat to say the least, for it turns out that John basically acted in various shows at this place, since it was dedicated to the wild west and while June (and I would imagine the audience) found to this be a cute and wonderful thing to learn about John, he sure seemed disinterested in revealing all that much about his time in Humbug’s Gulch, or what his role was outside of joining in on the occasional theatrics. Which in all honesty, makes sense, since the series has made a point of exploring the importance of letting go of one’s past in order to move forward, and if anyone is great at embracing that, it’s John. But at the same time, this wasn’t a dark park of John’s past, and in a way it seemed as though he viewed his time in this park as something that was beneath his intelligence and his talents and that it was a journeyman gig to help keep the lights on, and well, I dig that. Because we’ve all had jobs, we’re not exactly proud of, but hey, to quote Gareth from TWD, ‘a man’s gotta eat’, and seeing John reflect upon a job that meets that criteria was relatable and enjoyable. 

Yet, what was more impressive about this particular plot line, is that it made Dwight’s arrival an absolute and utter surprise. Because I honestly thought he was popping up on the series further on down the line in season five, but a good ol’ fashioned showdown at Humbug’s Gulch revealed the fact that he had finally made his way to the Lone Star State and that his time on the road had not been kind. For this Dwight was a shell of the one we came to know during ‘All Out War’ and ‘Something to Fear’, since the man we saw here was utterly broken when we catch up with him, and the fact that he hadn’t found his beloved Sherry only compounded his melancholy further and really, it became clear over the course of the hour, that Dwight had a lot of time out there on the road to ponder upon what he had done and he was beginning to wonder, if he was worthy of the second chance that Rick and Daryl bestowed upon him.
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Which brings us back to the redemption element that I made mention of. Because when Dwight was faced with a dead end in regard to the hunt for Sherry, we had to bear witness to one dark moment, wherein the hope to go on, disappeared from his eyes, and for a moment there, it seemed as though Dwight’s appearance here was only going to be a cameo, since he was ready to end his life. But kind words from June and John gave the man pause since they spoke to how they found purpose again in life through each other and that he couldn’t give up on the hunt for Sherry without having concrete evidence of her fate and well, this was just a beautiful sequence to experience. Because they also talked about how the things he had done yesterday, no longer mattered because it was all about moving forward now, and that he could redeem himself by doing good things and that, was just what Dwight needed and as icing on the cake when it comes to this feel-good storyline, his reunion with Morgan was peaceful and warm and it would seem the group now has a savvy ally in their mission to find Al and deal with the strangeness surrounding them, especially when it comes to those roadblocks.

Speaking of those roadblocks, this episode took that whole storyline to a whole new level. Because after toying with the audience over the course of the hour and making it seem as though a large group was behind this all, it turns out, that the kids we met in the season premiere, Dylan, Annie and Max, are the ones behind this barrier and that they’re toying with the fear of others to keep these barriers up so that they can find some semblance of stability and normalcy and this, was just a lovely twist when all is said and done. For this also ties into the notion of redemption, because it takes severe psychological trauma to be cool with this at such a young age, and they’ve likely done some questionable things in order to survive and that brings forth some important questions for these characters in that, can they find redemption? Or have their young minds been corrupted by the darkness of the world and there is little hope for them now, and if the latter is the case, then what does that mean for the mission that Morgan and his team are trying to accomplish?

But all of that aside, this was just another fascinating and quality episode from this show, and I really do love the fact that Dwight arrived out of the blue in this story, because that really did offer up some genuine surprise, at least for me. But more importantly, how this tale handled the theme of redemption was downright brilliant since it was subtle in nature and it actually used a measure of fun to make that happen since John’s backstory was just delightful to learn, and speaking of that, how awesome was it that one of his old tricks actually managed to pay off and save the day? It’s just, the little things that keep me loving everything that this series has to offer. But while this story had lot of positive moments, we cannot forget that the group has some tough moments ahead. Because not only do they have to deal with these kids, they still need to find Al and find some resolution when it comes to their home base and dang it, knowing that all of that waits for us on the horizon, has me counting down the minutes to next week’s tale. Until then. 

I’ve always been fascinated with the horror genre’s obsession to try and make every single thing in our world as scary as possible. Granted, there’s been some solid success when it comes to this idea, take Stephen King’s IT for example, since hey…it made Bobo the Clown something to fear. But for every quality idea that makes it to production like that one, there are plenty more that are simply as silly as they come.
 
After all, who can forget such classics as Jack Frost? Or, The Gingerbread Man? These were all goofy ideas that embraced their inner silly when all was said and done. But once in a while, a doofy horror film comes along that does its absolute best to play its silly story as straight as possible and one such film that meets this criteria is 1985’s…The Stuff.    
 
There is a new taste sensation sweeping the nation. It is known as The Stuff and ask anybody who has tried it, it is delicious. In fact, it is so scrumptious and so popular that others want to know how to make it so that they too can share in the excitement and the profits. Enter corporate spy Mo Rutherford, who is now tasked with discovering everything he can about The Stuff. But Mo won't like what he finds. For The Stuff is more than an incredible dessert...it is also alive. 

The sinister nature of that synopsis ties directly into my earlier point as since The Stuff really does try to play it straight. But the end result is a horror film that comes off as silly because of one fundamental flaw here...how the hell do you make a dessert scary even when it is a living organism? I'm not sure there is a good answer to that question. Dessert is delicious. Plain and simple. But this movie tries its best to terrify you. The Stuff can move and it eventually controls those who consume enough of it but that's not exactly terrifying because those it ‘infects’ or ‘Stuffies’ as they are referred to, are only scary when The Stuff decides to leave the body in gross fashion. 

Yet even then what should be a creepy moment goes back to comical since well, once The Stuff escapes you have to contend with a big white fluffy blob rolling around. So yes, that's your monster. No dripping teeth or razor-sharp claws or red eyes glowing in the dark, just a fluffy dessert that will smother you if don't manage to out run it.  

But despite the fact that this is a horror film that isn't scary, it's still a movie that manages to suck you in thanks to how over the top this sucker turns out to be. You simply have to know what wild things are going to happen in the next scene. So, by all means check this one out. You won't be terrified to look in the fridge to see if the Ben and Jerry's is moving after you’ve watched it, but you'll definitely have yourself a good laugh. 

​Losing someone that is close to you can never be overcome. No matter how many times people ask if you are okay or not, the answer will change so you don’t have to put up with the question anymore. Although your friends and family want to protect you and make sure you are doing well, if they have not lost someone close to them, they will never understand the feeling you have buried down in the pit of your stomach.

After a couple of years of marriage, Liz and Rick are expecting their first born in a few months, but something has gone drastically wrong. Liz winds up in the hospital with no baby in her womb and the doctors are at a loss of what to say. Being questioned about what happened at their home the night before, Rick becomes very protective of his wife and starts to fight everyone off. With all of this being filmed by Evan, Liz’s younger brother, who wants to be a film maker when he graduates college, everyone is on edge and the footage speaks for itself.  

Needing to get away from town for a couple days, as all of the locals are still looking at the family in a strange way since losing their unborn child, Liz, Rick and Evan decide to head up towards their cabin. As Evan is trying to make the best of his time away from school, he will continue to let his camera roll and try to complete his project, although he’s making it a little bit more personal than he previously thought. With Liz being his best friend and the woman that raised him since he was twelve, he is worried about her and tries to add some levity to the situation, but still continues to ask her the tough questions on film.

As the three head out to the deck on their second night in the cabin, they notice a strange light in the sky that they cannot explain and on a walk by the lake, they start to see strange evidence of something happening there last night. With fish being driven out of the lake and burn marks on the ground with no reasonable explanation, they take a look but think nothing of what might really be going on. On the third night in the cabin, a strange sound comes blaring through the area and all of the lights in the house go dark for no reason. Without any explanation about what is happening, the shape of a person is spotted outside of the cabin door trying to get in. When it can be confirmed that it was nobody in the group, jokes are made about what legendary animals it could be, but there is something strange happening outside of the cabin and Evan needs to find out what it is.

I know what I was thinking was going to happen once the family said they were going to get away from the city and go to their cabin, and I was right. Although, this is not a run of the mill alien abduction movie, since there only seems to be one person really being pinpointed by the unseen visitors. These are the movies I like to watch as they leave a lot up to the imagination and you are left to put some of the pieces together. Sometimes I like that way of film making, other times I don’t. I think this just caught me in the right mood. With a ton of jokes coming from Evan, it is a challenge not to smile even though there are some very serious issues going on. I especially liked how the story line played out with the three, as there seems to be a little bit of hate between them, but when all of the cards are put on the table, there is love and respect that you never would have expected. Stay Scared.